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Taiwanese nationals travelling to Sri Lanka on tourist or business visas are now required to submit a sponsorship letter issued by a sponsor in Sri Lanka.

Sources within the Department of Immigration and Emigration said the new requirement was introduced when the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system was updated.

Previously, Taiwanese nationals were not required to submit a letter from a sponsor in Sri Lanka when applying for a Sri Lankan visa.

Meanwhile, Taiwan recently suspended the issuance of tourist visas to Sri Lankan nationals under its new visa policy.

However, immigration authorities said Sri Lanka’s decision was not taken in response to Taiwan’s move, adding that visas would continue to be issued to Taiwanese nationals provided they submit the required sponsorship letter.

Government sources said the decision was prompted by the recent arrests of several Taiwanese nationals during raids on cyber scam networks ope

The Excise Department has called for international competitive bids to establish a new Security Features and Security Features Management System (SFSMS) for liquor products.

The move is aimed at safeguarding domestic excise revenue and curbing the trade in counterfeit liquor.

The new system is expected to replace the security sticker and digital marking system operated by Madras Security Printers (MSP) since 2019.

There have been allegations that the sticker introduced by Madras Security Printers (MSP) has failed to deliver the expected results.

The National Audit Office had previously pointed out that irregularities had occurred in awarding the tender to MSP.

It stated that the increase in the price of 1,000 stickers from US$3.19 to US$5.99 could have resulted in a loss of more than Rs. 166 million to the government in the first year alone.

It was also reported that serious concerns had arisen over the reliability of the

Wind speeds over the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota could increase to between 55 and 65 kilometres per hour, the Department of Meteorology said.

The Department issued an advisory for strong winds and rough seas.

It said the sea areas concerned could become very rough at times.

The Department of Meteorology urged fishing and naval communities to remain extremely vigilant in this regard.

Meanwhile, the Department said a reduction in the prevailing rainy and windy conditions could be expected from today (2).

The unrest that erupted at Mahara Prison has now been brought under control, according to reports.

The disturbance broke out at the prison yesterday afternoon (1) following a confrontation between inmates and prison officers.

Seven inmates were injured in the incident and admitted to the Ragama Teaching Hospital, where one of them later died.

The Special Task Force (STF), Sri Lanka Army and Police were deployed to bring the situation under control.

The Sri Lanka Air Force also deployed a Bell 412 helicopter and a drone to monitor the unrest.

It was reported yesterday that inmates had set fire to the office of the prison’s Chief Jailer and the disciplinary section.

Meanwhile, relatives who arrived at Mahara Prison yesterday afternoon to visit inmates were not permitted to enter the prison premises.

As a result, relatives gathered outside the prison, leading to a tense situation between them and the Police. Howev

ஜூலை 30, 1963 அன்று, எம்ஐ 6 அமைப்பிலிருந்து சோவியத் ஒன்றியத்திற்கு கிம் ஃபில்பி தப்பிச் சென்றது பகிரங்கப்படுத்தப்பட்டது. ஃபில்பி ஒரு பிரிட்டிஷ் ‘டபுள் ஏஜென்ட்’ ஆவார்.

சுமார் 12 சதவீதப் பெண்களுக்கு மேம்பட்ட வண்ணப் பார்வையை அளிக்கக்கூடிய மரபணு மாறுபாடு இருக்கலாம் என்று கருதப்படுகிறது - ஆனால் அவர்கள் காண்பதை நிரூபிப்பது மிகவும் கடினம்.

The Sri Lanka Air Force says a Bell 412 helicopter and a drone have been deployed to monitor the unrest at Mahara Prison.

Unrest broke out at Mahara Prison this afternoon (01), leaving seven inmates injured and hospitalised. One of them subsequently died.

Police and the Police Special Task Force (STF) have been deployed to bring the situation under control, according to reports.

Meanwhile, relatives of inmates have gathered outside the prison, where some unrest has also reportedly occurred.

In view of the prevailing situation, the Air Force has deployed a Bell 412 helicopter and a drone to monitor the situation inside the prison and is continuing aerial surveillance of the premises.

Police have announced that a curfew has been imposed in the Ragama Police Division with immediate effect until further notice.

Police said the measure was taken to bring the situation under control after a group of relatives of inmates and local residents caused unrest in the vicinity of the Mahara Prison following the disturbance at the prison.

One inmate was killed and six others were injured in the unrest at Mahara Prison this evening. The injured inmates have been admitted to the Ragama Teaching Hospital.

கொழும்பு புறநகர்ப் பகுதியிலுள்ள மஹர சிறைச்சாலையில் இன்று பிற்பகல் ஏற்பட்ட அமைதியின்மையால் கைதி ஒருவர் உயிரிழந்துள்ளார். என்ன நடந்தது? முழு பின்னணி