239 murders in 146 days this year

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12 months ago

May 26, 2023

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A total of 23 people have been gunned down in Sri Lanka so far in 2023, revealed the statistics presented by Sri Lanka Police.

Police Spokesperson SSP Nihal Thalduwa said that 6 people were injured in shootings so far this year.

Priyantha Jayakody, the Former Senior DIG of the Crimes Division and Organized Crime Division said “In 2019, 273 homicides were reported, and that figure spiked to 523 in 2022.”

He went on to note that 239 homicides were reported so far within the 146 days in 2023. “This is a daily spike of 1.6%. This situation is not suitable for Sri Lanka at all.”

The Former Deputy Police Chief said that Sri Lanka Police needs to expand a successful and strong intelligence network to stop the weapons from being circulated in society and among the criminals.”

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Sri Lanka’s visa fees to be unchanged

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45 mins 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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2 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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2 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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