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Police to continue taking street children into custody

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1 year ago

January 27, 2024

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The Sri Lanka Police have announced their intention to persist in taking street children into the custody of the state as part of ongoing efforts to address the welfare of vulnerable children.

Deputy Inspector General of Police, Renuka Jayasundara, shared this information at a recent press briefing, emphasizing the success of a similar operation conducted in 2023.

During the 2023 operation, the police were able to take 102 street children into custody, many of whom were reportedly involved in begging activities.

The subsequent initiative focused on placing these children in the care of suitable guardians to provide them with a more stable and secure environment.

DIG Renuka Jayasundara stated, “We were able to place them with suitable guardians. We will continue this operation in 2024,” underscoring the police’s commitment to addressing the welfare of street children.

Additionally, the Sri Lanka Police have introduced a dedicated hotline, 109, for child and female victims of abuse to seek assistance.

This hotline is managed by female officers, ensuring privacy and a sensitive approach to handling cases of abuse.

The move aims to encourage victims to come forward and report incidents without the fear of mistreatment.

Furthermore, officials mentioned that the government is actively working on improving laws to combat child molestation and is in the process of compiling a sex offender list.

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SL extends financial assistance to Myanmar

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9 hours ago

April 10, 2025

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The Government of Sri Lanka has extended financial assistance amounting to USD 01 Million to provide relief to the people of Myanmar affected by the recent earthquake.

The relevant cheque was officially handed over today (April 10) at the Presidential Secretariat by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, to the Ambassador of Myanmar to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Marlar Than Htaik.

Despite the prevailing economic challenges in Sri Lanka, the Ambassador of Myanmar expressed her deep appreciation to President Anura Kumara Disanayake and the Government of Sri Lanka for this gesture of solidarity and support towards the disaster-stricken people of Myanmar.

Furthermore, the Ambassador extended her gratitude for Sri Lanka’s decision to deploy relief teams and medical personnel during this difficult time. She also noted that such acts of compassion further strengthen the longstanding religious and cultural friendship between Sri Lanka and Myanmar.

The Ambassador also briefed the Secretary to the President on the current situation in Myanmar following the earthquake.

Senior Additional Secretary to the President, Mr. Roshan Gamage, along with officials from the Embassy of Myanmar, Mr. Winh Wint Khaus Tun and Ms. Lei Yi Win, were also present at this occasion.

(President’s Media Division)

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Immigration Dept. issues special notice

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10 hours ago

April 10, 2025

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The 24-hour service for one-day passports at the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Battaramulla will be suspended from April 15 – 17.

According to a notice by the department, tokens for one-day services will be issued until 12.00 pm on the said days.

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22 Indians overstaying visa, arrested

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10 hours ago

April 10, 2025

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The Department of Immigration and Emigration has arrested 22 Indian nationals who were overstaying their visas in Sri Lanka.

The officials had been observing the suspicious movements of two male Indian nationals last week and questioning them had led to the raiding of a back office of an IT based company.

According to reports, 17 foreigners were found to be overstaying their visit visa, 04 were overstaying their resident visa and another had been overstaying his business visa.

The suspects, aged 25 to 35 years, were transferred to the department’s detention center in Welisara and will be removed from the country shortly.