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Special security & traffic plan over Iranian President’s visit

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3 weeks ago

April 24, 2024

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In anticipation of the visit by Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi to Sri Lanka on Wednesday (24), Sri Lanka Police have announced a comprehensive security program and traffic plan.

Police Spokesman DIG Attorney Nihal Thalduwa disclosed that the security arrangements will encompass areas designated for the Iranian President’s travel.

Additionally, support from the Police Special Task Force and the Tri-Forces will be enlisted to ensure the safety of the visit.

As part of the traffic plan, several road closures are scheduled. The Colombo-Katunayake Expressway will be closed from 2-3pm and 9:30-10:30pm on Wednesday. Moreover, multiple roads in Mattala, Thanamalvila, Wellawaya, and Uma Oya will be closed from 9:45-11am.

The Police Spokesman said the road leading from the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway to the Orugudawatta Junction in Peliyagoda, Dematagoda to the D. S. Senanayake Junction in Borella, Horton Place, Horton Place Roundabout, Green Path, Library Roundabout, Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Liberty Roundabout, R. A. De Mel Mawatha, St. Michael’s Road, the road leading from Galle Road to Colombo Fort and the road to Hilton Hotel will be closed during specified times.

President Raisi’s visit itinerary includes the inauguration of a hydropower plant within the Uma Oya Multipurpose Project upon his arrival at Mattala International Airport at 9:30am.

Subsequently, he will proceed to Colombo for an official reception, where five bilateral agreements will be signed.

A special statement by the two Heads of State is also expected during this event.

Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, who assumed the presidency of Iran in 2021, previously served as the Chief Justice of Iran and Attorney General from 2019 to 2021 and 2014 to 2016, respectively.

His visit to Sri Lanka follows a three-day visit to Pakistan.

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Former Indian envoy to Sri Lanka enters politics

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11 hours ago

May 11, 2024

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Former Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Taranjit Singh Sandhu has joined India’s ruling BJP and is contesting the elections. After Sri Lanka, he also served in the United States.

He is a BJP candidate from the Amritsar seat and on Friday he declared his total assets worth Rs 39.92 crore, according to his poll affidavit, the NDTV reported.

Sandhu, 61, on Friday filed his nomination papers in Amritsar for the June 1 Lok Sabha polls.

According to his affidavit, Sandhu declared moveable and immovable assets owned by him and his wife to be Rs 10.88 crore and 29.04 crore, respectively.

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Five Sri Lankans detained in Latvia for assisting illegal migrants

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11 hours ago

May 11, 2024

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Five Sri Lankans have been detained by the State Border Guards of the Republic of Latvia for allegedly transporting persons who illegally crossed the state border on Wednesday (08).

In Augšdaugava Municipality in Latvia, Border guards have stopped a Peugeot 307 driven by a citizen of Sri Lanka and another citizen of Sri Lanka, both with valid residence permits, was in the seat next to the driver. While checking documents, six persons of Afro-Asian origin were found to be in the car without travel documents, valid visas and residence permits, the State Border Guard of Latvia said.

Issuing a statement, the State Border Guard of Latvia stated that the border guards on suspicion of providing support to migrants also detained three other citizens of Sri Lanka, who were moving in a Volkswagen Polo car.

Criminal proceedings have reportedly been initiated against the detained Sri Lankans under Section285(1)(3) of the Criminal Law of the Republic of Latvia for knowingly ensuring persons the possibility to reside illegally in the Republic of Latvia, if it has been committed by an organised group.

The applicable punishment is deprivation of liberty for the period of two and up to eight years, the State Border Guard mentioned.

The suspected Sri Lankans were stopped from illegally crossing the state border in accordance with the Cabinet Order No 184 of March 12, 2024 “Regarding Declaration of the Reinforced Operating Regime of the Border Guarding System”, the statement highlighted.

(adaderana.lk)

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Veteran journalist A.D. Ranjith Kumara no more

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1 day ago

May 10, 2024

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Veteran journalist, artist and author A.D. Ranjith Kumara passed away today (May 10).

He passed away at the age of 77.

His remains will be laid at the Mahinda funeral parlour in Mt. Lavinia from 8.00am tomorrow (May 11) before being handed over to the Kotelawala Medical Faculty as per his final wishes.