5 murders in house in Delft Island

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1 year ago

April 22, 2023

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The Delft Police have launched Investigations after two men and three women residing in a house near the Delft jetty were attacked with sharp weapons and brutally murdered in the same house.

Police said another woman in a serious condition was also admitted to the Jaffna Hospital for treatment.

Current investigations have revealed that the deceased men and women are elderly and are relatives.

No information regarding the cause for the murders or the suspects has been revealed so far and the Delft Police are conducting further investigations to arrest the suspects.

Sri Lanka’s visa fees to be unchanged

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6 hours ago

May 6, 2024

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A cabinet decision was taken today (May 06) to maintain the existing $50 fee for a 30-day visa for foreigners visiting the country, the PMD announces.

It has also been decided to continue offering free visa services to citizens of 07 countries: India, China, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Meanwhile, visa issuance responsibility will be handled solely by the Dept. of immigration & Emigration, the PMD adds.

180 passports found dumped in a drain!

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8 hours ago

May 6, 2024

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A bag with 180 passports has been found in a drain in the Maharagama area.

According to reports, the passports had been obtained by a foreign employment agency operating in the Maharagama area, promising foreign employment.

It is reported that the owner of the agency had fled the area, after duping a number of people and swindling nearly Rs. 260 million.

Immigration Dept says their power of approving visa not impacted

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8 hours ago

May 6, 2024

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The Department of Immigration and Emigration has stated that the methodology of the present e-visa system has not impacted the Department’s power of approving, issuing or not issuing visa, mentioned in the Immigrants and Emigrants Act No. 20 of 1948.

In a detailed statement, shown below, the department has elaborated as follows :

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