Navy rescues six fishermen aboard distressed fishing trawler off Beruwala.
A dedicated search and rescue operation mounted on Sunday morning (14) by the Sri Lanka Navy led to the rescue of six fishermen on a local multiday fishing trawler in distress off Beruwala.
The fishing trawler was at the risk of sinking due to seeping of sea water following adverse weather, whilst it was at sea about 08 nautical miles (about 15km) off the Beruwala Lighthouse.
Local News
Sri Lanka launches ‘Life Cities’ urban development programme
12 September 2026
Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop by around Rs. 4,000
11 September 2026
Third Metro Depot opens at Ekala, adding 20 new buses
10 September 2026
20 injured as bus topples into canal in Minneriya
10 September 2026
Trending News
SIMs to be deactivated on unregistered new mobile devices from tomorrow
30 September 2020
CSE ASPI touch all-time high of 10,037.61
27 October 2021
Popular actress Sureni Senarath passes away
26 May 2021
