SL could wrap up debt restructure talks by September – RW

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11 months ago

May 25, 2023

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Sri Lankan President – Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that the island nation should be able to conclude newly-launched debt restructuring talks by September, or November at the latest.

During a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo today (25), Mr. Wickremesinghe has said that the negotiations had made “remarkable” progress.

“We have made remarkable headway as far as the debt restructuring talks are concerned,” Wickremesinghe has said, adding, “(We) should be able to conclude by September, or November the latest.”

(Source : Reuters)

Racket using Alipay accounts?

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1 min ago

May 3, 2024

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Details of an organized gang that creates Alipay accounts by paying Rs. 3,500 to passport holders, have been revealed.

It is said that the gang uses the passport details to create Alipay accounts which they take over with the passwords after the payment.

It is yet to be revealed whether they are misusing these AliPay accounts for criminal activities.

The CID has also initiated an investigation over financial frauds being committed via online banking services.

SJB rally gets 2 groups from Kelaniya

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11 mins ago

May 3, 2024

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It is reported that two groups representing the Kelaniya area have participated in the recent May Day rally of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).

The groups include that of SJB chairman – Sarath Fonseka and former opposition leader of the Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha – Vipula Peiris.

Reports say that Peiris’ group was significantly larger.

Meanwhile it is reported that Fonseka had attended the rally without an invite and had made a quick exit as well.

Visa issue : Measures against officials challenging cabinet decision

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55 mins ago

May 3, 2024

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The government has issued a statement following the recent chaos at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake and allegations over outsourcing the on arrival visa process.

In a statement, the Department of Government Information refutes claims stating that the on arrival visa process has been outsourced sans a cabinet decision. It notes that Cabinet approval was granted last September to a proposal tabled by Minister Tiran Alles.

As per the procurement process, it was outsourced to VFS Global, a company with over 3388 centres across 151 countries, it adds.

The statement also mentions that the government has decided to look into issues that had recently taken place due to the company’s visa issuing process.

It adds that reports claiming that the entire visa process has been outsourced to a foreign company, are also baseless, clarifying only the facilitation work for visa issuance has been assigned to this company.

The statement also notes that the government will take necessary action against officials who are challenging the aforementioned cabinet decision in action or by issuing statements.

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