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Tense situation as unemployed graduates surround NCPC building; 22 arrested
6 May 2024 (1:55 PM) Gammanpila calls for Central Bank governor s resignation
6 May 2024 (11:14 PM) Sri Lanka to retain existing visa fee; Immigration Dept. to handle issuing visas
6 May 2024 (9:45 PM) IFC Regional Vice President signals support for Sri Lanka s reforms and growth agenda
6 May 2024 (11:28 PM) Action against man who caused disturbance at BIA visa counters and officers who recorded incident
6 May 2024 (2:25 PM) Showery conditions over most parts of the island to enhance in next few days
7 May 2024 (8:01 AM) |
A tense situation has been reported as a group of unemployed graduates surrounded the North Central Provincial Council building in protest and seeking solutions to their demands. 
Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader MP Udaya Gammanpila claims that the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) had increased the salaries of its employees by the biggest margin in its history, despite having recorded losses of billions of rupees for two consecutive years. 
It was decided at the Cabinet meeting held today (06) to maintain the existing US $50 fee for a 30-day visa for foreigners visiting Sri Lanka, the President s Media Division reported. 
Concluding a two-day visit, IFC s Vice President for Asia Pacific, Riccardo Puliti, signaled IFC s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka s ongoing reforms and growth agenda, while emphasizing the importance of private sector-led development for inclusive economic growth. 
Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles says that action will be taken against the person who had caused a disturbance recently in the visa issuance section at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake. 
The Meteorology Department says an enhancement of showery condition over most parts of the island is expected during next few days (after May 08th). Copyright © 2007 - 2024 Col3neg. All Rights Reserved.
