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Harak Kata’s police links revealed

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2 years ago

December 25, 2023

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Police investigations have revealed that organized crime gang leader – Nandun Chinthaka alias “Harak Kata”, who had been peddling drugs from Dubai, has maintained links with top police officials with the help of a politician based in the Southern region of Sri Lanka, reports say.

Accordingly, it is said that ‘Harak Kata’ had gifted 04 pistols and cash amounting to Rs. 20 million to a senior police officer before the latter retired recently. The officer has been in charge of a special drug raid unit.

Suspicions have now arisen whether this officer had leaked confidential information linked to the investigations on ‘Harak Kata’.

It is also said that identities of officials behind the mission to arrest and repatriate ‘Harak Kata’, have also been compromised.

It is further revealed that the aforementioned ex policemen as well as several other police officers are in the payroll of ‘Harak Kata’.
(Source – Aruna)

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Navy rescues Indian fishermen from capsized boat off Talaimannar (Pics)

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28 minutes ago

June 28, 2025

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The Sri Lanka Navy has rescued 04 Indian fishermen aboard an Indian fishing boat capsized in the Sri Lankan waters off Talaimannar on June 25.

Upon receiving the distress alert, a team of the Special Boat Squadron stationed at SLNS Thammanna, under the North Central Naval Command swiftly launched a search and rescue operation. During the rescue mission, the naval personnel located the overturned Indian boat, capsized after being caught in rough seas north of Sand Dune VII, and safely rescued all four fishermen.

The rescued individuals, identified as residents of Rameswaram, India, were brought ashore by the Navy and provided with necessary assistance.

The fisherman in good health condition were subsequently handed over to the Talaimannar Police for onward action. The Sri Lanka Navy remains vigilant in assisting distressed maritime and fishing communities within Sri Lankan waters, reaffirming its commitment to maritime safety and humanitarian efforts.

(Pics : navy.lk)

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Validity of re-entry visa extended for Lankans working in Israel

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47 minutes ago

June 28, 2025

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has issued a special notice for Sri Lankans working in Israel.

A statement issued by the ministry states :

Due to the unstable situation in the Middle East region, the Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) of Israel has decided to extend the validity period of the re-entry visa of those who have come to Sri Lanka possessing a re-entry visa with the hope of returning to their respective employments in Israel until 2025.07.31.

Accordingly, as international flights to Israel have started presently, those who came to Sri Lanka on re-entry visa have the possibility to return to work in Israel until 31.07.2025 even after the expiry of the re-entry visa.

All relevant institutions have been informed in this regard.