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"Our self-sustaining, renewable energy generation initiative insulated the Group from sharp hikes in energy tariffs and
Falling coal prices help with tariff cut
Design, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of a 389kWp ground mount off-grid solar power project
Rate will apply from 1830 to 2230 in the night
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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Herath said he will table the letter, dated June 11, for discussion at the next COPE meeting.
After a recent change to the CEB law deals can be made without competitive tender Adani project
BJP’s cronyism has now crossed Palk Strait and moved into Sri Lanka
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
Unscheduled power cuts till 8am on Thursday were reported in Colombo, Kandy, Gampaha, Piliyandala and other areas.
The Colombo city centre could face a power cut of three hours between 6.00 am and 8.15 am.
CEB trade unions are against the proposed amendments in the act which are to be voted later on Thursday.
Engineers alleged ending competitive bidding will lead to large scale procurement scams
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