The Ministry of Defence said that the three pirates surrendered to the Seychelles Coast Guard (SCG) and all six crew members are safe and the vessel is being escorted to Mahe, Seychelles.
Ninety-one per cent of Sri Lankan children have received measles vaccines, a crucial step in combating a recent resurgence of the disease after eradication, Health Minister Ramesh Pathirana said.
The Sri Lankan government will reduce the price of electricity during the next tariff revision in January 2024, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera told journalists.
Katchatheevu is a mirage that keeps coming to the Tamil people like an unasked-for vada with masala dosa when elections are around the corner. The island occupies an area of 285-acres and has no fresh water.
On Saturday Ayodhya organised a grand Deepotsav and illuminated over 22.23 lakh 'Diyas' (earthen lamps) to celebrate the festival of lights.
Addressing the presser, Abeywardena said that from July 14, the President has legally resigned from his legal duties and responsibilities.
Thousands of demonstrators surrounded the President's House in Fort on Saturday, leading to Rajapaksa's resignation.
The Sri Lankan publication said travelling through the areas where police curfew is in effect is completely prohibited and police had advised people to use other alternative routes.
It should be remembered that more than 1.5 million people have fled Tamil Nadu during the island nation's civil conflict, making the current migration appear little in comparison.
According to police sources, the migrants would be housed at the Mandapam refugee camp.
