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Possibility of providing on-arrival visa for Chinese nationals, mulled

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2 years ago

August 24, 2023

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The possibility of providing on-arrival visa facility for Chinese nationals and the possibility of providing visa applications through online methods in Chinese has been discussed.

This was taken up during a meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on International Relations on Aug. 22, chaired by MP Namal Rajapaksa.

The Committee Chair instructed the officials who were present representing the Department of Immigration and Emigration to submit a report to the Committee on the said matters.

In addition to the said, a review was made about the progress of the decisions made in the previous meetings.

There was also a discussion at length about the role of the divisions operating under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs pertaining to the African and Middle Eastern countries and the diplomatic policies related to those regions.

Members of the Committee – Prof. G. L. Peiris, Niroshan Perera, S. M. M. Muszhaaraff, Dr. Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana, Akila Ellawala, Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, Yadamini Gunawardena, Madhura Withanage were present at the Committee meeting held.

Officials representing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Immigration and Emigration Department were also present at this meeting.

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03 vehicles collide at railway crossing

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18 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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03 vehicles have collided at the Merawala railway crossing on the Chilaw-Colombo main road.

The accident occurred at around 6.25 a.m. this morning (May 21) when a van, which had stopped behind a fuel bowser at the Chilaw Marawala railway crossing while it was closed for train traffic, was rear-ended by a prime mover transporting cement.

The prime mover had been unable to stop due to brake failure.

The van involved in the accident sustained significant damage and Chilaw Police are currently conducting further investigations.

(Pic: Accident 1st)

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Ramith Rambukwella arrives before CIABOC

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18 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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Ramith Rambukwella – son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today (May 21) to record a statement.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali yesterday (May 20) ordered the further remand of Keheliya Rambukwella until June 03, following his arrest by the CIABOC over 03 complaints related to alleged corruption.

The court also granted permission to name Ramith Rambukwella as a suspect in the case.

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Mahindananda seeks permission for home cooked meals

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18 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who is currently in remand custody, has submitted a written request to prison authorities seeking permission to receive food from his home.

He is currently being held at the “M 2” ward of the Colombo Remand Prison along with around 10 other prisoners, according to reports.

It is also reported that former minister Keheliya Rambukwella is being detained in the same ward.