Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- The Rantabay - Mahiyanganaya 132kV power transmission system, which was damaged due to Cyclone "Ditwa" that hit the island, has been restored ahead of schedule.

The restoration of the Rantabay - Mahiyanganaya 132kV power transmission system a few days ahead of schedule and the restoration of power supply to Mahiyanganaya and the Batticaloa and Ampara districts of the Eastern Province is an achievement and therefore Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody expressed his gratitude to all those who contributed and worked with dedication.

The damage to a tower and the cable system on the transmission line, which can be considered the most serious disruption to the country's power system due to Cyclone "Ditwa", had disrupted p...