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CPC delegation arrives in Sri Lanka

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1 year ago

January 14, 2023

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A high-level delegation of the Communist Party of China (CPC), led by the Vice Chairman of its International Department, Chen Zhou, arrived in Sri Lanka today (14 Jan.).

The CPC delegates will be in the country from January 14 – 18.

This is the Chinese Communist Party’s first official visit to Sri Lanka for the year 2023.

It is also the party’s first visit after the 20th CPC National Congress.

The delegation is scheduled to meet leaders of the government and political parties of Sri Lanka, and host a briefing on the CPC National Congress, to promote the bilateral relations and inter-parties exchanges between China and Sri Lanka, sources add.

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Sri Lanka’s visa fees to be unchanged

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5 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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7 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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7 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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