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On-arrival visa controversy: By Shamindra Ferdinando The SJB has called upon the government to explain why the Department of Immigration and Emigration had entered into an agreement with VFS Global-led grouping for the issuance of online visas against the backdrop of SLT Mobitel offering the same service at a much lower cost. Prof. G. L. […]
A Sri Lankan passenger arriving from Thailand has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake last night for the possession of more than 05 kg of Kush cannabis.
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Sri Lanka’s security forces abducted men and women from the ethnic Tamil minority and tortured them in custody long after the end of a bloody civil war in the South Asian island nation, a human rights group said in a new report. The 26-year civil war between separatist Tamil insurgents and government forces ended in […]
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2100 new Grama Niladhari officers were awarded appointment letters today (May 08) by the Sri Lankan President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, at Temple Trees.The post 2100 new Grama Niladhari officials appointed appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
The Sri Lankan Government says there were no concerns raised over the recent visit by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs adheres strictly to international rules and regulations in its interactions with foreign countries. “we’re actively seeking to attract more investors, as demonstrated by the successful […]
Emirates has reaffirmed its strategic cooperation with Tourism Seychelles and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and has forged a new partnership with the Hong Kong Tourism Board. Now in its 38th year of operating in Sri Lanka, Emirates will continue its efforts to support the island nation’s tourism agenda, including the development of special packages […]
Australia said on Wednesday it would raise the amount of savings international students will need to get a visa and warned several colleges of fraudulent student recruitment practices, as part of efforts to rein in record migration.
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Vida Medical Clinic, Colombo’s premier healthcare institution committed to providing exceptional medical care with a comprehensive array of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its patients. Founded in 2021, Vida Medical Clinic has quickly become synonymous with excellence, offering personalised, patient-centric care in a professional and compassionate environment conveniently loca...
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed a Fundamental Rights Petition in the Supreme Court, challenging the appointment of W. Kanishka D. Wijeratne as the Director General (DG) of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). Wijeratne, who had previously served as the DG of CIABOC since January 2020, was reappointed to […]
Sri Lanka’s tentative recovery from its worst economic crisis could be stalled by presidential elections due later this year, the island nation’s central bank chief warned on Tuesday. Months-long shortages of food, fuel and medicines culminated in Sri Lanka defaulting on its foreign debt in 2022 and angry protests that led to the ouster of […]
For the fifth time Vladimir Putin took the long walk through the Grand Kremlin Palace to the St Andrew’s Throne Hall. There he took the oath of office and was sworn in as Russia’s president for a new six-year term. “We are a united and great people. Together we will overcome all obstacles, we will […]
Saudi Arabia has offered Sri Lanka assistance to combat blindness in Sri Lanka and the diseases that cause it. The Saudi Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Khalid bin Hamoud Al-Kahtani stated that the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center organized the Saudi Noor Voluntary Project in the Republic of Sri Lanka to combat blindness and […]
As per the instructions of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President s Fund has initiated two additional scholarship programs alongside the on-going scholarship initiatives, the President s Media Division reported today.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the combined proposal presented by the President and the Minister of Education to instruct a Legal Draftsman to prepare a bill for the establishment of a National Teachers Council based on the prepared draft. The National Education Policy Framework has proposed the establishment of a National Teachers Council in line […]
A member of an organized crime gang involved in the murder of Roshan Kumara Vithanage, Treasurer of the Public Health Inspectors' Association, was apprehended at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night (May 06).The post Murder suspect of Health Inspectors’ Association treasurer nabbed at BIA appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONL...
The Sri Lanka Police announced that Ramesh Priyajanaka, also known as 'Manna Ramesh', the leader of an underworld criminal gang, was extradited from Dubai to Sri Lanka this morning (May 07) by a team of CID officers.The post ‘Manna Ramesh’ repatriated to Sri Lanka from Dubai appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
India has delivered the first batch of medium-range, supersonic BrahMos cruise missiles – that can be launched from land, sea and air – to the Philippines. Brahmos is one of the most lethal weapons in its category. They will be deployed in the South China Sea to resist Beijing’s unrelenting and unilateral aggression in violation […]
Minister of Industries and Health, Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, announced that the forthcoming ÂIndustry EXPO 2024Â will grace the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) from June 19th to 23rd, under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
For the fifth time Vladimir Putin will be taking the long walk through the Grand Kremlin Palace to the St Andrew’s Throne Hall. There he will take the oath of office and be sworn in as Russia’s president for a new six-year term The route may be familiar, but much has changed since Putin’s first […]
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Tuesday 7th May, 2024 The BIA (Bandaranaike International Airport) visa controversy has taken a dramatic turn with the Opposition accusing Public Security Minister Tiran Alles of having misled Parliament. The outsourcing of on-arrival visa processing to a foreign company has provoked a public outcry. The company reportedly charges about USD 20 or more as visa […]
VFS Global, the company at the centre of continuing controversy over the issuance of on arrival visa at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), yesterday (06) said that it had commenced operations in Sri Lanka in 2004. According to the company, it has been facilitating the visa application process for 23 governments, including the UK, Australia, […]
by Jehan Perera The visit of Japan’s foreign minister Yoko Kamikawa to Sri Lanka is an indication that the relationship between the two countries is on the mend. The manner in which Japan was ousted from the special status it had once held by the previous government headed by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa would have caused […]
by Dr Upul Wijayawardhana “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” This is very sound advice to be followed at this time of distress in Sri Lanka, as there are many things that are broken and need fixing urgently. Some may say our ruling politicians are not smart enough to grasp the validity of such […]
By Rathindra Kuruwita Chief Opposition whip and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Kandy District MP Lakshman Kiriella has said the Minister of Public Security, Tiran Alles, misled Parliament in November 2023 about increasing visa fees. Kiriella told The Island that he would make a special statement today (07) on the issue. “I will make the statement […]
Melwa Group makes magnanimous donation to Negombo hospital Health Secretary Dr. Maheepala Herath on Sunday (5) revealed that National Health Fund had Rs 1.5 bn. Dr. Herath said that the funds had been donated by various philanthropists. The disclosure was made at the Negombo hospital at an event held to mark the fifth anniversary of […]
Minister of Industries and Health, Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, announced that the forthcoming “Industry EXPO 2024” will be held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) from June 19th to 23rd, under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Additionally, the minister highlighted the debut of the inaugural international conference alongside the prestigious “Industry Green...