G.L. briefs envoys on developments

Another breakdown at Norochcholai to bring more power-cuts

The Ceylon Electricity Board says more power-cuts can be expected at several locations over the next few days owing to another breakdown at the Norochcholai coal power plant.

14 Mar, 2016

Kerry urged to push Sri Lanka to repeal PTA, free prisoners

US Secretary of State John Kerry has been urged to push Sri Lanka to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), release political prisoners and return land held by the army. The chairman of the US House Committee on Foreign Affairs Edward Royce has written to Kerry?saying?he supports the increased diplomatic engagement with the Sri Lankan Government. He noted in the letter that the Government led by President Maithripala Sirisena had made several promises and continues to make “impressive,

14 Mar, 2016

Power and Energy Minister refuses to accept Wijepala’s resignation

Power and Energy Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says he has refused to accept the resignation letter of the?Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Anura Wijepala following an unprecedented Nationwide blackout. The Minister said that the country needs the services of?Wijepala based on his knowledge and expertise and so his resignation letter has not been accepted at this moment. Wijepala had said that he will step down after the power-cut yesterday which lasted for over seven hours an

14 Mar, 2016