Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Two newly established power sector companies have instructed electricity workers to report to work and continue performing their duties as usual in order to ensure the uninterrupted supply of electricity.

The directive was issued through a statement by the Electricity Distribution Lanka (Private) Limited and the National Transmission Network Service Provider (Private) Limited.

The companies emphasized that, following the declaration of all electricity supply services as essential services through a gazette, employees must take the necessary steps to maintain the continuous supply of electricity.

They further stated that failing to perform assigned duties would constitute a serious offence under the Essential Serv...