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6 undergrads released on bail : Tiran summoned to HRCSL

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1 year ago

March 9, 2023

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Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has been told to appear before the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) on March 13 over incidents that took place near Colombo and Kelaniya universities.

The HRCSL said it has commenced an inquiry into measures taken by police to control protests near Colombo University on March 07 and 08 and near Kelaniya University yesterday (08).

The HRCSL has also requested the IGP to submit names of senior police officers who were on the field during the protests. The list is to be submitted by tomorrow (10).

Measures taken by police to control Inter-University Student Federation (IUSF)’s protest march in Colombo has come under severe criticism with tear gas and water cannon fired by the police causing discomfort not only to university students but also to school children out on the roads after schools ended for the day.

Meanwhile, six university students who were arrested during Wednesday’s (08) protest at the Kelaniya University have been released on bail.

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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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6 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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