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Decision taken on govt. employees contesting for LG polls

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1 year ago

May 3, 2023

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The government employees who have submitted nominations to contest the Local Government (LG) elections have received the Cabinet’s approval to work in the nearest LG division apart from the district in which they are contesting.

The decision has been taken in view of the observations issued by the Elections Commission over the measures to be taken with regard to these government employees till the election is held.

Accordingly, a proposal presented by State Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government Janaka Wakkumbura has been approved by the Cabinet.

State Minister Wakkumbura yesterday said that the government employees who are contesting the election would be given their salaries and allowances.

He also said that necessary instructions have been issued to all the LG bodies through the Governors to carry out the activities of the LG bodies.

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Sri Lanka’s visa fees to be unchanged

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10 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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12 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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12 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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