Notable
To pay the outstanding amounts to renewable energy developers, thermal power plants, coal procurement, local suppliers,
The proposal is an interim solution to start LNG for power
Sri Lanka expects to reduce electricity cost through LNG plant
CEB incurred heavy losses before it raised the tariffs to reflect cost
These clauses either require amending, or need a special parliament majority, and in one case a referendum to be passed
Batteries now have long cycles, and can operate more than 10 years, developers say
Sri Lanka has been in discussion to go for nuclear power from 2010.
Between 6 am and 8.30 am, the Colombo City center will face a power cut of two hours and 30 minutes.
Power cut duration is maintained at 3 hours
Along with fuel shortage, the power cutting still prevails
Groups MNOXYZ will have 3-hour power cuts from 5.30am to 8.30am.
Power cut duration is maintained at 3 hours
Power cut duration is maintained at 3 hours
Sri Lanka maintain power cuts amid fuel shortage
The country's dollar shortage has led to power cuts as the government is unable to import diesel for generation
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 332.3603 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 440.9424 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 368.4879 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0805 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 227.4342 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.5474 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2492 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 863.2287 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.5586 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.4874 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 6,365.57 | +0.26% |
| CSE All Share | 22,157.40 | +0.56% |
| Turnover Rs | 2975.05 million | 1193.67 million |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
The minister has instructed officials to internally investigate the incident and assist a CID probe.
Most areas after 1300h
Sri Lanka is facing risk of increased power cut
Companies with more than 60-pct dollar revenues will have to pay bills in dollars
Power cuts continue amid the country struggles to import fuel to meet its energy demand
Before Norochcholai shutdown, power cut duration came down to 1 hour in mid June from 13 hours in March
Power cuts are not imposed in morning hours due to online classes in state schools.
Power cuts starts from 1200noon
Some of the protesters said India should not use Sri Lanka's vulnerable position to take advantage in business deals.
The present demand is around 2,800 mega watts (MW) per day.
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