(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu have accused the Sri Lankan Navy personnel of snapping their fishing nets and chasing them back to Indian waters while they were fishing near the Katchatheevu islet.
"Sri Lankan Navy accused of chasing away over 2000 Tamil Nadu fishermen from island waters"Author: chanaka inoj
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Management Services Department of the Ministry of Finance has been working out a mechanism to promote police constables to positions up to Chief Inspectors of Police despite the existing cadre positions in the Police Department, the Finance Ministry said clarifying false media reports on the issue.
"Finance Ministry says promotions for 31,500 policemen soon, refutes false media reports"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) provides 4 million Euros (approx. LKR 800m) for demining in affected areas of the Northern and Eastern Provinces.
"Germany grants 4 m Euros for mine clearance"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Two more members of the banned organization, Jamathei Millathu Ibraheem (JMI), have been arrested by police.
"Two more JMI members arrested in Ampara"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –President Maithripala Sirisena awarded Veerodhara Vibushana medals to two war heroes today. This highest gallantry medal awarded by the Commander-in-Chief for all the serving officers in Army, Navy and Air Force in recognition of their unmatched valour, dedication and unfailing commitment.
"President confers Veerodhara Vibushana medals on two war heroes"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Three new European envoys accredited to Sri Lanka presented their credentials to President Maithripala Sirisena at the President’s House in Colombo today (July 19).
"Three new European envoys present credentials to President"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to launch an island-wide work stoppage on Thursday, GMOA Secretary Dr. Haritha Aluthge said.
"GMOA to strike on Thursday"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Sri Lanka Navy discovered nearly 70 kg of heroin in a trawler seized on 11th July along with 6 Iranians in the Southern sea.
"Navy finds 85 kg of heroin on seized vessel"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Major General Shavendra Silva was appointed as the 23rd Commander of the Sri Lanka Army today (19).
"New Army Commander appointed" (COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –SL Navy recovered a haul of drug ICE during a raid carried out at Urumale area in Thalaimannar in the early morning today.
"Navy recovers 1.05kg of drug ICE in Thalaimannar"