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Power cuts announced after PUCSL’s faith in assumption fails

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today announced scheduled power cuts after its faith in assumption failed. Accordingly, one-hour power cuts are expected between 2.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m and 45-minute power cuts between 6.30 p.m. and 10.30 p.m. PUCSL Chairman Janaka Rathnayake had earlier said that the PUCSL feels scheduled power cuts will not be required till April on the assumption that there is no major breakdown at any power station, no shortage of fuel and sufficient wat

18 Feb, 2022

Sri Lankan Missions to promote batik, handloom and local apparels

The Foreign Ministry and the State Ministry of Batik, Handloom and Local Apparel Products held a joint session today (Friday) at the Foreign Ministry to promote Sri Lankan batik, handloom and local apparel products through Sri Lankan Missions worldwide. Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris who chaired the event reiterated the importance of economic diplomacy initiatives and emphasized that Sri Lankan indigenous products are the outcome of creativity of the people and their promotion abroad will d

18 Feb, 2022

Central Bank Governor pushes for fuel price hike

Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal is pushing for a fuel price revision, saying it is long overdue. Cabraal tweeted saying petrol and diesel prices in Sri Lanka are less than half that of some countries in the region. Fuel prices were increased by both the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC) in December. Earlier this month LIOC increased fuel prices further but fuel sold by the CPC remained unchanged. (Colombo Gazette)

19 Feb, 2022