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Colombo, May 06 (Daily Mirror)- Action will be taken against the person who caused a disturbance at the visa issuing section at the Katunayake Airport, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said today.
He told a news conference that steps will also be taken against the officers who recorded the incident.
Roy Berman Monday, 06 May 2024 12:55 PM
This is SL. Man who speaks get the punishment. Sri Lankans can't talk or speak against the wrong.
Kapila Tuesday, 07 May 2024 11:28 AM
He should be recognized for tourist promotion. If anyone has an issue he should appeal or discuss with the relevant authorities. We do not need cheap thuggery and racist/hate speeches in the airport. He should have been taken to custody by the airport police then and there.
Christo255 Monday, 06 May 2024 12:57 PM
You need a complaint to take action. The minister seems to be thinking that he's Lord almighty to take arbitrary action
Public opinion Monday, 06 May 2024 01:00 PM
In your opinion, it was disturbance. In the opinion of PUBLIC, it is a corrupt dealing replacing the Telecom perfect system with an Indian system.
Massdeen Monday, 06 May 2024 01:01 PM
Minister action must be taken against you as being the minister responsible, that person only let the cat out of the if not the public wouldn’t have known, you cannot place your hand on him, you should resign immediately
No Manifesto Yet from Opposition Parties Tuesday, 07 May 2024 12:34 PM
No minister has resigned so far. That’s why it’s paramount during elections the correct candidates are voted. This system may go on for many more years as many are satisfied with the current regime of handling things and will vote them back. Don’t be surprised if that happens coz current opposition parties are not so established and some voters have reservations of their past wrong doings. Till today, these opposition politicians have not come with a manifesto and those undecided voters have a challenge.,
Steve Monday, 06 May 2024 01:03 PM
The Minister should apologize to the person who caused the disturbance for the inconvenience to his family.
Iwazaru Monday, 06 May 2024 01:05 PM
That is you, idiot. Come election and we will send the whole brood packing. Your wealth too need to be investigated. A JVP government has a lot to do.
Dinesh Monday, 06 May 2024 01:12 PM
Action should be taken against the relevant minister including the tourism minister. This why we need a change in the political and government.
S. Samarakoon Monday, 06 May 2024 01:15 PM
This Country belongs to its Citizens. Every Person has a democratic right !! Immigration is the legitimate Visa granting authority at an Airport as far as we know !!
Chryshan Monday, 06 May 2024 01:18 PM
All these years these work was carried out by our immigration officers very smoothly. Just because you cannot take bribes out of it you should not contract foreign companies to do this and earn in millions of dollars. This guy did a great thing by showing the wrong things you rogues are upto.
Voter Monday, 06 May 2024 01:19 PM
Last stage of police state….with the blessing of RW
Rip Winkle Monday, 06 May 2024 01:24 PM
Revenge?
Concerned tourist Monday, 06 May 2024 01:25 PM
This man deserves a medal, he singlehandedly saves tourism. Action should be taken against you, killing tourism with your stupid (greedy?) actions. Shameful!
Younus Hathim Monday, 06 May 2024 01:41 PM
what type of country is the, where is democracy, this man is not suitable for his post, must be expelled soon or, wait fro the resolution from UNHRC next session to answer.
Prasanna Deshabandu Monday, 06 May 2024 01:42 PM
And people are still awaiting justice to be delivered against those who were already convicted by the courts. Oh, no they're on our side, right?
A Suporter of T.A Monday, 06 May 2024 01:48 PM
So, there will be no action against those who had a deal with Kaviraj Bandari to earn millions of dollars from foreigners coming into this country but action is being taken against someone who spoke against it.
Maxwel Monday, 06 May 2024 01:57 PM
The message is clear; If visitors don't like the way on arrival Visas are handled and even think of complaining about it - Don't come to Sri Lanka.
Citizen Silva Monday, 06 May 2024 01:58 PM
Why because his commission got disrupted.
Nimal Monday, 06 May 2024 01:59 PM
Here is a man, who like all the others in that queue, suffering immensely due to the stupid and unethical actions of a minister, who was driven by greed. That person had a right to voice his views on the horrendous difficulties that people underwent. The whole process of outsourcing the visa issues, which until that time had been carried out by state officials was put out of gear due to the stupid actions of this wretched minister. We need many youths of the caliber of the guy who spoke at the same time that we need to chase away the corrupt ministers; the whole bunch of them.
Priyan66 Monday, 06 May 2024 02:01 PM
This minister should rectify the error , not go behind the man who complained about the delay
DW Monday, 06 May 2024 02:06 PM
Someone probably got frustrated because the officers at visa issuing section are half sleep and operate at a snail pace. The real action should be training them to be more efficient and educate them about the importance of high productivity. These people have never seen how fast immigration officers in other countries (especially in developed countries) operate.
Sam Monday, 06 May 2024 02:09 PM
He did nothing wrong It was the Gov that assigned This to a Company when the Dept of Immigration had well functioning system
RS Monday, 06 May 2024 02:10 PM
Why was the on arrival visa process outsourced while it was being handled smoothly by the officials of the dept of immigration. Much could be done at the level of our embassies for promotion of tourism instead of relying on this third party.
Lanka putha Monday, 06 May 2024 02:12 PM
He was only pointing out the doggy system and he made rest of the world know some one is milking the tourist. Instead of correcting them you charge him. This must be a commission based system. 50 to 100 is absurd. Sure the tourist are going to stay away.
Jeewa Monday, 06 May 2024 02:15 PM
So someone kicks up a fuss about being wronged. Sri Lanka government reaction is to prosecute them rather than address the real problem.
Jeanne Tuesday, 07 May 2024 04:04 AM
@Jeewa: This is Sri Lanka - a country like no other. Isn't that the tourist slogan? How ironic.
Shane Monday, 06 May 2024 02:16 PM
Seriously ?....isnt this a case of shooting the messenger instead of taking corrective steps to rectify the situation?....Industry experts have warned that this Fee hike will result in Tourist Arrivals dropping by almost 500,000...causinga loss of Millions
B Monday, 06 May 2024 02:23 PM
This guy is like Gota ....this guy has to go.
Desparado Monday, 06 May 2024 02:25 PM
So that means, the people who record the wrong doing and fight against the injustice are wrong? Those who do wrong are correct, according to your logic? What kind of a crook are you? Don't display your stupidity in public like this. The citizens are not fools. This proves you too had a cut from this company.
Yohan Monday, 06 May 2024 02:29 PM
Look at this thug. He is ruining any reputation gain recently by the government with the work done by RW. He has offered the contract to a private company without a tender and also ignored almost zero cost offer from one of the two main telecommunications companies here. It is high time to take action against this crook and send him to same place like Keheliya. Npp is not even making a single statement against him as he is a close funder of jvp.
DJ Monday, 06 May 2024 02:38 PM
That is the best you can do. Always the innocent have to pay the price while you all fill the pockets
BuffaloaCitizen Monday, 06 May 2024 02:39 PM
This was a tragic drama where a Sri Lankan man who is denied a visa to his foreign girl friends keeps berating India and Indians in front of all the visiting foreigners. Watching are Senior Immigration Officers who seem to do nothing about the situation. This Immigration area belongs to Ministry of Defense and is a Highly Secured Area in any countries Airport and to see this man shouting at the top of his voice against another nationality and another nation who are not in anyway involved in the denying of Visa to his foreign Girl Friend. This is typical Sri Lankan ignorance at work.
Prince Monday, 06 May 2024 03:02 PM
Why isn't he taking action against VFS for unlawfully taking money from passengers. Maybe he is upset as the commissions will stop. What a clown. Should be thrown out in the next election. He can never contest and win anyway .
Tissa Fernando Monday, 06 May 2024 03:05 PM
Well , the while country will rise in support of that person whose act actually exposed the visa racket. I am sure that the best lawyers will represent him for free.
Rip Winkle Monday, 06 May 2024 10:18 PM
An absolute must. Moreover, this rascal minister has to be made to pay for all his illegal activities. People are starving in Sri Lanka while this guy robs them regardless of their plights.
UAli Tuesday, 07 May 2024 10:37 AM
Could someone explain,why this minister is not sue for high treason regarding his dealings of billions of rupees with LTTE during war time,that politically manipulated treachery against the nation
Lionel Monday, 06 May 2024 03:06 PM
Bullshit. Justice in SL style. Action should be taken against those who made this situation, not against those which exposed it.
Real Sri lankan Monday, 06 May 2024 03:09 PM
Action will take against you very very soon Mr. You are not the president of the country and you’re a thief ! Ready to go home !
Neville Jayakody Monday, 06 May 2024 03:10 PM
Victim becomes suspect! Is Minister running a police state with the help of unelected good for nothing bosses?
A Supporter Fair Deal Monday, 06 May 2024 03:17 PM
No action will be taken against corrupt politicians who are behind this corrupt deal but action is being taken against the person who voiced his opinion. Well done Minister.
Ram Monday, 06 May 2024 03:30 PM
The whistle blower always has to pay. Minister is silly to take action against him. If his highlighting was wrong why did the government made changes to visa system. Minister could be angry for missing out of something
Buddhist Monday, 06 May 2024 03:46 PM
An independent investigation should be held to inquire how Tiran gave the visa processing to a private company. What is his relationship with this company?
Kamal Monday, 06 May 2024 03:49 PM
Good move. Staged drama to bring disrepute needs to be dealt with.
Jeanne Tuesday, 07 May 2024 04:05 AM
@Kamal : Shut up, you absolute idiot.
pradeep Monday, 06 May 2024 03:50 PM
Action will be taken after 15th October to the corrupted minster.
Shera Monday, 06 May 2024 03:53 PM
Wow.
sam Monday, 06 May 2024 04:17 PM
The failed govt wants the public to be quiet!
ravi Monday, 06 May 2024 05:10 PM
Real dictator!
Kavin Monday, 06 May 2024 05:11 PM
I have seen at the immigration counters in some countries "Speak politely. If you disturb the officers from doing their duties you may be charged" This applies to that noisy fellow in the airport
Mokan Monday, 06 May 2024 05:14 PM
This fellow is behaving like a thug
Nihal S Monday, 06 May 2024 05:19 PM
What?
Bernhard Eichmann Monday, 06 May 2024 05:38 PM
The Visa website is constantly offline and the fees are probably too high.
Mahila Monday, 06 May 2024 05:39 PM
WHAT B____Y Gateway nonsense is that Sinister move to be performed at the PRIME GATEWAY entry to our beloved Country!!!??? YOU as SUBJECT Minister should have ensured that Changes envisaged was duly notified and public informed WELL in ADVANCE of changes envisaged, ensure everyone knows “what is Happening and What to Expect”!!!??? NOT the WAY you did, as an Incompetent and Inept Minister!!?? Before you make the order for the Person who queried extra charge, NEW arrangements enable VISITOR VISA, Ensure, YOU issue “ORDER”, POLICE to TAKE YOURSELF custody, for interrogation, ‘WHY YOU failed advanced PUBLIC NOTIFICATION!!??? You are the events’ CAUSE and CULPRIT!? ‘STOP PASSING THE BUCK’ – YOU know being an “OLD Royalist, remember CASTS SUCH ADDED Responsibility”!! SO DECLARED RITA 1959!? SIMPLE SORRY – MORE THAN ADEQUATE!!?? ‘Pardon being FIRST-TIMER’!!?? “MEACULPA”!?
Sam Silva Monday, 06 May 2024 05:46 PM
First action should be taken against you for not informing the public about the changes and keep it under the carpet. Secondly you were were on a joy trip overseas after causing confusion at the arrival.
Mark Anandappa Monday, 06 May 2024 06:08 PM
No action against the people who inconvenienced the passengers? What a strange country SL
Feel free to immigrate if you are capable Tuesday, 07 May 2024 10:59 AM
It is normal in Sri Lanka with these things. If as Sri Lankan you have problem, best you find another society to live in. Here it has been like this for 1000 years.
VFS Global is not an Indian company Monday, 06 May 2024 06:09 PM
From publicly available sources: Zubin Karkaria Founder and CEO in June 2023, he was appointed on the National Tourism Advisory Council of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Jiten Vyas Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Business Development Srinarayan Sankaran Chief Operating Officer Jose Manuel Aisa Mancho Chief Financial Officer Dhiren Savla Chief Information Officer Nirbhik Goel Chief Human Resources Officer Bernard Martyris Chief Culture Officer Dilliprasad Joshi Deputy Chief Financial Officer Ashish Patel Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Abd Monday, 06 May 2024 06:26 PM
Yes,don’t let people to raise their voices ,that might lead to Aragalaya, taking what ever action against the man stand up solo at airport , would be ignited fire against the rule, which will negatively influence the government vote base,
CYRIL MUNDY Monday, 06 May 2024 06:34 PM
My experience with VFS is their systems are a bit shaky and that there are faults in their payment processor. It would be better if the Minister concentrated on that and not hounding those who tried to highlight the failings.
Hassanda Monday, 06 May 2024 07:15 PM
Wats happening in Sri Lanka Tiran Alles Has become a Dictator Where is the law of this country Y cant a citizen voice out a problem Against an Issue concerning an Country’s reputation with Foreigners being been over charged to visit our country
Sri Lankan abroad Monday, 06 May 2024 07:25 PM
Very good. If the complainant had any grievances, he should have put in a complaint in writing. Here he behaved as if though he knows how to run the immigration office. He developed Dutch courage due to his foreign wife who was next to him. He wanted to show off. He brought disgrace to Sri Lanka.Get him out of Sri Lanka.
Jeanne Tuesday, 07 May 2024 04:09 AM
You live abroad. Then you have NO RIGHT WHATSOEVER to criticise or complain about life here. Why don't you put your money where you big mouth is and return to Sri Lanka and walk a day in our shoes? No? Didn't think so.
Ty Monday, 06 May 2024 07:41 PM
Most people support you on your drive againt drug mafia. But, do not expect them to support your every actions blindly. Answer the questions re. the fiasco first before making any such statements.
PINA from Amsterdam Monday, 06 May 2024 07:53 PM
Did that committee know that VFS would charge $25 for each visa
Kickbacks are known about but public kept in the dark Tuesday, 07 May 2024 10:58 AM
Do you think our people are so stupid or totally corrupt. I feel the committee is not so stupid, just keeping quiet to allow for kickbacks and behind the scenes commissions to their or their relatives personal bank accounts.
Erandani Dias Monday, 06 May 2024 10:41 PM
Who is getting the kick back from VPS. Next, they will be contracting out the forces and civil services. Will they try to get contracted members of parliament, I wonder.
Gune Monday, 06 May 2024 10:46 PM
The person who raised his voice at the airport reminds me of the very man who raised his voice in Mirihana 2 years ago to give life to the people’s Aragalaya. If Tiran Alles lays his hand on this man I hope the Lawyers Union step up to do everything to protect him.
AJ Monday, 06 May 2024 11:06 PM
This young man is right,now government decided to revert to previous system, I believe, but minister gritting his teeth and swearing revenge,it’s obvious,he missed is cut due to, out spoken guy ,who stood against selling our country to Indians through under hand dealings
Tuan Imran Jayah Tuesday, 07 May 2024 12:23 AM
Of this whole story you all should research who is BLACKSTONE. What is their underlying interest in managing the personal information of visitors to Sri Lanka. Why should they send a proposal to manage the broken down system of a small island nation Sri Lanka? I’ll give you a hint Illuminati Zionist agenda.. you can figure out the rest.
Jayamali Tuesday, 07 May 2024 04:58 AM
That man was too much and playing for a tik tok. The personal matter could have been solved decently.
Lilavati Tuesday, 07 May 2024 08:13 AM
Congrats Sri Lanka - your elected politicians and the puppet president has finally done what India has desired for thousands of years: Sri Lanka is suburb of India. Let’s chase these guys, set a sanction over them and confiscate their illegaly collected property, and hand it over to srilankans to save the country.
Ruwan Dissanayake Tuesday, 07 May 2024 09:14 AM
This is raising voice against corruption.you politician rotten in hell.wrath of people will soon find you.We have no any other words to tell you.
Russel Harmmer Tuesday, 07 May 2024 09:35 AM
This gentleman spoke on behalf of all SriLankans and Foreigners whom were halted in the que for hours and hours. What's wrong and how you could take action against this wise person.
D.P. Ranasinghe [Ex-ASP] Tuesday, 07 May 2024 09:36 AM
If any action taken against this man, you will see stars Minister Alles.
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