Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has ordered the temporary suspension of two proposed wind power plants in the Mannar area a 20 MW facility and a 50 MW project despite tenders being called and contracts already awarded.

The decision was made yesterday during a meeting at the Presidential Secretariat on the proposed wind power projects and issues raised by local communities. The discussion focused on the country's energy needs, the economic importance of renewable projects, and the grievances of residents in Mannar.

The President emphasised that energy is a national resource tied to domestic electricity costs, industrial competitiveness, foreign investment, and overall economic growth. He stressed that while devel...