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TNA boycotts Independence Day

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1 year ago

January 30, 2023

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The Tamil National Alliance has decided to boycott the 75th National Independence Day Celebrations.

The Alliance said the decision was taken since the Tamil people have not yet received their freedom in a proper manner.

MP M.A. Sumanthiran said the governing system was transformed into a majority-based system under the guise of democracy immediately after independence.

“That’s why the other communities did not receive any independence . Only the Sinhala Buddhist people thought that they had independence. However, they also feel that they haven’t received proper independence . When the President makes arrangements to celebrate the 75th Independence Day on February 4th, no one living in this country enjoys any freedom. We declare this day as a black day and we will commence a campaign to obtain independence properly,” he said.

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Sri Lanka’s visa fees to be unchanged

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9 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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11 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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11 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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