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Short-sighted actions by previous govts led to nationwide power outage - Energy Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Energy Minister Eng. Kumara Jayakody states that no prior plans were implemented in the past to maintain the stability of the national power grid. In a statement, he said that th... Read More


Power disruptions reported again due to Norochcholai plant issue - CEB

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The General Manager of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said that power disruptions have been reported again in several areas due to the Norochcholai coal power plant not functi... Read More


Sri Lanka targets 2.5 million new coconut plants in 2025

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The Coconut Cultivation Board has announced plans to reorganize the Kapruka Fund Management Board Societies as part of efforts to expand coconut cultivation across the country. C... Read More


Investigation into island-wide power failure: CEB

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that an investigation is to be carried out into the island-wide power failure today to identify the cause or causes for the hours-long outa... Read More


Power restored to all areas - Energy Ministry

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The power supply has now been fully restored to all areas in the country, according to the Ministry of Energy. Earlier, the power supply to several locations, including the Natio... Read More


Four hospitalized in after inhaling smoke from generator

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Four people have been hospitalized in the Bogawantalawa area due to inhalation of emitted from an electricity generator. Following the power outage this morning (09), the generat... Read More


Fire breaks out in shop and two houses in Angoda

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- A fire has reportedly broken out in a shop and two houses in the Angoda area, the police said. Accordingly, two fire engines have been dispatched to douse the flames. It is repo... Read More


Power restored to over 50% of the country: Ministry

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The power supply has now been restored to over 50% of the country, according to the Ministry of Energy. The Secretary to the Ministry of Energy said that power has been restored ... Read More


Public advised to be cautious at railway crossings due to power outage

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways warns that the gates and warning systems at railway crossings may malfunction due to the prevailing power disruption. Therefore, the pub... Read More


Power restored in several areas

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The power supply to several locations including the National Hospital in Colombo, the Ambathale Water Purification Plant, and areas of Biyagama and Sapugaskanda has been restored,... Read More