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Passport issue will be resolved by October 20 – Minister Herath

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Public Security Minister Vijitha Herath said that the measures will be taken to resolve the ongoing passport crisis by October 20.

He was speaking to the media after assuming duties on Tuesday. Minister Herath further said that the queues for new passports has been one of the biggest issues in the country and he will take all possible measures to resolve it as soon as possible.

“We have already discussed the matter with the Director General of Immigration and Emigration and the queue can be ended by October 20 and new passports can be issued.” the Minister said.

The Minister further said that the instructions have already been given to the Director General to propose alternatives to the current queue situation. There are some efforts being made on his side. In the short term, let’s try to go for an alternative solution,” the Minister said.Public Security Minister Herath pledged to take necessary measures to maintain law and order of the country and also to ensure the police operate independently without any political interference. He also pledged to restore the public trust and confidence in the police.

(dailynews.lk)

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

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3 police teams deployed to arrest ‘Teacher Amma’

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Three police teams have been deployed to arrest Hayeshika Fernando, a popular private tutor known as “Teacher Amma,” over allegedly kicking a young man in the lower abdomen and groin.

According to police sources, the suspect is in hiding with her daughter and has switched off her phone.

Investigations have revealed that the assault was in retaliation over a Facebook post by the victim’s sister about Hayeshika. She, along with her husband and her institute’s manager, had allegedly assaulted the youth.

Katana police have already arrested two said to be Hayeshika’s husband and the institute’s manager.  They were produced before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court and remanded until May 14.

The assaulted youth has been admitted to the Negombo hospital for treatment.

Reportedly, Hayeshika had instructed the youth to train a female employee in computer use. During the session, he allegedly behaved inappropriately, prompting Hayeshika’s husband, and the institute manager to accompany the female employee to file a complaint with the Katana Police.

Following statements from both parties, it was revealed that Hayeshika, her husband, and the manager had physically assaulted the youth.

Although her husband and the manager were taken into custody, Hayeshika Fernando fled with her daughter when police attempted to arrest her at her residence.

Under the instructions of Senior DIG Sanjeewa Dharmaratne and the supervision of SSP Ashoka Dharmasena, Chief Inspector Wasantha Sudasinghe and other officers from Katana Police are conducting further investigations.

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Concerns over salt shortage in market

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The Salt Producers’ Association has raised concerns over a shortage of salt in the local market.

Chairman of the Association, Ganaka Amarasinghe, said that although the government had approved the importation of 30 MT of salt, the shipment has been delayed, affecting both availability and pricing.

However, Amarasinghe has said that this shortage is expected to be resolved within the coming week, with the arrival of the delayed consignment.

Meanwhile, consumers and traders have also voiced steep prices of salt.

Reports add that the Consumer Affairs Authority has also received numerous complaints regarding this.

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New IPL schedule announced

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announed that the TATA IPL 2025 is to be resumed.

After extensive consultations with government and security agencies, and with all the key stakeholders, the Board has decided to proceed with the remainder of the season, the BCCI states.

.A total of 17 matches will be played across 06 venues, starting May 17, 2025, with the final on June 03, 2025.

The revised match schedule is as follows :

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