Ukrainian arrested for violating visa rules

A Ukrainian national, believed to have been living in Sri Lanka illegally and violating visa laws, has been detained at the detention camp in Mirihana. MORE..

February 3, 2017  12:05 pm|

Kumar Gunaratnam further remanded

Frontline Socialists Party (FSP) political committee member Premakumar Gunaratnam, who was arrested and remanded for visa violations, has been further remanded till December 11 by the Kegalle Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

November 27, 2015  12:23 pm|

Four Indians arrested for visa violations

At least four Indians have been arrested in eastern province for allegedly abusing visa conditions, the police said. MORE...

August 23, 2015  04:28 pm|

India to help Trincomalee become regional energy hub

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced that the Indian government will extend visa on arrival facility to Sri Lankan nationals from 14 April this year. MORE..

March 13, 2015  12:14 pm|

Sri Lankan murder suspect eligible for protection visa in Australia

A Sri Lankan man who came to Australia by boat has been found to be eligible for a protection visa, although he is suspected of murder in his home country. MORE...

February 18, 2015  08:23 am|

Sri Lanka, India relax visa regulations for diplomats

Sri Lanka and India have signed an agreement granting diplomats and government officials from both sides of visa-free access and stay for up to 30 days, the Sri Lankan foreign ministry said here on Monday. MORE...

February 17, 2015  01:06 pm|