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Tourism Minister Harin Fernando denied claims that he has resigned from his post over the visa controversy. Fernando said that a letter circulating claiming to be his letter of resignation to the President is false. The Minister, however, noted that he objected to moves by the Cabinet to increase visa fees “Letter circulating isn’t true […]
- President sends resignation letter (Category: Breaking News)
- Thonda submits resignation letter (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka receives financial assurance letter from China (Category: Breaking News)
- Gotabaya yet to submit resignation letter (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- Visa controversy: SJB alleges Tiran Alles misled Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- On-arrival visa controversy: Patali draws IMF’s attention, warns police over playing politics wi... (Category: Breaking News)
- Action against man who caused disturbance at BIA visa counters and officers who recorded incident (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa scandal exposed after airport chaos (Category: Breaking News)
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, […]
- Visa scandal exposed after airport chaos (Category: Breaking News)
- BIA thrown into turmoil as foreign firm handles on-arrival visa counter (Category: Breaking News)
- VFS Global issues clarification on Sri Lanka E-Visa system (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa controversy: SJB alleges Tiran Alles misled Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- Visa scandal exposed after airport chaos (Category: Breaking News)
- A new online visa system in place now (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa controversy: SJB alleges Tiran Alles misled Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Gota leaves Singapore after fleeing protesters at home (Category: Breaking News)
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