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Navy takes into custody 27 sacks of Beedi leaves

The Navy took into custody 27 sacks of Beedi leaves during a routine patrol carried out in the seas off the Talaimannar lighthouse last night. The Navy said that two suspects were arrested with the Beedi leaves. The Navy media unit said that 912.46 kg of Beedi leaves were recovered by the Navy. It is believed the Beedi leaves were to smuggled from India.

21 Mar, 2019

China defends Sri Lanka’s efforts to protect human rights

China has defended Sri Lanka’s efforts to protect human rights in the country and called on the international community to support the domestic process in Sri Lanka. The Chinese delegation attending the 40th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva said that China recognises the efforts taken by Sri Lanka to promote human rights. China also took note of the measures taken by Sri Lanka to improve the economy and eliminate poverty. The Chinese delegation said that Sri Lanka has also tak

21 Mar, 2019

Australia and Sri Lanka to deepen maritime security cooperation

Australia and Sri Lanka?s cooperation on shared maritime security interests in the Indian Ocean is set to rise to a new level with Indo Pacific Endeavour 2019 (IPE19) ? which will see the visit to Sri Lanka of an Australian Joint Task Group comprised of Navy, Army and Air Force assets. Acting High Commissioner Jon Philp said that Australia has always been an Indian Ocean nation. “With increasing interconnectedness and dynamism in our region, Australia is committed to strengthening cooperation

21 Mar, 2019