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2 Indian travellers poaching in Sri Lankan waters seized

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A coordinated operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard led to the seizure of 02 Indian travellers poaching in Sri Lankan waters and apprehension of 22 Indian fishermen. The special operation was conducted off Kudiramalei Point, south of Mannar seas on 05th August 2024.

The Navy continues to conduct regular patrols and operations in Sri Lankan waters to curb illegal fishing practices of foreign fishing trawlers, taking into account the impact of those practices on the livelihood of local fishermen.

As an extension of these efforts, the Northwestern Naval Command had spotted a cluster of Indian travellers engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters. In response, a Coast Guard ship attached to the Western Naval Command was dispatched to send away those Indian travellers poaching off Kudiramalei Point, south of Mannar seas. The operation resulted in the seizure of 02 Indian travellers and apprehension of 22 Indian fishermen who continued to remain in Sri Lankan waters.

The travellers (02) and Indian fishermen (22) were brought to SLNS Kalpitiya and they will be handed over to Kalpitiya Fisheries Inspector for onward legal action.

(navy.lk)

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Around 500 apparel factory workers hospitalized due to food poisoning

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Around 500 workers at a privately owned apparel factory in Bakamoona, Polonnaruwa have been hospitalised over food poisoning, reports say.
According to reports, the employees have fallen ill after consuming food provided by the factory.

However, they are not in critical condition and are being treated at the Bakamoona and Atthanakadawala Hospitals.

(Source : Aruna)

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HC freezes 2 luxury apartments purchased by Keheliya’s son

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The Colombo High Court has issued an order preventing the use of two luxury apartments located in the Colpetty area which had been purchased by Ramith Rambukwella, the son of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.

The two luxury apartments had allegedly been purchased for Rs. 80 million and Rs. 65 million.

The order was issued today (19) by Colombo High Court Judge Manjula Thilakaratne after considering a request from the Bribery Commission.

The Bribery Commission informed the court that Mr. Ramith Rambukwella had purchased two apartments from an apartment complex located in Colpetty for Rs. 80 million and Rs. 65 million respectively.

The commission requested the court today to issue an order to prohibit the property from being used or accessed as an investigation is being carried out in this regard, as part of an investigation against former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.

The High Court Judge, who considered the request, issued an order preventing the use of two luxury apartments until December 19.

(adaderana.lk)

(This story, originally published by Nadaderana.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Schools closed islandwide tomorrow

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The Ministry of Education has announced that all schools across the island will be closed tomorrow (Sep. 20) before reopening on Sep. 23.

Additionally, schools designated as polling stations are required to be handed over to the respective Grama Niladhari officials today, following the conclusion of school hours.

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