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Minister clarifies procedure of issuing passports

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5 months ago

January 23, 2025

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Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala today (Jan. 23) clarified in Parliament the process of obtaining a passport under the new online method through one-day service.

The Minister explained that the applicants can reserve a date online to obtain a passport and collect it on the same day. But, the earliest available reservation date for new bookings is currently June 27, 2025.

However, he clarified that a committee within the Department of Immigration and Emigration handles urgent passport requests and citizens with such needs can apply through this committee.

The Minister also said that approximately 2,900 passports are issued on a daily basis.

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New Chief of Staff appointed to SL Army

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48 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

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Major General Kapila Dolage of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers has been appointed as the 67th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, effective today (June 26).

He succeeds Major General Chandana Wickramasinghe, who retired after serving in the post.

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Indictments filed against 12 including Keheliya

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56 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

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The Attorney General has filed indictments against 12 individuals, including former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, at the Colombo Permanent Three-Judge High Court today (June 26) over the procurement of substandard antibody vaccines.

The charges relate to a controversial vaccine deal that allegedly involved irregularities and compromised public health safety during Rambukwella’s tenure as Minister of Health.

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Ex- Health secretary arrested

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59 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

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Former Secretary to the Ministry of Health – Janaka Sri Chandragupta, was arrested today (June 26) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

He was taken into custody after appearing before the CIABOC this morning to provide a statement regarding an ongoing investigation.