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Power supply restored to over 80% of the country

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The Ministry of Power and Energy announced that more than 80% of the electricity supply has been restored across the country. According to the ministry, efforts are underway to r... Read More


Nationwide power outage likely due to solar energy instability

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The Sri Lanka Electricity Board's Engineers' Association stated that today's nationwide power outage, which occurred around 11:15 a.m., was primarily caused by low electricity dem... Read More


Electricity Board to launch special investigation into nationwide power outage

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The Electricity Board has announced a special investigation to determine the cause of the nationwide power outage that occurred today (09). Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Electricity B... Read More


Electricity supply restored after nationwide outage

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody announced that electricity has been fully restored across the country following a nationwide power outage that occurred at around 11:15 a... Read More


New passport office to open in Jaffna

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala announced that a new Immigration and Emigration Office will be established in Jaffna to address issues related to foreign passports. Spea... Read More


IMF to review Sri Lanka's budget compliance before approving next funding (Video)

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that Sri Lanka's compliance with IMF conditions in the 2025 budget will be a key factor in approving the next tranche of funding u... Read More


First shipment of new vehicles to arrive in Sri Lanka this month (Video)

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Sri Lanka Vehicle Importers Association has announced that a ship carrying new vehicles will arrive in the country between February 25 and 27, with the full stock expected by ... Read More


Man electrocuted by illegal electric wire in Sevanagala

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- A 31-year-old man from Samagipura, Nelumwewa, died yesterday (06) after being electrocuted by an illegally installed electric wire at a house in the Nelumwewa area of the Sevanaga... Read More


Israel to stop engagement with UN human rights council

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Israel has told the United Nations Human Rights Council that it is disengaging from the body, alleging it was biased, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Thursday. Council membe... Read More


Government Analyst to inspect fire-hit Krrish building in Colombo Fort

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- The controversial Krrish building in Colombo Fort, where a fire broke out yesterday, is set to be inspected by the Government Analyst today. The fire erupted on the 33rd floor in... Read More