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New St. Anthony's Church in Kachchativu vested in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jaffna
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The St. Anthony's sacred Church in Kachchativu Island has long been the pinnacle of reverence of both Indian and Sri Lankan Catholic devotees.
23 Dec 2016
Navy apprehends 9 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
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Naval personnel attached to SLNS Therapuththa located in Silawathurai in the Northwestern Naval Command arrested 9 local fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing activities using unlawful fishing gear in the sea area of Silawathurai yesterday (22).
23 Dec 2016
Navy nabs two persons with 2 kg of Kerala Cannabis
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On receipt of intelligence information, Naval personnel attached to SLNS Thambapanni located in Puttalam in the Northwestern Naval Command, in coordination with Puttalam Police, arrested two persons for having 2 kg of Kerala Cannabis in their possession, in the general area of Palavi yesterday (22).
23 Dec 2016