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Sri Lankan illegals given amnesty to leave Dubai and Emirates

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5 months ago

2024/10/23

The Consulate General of Sri Lanka to Dubai and Northern Emirates has launched a special initiative to assist Sri Lankans to regularize their visa status or return home without facing penalties, the Mission said in a statement issued yesterday (22).

The Amnesty programme has been launched on Sept. 01. Accordingly the regularization of visa status would continue till Oc.t 31.

Statistics related to the Amnesty programme from 01 September to 17 October 2024 are as follows:

* 6776 individuals visited the Consulate General during regular consular hours and special amnesty consular hours seeking assistance/services

* 907 Passports applications have been accepted

* 761 Temporary Travel Documents (TTDs) have been issued to those who do not hold a valid Passport or lost Passport

* 835 air tickets have been purchased through special counters located at the Consulate General premises by SriLankan Airlines and Fits Air

The Consulate General has urged all Sri Lankans without a valid passport/lost passport to apply for a TTD on or before 25 October 2024, allocating sufficient time to process the request to obtain UAE outpass and return to Sri Lanka.

The Consulate General has reiterated its commitment to assist the Sri Lankan community during this amnesty period and encouraged all eligible individuals to make use of the available services to regularize their visa status or return home safely.

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Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri Lanka calls on PM

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5 hours ago

2025/03/20

Priyan

The Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri LankaDewi Gustina Tobing, met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Parliament of Sri Lanka to discuss strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.

The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, tourism, technology, and education, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to fostering diplomatic and economic ties for mutual benefit.

A key area of focus was expanding tourism exchanges, including religious tourism, which holds significant potential for growth.

The two delegations also explored opportunities in trade, particularly the importation of palm oil and the introduction of organic liquid fertilizers to support Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector.

Collaboration in the IT industry was highlighted as another promising area of partnership, alongside discussions on integrating electric vehicles into Sri Lanka’s public transport system.

The Sri Lankan delegation, led by Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mrs. Sagarika Boghawatta, included officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Indonesian delegation was represented by Deputy Ambassador . Fiki Oktanioand Minister Counsellor Mrs. Lailal K. Yuniarti.

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Former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon further remanded until April 03.

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6 hours ago

2025/03/20

Priyan

The Matara Magistrate’s Court today [20], ordered that former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Deshabandu Tennakoon be further remanded until April 03..