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MV X-Press ship: SL to claim damages in USD

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The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to obtain compensation from the insurance company that owns the MV X-Press Pearl ship that caused grave marine environment destruction in Sri Lanka due to the fire onboard, in US dollars.

Cabinet approval was granted as obtaining compensation in Sri Lankan currency could set a bad precedent, and therefore the Cabinet agreed to accept compensation in US dollars for all activities such as beach cleanups, waste management, environmental damage and other activities.

Accordingly, the Marine Environment Protection Authority will submit the insurance claim form to the insurance company of the MV X-Press Pearl ship in US dollars.

The Ministry of Urban Development and Housing said although the insurance company that owns the ship settled the first and second claims with the Treasury entirely in US dollars, the insurance company had requested the Attorney General through the MEPA to pay the third and fourth claim settlements in US dollars and rupees.

The MV X-Press Pearl, carrying goods under the flag of Singapore, reported a fire onboard on the 20th of May 2021 when in Sri Lanka waters and subsequently sank in Lankan waters.

(newsradio.lk)

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

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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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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.

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79 custodial & arrest related deaths in last 5 years – HRCSL

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The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) says that 79 suspects have died in police custody or during arrests over the past 05 years.

Commissioner and Attorney-at-Law Nimal Punchchihewa stated that 49 suspects had died while in custody, while 30 died during arrest operations.

He said that, in response, the Commission has issued new guidelines for the police on proper procedures to follow during and after arrests.

Meanwhile, the Acting Inspector General of Police has circulated these guidelines to all police stations, he further said.

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