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[…]The post From Israel To Sri Lanka: The Political Power Of The Defense agenda appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
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.
[…]The post Why A Tamil Common Candidate In The Presidential Election? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
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 […]
[…]The post Utilizing The PIP Approach To Develop The Business Sector: A Much-Needed Policy Reform For Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
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 […]
[…]The post Reporting On UNHRC Matters: An Open Letter To Sinha Ratnatunga Editor Of The Sunday Times appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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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 […]
The Ambassador of Japan, Hideaki Mizukoshi handed over three “Health on Wheels” trucks to the Ministry of Health. The project has been implemented by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), with financial support from the Government of Japan. These trucks valued at USD 380,000 represent a vital step in enhancing healthcare accessibility, particularly in the […]
A Sri Lankan man who spoke out at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake on May 01 against the takeover of the on-arrival visa issuance process by an Indian company has been summoned to the Katunayake Airport Police to record a statement today (May 06).The post Police summon Sri Lankan citizen for speaking against Visa issuance takeover appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaki...
VFS Global, the company involved in the controversy surrounding the issuance of on-arrival visas at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), has released a statement today (May 06) addressing accusations and clarifying certain concerns.The post VFS Global clarifies Sri Lanka’s E-Visa system amidst controversy appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lank...
VFS Global says the decision to grant or reject a visa in Sri Lanka is at the sole discretion of the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Sri Lanka and not the private company. Issuing a statement, VFS Global said that the Department of Immigration & Emigration (DI&E) has signed a tripartite contract with GBS […]
Sri Lanka's Minister of Public Security, Tiran Alles, asserts that action will be taken against both the individual who caused a disturbance in the visa issuance section at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake recently and the officers who documented the incident.The post Minister Tiran Alles vows action on BIA disturbance, clarifies visa charges appeared first on Sri Lanka News ...
The Police questioned a man who protested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) recently at the visa issuance counters. The man, identified as Sandaruwan Kumarasinghe, appeared at the Airport Police station, Monday. He said that he was questioned over the objections he raised at the visa issuance counters. The airport incident was captured on a mobile […]
VFS Global, the company at the center of controversy surrounding the issuance of on arrival visa at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), has issued a statement today in response to accusations and to clarify certain concerns which have been raised.
A Sri Lankan youth who had behaved in an unruly manner at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake on May 01 amidst a tense situation at the visa issuance counters, has been summoned to Airport Police today (06).
The suspected gunman in the shooting incident that took place at Graceland Estate, Horana this afternoon (May 05) has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to flee to Dubai.The post Horana shooting suspect apprehended at BIA using facial recognition technology appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.