Heavy vehicle movement restricted on Badulla-Colombo main road

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5 months ago

December 10, 2023

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The movement of heavy vehicles has been restricted between Hali Ela and Uduwara until further notice due to heightened risks of landslides along the Badulla-Colombo main road (route No. 99).

The announcement was made by the Badulla District Disaster Management Centre (DMC) today.

Hence, motorists are strongly advised to seek alternate routes from Hali Ela via Etampitiya to Bandarawela, according to police authorities.

Furthermore, all long-distance passenger transport buses will be required to utilize these alternate routes starting tomorrow, in accordance with the decision made during the meeting.

Necessary precautions are underway to ensure the safety of all motorists and passengers amidst the ongoing landslide threats.

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.

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.

Immigration Dept says their power of approving visa not impacted

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6 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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