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Already Mannar project is challenged in the Supreme Court by Sri Lanka's Wildlife and Nature Protection Society
Proposal for reductions on energy charges for domestic, religious, general purpose and government sectors
SEL Tech International (Pvt) Limited to jointly develop 4.9 MW Beliatha solar power
Expected to enhance efficiency, promote competition, and attract much-needed investment into the electricity sector
Following community objections
The CEB plans to install 10MW/16MWh battery systems in 16 locations
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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The measures include a surcharge for petrol users and sharp increase in revenue licence.
Currently fuel issues reduced
“At the end of these three difficult weeks, we shall try to supply fuel and gas without disruptions."
Unions say competitive bidding could sharply reduce payments to foreign firms
CPC Chairman Sumith Wijesinghe has said 800 metric tonnes of diesel will be distributed to the market on Monday.
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Power cuts which had been reduced due to G.C.E. ordinary level examination resume again
Three-wheel drivers have been significantly affected by the fuel shortage, price hike
Sri Lanka's rubber products can grow up to 30% in US dollar revenue if uninterrupted power supply ensured
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