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All National Identity cards were being issued from yesterday with front-facing images prior to converting them to Electronic Identity (E-ID) Cards, Commissioner General of the Department for Registration of Persons (DRP), Viyani Gunathilaka said.

He said the department would issue the ‘Smart IDs’ from next month and this step was initiated because of several concerns and complications over the National Identity Cards now in circulation.

However, the photos for Smart IDs, which would be issued from October onward, will be engraved on special polycarbonate plastic using laser technology. They will be made according to international standards and by using a special software provided by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)

“The department has decided to launch a new registry for Sri Lankans by the end of next year. After collecting data, the department will issue E-ID Cards by the end of 2018 or beginning of 2019. (Chaturanga Pradeep)


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  • ANTON Saturday, 02 September 2017 10:52 AM

    FINALLY THEY ARE GOING TO PLAN PROPER IDENTIFICATION OF SILLY LANKANS.

    alwis Saturday, 02 September 2017 10:57 AM

    The most wanted thing,is been pushed back again and again.I dont understand this logic.We need proper Id cards more than any thing.

    Patriot Saturday, 02 September 2017 03:27 PM

    There are other issues that our country is facing not ID cards and banning plastic. People are struggling to make ends meet address those first.

    Priyath Fernando Saturday, 02 September 2017 03:27 PM

    Min passe kana epada?

    Jason Saturday, 02 September 2017 03:35 PM

    i do not understand what is wrong with our exisiting ID cards. This is just another way to make money in the name of "digital enhancements". our politicians should look to make the lankan passport better, so we can travel visa free to more countries. That is what is required more.

    Sincere Saturday, 02 September 2017 03:36 PM

    I applied for the renewal of my NIC in last February For the last 7 months they have not been able to issue the new one. Such is their efficiency. .


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