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Pravbashini Deshabandu
Navy seizes 02 poaching trawlers in Sri Lankan waters
January 23, 2024The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters on the night of 22nd January 2024. The operation resulted in the seizure of 02 Indian trawlers and apprehension of 06 Indian nationals poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of the Delft Island, Jaffna.
Mobitel Extends Rewards Package on President’s directive
January 23, 2024President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) to facilitate the return of the rewards package from Mobitel to government employees and pensioners, along with implementing additional concessions.
Today’s weather forecast
January 23, 2024Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Sabaragamuwa province and in Galle and Matara districts after 4.00 p.m. Mainly fair weather will prevail in the other areas of the island.
SOC on Media, Youth, Heritage and New Citizen approves the Online Safety Bill subject to the amendments proposed by the Supreme Court.
January 22, 2024Sectoral Oversight Committee on Media, Youth, Heritage and New Citizen approved the Online Safety Bill, Subject to the amendments determined by the Supreme Court.
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