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10 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
A total of 10 Tamil Nadu fishermen have been arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters this morning (13).
The vessel carrying the fishermen was also taken into custody by the Sri Lanka Navy off the coast of Delft Island.
They were…
Two Russian nationals rescued after being swept away by strong currents at Ahungalla Beach
Two Russian nationals who went sea bathing at Ahungalla Beach were rescued after being swept away by strong water currents.
The incident occurred yesterday (12), police stated.
Several officers attached to the Police Lifeguard Unit of…
Bilateral talks held between Sri Lanka and China’s Foreign Ministers
The Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi, met with Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, this morning (12) for a session of bilateral discussions.
The discussions focused primarily on reviewing Sri Lanka’s reconstruction…
ITAK decides not to support no-confidence motion to be brought against Education Minister
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has decided not to support the no-confidence motion that is expected to be brought against Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
Addressing a media briefing, ITAK Parliamentarian S.…
China’s Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka on transit visit
The Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi has arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early this morning (12) during a transit stop en route to China following an official visit to South Africa.
Minister Wang…
Generator at Norochcholai power plant restored
A generator at the Norochcholai Power Plant, which had been temporarily shut down for maintenance, has been restored.
However, the electricity generated by the unit has not yet been added to the national grid, and it is reported that…
Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thero urges President to reshuffle Cabinet
The Chairman of the National Movement for the Protection of the Nation, Venerable Elle Gunawansa Thero, has called for a Cabinet reshuffle by removing Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya from the post of Minister of Education.
This…
Deep depression likely to weaken into a depression; heavy showers expected in Northern parts of the…
The Department of Meteorology states that the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located about 100 km north-northeast of Trincomalee at 4:00 a.m. today (10 January).
It is moving northwestwards and is likely to weaken…
Official website of Ministry of Public Security temporarily unavailable
The official website of the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs is currently inaccessible.
A notice displayed on the website informs the public that the site is temporarily unavailable and advises those with inquiries…
US Ambassador Julie Chung pays farewell call on Foreign Minister
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, today received a farewell call from the outgoing United States Ambassador Julie Chung, who is set to conclude her four-year tenure as Washington’s…