Deadline for submitting postal voting applications, extended (Update)

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11 months ago

August 5, 2024

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The deadline for submitting postal voting applications, originally set to expire at midnight today (Aug. 05), has been extended, Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Ratnayake says.

The deadline has been extended until midnight on Friday (Aug. 09).
This extension comes in response to concerns over potential postal delays and numerous public requests for additional time.

(Previous News on 5^th August, 2024 at 8:53am)

Postal voting application deadline today

As the clock ticks down, the Election Commission announced that today, 5th August, marks the final day for submitting postal voting applications related to the upcoming presidential election.

The election commission requested that those who have not applied for postal voting yet, to visit their designated district election office before midnight to submit the application.

The 2024 presidential election is scheduled for September 21

A total of 14 candidates have deposited the required security money. Among them, 8 represent recognized political parties, while 5 are from other political parties or are independent candidates.

On the 15th, from 9:00 am to 11:30 am, nominations will be accepted.

Wondering if you’re registered?
Visit the Election Commission website https://www.elections.gov.lk and select your preferred language.

Enter your National ID number and registration district to confirm your voter status.

(newsfirst.lk)
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Tenders called for e-NIC project

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July 2, 2025

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The Ministry of Digital Economy Affairs in Sri Lanka has said that Tenders have been called from Indian companies to develop Sri Lanka’s new digital National Identity Card (e-NIC).

Deputy Minister – Eranga Weeraratne stated that a 04 month period will be given for this process.

The Deputy Minister added that the new digital NIC is expected to be issued by mid-2026.

In January, Weeraratne had clarified that the government has decided to cover half of this cost through assistance from India to meet the financial burden.

Public consultation on renewable energy sector kicks off today

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July 2, 2025

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The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced that a public consultation will be held today (July 02) to identify challenges faced by renewable energy developers in Sri Lanka.

The Commission stated that oral submissions from stakeholders will be gathered from 8.00 am – 4.00pm at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).

The public consultation is being held under the powers granted to the Commission by Section 17 of the Sri Lanka Public Utilities Commission Act, No. 35 of 2002.

Meanwhile, President of the Solar E P C Association (SEPCA) – Dr. Shyam Pathiraja has said that many stakeholders are expected to present their views on the crisis in the renewable energy sector.

On a related note, National People’s Power (NPP) MP – Ravindra Bandara claimed that the current government has not imposed any restrictions on renewable energy production.

Court order issued against ‘Eh Yaye’ song

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July 2, 2025

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The Commercial High Court has issued an interim injunction order, preventing popular artistes Romaine Willis and Mass Ramli Miskin (DJ Mass) from performing, reproducing and distributing the song ‘Eh Yaye’.

Colombo Commercial High Court Judge Priyantha Fernando issued the order after the Plaint filed under the Intellectual Property Act by popular singer Corrine Almeida.

The case also alleges that the musical composition and the lyrics of the song ‘Eh Yaye’ were substantially similar to the song ‘Api Natamu’.

Naming Willis and DJ Mass as defendants, the plaintiff Corrine Almeida had also stated that she is the owner of the copyright and economic rights to the musical composition and lyrics of her song titled “Api Natamu”.

The plaintiff instituted action in terms of the Intellectual Property Act, No. 36 of 2003 alleging that the musical composition and the lyrics of ‘Eh Yaye’ were substantially similar to the ‘Api Natamu’ song.

(Source : Dailymirror.lk)