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(Colombo-Lankapuvath) A fishing boat which vanished approximately a month ago has arrived in the Modaea Fishery Harbour today (08),police said.
Four persons except the boat crew four Somalians had arrived .
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A long lost fishing boat returns
(Colombo-Lankapuvath) A fishing boat which vanished approximately a month ago has arrived in the Modaea Fishery Harbour today (08),police said.East: Students get EU,UNICEF boost
(Colombo-Lankapuvayh) The European Union and the UNICEF are funding several schools in the East to sharpen the talents of bright students, Education Ministry sources said.
Under privileged students,earlier affected by the war are also being assisted to continue education under funds from these institutions,they pointed out.
Aesthetic studies are given much focus under grants received to enhance the skills of talented students,they added.
Police vigil on Ganja distribution network
(Colombo Lankapuvath)Police are now trekking to bust a major Ganja distribution network in the city of Colombo, police sources said.
Investigations have revealed that Ganja is being brought to Colombo by an organized gang and distributed from a place in Colombo 14, they added.
Police said that Ganja plants too are being brought from the South to be sold to 'contacts' of distributors in Colombo.
Stolen or lost passports to be monitored
(Colombo-Lankapuvath) The Department of Immigration and Emigration will seek Interpol assistance to trace lost or stolen passports to prevent illegal activities, Department sources said.
'Massage Brothels' close down
Following surprise raids conducted on Massage Clinics in the city which catered to prostitution under the guise of being Massage Clinics have closed down in the city, Police said.
US soldier kills 16 Afghan civilians
(Colombo Lanakapuvath) A US soldier in Afghanistan has killed at least 16 civilians and wounded five after entering their homes in Kandahar province, senior local officials say.
Stock of drugs for sale during big match season detected
(Colombo-Lankapuvath) A stock of intoxicant drugs that were to be put for sale for students during the big match season had been discovered by the Cosmetics and Drugs Authority.
The stock of intoxicant drugs was exposed at a super market complex in Colombo, acting on a public complaint.
The drugs would be confiscated, added the Drugs Authority.
New Director for Mahamodara Hospital
(Colombo-Lankapuvath) The Director of Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya has been appointed the new Acting Director of the Mahamodara Hospital, Galle with immediate effect by the Director General of Health Services, Dr. Ajith Mendis.
The former Acting Director of Mahamodara Hospital was Dr. Rukshan Bellana.
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