Sri Lanka suspends visa on arrival for Chinese citizens after first case of coronavirus
4 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lanka suspends visa on arrival for Chinese citizens after first case of coronavirus

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka suspended its policy of granting visa on arrival for Chinese travellers on Tuesday, a day after the health authorities detected the country’s first coronavirus infection. Sudath Suraweera, the chief epidemiologist of the country’s health ministry, said on Monday that a 40-year-old Chinese woman was found positive for the virus. Following the first detection of the coronavirus case, the Sri Lankan health authorities ordered the suspension of the on arrival visa policy for the Chinese nationals. In April last year, Sri Lanka suspended its plans to grant visas on arrival for citizens of 39 countries after the devastating Easter suicide bombings that killed nearly 360 people.

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Sri Lanka news: India, 34 other countries get visa free access from October 1, policy to last 6 months. Check details
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka news: India, 34 other countries get visa free access from October 1, policy to last 6 months. Check details

Live Mint  

Travellers from as many as 35 countries, including Indians, will be able to enjoy visa-free entry to the island country of Sri Lanka from October this year, PTI reported. As per local reports on August 21, the Sri Lankan government has approved visa-free access to citizens from 35 countries, including India, the United Kingdom, and the United States, for six …

21 Indian nationals detained for illegally operating business on tourist visa in Sri Lanka
9 months, 3 weeks ago

21 Indian nationals detained for illegally operating business on tourist visa in Sri Lanka

India TV News  

Colombo: At least 21 Indian nationals were detained by Sri Lankan authorities for illegally operating a computer-operated business in the country, in violation of the relaxed tourist visa norms, according to officials on Wednesday. Under Sri Lanka's law, those who visit the island nation on tourist visas are prohibited from engaging in any paid or unpaid work. The Indian nationals …

Sri Lanka ends visas for hundreds of thousands of Russians staying there to avoid war
10 months, 1 week ago

Sri Lanka ends visas for hundreds of thousands of Russians staying there to avoid war

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sri Lanka has told hundreds …

Sri Lanka approves free tourist visas for visitors from India, six other countries
1 year, 2 months ago

Sri Lanka approves free tourist visas for visitors from India, six other countries

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka on October 24 waived visa fee for Indians and tourists from six other countries, as part of its efforts to boost tourist arrivals and help rebuild the island nation’s battered economy following last year’s financial crash. As part of its decisions this week, the Cabinet announced implementation of a pilot project to issue free tourist visas to tourists …

Sri Lanka approves visa-free entry for visitors from India, six other countries
1 year, 2 months ago

Sri Lanka approves visa-free entry for visitors from India, six other countries

Live Mint  

Sri Lanka Cabinet approved issuing of free visas to India, China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand with immediate effect as a pilot project till 31 March, tweeted Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, Ali Sabry. “Cabinet approves issuing of free visas to India, China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand with immediate effect as a pilot project till …

Sri Lanka requiring COVID-19 card for entry to public places
3 years ago

Sri Lanka requiring COVID-19 card for entry to public places

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka will require the showing of a COVID-19 vaccination certificate compulsory for entry to public places starting from Jan. 1, in a renewed attempt to prevent another spike in infections. Since Sri Lanka lifted a six-week lockdown on Oct. 1, life has begun returning to normal, with the reopening of cinemas, restaurants and wedding parties. …

Sri Lanka ends domestic travel restrictions amidst warnings
3 years, 2 months ago

Sri Lanka ends domestic travel restrictions amidst warnings

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka’s inter-provincial travel ban, which was imposed in May due to the raging third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, ended on Sunday despite warnings from medical professionals. The lifting of the travel ban came as the Sri Lanka Medical Association warned of a possible new wave with restrictions being relaxed. The health ministry’s epidemiology unit said that as of …

Sri Lanka extends COVID-19 lockdown till September 6 as deaths rise
3 years, 4 months ago

Sri Lanka extends COVID-19 lockdown till September 6 as deaths rise

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka on Friday extended its nationwide lockdown till September 6, amidst a surge in the number of COVID-19 deaths and mounting pressure from medics and the Opposition to step up efforts to fight the raging third wave of coronavirus. “The current curfew will continue till 4 a.m. on Monday, September 6,” Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella told reporters. The Friday’s …

Over 50,000 arrested in Sri Lanka for violating quarantine laws
3 years, 5 months ago

Over 50,000 arrested in Sri Lanka for violating quarantine laws

India TV News  

Over 50,000 people have been arrested in Sri Lanka since last October for violating the government-imposed quarantine laws amid the Covid-19 pandemic which has infected 298,181 people to date in the island nation, police said. In a statement on Monday, Police Spokesperson Ajith Rohana said that 52,154 people have been arrested so far since October, reports Xinhua news agency. Sri …

Sri Lanka's Bangladesh ODIs to 'go ahead' despite positive COVID-19 cases
3 years, 7 months ago

Sri Lanka's Bangladesh ODIs to 'go ahead' despite positive COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

The first one-day international between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will still be played on Sunday despite two Sri Lanka cricketers and their bowling coach testing positive for COVID-19, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said. Sri Lanka Cricket officials said Sunday that players Isuru Udana and Shiran Fernando and bowling coach Chaminda Vaas were found to be infected ahead of the match …

Indian Family Arrested for Illegal Stay in Sri Lanka; Infringing Immigration, Quarantine Laws: Police
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian Family Arrested for Illegal Stay in Sri Lanka; Infringing Immigration, Quarantine Laws: Police

News 18  

Four members of an Indian family, including two children, have been arrested for allegedly entering Sri Lanka's Jaffna peninsula illegally and violating the local immigration and the quarantine laws, police said on Thursday. The family, which consists of a 61-year old woman, her 34-year-old daughter and her two children, said they had entered Sri Lanka on May 6 with the …

Sri Lanka bans travellers from India with immediate effect
3 years, 8 months ago

Sri Lanka bans travellers from India with immediate effect

Deccan Chronicle  

Colombo: Sri Lanka on Thursday announced that all arrivals from India will be banned with immediate effect due to the record rise in COVID-19 cases in the neighbouring country. The Director General Civil aviation in a letter to the CEO of the national carrier Srilankan Airlines has said, "in accordance with instructions received from health authorities of Sri Lanka due …

New and more potent strain of coronavirus detected in Sri Lanka: immunologist
3 years, 8 months ago

New and more potent strain of coronavirus detected in Sri Lanka: immunologist

The Hindu  

A new coronavirus strain that is airborne and more potent than all those found previously in Sri Lanka has been discovered in the island nation, according to a top immunologist in Colombo. “In the next two incubation periods, the disease can progress to a third wave,” Upul Rohana, of the Public Health Inspectors said, adding that the real situation would …

Sri Lanka to Let Tourists Enjoy the Best of Wildlife Experience Sitting at Home
4 years, 3 months ago

Sri Lanka to Let Tourists Enjoy the Best of Wildlife Experience Sitting at Home

News 18  

Sri Lankan authorities announced Wednesday that they will offer livestreams from the island nation’s wildlife parks, in a move to help revive a tourism industry that has been decimated by the coronavirus pandemic. The government’s Tourism Promotion Bureau said livestreaming will initially cover four national parks to showcase the South Asian country’s exotic wildlife, including leopards, bears, elephants, crocodiles and …

Sri Lanka to offer livestreams from wildlife parks
4 years, 3 months ago

Sri Lanka to offer livestreams from wildlife parks

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sri Lankan authorities announced Wednesday …

No more coronavirus community spread in Sri Lanka: Officials
4 years, 5 months ago

No more coronavirus community spread in Sri Lanka: Officials

Deccan Chronicle  

Colombo: The Sri Lankan government's efforts have been successful in completely curbing the social spread of the coronavirus and the country has not witnessed a single community case for the last nearly three months, head of the COVID-19 task force said. Lt General Shavendra Silva, who is also the Army Commander, said that all the positive cases since April 30, …

Like India, Sri Lanka is using coronavirus to stigmatise Muslims
4 years, 7 months ago

Like India, Sri Lanka is using coronavirus to stigmatise Muslims

Al Jazeera  

The world is going through a period of unprecedented instability, distress and uncertainty. In late March, after a Muslim religious gathering in New Delhi allegedly led to a rise in the number of coronavirus cases in the city, a politician from the BJP dubbed the gathering “corona terrorism“, and called for Muslims who attend mosques amid the pandemic to be …

Sri Lanka newlyweds cancel wedding party, help poor instead
4 years, 7 months ago

Sri Lanka newlyweds cancel wedding party, help poor instead

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — As couples do all over the world, Darshana Kumara Wijenarayana and his fiance, Pawani Rasanga, spent months planning a grand wedding. And everything was on course for the Sri Lankan couple — until the coronavirus struck the island nation off India’s southern tip, leading to an indefinite lockdown. Then on March 11, the first Sri Lankan …

Covid-19: MHA extends visa of stranded foreigners till May 3
4 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19: MHA extends visa of stranded foreigners till May 3

India Today  

The Home Ministry on Friday extended regular and e-visas of all foreigners who are stranded in India due to the coronavirus lockdown till May 3 on gratis basis. The Home Ministry also said the visa granted to those foreigners, except diplomats and UN officials, who are supposed to come to India, will remain suspended till May 3, an official statement …

Coronavirus in India: Govt bans issuing tourist visa to foreign Tablighi activists
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus in India: Govt bans issuing tourist visa to foreign Tablighi activists

India Today  

The government on Tuesday decided not to issue tourist visa to any foreigner who wishes to visit India and take part in Tablighi Jamaat activities after the organisation's headquarters at Nizamuddin area turned out to be a hotspot for the spread of novel coronavirus, officials said. The decision was taken after it was found that about 2,100 foreigners have come …

Coronavirus | Sri Lanka reports first death, terms Chennai COVID-19 ‘high-risk zone’
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Sri Lanka reports first death, terms Chennai COVID-19 ‘high-risk zone’

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka on Saturday reported its first COVID-19 death, of a 65-year-old patient, who had diabetes and renal health complications, Health Ministry officials said. Sri Lanka’s health officials have also detected four COVID-19 positive cases in people who recently returned from Chennai, prompting authorities to term Chennai a “high-risk” zone. “Two cases detected today and two more cases from earlier …

Coronavirus | South Asian coordination on pandemic crisis intensifies
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | South Asian coordination on pandemic crisis intensifies

The Hindu  

Members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation intensified anti-COVID-19 steps to secure people from the pandemic. Sri Lanka evacuated a large number of Buddhist pilgrims from India in the early hours of Sunday before India stopped all flights as Kathmandu boosted health inspection on the Indo-Nepal border. “All Sri Lankan Buddhist pilgrims, who were stranded in India, have …

Sri Lanka offers Buddhist prayers to combat Covid-19
4 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka offers Buddhist prayers to combat Covid-19

India Today  

Sri Lanka is conducting a week-long Buddhist prayers as means to combat the growing threat of the deadly coronavirus that has killed over 100,000 people globally. As of Sunday, the number of confirmed cases reported in Sri Lanka are 11 with over 137 being hospitalised. "We have organised to recite the 'Rathana Suthraya' over a week through which we hope …

Coronavirus: India suspends all tourist visas till April 15
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: India suspends all tourist visas till April 15

India Today  

India on Wednesday suspended all tourist visas till April 15 in a bid to contain spread of novel coronavirus, according to an official statement. "All existing visas, except diplomatic, official, UN/International organisations, employment and project visas stand suspended till 15th April 2020. Visa-free travel facility granted to OCI cardholders is also kept in abeyance till April 15. All the incoming …

Indian government issues fresh travel and visa advisory over coronavirus situation
4 years, 10 months ago

Indian government issues fresh travel and visa advisory over coronavirus situation

Op India  

In the wake of the massive outbreak of coronavirus, the government of India is taking major precautionary steps. pic.twitter.com/BvdykN4jbz — TIMES NOW March 3, 2020 Advising Indian citizens to refrain from travelling to China, Iran, Republic of Korea, Italy and advised avoiding non-essential travel to other COVID-19 affected countries, the government has also said that anyone who has travelled back …

Coronavirus Scare: India cancels Visas issued to nationals of Italy, Iran, South Korea and Japan
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus Scare: India cancels Visas issued to nationals of Italy, Iran, South Korea and Japan

India TV News  

India has suspended Visa's for nationals of Italy, Iran, South Korea and Japan with immediate effects in view of the coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than 3000 people, infected over 89,527 globally in 67 countries. Regular visas/e-visas issued to nationals of Italy, Iran, S Korea, Japan on or before Mar 3, who have not entered India, suspended, says Govt …

COVID-19 | India suspends visas of travellers coming from Italy, Iran, South Korea, and Japan, along with China
4 years, 10 months ago

COVID-19 | India suspends visas of travellers coming from Italy, Iran, South Korea, and Japan, along with China

The Hindu  

India has suspended all visas granted to foreign nationals from Italy, Iran, South Korea, and Japan in the wake of three people, including a tourist, testing positive for COVID-19. Visas, both regular and e-visas, granted to all foreign nationals who have travelled to any of the above mentioned five countries on or after February 1, 2020, also stand cancelled, a …

Coronavirus outbreak: Govt cancels Visas for Italy, Iran, Japan and South Korea, issues new travel advisory
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak: Govt cancels Visas for Italy, Iran, Japan and South Korea, issues new travel advisory

India Today  

In a bid to contain the further spread of coronavirus cases in India, the central government on Tuesday decided to cancel all visa/eVisa that had been granted to nationals from Italy, Iran, South Korea and Japan on or before March 3. The new travel advisory states: All regular visas/e-Visa granted to nationals of Italy, Iran, South Korea and Japan, and …

Coronavirus outbreak: Kerala CM writes to EAM, calls for safe return of 'more than 100 fishermen' from Iran
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak: Kerala CM writes to EAM, calls for safe return of 'more than 100 fishermen' from Iran

India TV News  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday wrote to Union External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, calling upon Centre to arrange for repatriation of more than 100 fishermen from the state stranded in Iran due to the outbreak of coronavirus. "I request you to direct the Embassy officials to take necessary steps and arrange for the safe return of these …

India temporarily suspends visa on arrival for Japanese, S Korean nationals amid coronavirus fears
4 years, 10 months ago

India temporarily suspends visa on arrival for Japanese, S Korean nationals amid coronavirus fears

India TV News  

India has temporarily suspended visa on arrival services for nationals of Japan and South Korea in view of the surge in the number of coronavirus cases in the two countries, the Indian embassy here said on Friday. According to an AFP report, more than 90 per cent of the new cases were in Daegu city, the epicentre of the outbreak …

Coronavirus: Foreigners who went to China after January 15 not allowed to enter India, says DGCA
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus: Foreigners who went to China after January 15 not allowed to enter India, says DGCA

The Hindu  

As the outbreak of novel coronavirus has lead to the death of more than 800 Chinese nationals, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on February 8 said that foreigners who went to China on or after January 15 will not be allowed to enter India. The DGCA, in its circular to airlines on Saturday, reiterated that all visas issued to …

Coronavirus update: 640 Indians evacuated from China, confirms MEA
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus update: 640 Indians evacuated from China, confirms MEA

India TV News  

The Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday confirmed that the government has evacuated 640 Indians from coronavirus-hit China and the complex operation was done with Beijing's assistance. Addressing the media, MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said apart from those evacuated, 10 other Indians have indicated that they want to come back from China, but were unable to clear the health …

Coronavirus: India cancels all visas to Chinese issued before Feb 5
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus: India cancels all visas to Chinese issued before Feb 5

India Today  

India has suspended all visas, regular or electronic, issued to Chinese nationals before February 5, no matter where in the world they are travelling from, an immigration official said. They can't enter India from any "air, land or seaport, including the Indo-Nepal, Indo-Bhutan, Indo-Bangladesh or Indo-Myanmar land borders," the immigration official said. Immigration Official: Foreigners who have been to China …

Coronavirus outbreak: India cancels valid visas for Chinese citizens, foreigners who travelled to China in last two weeks
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak: India cancels valid visas for Chinese citizens, foreigners who travelled to China in last two weeks

Firstpost  

The deadly coronavirus has spread to more than 25 countries, including India, where three cases of the infection have been reported Beijing: As the coronavirus death toll mounted to 425, India on Tuesday further tightened visa rules by cancelling the existing visas for Chinese and foreigners who had visited the country in the last two weeks. On 2 February, India …

Coronavirus outbreak: Govt bans airlines from boarding passengers from China to India
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak: Govt bans airlines from boarding passengers from China to India

India Today  

The government on Tuesday banned all India-bound airlines from boarding any passengers from China on an e-visa, in view of the rapid spread of novel coronavirus which originated in Wuhan. In a letter issued by the Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Kolkata, the government said: "All airlines are informed not to take on board any passenger from China, …

Coronavirus outbreak: India issues fresh travel advisory for China
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak: India issues fresh travel advisory for China

India TV News  

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued a fresh travel advisory on Monday urging people to refrain from visiting China. "Travel Advisory further revised informing the public to refrain from travel to China and that anyone with travel history in China since January 15, 2020 and from now on could be quarantined," said the statement released by the …

Coronavirus outbreak: India temporarily suspends e-visa facility for Chinese travellers and foreigners residing in China
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak: India temporarily suspends e-visa facility for Chinese travellers and foreigners residing in China

Firstpost  

‘Due to certain current developments, travel to India on e-visas stands temporarily suspended with immediate effect’, the Indian Embassy announced Beijing: India on Sunday temporarily suspended e-visa facility for Chinese travellers and foreigners residing in China in view of the virulent coronavirus that has killed more than 300 people, infected 14,562 others and spread to 25 countries, including India, the …

Refrain from China travel: Health Ministry
4 years, 11 months ago

Refrain from China travel: Health Ministry

The Hindu  

The Union Health Ministry on Wednesday advised people to refrain from travelling to China in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, as the death toll there rose to 132 with nearly 1,500 new cases. The fresh advisory came hours after a communication from the Ministry said “All non-essential travel to China should be avoided.” The Government of India has sought …

Coronavirus outbreak: Sri Lanka suspends visa-on-arrival for Chinese nationals after tourist from Hubei tests positive for disease
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak: Sri Lanka suspends visa-on-arrival for Chinese nationals after tourist from Hubei tests positive for disease

Firstpost  

Sri Lankan health authorities on Monday said the country has its first confirmed case of of a person infected with the new virus from China Colombo: Sri Lanka suspended its policy of granting visa on arrival for Chinese travellers on Tuesday, a day after the health authorities detected the country’s first coronavirus infection. Sudath Suraweera, the chief epidemiologist of the …

Chinese tourist in Sri Lanka tests positive for Coronavirus
4 years, 11 months ago

Chinese tourist in Sri Lanka tests positive for Coronavirus

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka on Monday reported the first case of Coronavirus, after a Chinese tourist tested positive, health authorities said. The tourist arrived in Sri Lanka on January 19 and reported fever on January 25, after which she was admitted to the Infectious Diseases Hospital near Colombo. Over the last week, Sri Lanka’s health authorities reported five cases of suspected Coronavirus. …

Sri Lanka extends free tourist visa facility until April 30
5 years ago

Sri Lanka extends free tourist visa facility until April 30

India TV News  

Sri Lanka on Thursday extended the free visa-on-arrival scheme till April 30 for the citizens of 48 countries, including India, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said, as the country tries to revive the tourism sector which was hit by the Easter Sunday bombings. Tourism which contributes 5 per cent to the island's GDP was dealt a severe blow after the ISIS …

Good news, Indian passport holders! Sri Lanka extends free Visa on arrival till April 30
5 years ago

Good news, Indian passport holders! Sri Lanka extends free Visa on arrival till April 30

India Today  

Planning a trip to Sri Lanka anytime soon this New Year? Well, there is good news for you as the country is offering free visa-on-arrival for Indian passport holders. The country extended the scheme today where it is offering free visa-on-arrival till April 30 for the citizens of 48 countries. The country had stopped its scheme of giving free visa-on-arrival …

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