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Power restoration underway in areas affected by islandwide outages

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Deputy Minister of Power Arkham Ilyas says steps are being taken to restore electricity as quickly as possible to areas affected by power outages across several parts of the isla... Read More


Power supply interrupted across several areas

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Power supply was interrupted across several areas of the island. However, further details regarding the reason for the power failure have not been reported yet. Published by HT... Read More


Litro Gas shortage to be completely resolved by Tuesday

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Market shortage of Litro Gas will be fully resolved by coming Tuesday, according to company Chairman Channa Gunawardana. He mentioned during an inquiry by Hiru News that non-dis... Read More


Power transmission fully restored as distribution recovery reaches 80%

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Electricity transmission system is now fully restored while 80 percent of the distribution network is brought back online, according to Energy Minister Anura Karunatilake. The S... Read More


Power system operator says national grid fully restored

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The system operator company stated that the disrupted electricity transmission system was completely restored. The company further mentioned that operations to restore the elect... Read More


Court orders autopsy report on death of tusker Kavantissa

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Galgamuwa Magistrate's Court ordered veterinary officers to submit the post-mortem report regarding the death of the tusker Kavantissa to the court. The court also ordered the w... Read More


ASPI of the Colombo Stock Exchange closed after gaining 213.90 points

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The All-Share Price Index of the Colombo Stock Exchange closed at 20,185.05 after gaining 213.90 points today. The S&P SL20 index ended at 5,738.83 following a 39.81-point gain.... Read More


Gotabaya Rajapaksa files motion to go abroad for medical treatment

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa filed a motion before the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court requesting permission to travel abroad for treatment required after a heart surgery ... Read More


Earthland slips near Kadigamuwa railway station amid rain

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Earthland slipped again near the Kadigamuwa railway station today (16) amid rainfall showering the central hill country. The railway line became blocked because a portion of hil... Read More


Sri Lanka considers personalised vehicle registration number plates

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Sri Lanka is considering introducing personalised vehicle registration number plates that would allow motorists to display individual or business names instead of conventional re... Read More