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The Ministry of Power and Energy has announced that steps have been taken to end the daily power cuts imposed to manage the electricity demand following the recent island-wide power outage.

A 45-years-old businessman who illegally brought a stock of mobile phones and tab computers worth Rs. 300 million was arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into allegations surrounding MP Namal Rajapaksa’s participation in an examination at the Sri Lanka Law College.

Informed sources said that it is highly likely that both the Indian and Sri Lankan sides will meet behind closed doors next week to discuss concerns and see if a mutual decision can be reached to continue discussing the implementation of the wind energy project in Manna

Florists on Ven Baddegama Wimalawansa Mawatha in Town Hall, Colombo, claimed more customers are purchasing roses for Valentine’s Day as compared to previous years.

The Minister of Power announced that there will be no daily power cuts from today (14 February) as power generated by one unit of the Norochcholai power plant has been added to the national grid.

A one-hour power cut will be imposed in different zones under 04 categories between 5.00 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. today (13), the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) announced.

The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), Buddhika Hewawasam says that the government must focus on enhancing air connectivity to the nation in order to achieve its long-term tourism targets by 2030.

Sri Lanka’s China-backed Hambantota Port and Sinopec have announced the addition of High Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO) to their range of ship fuels.

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that the final decision on whether any further power cuts will be implemented or not, will be announced today (13).