The general amnesty that was granted to illegal migrant workers in Saudi Arabia will reach its ultimatum on 25th June 2017, Ministry of Foreign Affairs said today. The Saudi Government has announced that any illegal migrant workers who will remain in their country after the declared period will be arrested and deported, suspending re-entry. Also Saudi Government has announced that there will be no extension to the declared period.
All Sri Lankan migrant workers in Saudi Arabia who do not posses valid visas are advised to leave that country before the declared deadline of the amnesty period. They will be eligible to enter Saudi Arabia with legal visas, if they report to the relevant authorities prior to June 25.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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