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CEB has been running at a loss until price adjustments done in 2022 based on market values
There are adequate stocks of petroleum products and coal for power generation and fuel supply, he said.
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The plants will be connected to Anuradhapura, Galle and Deniyaya substations
The reform program is proceeding in a fragmented and ad-hoc manner
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank officials meet president
The project has been awarded to 3W Power Management Ltd.
Coal plant expected to be back on stream on August 29
The suspects along with petrol and the vehicles used for the illegal act were handed over to the Kalpitiya Police.
Australia recently provided Sri Lanka 75 million US dollars in food and medicine aid.
Kerosene was out of stock in the market as Sri Lanka’s sole oil refinery that produced kerosene remained shut.
On Sunday August 21, Sri Lanka hiked the price of kerosene from 87 rupees per litre to 340 rupees per litre.
A local refinery began production on August 20 after being closed for months
"CPC & CPC reforms are a must & will continue to work to implement them."
One-hour power cuts were extended due to a breakdown in Norochcholai coal power plant
A second ship carrying 120,000mt crude oil is expected on the following week.
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Power cut durations were extended to three hours last week due to a breakdown at the Norochcholai coal power plant.
Authorities have said that any person engaged in black market activities will be fined and jailed.
Wijesekera said the complaint also requests the CID to look into distribution irregularities.
The new price of a 12.5kg gas cylinder has been reduced by 1,050 rupees effective Wednesday August 17.
The move also aims to promote a greener transportation sector, a statement said.
The announcement came at a time when relations between India and Sri Lanka are being tested.
Sri Lanka has enough capacity to manage the next two weeks, while Unit 1 was brought back online.
“Fuel price revisions will take place again on September 01,” the ministry official said on Tuesday August 16.
Currently only Unit 3 of the Norochcholai power plant is in operation.
"We plan to commence bus services 100 percent islandwide. If not 100 percent, at least 90 percent should be doable."
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