30 Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka, return journey underway
Thirty Indian fishermen were repatriated from Sri Lanka on Tuesday and are currently on their way back home, the Indian High Commission in Colombo announced.
Thirty Indian fishermen were repatriated from Sri Lanka on Tuesday and are currently on their way back home, the Indian High Commission in Colombo announced.
The ceremonial departure took place at Bandaranaike International Airport in the presence of Sri Lankan Ministers and the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka.
According to a statement by the Indian Navy’s spokesperson, discussions during the visit centred on operational interoperability, ongoing maritime initiatives and avenues for future collaborative engagements between the two navies.
The remark triggered sharp reactions across social media, prompting Sana to issue a clarification on her social media account. She stressed that her comment carried no ill intent.
They also paid solemn tribute at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Memorial, honouring the brave Indian soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during peacekeeping operations in Sri Lanka between 1987 and 1990.
Gotabhaya Rajapaksa stormed to victory in Sri Lanka's presidential elections, the result of which was declared on Sunday.
The multiplex is spread across two levels with an area of 38,454 sq. ft. and a seating accommodation of 1,176 audiences.
Earlier in the day, Sixteen political parties have inked an agreement to back Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa for the November 16 elections.
The Epidemiology Unit said it had identified five high-risk districts including Colombo, Gampaha, Galle, Kalutara and Ratnapura.
While the Tamil majority Northern and Eastern Provinces are still reeling under Army occupation, the Tamil National Alliance found the elevation of Silva an affront to their sentiments.
