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“English spelling errors in new passport” MP reveals

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SJB MP Mujibur Rahman Friday in Parliament raised concerns over the newly issued passports, alleging English spelling errors and weaker security features compared to the previous version.

“When we are in a foreign country, we are judged by the passport. Look at the passport page number 30, instead of Yapahuwa, it says something else. On page 31, instead of Talaimannar it says something else. English spelling is wrong! What an embarrassment,” Rahman said the errors were an embarrassment to the government and criticized the removal of key security elements.

“In the old passport, the first page contained the passport number, which could be verified using ultraviolet technology. Under UV light, it turned red, serving as a built-in security feature. The new passport lacks this and instead only includes the personalized data page, which can be altered. This compromises security in the new blue passport. How did this happen? Were the controllers even involved?” he questioned.

The MP warned that if taken to court, the government might be forced to recall and reissue passports. He also noted the removal of pages for alterations, endorsements, and foreign exchange transactions.

“People are paying Rs. 20,000 for a passport of such low quality, where the ink transfers when stamped,” he said.



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Cabinet approves providing relief to the people of Myanmar

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The People of Myanmar are facing  immense hardships caused by the devastating earthquake  on 28th March  and as reported by the international media reports the death toll is over 2,700. Furthermore, it has been reported that many people are missing while, a large number of individuals have been injured and are receiving treatment.

Considering the long – term close relationship between the two nations as two Buddhist states, the Cabinet of Ministers has decided to provide,

• A sum of United States Dollars One Million

•  Transportation for the dry rations collected by Buddhist clergy and other donors

• To have a group  of medical officers and health staff on standby for immediate departure to Myanmar if necessary

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Cabinet appoints ministerial committee to submit report on sanctions imposed on 04 Sri Lankans by the United Kingdom

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Attention of the Cabinet of Ministers have been drawn on the decisions taken by the United Kingdom to impose sanctions on four Sri Lankan individuals recently, and have decided to appoint a committee comprised of three ministers  to submit a report with recommendations on the further measures to be taken after studying the facts in the regard and to empower the committee to obtain the service of any officer/intellect deemed to have subject expertise in the relevant field and considered essential.

The committee will comprise of :

– Vijitha Herath Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism

– Attorney – at – Law  Harshana Nanayakkara Minister of Justice and National Integrity

– Aruna Jayasekara Deputy Minister of Defence

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Revised Aswasuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme to be submitted for the concurrence of the Parliament.

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Approval of the Cabinet of Ministers was granted at their meeting held on 17.03.2025 to amend the Aswasuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme by increasing the value of the benefits already being payed under the scheme.

The revised Aswasuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme has been published by the extraordinary gazette notification No. 2429/02 dated 24.03.2025.

Accordingly, he Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the resolution furnished by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Policy Plannng and Economic Development to submit the said revised Aswasuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme to the Parliament for its concurrence.

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