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Disconnected customers are re-connected within days
Already the government has not fulfilled 4,000 CEB cadre positions arose from retirements
Sri Lanka rupee was close to 400 rupees during the economic crises and interest rates were 36 percent
For 26-pct of users, the bill will be less than one US dollar
The issue comprises two types of green bonds with 11.55%, 11.75% annual coupon rates
Investors need confidence to take bold steps in new markets
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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| Turnover Rs | 2975.05 million | 1193.67 million |
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| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
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| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
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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
Renewable power suppliers to be paid with Treasury
Power cuts which had been reduced due to G.C.E. ordinary level examination resume again
Sri Lanka's rubber products can grow up to 30% in US dollar revenue if uninterrupted power supply ensured
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Daily power cuts will be further reduced to one hour in the next few days, the PUCSL said.
Discussions have been going on as early as 1970s
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