The Department of Registration of Persons has halted all services to the public after several employees were tested positive for COVID-19, the Department’s Commissioner General Viyani Gunathilake said.
He said though the head office and all provincial offices will be closed to the public, National Identity Cards (NIC)s of those who have applied for and given a time to collect, will be sent to their residences via speed post.
Those who are in need of the NIC for examinations, interviews, applying for passport or any other emergency can do so by contacting the head office on 0115226126/0115226100 during office hours or by sending an email to info@drp.lk
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte passed away today while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo, his family said. He was 57. Recently, he was admitted to hospital following an illness.
Among the top news stories reported today were the passing away of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, questioning of NPP Leader Wimal Weerawansa by the CID over the remarks he made about the Easter Sunday attack investigations and a protest march held in Borella calling an end to Israel’s continued bombardment of Gaza.
Two persons reportedly involved in the murder of a resident in Peradeniya following a dispute over a chocolate worth 10 cents has been remanded by the Magistrate when Peradeniya Police produced them in court.
Hundreds of local and foreign tourists have been taken for a ride with Artificial intelligence (AI) generated images that the Nine Arch Bridge has been illuminated, encouraging night time visitors.
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