Notable
For the operation and maintenance of its Thambapavani wind farm in Mannar
Real GDP was estimated to grow 5.3-pct in the first quarter of 2023 and power generation 9.6-pct
Expected to enhance efficiency, promote competition, and attract much-needed investment into the electricity sector
Mannar competitive tender halted
See sawing prices have economic and political costs
Prime Minister says the CPC can no longer bear the losses.
New Prime Minister reveals the grim reality of the economy
The CEB has not operated any thermal power plant in the last two days because there was no fuel - PUCSL chief
Power cut duration has gradually increased to 5 hours after the curfew lifted partially
The same schedule will apply for May 07 and May 08.
Cabinet has requested both Ceypetco and Lanka IOC to propose price formulas to minimise losses for the state.
Power cuts continue in Sri Lanka amid fuel shortage due to lack of US dollars
Ongoing daily power cuts of three hours and 20 minutes may have to be extended for five hours if the situation persists.
New act to cut short processes
Monthly fuel import bill has increased to almost thrice in Many compared to three months ago- Minister
| 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 | - | - |
CEB said the duration may be reduced by 30 minutes either at the beginning or end of the slot.
Two hours in daytime and 1 hours 20 min in the night
Sri Lankan government has said India has already agreed for the second 500 million US dollar credit line
Major overhauls delayed due to forex shortages now routine maintenance blocked
Power cuts of 3 hours and 20 minutes have been approved for Sri Lanka on April 21 and April 22
With these two vessels the Coal requirement before the monsoon deadline is fulfilled
Two hour cuts in daytime and 1 hour 20 min cuts at night
2 hours in the day time and 1 hour 20 minutes in the night
3 hours in the day time and 1 hour and 20 minutes in the evening
If the coal ships leave if no payment made next week, coal plant may shut in May
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