Foreiners can get visa up to 10 years in Sri Lanka after buying a luxurious house
Currently, condominium development projects have been identified as one of the fastest-growing industries in Sri Lanka. For the growth of this industry, a program to provide long-term visas for foreigners who purchase these luxury houses was introduced at the Sri Lanka Investment Board Auditorium. The approval of the Cabinet has also been received for the implementation of these measures to provide long-term visas in accordance with a long-standing request from the government and the Sri Lanka Investment Board by the builders of condominium units (luxury apartments) and the buyers of those houses. By providing long-term visas, it is expected that more foreign direct investment will flow into the country, as well as encouraging investors in the development of luxury apartments and foreigners buying those houses. There are about 30,000 luxury apartments in Sri Lanka, of which about 5,000 are under Sri Lanka Board of Investment projects. The issuance of these long-term visas for all these projects will be implemented according to this program. This will expand the opportunities for foreigners from any country to buy and invest in condominiums in this country. Under the new scheme, visas are issued in categories of 5 and 10 years. 10-year visa rights are available to owners who purchase condominiums in an urban area with an investment of US$ 2 lakh. 5-year visas are available to those who buy houses worth USD 1,50,000 in an urban area. Also, the 5-year license is available to a maximum of 4 directors and their family members of companies that purchase housing units valued at 5 lakh USD. Investors from countries like China, India, Pakistan, Korea, Russia and Iran have invested heavily in this field. Also, these projects will be implemented in Galle, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Kurunegala and Ambalangoda areas outside the capital. Registration of Condominium Housing Project Companies under the Department of Immigration was done today and this program is carried out jointly by the Sri Lanka Board of Investments, the Department of Immigration and the Ministry of State Security.
An attack to Consulate General of India office in Jaffna Sri Lanka
According to Jaffna Police, two people have been arrested in connection with a bottle attack at the entrance gate of the Consulate General of India located on Marutadi Road, Jaffna. Jaffna police was informed by the security officer after the bottle attack was hit by a vehicle driving on the Marutadi road in front of the consulate general’s office where the entrance gate was installed. Later, the Jaffna police officers came to the consulate general office and searched and found the broken bottle near the entrance and the persons involved in the attack were searched with the help of CCTV footage. Later, the police took steps to arrest two persons residing in the Jaffna district on suspicion of the related attack and questioned the suspects regarding the related attack. Jaffna police said that according to the information received from the suspects, they accidentally threw the bottle of alcohol while traveling in the vehicle and there is no information that it was a deliberate attack on the Indian Consulate General office. However, the Jaffna Police, who are conducting investigations, added that the law will be implemented against the suspects who were arrested for drinking and indecent behavior in a public place.
Political crisis in Sri Lanka-Sri Lankan police are going to question former president Gotabhaya.. an allegation of bribery
The court has ordered the police to get a statement from former President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa. This order has been issued about the discovery of 178 lakhs by the activists in the President’s House. This order has been issued after considering a request before the court that this money was found in the former president’s bedroom and whether it was bribe money or received for some other matter. Mr Gotabhaya Rajapaksa’s former president went to the house to get the relevant statement
President Ranil meets the head of the IMF
A meeting has taken place between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva. The meeting took place during the COP 27 climate conference in Egypt. Mr. Ruwan Wijewardena said in a tweet that there was a successful discussion regarding debt management. Ghana’s Finance Minister Hon Ken Ofori Atta and Maldives Speaker Mohamed Nasheed were also present at the event.
Sri Lanka to Attract Russian Tourists
According to Sri Lanka’s ambassador to the Russian Federation, Prof. Janita A. Liyanage, Sri Lanka aims to attract more than 5,000 Russian tourists each month. She stated that several advertising campaigns have already been started by the Sri Lankan Embassy to attract Russian tourists. She claimed that several advertising campaigns were organized by the Sri Lankan embassy in Moscow in important Russian cities, including St. Petersburg. On October 10, Aeroflot Airlines, the largest airline in Russia, resumed service between Colombo and Moscow after having suspended it for more than four months. After Sri Lankan authorities detained its Airbus A330 jet upon arrival at BIA on June 2, and in response to an enjoining order issued by the Colombo Commercial High Court preventing an Aeroflot flight from departing Sri Lanka after hearing a complaint filed by Celestial Aviation Trading Limited in Ireland, Aeroflot suspended its flights to Sri Lanka on June 4. The Colombo Commercial High Court dismissed the Irish company’s lawsuit against the Russian airline Aeroflot in July. With its Airbus A330-300 aircraft, Aeroflot will run two flights per week on Sundays and Thursdays in October, and four flights per week starting in November.
SL fan wins USD 1000 from LPL
News Wire – The Lanka Premier League 2022 launched a new logo for the tournament, heading into the 3rd edition of Sri Lanka’s topmost domestic T20 league, with an international flavor. The new logo depicts multiple facets of Sri Lanka and was designed by an ardent fan of theLanka Premier League, following a fan competition conducted to develop a creative new LPL logo. The new logo is mainly created around the “Lion symbol’ thus symbolizing the courage,determination, boldness, and strength of the nation that holds the competition, while the batsman depicted in the logo shows the power, energy, and excitement revolving around T20 cricket. The multiple colors used in the logo announce the beginning of a “cricket fiesta,” thus bringing entertainment, excitement, and enjoyment for the fans, not only in Sri Lanka but the world over. “As the Lanka Premier League is continuing to pursue its growth pathway to reach the full potential the game can offer, while entertaining fans, and adding value to the stakeholders, I consider this new logo, which looks simple, clear, and yet dynamic, will help the said process,’’ says Mr. SamanthaDodanwela, Tournament Director of the Lanka Premier League. The new logo was designed by 24-year-old Miyulika Weeramanthree from Kandy, who participated and took part in the competition, launched by the Lanka Premier League to seek suitable logo designs. Miyulika was recognized during the logo launch held at Sri Lanka Cricket on the 20th October 2022 and was awarded a price of US$ 1000. ”The new logo represents all the elements the LPL is offering to the cricketing fans and also gives an indication of a vision and a bright future. this tournament has in its hand, as the LPL is seen as fast growing and intending to grow as one of the best T20I leagues in the cricketing world,” said Mr. Anil Mohan, Founder and CEO, IPG Group, the rights holder of the tournament. The Lanka Premier League 2022 will commence on the 6th December 2022 at the MRICS, Hambantota.
West Indies Knocked out
Two time T20 world cup champions West Indies were knocked out of the 2022 world cup by Ireland today in Hobart.
A serious offense is using children as shields during protests, according to President of Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lanka Police were advised by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to take immediate action to stop the recurrence of such conduct, pointing out that using children as shields during public protests is a serious offense under local law. These instructions were given by President Wickremesinghe during a special discussion on the defense of children’s rights on Tuesday (12) at the Presidential Secretariat. The President emphasized that safeguarding children is the primary duty of a government by highlighting sub-section 13 of Article 27 of the Constitution, which states, “The State shall promote with special care the interests of children and youth, to ensure their full development, physical, mental, moral, religious, and social, and to protect them from exploitation and discrimination.” Additionally, steps were taken to entrust the Sri Lanka Police and other relevant government organizations with the task of protecting children. The President supported the need for a law to safeguard children’s rights, stop them from being used for sex abuse, and uphold their basic freedoms. Additionally, he suggested that the officials speak with the Attorney General about this matter and take the appropriate action. The President called attention to the children’s detention, who were kept apart from their parents after being arrested for trying to enter India illegally. He stated that immediate action must be taken to correct the situation and that plans must be made to return the kids to their parents. The President also asked that special attention be given to the rights and education of children in orphanages, and he instructed the officials to submit a report on those who have special needs there. In order to avoid encountering challenging circumstances, President Wickremesinghe emphasized the necessity of providing formal training to those in charge of these children’s homes. Geetha Kumarasinghe, the Minister of State for Women and Children’s Affairs, Saman Ekanayake, the President’s Secretary, and representatives from the line institutions were present during this discussion.
Buckingham Palace announced Tuesday that the new King will be officially crowned on May 6, 2023
The royal family’s calendar already has King Charles III’s coronation date highlighted for another purpose. The new King will be formally crowned on May 6, 2023, the same day his grandson Archie Harrison turns four, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. It was commonly assumed that King Charles would choose June 2 to celebrate the date of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953, however the actual coronation took place earlier in the year than was anticipated. The palace announced that Queen Camilla will be crowned alongside her husband. “The Coronation will represent the monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being entrenched in longstanding traditions and pageantry,” the palace added. In accordance with royal custom, the event will begin at Westminster Abbey in London. The ceremony will start in Westminster Abbey in London, where British kings and queens have been crowned for the last 900 years, in keeping with royal custom. The coronation is the second major royal event to coincide with a small child’s birthday weekend since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle became parents. The ceremony, according to the palace, will be “based in long-standing traditions and pageantry” while “reflecting the monarch’s function today and looks toward the future.” Although it may be doubtful given that it comes on a weekend, it has not yet been determined whether a bank holiday will be observed to commemorate the occasion. On June 2, 1953, the Queen was crowned in a ceremony that lasted three hours and included 8,000 dignitaries. The occasion was streamed live on tv. Thousands of people lined the streets back then to catch a glimpse of the Queen traveling in the gold state carriage, which has been a tradition since George IV’s coronation. Whether the coach will be utilized this time is unknown.
Triple homicide in Minuwangoda:
On October 6, 2022, a triple homicide was reported from Minuwangoda. According to sources, the murders were related to a 2017 kite-related event and a fight between two youths. A 51-year-old dad and his two kids, ages 23 and 24, were brutally killed, adding another more body to a long list of killings. Their home had been visited by several shooters who arrived on a motorcycle and a car and committed the murder. Unverified sources claimed that the murders were carried out with T-56 assault rifles while the perpetrators pretended to be members of the police. Before starting the shooting, the assailants chased the two young men’s mother and sister out of the house. Pushpakumara Silva, also known as Ralahamy, was 51 years old when he passed away in the hospital, and his two sons, Suresh Jeewantha, 24, and Roshan Maduwanta, 23, also passed away immediately. News 1st was informed by Sri Lanka Police and neighbors about a quarrel involving a kite and an argument between two youngsters that occurred in 2017. First and Second Murders: A young man was flying a kite in a field in Minuwangdoa on August 25, 2017, when it collided with Suraj Dananjaya’s kite, another young person in the same neighborhood. When Roshan Maduwanta—one of the men killed in the triple homicide—was visited by Suraj Dananjaya’s father Lal Premasiri and his son to seek clarification on the situation, the argument between the men reached a new level. According to reports, Pushpakumara Silva, also known as Ralahamy, Roshan Maduwanta, and Suresh Jeewantha viciously murdered Suraj Dananjaya and his father after arguing (The three men who were killed on the 6th of October). Additionally, it was claimed that Justin Rathnaseela De Silva, Ralahamy’s brother, was also implicated.The third killing:Ralahamy’s brother Justin Ratnaseela De Silva was fatally shot on August 5, 2018, as the case was going to trial.Lakshitha Lakmal, the cousin of the murdered Suraj Dananjaya and the son of Lal Premasiri’s brother, was the primary suspect in that slaying.The fourth crime: On June 20, 2021, while Lakshita was riding his motorcycle and was hit by a car, he was fatally cut to death. Lakshita was on bail for the murder. Pushpakumara Silva, alias Ralahamy, Roshan Maduwanta, and Suresh Jeewantha were the three primary suspects in the murder of Lakshitha Lakmal (The three men who were killed on the 6th of October) Three houses were burned down on the same day in 2021, and the three men had moved back into a smaller home after being granted bail by the court. The murders of 5th, 6th, and 7th: As part of the line of homicides connected to the 2017 Kite Case, the father and his two sons were brutally shot and killed on Thursday, June 6, early in the morning. Three On Thursday, June 6, when they were riding in an Anuradhapura Route 57 bus, three individuals connected to the triple homicide were detained by Sri Lanka Police and the Police Special Task Force.