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Illegally imported toxic skincare products in local market!

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1 year ago

November 10, 2022

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Toxic perfumes and cosmetics have been brought into the country illegally and are being sold in the local market due to the non-implementation of the laws related to the imports of medicines and perfumes, Dermatologist Dr. Nayani Madarasinghe said while speaking at a news conference held yesterday (09).

Since there is a risk of contracting various skin diseases by using these types of skincare products which are not registered at the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA), Dr. Madarasinghe advised the public to buy only the approved products.

She said the law related to the import of medicines and perfumes has been re-implemented.

She also pointed out that beneficial bacteria will be destroyed if the skin is washed excessively using several products.

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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.

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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.

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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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