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Immigration Department sees revenue surge amid passport service expansion

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September 15, 2025

Deputy Controller General Mahesh Karunadasa attributes growth to Department's efficiency in issuing passports Issues around 1,500-2,000 one-day passports and 1,000 normal service passports daily

THE Department of Immigration and Emigration has seen a significant increase in monthly revenue, now ranging between Rs. 3 billion and Rs. 5 billion, thanks to enhanced passport services.

Speaking to the media, Deputy Controller General Mahesh Karunadasa attributed the growth to the department's efficiency in issuing passports.

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CEAT’s Europe Range drives Sri Lanka Amateur Golf and Ladies Stroke Play Championships

THE lush fairways of the historic Royal Colombo Golf Club will once again host the country’s most prestigious amateur golfing event when the 134th Sri Lanka Amateur Golf Championship and the Sri Lanka Ladies Stroke Play Championship, driven by the CEAT Europe range, tee off on 23 September.

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Ozone layer: Skin of earth, shield of human wellbeing

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2 mins

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Venture Engine workshops equip start-ups with critical skills for global growth

Sri Lanka's leading start- up acceleration program continues to strengthen founders through expert-led guidance

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1 mins

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Govt. opens National Cyber Security Operations Centre

Unveils National Cyber Protection Strategy 2025-2029

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ICJ urges Govt. to scrap Online Safety Act

THE International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has criticised the Online Safety Act, No. 09 of 2024, in response to a call for public input on amendments, urging the Government to repeal it or substantially revise it.

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Tribute to Rajiv Perera on 60th birthday

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