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New motor vehicle revenue license system from this Saturday

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Mr. Kanaka Herath, the Minister of State for Technology, announced that Sri Lanka will introduce the new motor vehicle revenue license system (eRL 2.0) on the 7th of this month. 

He emphasized that this program will be implemented in all provinces except for the Western Province. 

Additionally, he highlighted that the new motor vehicle revenue licenses (eRL 2.0) can be conveniently obtained from home using this innovative system.  State Minister  Herath shared these details during a news conference held at the Presidential Media Centre today (02), under the theme ‘Collective path to a stable country’.

State Minister Kanaka Herath who spoke further said:

To improve the efficiency of the public service in this country, as well as to reduce irregularities, the entire public service should be digitized. Therefore, President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that all government institutions in Sri Lanka should be digitized through the 2023 budget statement.

Nine pilot projects are being implemented by selecting nine government institutions including Divisional Secretariat Divisions, Pradeshiya Sabha, Municipal Councils and District Secretariat Offices, under the digitization of the public service.

In addition to this, starting from the 7th of this month with the introduction of eRL 2.0, an opportunity arises to acquire vehicle revenue licenses through the online system, a program jointly executed by the State Ministry of Technology and the Information and Communication Technology Association of Sri Lanka. This initiative encompasses all eight provinces, excluding the Western Province. Concurrently, there are ongoing efforts to expand this program to encompass all government institutions and facilitate online payments by March of the coming year.

These endeavours are geared toward enhancing the efficiency and fortifying the public service throughout the entire country through digitization, with the ‘Digicon 2023-2030’ program having been initiated under the guidance of President Ranil Wickremesinghe to attain this objective.

Furthermore, a series of events, including technology exhibitions, conferences, and commendation ceremonies for young individuals, have been organized. Of particular note, the Digital Investment Conference aimed at kick-starting new businesses in the country is scheduled for October 13 at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo, with approximately 100 investors slated to participate. This event is poised to bolster the nation’s investments and aligns with the core objective of the Digicon program, which is to establish a comprehensive digital economy plan for the country. It is anticipated that this endeavour will enable the rapid accumulation of foreign exchange, thereby contributing to the overall strengthening of the country’s economy.

(President’s Media Division)

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GoSL strongly rejects genocide claims & protests against monument in Canada

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Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath today (May 14) met with the Canadian High Commissioner in Colomno to formally object to Canada’s approval and inauguration of a Tamil Genocide Monument in Brampton, Ontario.

Minister Herath had reiterated the Government of Sri Lanka’s strong objections regarding the unfounded genocide allegations and the approval of constructing such a monument, which complicates and undermines the government’s efforts toward reconciliation and national unity.The MFA statement issued in this regard is as follows : 

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Harak Kata levels bribery allegations against Tiran & Deshabandu

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Notorious underworld figure – Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias Harak Kata, has claimed that he is being detained in Tangalle over his refusal to pay a Rs. 300 million bribe allegedly demanded by former Public Security Minister – Tiran Alles and suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon.
He levelled the allegations before reporters today (May 14) while he was being escorted by police from the Colombo Court Complex following a court hearing.

“There are so many things to say… I will reveal them then,” he had said before being taken back into custody.

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Hayeshika granted bail (Update)

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Popular tuition teacher Hayeshika Fernando, widely known as ‘Teacher Amma,’ was granted bail by the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (May 14) over allegedly assaulting a young man.

Her husband and the manager affiliated to her institute, who were previously arrested over the incident, have also been granted bail.

Hayeshika, who had been missing afterwards, had surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today.


(Previous News on 14th May, 2025 at 3:33pm)

Tutor Hayeshika surrenders to court

Popular tutor – Hayeshika Fernando, who had been evading arrest, has surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court.

President’s Counsel Anuja Premaratne, appearing on behalf of the accused, informed the court that his client had voluntarily surrendered.

Hayeshika’s husband and the manager of the institution she is affiliated with were recently arrested over the alleged assault of a young man.

However, Hayeshika had remained at large until her court appearance today. Three police teams were also appointed to arrest her.

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