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Polhena beach back to normal (Video)

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2 years ago

October 27, 2022

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The Polhena Beach in Matara, which is one of the most famous beaches in the Southern coast of Sri Lanka due to its calm, shallow waters, has turned green of late, reports say.

Scientists of the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) had run some tests today and said that this is due to an abnormal algae growth.

Senior Scientist of NARA, – Mr. Upul Liyanage has said : “With the activation of the monsoon, the nutrition levels in the sea change and it is normal to see an abnormal growth of algae populations with the change in nutrition levels. Yesterday, we had prevented the use of this beach. But it is safe to be used now as the situation has returned to normal. We hope to get samples for further tests and reveal reasons for this.”

(Photo : Ada / Video : Adaderana)

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Sri Lanka’s visa fees to be unchanged

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13 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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14 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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14 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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