Weeraketiya clash : 7 remanded

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1 year ago

March 7, 2023

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The seven civilians who were arrested over the clash in Weeraketiya have been remanded until March 21.

The clash had broken out when residents at Attanayala in Weeraketiya had allegedly obstructed police from carrying out their duties.

The situation arose when a group of police officers had visited the area last evening (March 06), and had proceeded to search a group of people who were waiting by the road, due to suspicion.

However, the said group of individuals had objected to the attempt to search them, which later led to an argument with the police officers before the incident had escalated into a brawl.

Eight police officers and two civilians were injured in the incident.

Sri Lanka’s visa fees to be unchanged

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2 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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3 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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4 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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