The Maldives has requested the Sri Lankan government to lift the restrictions imposed on obtaining resident visas to Sri Lanka.
The request was conveyed by Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid who called on Minister of Internal and Home Affairs Vajira Abeywardena today (May 10).
Sri Lanka had tightened its regulations for providing resident visas as a security measure in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday terror attacks which created concerns over the country's security.
According to Maldivian media reports, around 15,000 Maldivians are currently residing in Sri Lanka. However, the tightening of visa rules will not affect those who are already residing in the country, Miuvan Mohamed, Communications Director at the Maldivian foreign ministry said.
(Reporting by Damith Wickramasekara)
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Auspicious times widely followed by candidates keeping with traditions will be taken into consideration by the Election Commission in fixing the date and time for the conduct on the Presidential polls.
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