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SL casts nets for private offshore wind investors

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal put forward by the Minister of Power and Energy to bolster the presence of large-scale renewable energy projects in the nation. T... Read More


CEB to reduce electricity tariff rates by 18 percent?

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Colombo, Feb 21 () - The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is planning to reduce electricity tariff rates by 18 percent soon, learns. Earlier, the CEB said the price reduction is p... Read More


Electricity tariffs increased in October to be totally reduced in new revision: Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- By Ajith Siriwardana and Yohan Perera Parliament, Feb. 21 ()- The new proposal on the electricity tariff revision aims to reduce the electricity tariffs increased in October las... Read More


Medical experts ring alarm bells over hot weather

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Colombo, Feb 20 () - In light of the prevailing hot weather conditions in the country, medical experts strongly advise individuals to minimize their exposure to sunlight and to d... Read More


Heat wave warning issued for Colombo and several other Districts

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Colombo, Feb. 21 ()- The Meteorology Department yesterday issued a 'Caution' level heat warning for some places in North-Western province and Gampaha, Colombo, Hambantota and Mon... Read More


Sri Lanka indebted to India: Harin

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- By Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana Colombo, Feb 21 () - Justifying the recent remark he had made in Mumbai that Sri Lanka is a part of India, Minister of Tourism and Lands Ha... Read More


CID and Central Bank probe Rs. 8 Bn fraud defrauding over 22000 victims

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- By Ranjan Kasturi Colombo, Feb 21 () - The Criminal Investigation Department and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka have initiated separate investigations to apprehend a man and his ... Read More


Reduce price of 'Gal arrack' before New Year: State Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- By Ajith Siriwardana and Yohan Perera Parliament, Feb. 21 ()- The government must reduce the price of special arrack (Gal arrack) before the New Year for the common man to take ... Read More


CEB spokesman suggests students should study by oil lamp

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Colombo, Feb 21 () - Spokesman for the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Noel Priyantha, stirred a controversy during a recent television programme by suggesting that children shou... Read More


AMS urges fairness amidst National Hospital turmoil

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Colombo, Feb 21 () - In response to the recent upheaval at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL), the Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) raised deep concern over the ev... Read More