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Navy assists fishermen aboard distressed fishing trawler

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6 days ago

September 3, 2024

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After a local fishing trawler capsized approximately 271 nautical miles (501km) on the high seas southwest of Galle, a nearby fishing trawler rescued its stranded fishermen. In response, the Navy is promptly making arrangements to deploy SLNS Gajabahu to the area as of now (03rd September 2024), to safely bring the fishermen ashore.

The local fishing trawler ‘Nihathamani 01’(Reg No. IMUL – A- 0690 – GLE), carrying 07 fishermen, departed from Galle Fisheries harbour on 25th August 2024 for a fishing voyage. Tragically, the trawler collided with a passing ship in the early hours of this morning, causing it to capsize. In this unfortunate turn of events, 03 fishermen went missing, while 04 others were rescued by the fishing trawler ‘Lasantha 01’ are being brought ashore. One of the rescued fishermen is in critical condition, prompting the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DFAR) to notify the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) Colombo at Navy Headquarters for immediate assistance.

In response, the Navy dispatched SLNS Gajabahu to retrieve the fishermen being brought by the fishing trawler ‘Lasantha 01’, at the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.

Meanwhile, the Merchant Shipping Secretariat, with the assistance of MRCC Colombo, is coordinating efforts to identify the foreign ship responsible for capsizing the Nihathamani 01 fishing trawler and pursue legal action against it.

(navy.lk)

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‘Red’ warning issued over strong winds and rough seas

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42 mins ago

September 9, 2024

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The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red’ warning for strong winds and rough seas for naval and fishermen communities in the deep-sea areas in the Bay of Bengal Sea.

The Depression located over the Northwest and adjoining West-Central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a Deep depression and located near 18.9N and 86.3E at 1800UTC on 08 September, the department added.

Furthermore, the Met. Department warned that it is very likely to move nearly Northwestwards and cross Odisha coast Near Puri at 0600UTC of today (Sep. 09).

Meanwhile, very strong winds 70-75kmph, accompanied with heavy rainfalls and very rough seas are likely over the sea areas bounded by 13N – 20N and 83E – 95E, it added.

Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the sea areas marked by the “Warning” category on the map below, until further notice. Naval and fishing communities are also requested to be attentive to future forecasts issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard, it added.

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Ranil, Sajith, Anura debate tonight at 10 pm

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4 hours ago

September 9, 2024

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The topical political dialogue discussing the future of Sri Lanka’s economy will be broadcasted on Rupavahini at 10 pm onwards through the ‘Karata Kara’ current affairs discussion programme.

Cabinet Spokesman, Minister, Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana will participate on behalf of the Independent Presidential candidate, President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Eran Wickremeratne MP on behalf of Sajith Premadasa, the Presidential candidate of Samagi Jana Balawegaya, Prof.Anil Jayantha on behalf of the National People’s Power presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake and MP Gamini Waleboda for Dilith Jayaweera, Presidential Candidate of Sarvajana Balaya will take part.

Debates, views and opinions will be presented regarding the national economic programme that will build the country and the moderator for the discussion will be journalist Chamara Wijayawickrama.

(Daily News)

(This story, originally published by Daily News has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Thalatha backs Ranil for stabilizing the economy

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4 hours ago

September 9, 2024

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Former Minister Thalatha Athukorala has announced her support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the upcoming Presidential Election.

Speaking at the “Puluwan Sri Lanka” rally in Welimada, Athukorala highlighted Wickremesinghe’s role in stabilizing the economy after the crisis following President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s departure.

She praised Wickremesinghe for making tough decisions that helped the country recover, emphasizing her careful consideration in backing him over Sajith Premadasa.

Athukorala described this as a significant moment in her political career.