Man dies in firework accident

Published

12 months ago

May 27, 2023

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A person has died after sustaining serious injuries in an accident caused by a firework explosion in Thekkawatta in Thambuththegama.

Police said the explosion had taken place when the individual tried to light a firework at a wedding held in the area.

In repeated attempts to light the firework canister, it exploded and caused serious damage to his head.

He had died while receiving treatment in hospital.

The deceased is a 31-year-old resident of Thambuththegama.

Sri Lanka’s visa fees to be unchanged

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10 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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12 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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12 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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