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Sri Lanka increases fines for overstaying foreigners
A new gazette notification was issued revising the fines on visa overstay of foreigners in Sri Lanka.
The gazette was issued by the Ministry of Public Security.
The fine for overstay of 14 days was revised to US $250, while the fine…
Customs seize nearly 16kg of heroin smuggled in from Pakistan
Sri Lanka Customs has impounded nearly 16kg of heroin smuggled in from Pakistan.
The contraband was found concealed in a stock of potatoes stored inside a container in Colombo.
UN slams Sri Lanka’s misuse of ICCPR Act, proposed anti-terrorism bill and arrests over comedy…
The UN’s Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights encouraged the government to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and in the meantime to implement fully a strict moratorium on its use considering that the ordinary criminal code…
French vessel ‘Dupuy de Lôme’ docks at Colombo Port
The French Naval Ship Dupuy de Lôme arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (21 June).
The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval tradition, the Sri Lanka Navy said.
Dupuy de…
Portrait of St. Joseph Vaz, the ‘Apostle of Sri Lanka’ unveiled at the Apostolic Nunciature in New…
St. Joseph Vaz, the great Indian missionary of the Gospel who was born in Goa, India in 1651 rendered an exemplary service to the Catholic community in Sri Lanka.
Korean Air to resume direct flights to Colombo after repeated SriLankan flight delays
Speaking in the parliament this morning (June 21), Nanayakkara said the South Korean Human Resource Institute only accepts migrant workers who arrive in the country within the given time period, adding that it does not accept anyone who is…
Air Seychelles launches operations to Sri Lanka
“We’re very excited about this opportunity to link Seychelles with Sri Lanka. A destination in its own right with excellent tourist, medical and trading opportunities which all Seychellois will benefit from. This service will drastically…
Navy apprehends 09 Indian fishermen in Delft sea area
A special search operation mounted by Northern Naval Command’s SLNS Wasaba in the Urimunai sea area south of Delft Island has led to the interception of the trawler that continued to remain in the sea area with 09 Indian fishermen aboard.
Qatar Airways to increase daily frequency to Colombo
Qatar Airways introduces its fifth daily frequency to/from Colombo, effective from 22nd June 2023.
The additional frequency will offer connectivity to over 160 destinations worldwide. At present, Qatar Airways handles approximately…
Manusha reveals govt’s plans to digitize foreign service sector, combat human trafficking
These measures are implemented without any bias towards political affiliations, as the government aims to safeguard the well-being of the people of the country, the minister said, assuring that “regardless of party colours, we work…