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Special advisory for naval and fishing communities

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7 months ago

October 16, 2024

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Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the sea areas as the low-pressure area over south-east Bay of Bengal is likely to move west-north-westwards and become a depression, the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department said.
They said the depression will reach north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining South Andhra Pradesh coasts by tomorrow.

Therefore, strong winds up to 70 kmph, accompanied by heavy rainfalls and very rough seas are likely over these sea areas.

Hence, the naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the sea areas marked by the “Warning” category on the map below till tomorrow.

The swell waves about 3.0 metres in height may increase in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota.

There is a possibility that nearshore sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota may experience surges due to swell waves.

Naval and fishing communities are also requested to be attentive to future forecasts issued by the Meteorology Department in this regard.

Fairly heavy showers

Meanwhile, the Meteorology Department says that heavy rainy weather in the southwestern part of the island is expected to reduce gradually.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern Province and fairly heavy showers above 50mm are likely at some places.

Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-eliya districts, it said.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere during the evening or night.

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GoSL strongly rejects genocide claims & protests against monument in Canada

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7 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath today (May 14) met with the Canadian High Commissioner in Colomno to formally object to Canada’s approval and inauguration of a Tamil Genocide Monument in Brampton, Ontario.

Minister Herath had reiterated the Government of Sri Lanka’s strong objections regarding the unfounded genocide allegations and the approval of constructing such a monument, which complicates and undermines the government’s efforts toward reconciliation and national unity.The MFA statement issued in this regard is as follows :

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Harak Kata levels bribery allegations against Tiran & Deshabandu

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7 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Notorious underworld figure – Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias Harak Kata, has claimed that he is being detained in Tangalle over his refusal to pay a Rs. 300 million bribe allegedly demanded by former Public Security Minister – Tiran Alles and suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon.
He levelled the allegations before reporters today (May 14) while he was being escorted by police from the Colombo Court Complex following a court hearing.

“There are so many things to say… I will reveal them then,” he had said before being taken back into custody.

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Hayeshika granted bail (Update)

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7 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Popular tuition teacher Hayeshika Fernando, widely known as ‘Teacher Amma,’ was granted bail by the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (May 14) over allegedly assaulting a young man.

Her husband and the manager affiliated to her institute, who were previously arrested over the incident, have also been granted bail.

Hayeshika, who had been missing afterwards, had surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today.

(Previous News on 14^th May, 2025 at 3:33pm)

Tutor Hayeshika surrenders to court

Popular tutor – Hayeshika Fernando, who had been evading arrest, has surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court.

President’s Counsel Anuja Premaratne, appearing on behalf of the accused, informed the court that his client had voluntarily surrendered.

Hayeshika’s husband and the manager of the institution she is affiliated with were recently arrested over the alleged assault of a young man.

However, Hayeshika had remained at large until her court appearance today. Three police teams were also appointed to arrest her.

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