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Cabinet approves E-8 visa jobs for Sri Lankans, exclusively through SLBFE

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3 weeks ago

February 25, 2025

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The Cabinet approved employment opportunities under South Korea’s E-8 visa category, with recruitment exclusively handled by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE).

SLBFE Chairman Koshala Wickramasinghe said that no individual or private agency is authorised to offer E-8 visa jobs. He warned the public against paying intermediaries, as all recruitment will be conducted through the Bureau.

Speaking at an event where air tickets were presented to Sri Lankans securing E-9 visa jobs, Wickramasinghe explained that the E-8 visa is specifically for individuals with agricultural expertise. Only qualified candidates will be selected through the SLBFE, ensuring a transparent and regulated process.

“We will not allow third-party agencies to exploit job seekers by charging high fees. The SLBFE will oversee recruitment at minimal costs,” he said.

To maintain fairness, the Bureau will soon announce recruitment guidelines and qualifications via media channels, allowing equal access to job opportunities.

(dailymirror.lk)

(This story, originally published by dailymirror.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Boossa Prison jailor remanded over ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder

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2 hours ago

March 17, 2025

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A Jailor at the Boossa Prison, who had brought underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” to court on the day he was killed inside the Hulftsdorp court premises, has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD).

Subsequently, he has been ordered to be remanded until March 21, after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter said.

Presenting the suspect to the court, the Colombo Crimes Division officials have stated that the murdered suspect, “Ganemulla Sanjeewa”, had been brought to court by the arrested Jailer on the day of the assassination.

Police informed the court that investigations are underway to determine whether the crime was committed due to the Jailor’s dereliction of duty.

Police also pointed out to the court that investigations have revealed that the suspected prison officer had not taken any steps to arrest the individual who shot at “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” within the court premises and fled.

During the trial, police also requested permission to obtain a record of the suspect’s mobile phone calls for further investigations.

The court granted permission for the requests and ordered the suspect to be remanded until March 21.

(adaderana.lk)

(This story, originally published by adaderana.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)