Over 190 Indian fishermen arrested

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2 years ago

November 19, 2023

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The Sri Lankan Navy has taken into custody 196 Indian fishermen and 29 fishing vessels for engaging in illegal fishing activities within Sri Lankan waters this year.

The latest arrests involved 22 fishermen and two vessels intercepted off the coast of Point Pedro yesterday.

The apprehended fishermen have been handed over to the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources for further legal proceedings.

New Chief of Staff appointed to SL Army

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32 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

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Major General Kapila Dolage of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers has been appointed as the 67th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, effective today (June 26).

He succeeds Major General Chandana Wickramasinghe, who retired after serving in the post.

Indictments filed against 12 including Keheliya

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40 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

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The Attorney General has filed indictments against 12 individuals, including former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, at the Colombo Permanent Three-Judge High Court today (June 26) over the procurement of substandard antibody vaccines.

The charges relate to a controversial vaccine deal that allegedly involved irregularities and compromised public health safety during Rambukwella’s tenure as Minister of Health.

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Ex- Health secretary arrested

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43 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

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Former Secretary to the Ministry of Health – Janaka Sri Chandragupta, was arrested today (June 26) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

He was taken into custody after appearing before the CIABOC this morning to provide a statement regarding an ongoing investigation.