Sri Lanka, March 7 -- The Ministry of Energy has urged the public not be misled by false and misleading reports claiming that power cuts would be imposed in the future due to various issues including the coal supply at the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai.

In a statement, the Ministry said it has been observed that false and misleading information is circulating on certain media suggesting that problems have arisen regarding the supply of coal at the Norochcholai power plant, and that power cuts may be imposed, particularly by the month of April.

The Ministry clarified that out of the 36 coal shipments ordered for the Norochcholai power plant for future operations, 22 shipments have already been unloaded and the plant is curre...