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Sri Lanka Navy Have Arrested Nine Indian Fishermen Along With Their Boats When Entering Sri Lankan Territorial Waters

Sri Lanka Navy have  arrested Nine Indian Fishermen and two boats they were travelling in early this morning when they were entering Sri Lankan Territorial Waters near Analativu Island according to sources.

The arrested fishermen arrived from Pudukkottai District in Tamil Nadu the sources have said.

Earlier Sri Lankan Government has released 102 detained Indian Fishermen as a goodwill gesture.\

Four Civilians Protested Violently In Front Of Homagama Magistrate Court Have Been Remanded

Four Civilians who were alleged as protested violently in front of Homagama Magistrate Court last week over the imprisonment of Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero have been arrested by the Police.

The four suspects have been remanded until 09th of February by  Homagama Magistrate today (31) after they were  produced before the court.
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According to the  order given by Homagama Magistrate to arrest those who were protested violently in front of the court last week including so many Buddhist Monks ,police have arrested four of the protesters.

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Taxes Imposed On Imported Rice To Be Increased By Rs.15 Per Kilo Gramme With Effect From Midnight Tonight

The taxes imposed on imported rice will be increased by Rs.15 per Kilo Gramme with effect from midnight tonight according to Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake.

Accordingly the taxes imposed on imported rice will be increased from Rs.35 to Rs.50 Per Kilo Gramme the Minister has stated.

Police Have Arrested A Stock Of More Than 20 Kilo Grammes Of Heroin And 1.1 Kilo Grammes Of Kerala Cannabis In Ambalangoda

The police have arrested a 34 year old person with more than 20 Kilo Grammes of Heroin and 1.1 Kilo Grammes of Kerala Cannabis in his possession yesterday(30) evening at Madampagama Area in Ambalangoda(In Southern Province)according to sources.

The stock of Heroin and Kerala Cannabis had arrested during a raid carried out by Ambalangoda Police Officers.The suspect is due to be produced before Balapitiya Magistrate Court.

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