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Sri Lanka to launch e-NICs by April 2026

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- Electronic National Identity Cards (e-NICs) are expected to be issued by April 2026, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eranga Weeraratne said. He said that the plan to digitiz... Read More


Tree fall cuts power in Talawakelle amid severe weather

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- Talawakelle, July 21 (Daily Mirror) - A large tree fell onto a 33,000-watt high-voltage power line running from Hatton to Senclair in the Talawakelle area, causing extensive dama... Read More


One dead, 33 affected due to high winds: DMC

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- One person has died and 33 individuals from nine families have been affected in the Kalutara and Ratnapura districts following incidents caused by high winds and falling trees, t... Read More


Boating resumes at Gregory Lake despite weather warnings

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- Despite a temporary ban imposed on boating activities at Gregory Lake due to severe weather conditions, boat operators resumed services today, citing continued economic pressure ... Read More


Sri Lanka will continue to benefit from IMF's support: President expresses confidence

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- While expressing his gratitude for the support extended to Sri Lanka by the IMF, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed confidence that Sri Lanka would continue to benefit ... Read More


''Nilantha Jayawardene did his job''; Dayasiri defends former SIS chief

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- Former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Chief Nilantha Jayawardene has done his job as he has disseminated all information on events which led to the Easter Sunday attacks since ... Read More


Heavy rain and strong winds expected in several areas today: Met Department

Colombo, July 19 -- The Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre has issued a weather advisory warning of heavy rain and strong winds across several parts of the country today (19). ... Read More


Police face scrutiny amid wave of misconduct, sexual abuse and bribery allegations

Colombo, July 19 -- In the wake of a series of serious violations involving police officers, including sexual abuse, discreditable conduct, and corrupt practices, the Acting Inspector General of Polic... Read More


Over 1,000 calls received to adopt abandoned baby in Mawathagama

Colombo, July 19 -- More than 1,000 phone calls have been received from individuals expressing interest in adopting the two-day-old baby girl who was found abandoned under a tree in a paddy field in P... Read More


Bus carrying 20 Sri Lankan workers catches fire in Israel

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- A bus transporting 20 Sri Lankan youth employed in Israel's agricultural sector caught fire yesterday morning near Kiryat Malakhi, Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel said. They said t... Read More