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Fine for unscrupulous acts at BIA increased to Rs.100,000

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1 year ago

March 30, 2023

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A decision has been taken to increase the fine imposed on people who engage in various irregularities and unscrupulous acts at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), in Katunayake, Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said.

He said that it has been decided to increase the fine of Rs.25,000 to Rs.100,000.

The minister said that complaints have been received that several taxi drivers, brokers and other officials in and around the BIA are engaging in various unscrupulous acts.

Noting that there is a lack of politeness at the BIA when compared to many other airports, the minister further said that if necessary, the army or the special task force will be called to remove those who make threats.

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Fox Hill After party held just hours after tragic accident (Video)

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2 hours ago

April 23, 2024

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Despite the tragic accident that took place during the 2024 Foxhill Supercross racing event on April 21, organizers had gone ahead with an after party event scheduled for that very night, sparking widespread public criticism.

The accident claimed the lives of 07 while injuring over 20 others. The event was suspended soon after the incident.

Meanwhile, legal experts say that although organizers have been attempting to shift the entire blame on the drivers, legal redress cannot be sought against drivers at such a racing event.

It is also said that the organizers are to be blamed for the incident.

The 28th edition of the ‘Fox Hill SuperCross,’ was organized by the Sri Lanka Military Academy Diyatalawa with the support of Sri Lanka Automobile Sports (SLAS).

Meanwhile, a seven member committee has been appointed by the Sri Lanka Army to investigate the tragic accident and findings are to be submitted to the Army Commander.

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MFA Consular Division to be relocated to “Suhurupaya”

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5 hours ago

April 23, 2024

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that their Consular Affairs Division will be relocated to the new premises at the 16th floor of “Suhurupaya”, Sri Subhuthipura Road, Battaramulla with effect from May 02, 2024.

All consular services will be provided to the public at the new office premises during regular office hours from Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 4.15 pm, an MFA media release notes.

It further adds :

Document authentication services provided by the Consular Affairs Division in Colombo will be temporarily suspended for the public on 29 and 30 April 2024 in order to facilitate the transition of the Electronic Document Authentication System (e-DAS) to the new premises at Suhurupaya.

However, during the said transition period, the Regional Consular Offices in Jaffna, Trincomalee, Kurunegala, Kandy and Matara will remain open to the public during regular office hours. Applications for document authentication can be submitted to the Regional Offices as usual and the authenticated documents will be delivered to the applicants only on Thursday, 02 May 2024.

The public is also hereby advised to submit any urgent application for authentication to the Consular Division in Colombo, or any Regional Consular Offices by 4.15 pm on 26 April 2024, with a view to avoiding any inconvenience.