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Over 100mm rain for several provinces (Update)

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In a weather alert issued this evening (Oct. 22), the Department of Meteorology stated that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

Heavy showers above 100 mm can be expected at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, and Matara districts.

The Meteorology Department also cautioned that the low-pressure are developing in the Bay of Bengal can intensify into a cyclone.

As a result, the prevailing showery condition is likely to continue until October 25, according to the Meteorology Department.

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Rainy weather in several provinces

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western and Northern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, the Department of Meteorology says.

Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm may be expected at some places.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several palaces in the Eastern and Uva provinces and in Hambantota district during the afternoon or night.

The general public is advised to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Sea areas:
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle.

Winds will be North-westerly and wind speed will be 30-40 kmph. The wind speed may increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Hambantota via Matara.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Hambantota via Matara will be rough at times and other sea areas around the island will be moderate.

Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

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New laws planned to tackle organized crime

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Minister of Public Security – Ananda Wijepala says that new legislation will be introduced to tackle organized crime as the government moves to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

He explained that organized criminals are currently detained and questioned under the PTA, but with its repeal, new legal provisions are needed to handle such cases.

Accordingly, the Ministry of Justice is drafting a new Bill to ensure law enforcement retains the authority to detain and interrogate those involved in organized crime under updated laws.

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Tenders called for e-NIC project

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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.

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Public consultation on renewable energy sector kicks off today

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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.

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