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Navy, PNB seize heroin valued at over Rs. 1626 million in southern seas

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The two multi day fishing craft were brought to the Galle harbour (Navy Media)

The Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Narcotics Bureau together with intelligence services carried out  a special operation about 100 nautical miles (185km) off the Dondra Head, in southern waters on Friday  (19th January 2024) morning

During the operation the naval ship intercepted a local fishing trawler on suspicion and a search of the trawler led to the detection of 03 sacks containing 65kg and 076gms of heroin. The five crew members onboard the trawler were taken into custody. It is estimated that the heroin has a street value of over Rupees 1626 million.

The Navy detained a second multi-day fishing trawler with six crew members onboard on suspicion that they were also linked to the illicit drug smuggling racket. The two (02) multi-day fishing trawlers, 11 crew members  and the narcotics were brought to the Galle Harbour this morning (20th January) for onward legal action.

 

 



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Thushara four-for, Udara fifty hand Kandy Royals first points

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Lahiru Udara batted fluently [Cricinfo]

A  34 ball 51 from Lahiru Udara and a four wicket haul by Nuwan Thushara helped Kandy Royals defeat  Kandy Royals defeat Dambulla Sixers by 34 runs in the sixth match of the Lanka Premier  League 2026 played at Dambulla on Tuesday [21st]

Scores:
Kandy Royals 194/6 in 20 overs [Kusal Perera 25, Lahiru Udara 51, Moeen Ali 24, Wanidu Hasaranga 29, Angelo Mathews 29, Vijay Shankar 13*;  Fazalhaq Farooki 2-20, Mohammad Wasim 1-42, Dushmantha Chameera 1-37, Maheesh Theekshana 1-39, Vishwa Lahiru 1-40]
Dambulla Sixers 151/8 in 20 overs [Shahibzada Farhan 74, Dinesh Chandimal 12, Niroshan Dikwella 26, Reeza Hendricks 27; Shaheen Shah Afridi 1-32. Nuwan Thushara 4-29, Wanidu Hasaranga 1-19, Duushan Hemantha 2-23]

 

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Charted Computer Institute of Sri Lanka to be established

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The Chartered Computer Institute of Sri Lanka was established in 1976 as the premier and sole body representing professionals in the Information and Communication Technology sector in Sri Lanka. It has recognized the importance of establishing the Sri Lanka Chartered Computer Association as the main professional organization to act on behalf of the interests of professionals representing the computer sector in Sri Lanka, which should be treated equally with other professional organizations that have obtained chartered status and other formal recognition.

Accordingly, taking into account a resolution furnished by the Hon. President, the Cabinet of Ministers has decided to grant policy approval for the establishment of the Chartered Computer Institute of Sri Lanka and to instruct the Legal Draftsman to prepare a draft bill in line with the proposed objectives.

 

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Drug Dependent Persons (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act No 54 of 2007 to be amendend

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it has become essential to introduce appropriate revisions to the Drug Dependent Persons (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act No 54 of 2007 so that a proper formal mechanism can be  maintained in treatment and rehabilitation.

Accordingly, considering a resolution forwarded by the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, the Cabinet of Ministers decided to grant the policy approval to revise the Drug Dependent Persons (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act No 54 of 2007 and direct the Legal Draftsman to formulate a draft bill including the relevant amendments.

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