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Search continues for missing naval vessel
by Norman Palihawadane
Lankan authorities have stepped up a search for a Navy boat that went missing a month ago, along with six sailors, while patrolling in the Indian Ocean off the country’s southern coast.Navy Spokesman Captain Indika de Silva said a joint search operation had been launched by the Navy and the Air Force to locate the vessel.A naval team, consisting of five sailors and a senior officer attached to the Southern Naval Command, was deployed for routine patrol off the Tangalle coast on 16 Sept.
Captain Silva said the Navy had lost communication with the team since 17 Sept.He said they suspect the boat might have developed an engine trouble and drifted.
“So far, we have not been able to find the boat or the sailors,” said Captain Silva.
He said neighbouring countries had been informed of the missing vessel.The naval team aboard the vessel reportedly had not taken any satellite phones or GPS devices with them.
It has been reported that the death toll in the Gerandi Ella bus accident has risen to 11
It has been reported that Eight persons [five males and three females] have died when a SLTB bus operating from Kataragama to Kurunegala via Nuwara Eliya, veered off the road and went down a precipice early morning today (11) in Gerandi Ella in Ramboda along the Nuwara Eliya – Gampola main road, Police said.
At least 37 others injured in the accident, have been admitted to the Nuwar Eliya and Kothmale hospitals.
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Vesak Bhakti Gee Saraniya to be held at the Presidential Secretariat premises from May 12 to 15
The Vesak Bhakti Gee Saraniya will take place at the Presidential Secretariat premises on May 12, 13, 14, and 15, in conjunction with the “Buddha Rashmi Vesak Kalapaya” jointly organized by the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, the Presidential Secretariat and the Prime Minister’s Office.
This Bhakti Gee programme will feature performances by Bhakti Gee groups from the Tri-Forces, Police and Civil Security Department, along with the participation of popular vocalists.
The Vesak Bhakti Gee Saraniya will be held each evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on all four days.
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