Suspect killed in STF shootout

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10 months ago

July 20, 2023

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A 29-year-old suspect was killed in an exchange of fire with the Police Special Task Force (STF) at Horampella in Minuwangoda last night (19).

The suspect involved in a murder had allegedly shot at the STF officers with a T-56 firearm when a group of STF officers arrived at the location to arrest him.

The STF officers had also opened fire at the suspect who died after being admitted to the Minuwangoda Hospital.

Police said the deceased was identified as the main shooter of a criminal gang and the main suspect in a homicide in Homagama.

The STF and the Minuwangoda Police are conducting further investigations into the incident.

Sri Lanka’s visa fees to be unchanged

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6 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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7 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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8 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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