SINHALA QUOTE FROM THE WEB

Police Have Arrested 1056 Drunken Drivers During 10th Of April To 15th Of April Period

The Police have arrested a total number of 1056 motorists on the charge of driving under the influence of liquor from 10th of April to 15th of April under the special programme launched by department of police to arrest  the drunken drivers during the festive season.

A total number of 238 motorists were arrested on charge of driving under the liquor influence during the 24 hour period from 14th April to 15th April and majority of them were Motor cyclists( 124) according to police.73 Three Wheeler Drivers,20 Car Drivers ,09 Van Drivers,05 lorry drivers  and 03 drivers of private transport buses were among those arrested the Police have stated.

Three Indian Naval Ships Arrived At Colombo Harbor

Three Indian Naval Ships belonging to the "first training squadron " of the Indian Navy  namely The Coast Guard Ship "Varuna"Tir and INS Sujatha arrived in Colombo Harbor today(15) on a training visit.

The Three Indian Naval Ships were ceremonially welcomed by Sri Lanka Navy according to the naval traditions on their arrival it has been reported.

The three Indian Naval Ships are due to hold a joint naval exercise with Sri Lanka Navy during their stay in the island till 19th of This month.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY

A Man Was Drowned In The Sea At Katukurunda Whilst Bathing

A Man was drowned in the sea today(15) at Katukurunda,Kalutara (In Western Province) whilst bathing there it has been reported.

The drowned person had faced this incident whilst bathing in the sea with a group of persons according to the Police.

The Kalutara South Police along with the residents of the area have launched a search operation to find the missing person.

A QUOTE ON SUN

Swiss Government Has Received 146 Applications From Sri Lankan Asylum Seekers During First Quarter Of This Year

Swiss Government had received 146 Applications from Sri Lankan Asylum Seekers during the first three months of this year from January to March according to Switzerland's Federal Migration Office.

However when compared to the Asylum Seeking Applications received from Sri Lankan's during the final quarter of last year(2015) first quarter of this year  shows a 45% drop out of receiving applications  the Federal Migration Office has stated.

Altogether the Switzerland's Federal Migration Office have received 8315 Asylum Seeking Applications from All countries during first quarter of this year.