It has been revealed that although salt imports from India have cost less than Rs.75 per kilo, local consumers are being made to pay extra, with products being priced with profits of Rs.100 per kilo.

The government recently allowed large-scale salt imports to address local shortages, with the private sector also importing significant quantities.

According to reports the Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation (STC) had imported 12,450 MT of salt, priced at Rs.74.75 per kilo.

Convener of the ‘Civil Intelligence Front’ – Sanjaya Mahawatta alleges that the STC has concealed from the public the price at which salt was purchased from India.

Despite the Sri Lanka Salt Manufacturers’ Association recently setting a MRP, current market prices are reportedly much higher.

Granular salt is being sold at Rs.320–350 per kilo, and a 400g pack of salt powder is around Rs.150.

(Source: Aruna)

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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)

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.