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USAID-funded EV battery subscription service wins award at Society for International Development conference
Discussed the progress of the proposed legal framework on nuclear energy integration, and EOI for nuclear energy
The firm was chosen from bids called to supply five shipments in six months
Power purchase agreement for the development of a 10 megawatt Vavunathivu II solar power project in Batticaloa
Adani group withdrew from wind power projects in February this year
BJP’s cronyism has now crossed Palk Strait and moved into Sri Lanka
I hope to have this system in place by the 1st week of July
CEB Chairman Ferdinando withdraws statement to parliament
The President vehemently denied the statement made by the Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board
The island can continue with 3-hour power cuts till December this year with the existing resources
One hour power cuts on June 14 and June 19
The reasons for Herath's departure were not immediately clear.
Unscheduled power cuts till 8am on Thursday were reported in Colombo, Kandy, Gampaha, Piliyandala and other areas.
Competitive tenders ended for IPPs
The Colombo city centre could face a power cut of three hours between 6.00 am and 8.15 am.
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CEB trade unions are against the proposed amendments in the act which are to be voted later on Thursday.
Engineers launch the first strike since 1996 began at June 08 midnight
Engineers alleged ending competitive bidding will lead to large scale procurement scams
Union threatens strike over alleged plans to legalize procurement of high cost IPPs without tender
The draft amendment to the Electricity Act is to be presented to parliament on Thursday.
Engineers threaten strike at midnight on June 08
CEB engineers in first strike since 1996
Changes to Act will allow prices to be administratively decided
Renewable power suppliers to be paid with Treasury
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