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Navy arrests 26 suspects for illegal fishing
During a recent operation in the seas off Mullaitivu, the Navy apprehended 26 individuals engaged in illegal fishing. The operations, carried out on 13 and 14 June, led to the seizure of nine dinghies and diving gear used for illegal fishing.
The Navy routinely conducts operations in coastal areas across the island to combat illegal fishing practices. These activities pose a threat to the sustainability of the fish populations, undermine legitimate fishing industries, and harm the marine ecosystems. As part of these ongoing efforts, SLNS Lankapatuna, in the Eastern Naval Command, apprehended 11 individuals in the early hours of 13 June at Lankapatuna beach as they were returning from illegal night diving. Along with the individuals, the Navy also took into custody four dinghies and diving gear belonging to them.
Similarly, SLNS Gotabaya, also part of the Eastern Naval Command, apprehended 15 additional individuals, along with five dinghies and unauthorised fishing equipment, during a special operation in the sea area of Mullaitivu on the morning of 14 June.
These individuals were caught engaging in diving to catch fish, in violation of licensing conditions imposed to prevent illegal diving activities. They were identified as residents of Mannar, Kinniya, and China Bay, ranging in age from 24 to 56. The 11 individuals, four dinghies, and diving gear seized in Lankapatuna, were handed over to the Trincomalee Assistant Directorate of Fisheries, while the 15 individuals, along with five dinghies and fishing gear confiscated in Mullaitivu, were handed over to the Mullaitivu Assistant Directorate of Fisheries. These authorities will take appropriate legal action against the offenders.
INS Sindhukesari, a submarine serving in the Indian Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo on 03 May 26 to undertake Operational Turnarounds.
The visiting submarine was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in precision with naval traditions.
Throughout its stay in the island, the submarine’s crew is scheduled to participate in a variety of programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, including visits to several tourist attractions in Sri Lanka.
Mikhail Murashko, Minister of Health of the Russian Federation, officially visited the Russian House in Colombo to attend the Sri Lanka–Russia Medical Forum, where members of the Sri Lanka Russia Business Council and graduates from the Association of Sri Lankan Graduates from Socialist countries (ASLGSC) attended.
This historic gathering was graced by rectors and representatives from several world-class Russian medical institutions, including Kursk State Medical University, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, and Tver State Medical University, among others.
The forum commenced with an address by Minister Murashko, during which Russian medical graduates in attendance raised pertinent questions regarding medical and pharmaceutical sector opportunities in Sri Lanka.
Levan Dzhagaryan, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, together with Madam Maria L. Popova, Counsellor of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Sri Lanka & the Maldives and Director of the Russian House in Colombo, graced the occasion. Both officials expressed strong support for continued collaboration and future initiatives between the two nations.
The official appointment letters for the members of the newly established “Cricket Transformation Committee” (CTC) were handed over on Monday (04) by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage.
The following members received their letters of appointment at the Ministry premises:
Sidath Wettimuny
Thushira Radella
Prakash Schaffter
Ms. Avanthi Colombage
The Ministry also noted that veteran cricketers Roshan Mahanama and Kumar Sangakkara, who are key members of the committee, are currently overseas. Their official appointments will be formalised immediately upon their arrival in Sri Lanka.
The Cricket Transformation Committee has been mandated to oversee the administration and drive structural reforms within Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in accordance with the powers vested in the Minister under the Sports Act No. 25 of 1973.
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