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Price of kottu, fried rice, lunch packets increased

The price of kottu, fried rice, and lunch packets have been increased by 10% as a result of the electricity price hike, All Island Canteen Owners’ Association (AICOA) Chief Asela Sampath said. Sampath noted that while the electricity tariffs have been increased by 66% canteen owners will increase the price of some food items by only 10%. He said that they have no choice but to increase the price from midnight tonight. Asela Sampath said that if a kottu is now Rs. 500 the new price will be Rs.

16 Feb, 2023

PUCSL approves 66% electricity tariff increase

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved a 66% electricity tariff increase, despite objections from PUCSL Chairman Janaka Ratnayake. Three PUCSL members approved the 66% electricity tariff increase wile Ratnayake opposed. Since a majority of the PUCSL members agreed the tariff increase has been approved. The tariff revision is expected to be effective from 16th February 2023. Ratnayake had proposed a 36% tariff increase but the three PUCSL members, Attorney-at-Law Ch

15 Feb, 2023

President orders uninterrupted power

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijsekera and the relevant officials to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply for consumers. The President’s Media Division said the President has also directed the authorities to provide concessions for low-income families and solar rooftop systems for religious places and Government educational institutions. Wickremesinghe has called for the implementation of the proposal once the electricity tariff revision is

16 Feb, 2023