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Police arrest 47 foreigners for overstaying visas
A special police operation conducted throughout the Western Province resulted in the arrest of 47 foreign nationals who had been overstaying their visas, police stated.
They were among nearly 1500 suspects taken into custody during the special police operation.
According to police, a total of 1481 suspects were taken into custody during the operation. Aside from the 47 foreigners who were arrested for overstaying their visas, other suspects who were arrested include 514 who were linked to drug offences while 326 others had warrants out for their arrest.
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Northern Province’s Palali-Achchuveli road reopens after 30 years
The Palali-Achchuveli main road in the Northern Province was reopened today (Nov 01) after being closed for over 30 years, following a directive from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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Housemaid gets off with pilot’s baggage at BIA
A housemaid who stole a pilot’s baggage at the Bandaranaike International Airport was arrested within three hours after the robbery today, Police said.
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Immigration Dept. to launch online passport appointment system
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced plans to introduce an online appointment system for passport applications, set to launch soon.
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