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Three digital initiatives launched to transform SL into digital society
The government, on Friday, officially launched three key digital initiatives—including the ‘GovPay’ platform—to digitize all government payments, as part of its effort to transform the country into a digital society, according to a statement from the government’s Department of Information.
The ‘GovPay’ platform initially supports payments to 16 government institutions, with plans to expand to 30 in the future, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eranga Weeraratne, told reporters in Colombo.
The second initiative is the introduction of the Electronic Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates (EBMD) system, allowing Sri Lankans living abroad to obtain certified copies of these documents electronically at Sri Lankan diplomatic missions, the statement said.
The third initiative is a programme enabling those in need of financial assistance from the President’s Fund, for medical treatment, to submit applications digitally through their local Divisional Secretariats. Previously, such applications could only be made at the President’s Fund office in Colombo.
According to the government, these measures are part of broader efforts to transition Sri Lanka into a digital society. Officials have noted that cash-based payments can lead to inefficiencies, including fraud and corruption. By digitizing all government payments, the government aims to promote digital transactions and provide the public with more convenient, secure services, the statement said.
Further information about the state institutions offering the GovPay service is available at www.GovPay.lk starting Friday.
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Strengthen law enforcement processes to protect public law and order without any external influence – President
President Anura Kumara Disanayake instructed police chiefs of the Southern Province to carry out their duties without any influence. The President further stated that his government would facilitate this process by ensuring political authority provides the necessary assistance.
President Disanayake made these remarks during a discussion held today (18) at the Presidential Secretariat with police chiefs of the Southern Province.
The President emphasized that everyone must abide by the country’s fundamental laws and stated that enforcing these laws is the responsibility of the police department.
During the discussion, police chiefs of the Southern Province briefed the President on reports related to organized crimes and drug-related offenses. In response, President Disanayake instructed officials to take all necessary measures swiftly to combat crimes.
He also directed the officers to strengthen law enforcement processes to protect public law and order without any external influence.
Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala; Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala; Acting Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya; and several Southern Province police chiefs were also present at the discussion.
President Anura Kumara Disanayake stated that steps will be taken to provide the necessary facilities to eliminate organized crime and drug abuse, as well as to introduce new legislation.
The President made these remarks during a discussion held today (18) at the Presidential Secretariat with the police chiefs of the Western Province.
He emphasized that maintaining the rule of law is a key responsibility of the Police Department.
President Anura Kumara Disanayake further stated that a just society cannot be established in Sri Lanka without ensuring the supremacy of the rule of law.
Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala; Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala; Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security, Ravi Seneviratne; Acting Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya; and several Western Province police chiefs were also present at the event.
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