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Electricity tariffs up from April 1

Approval has been granted by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to increase electricity tariffs effective April 1.

Sustainable Energy Authority advices effectively electricity use during evening hours

Chairman of the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority, Professor T.M.W.J. Bandara has stated that electricity generation during the evening hours from 5 p.m. to early morning relies heavily on fossil fuels. It is important to manage and use energy efficiently and systematically under the current circumstances.

Chinese nationals detained for online scam

The Department of Immigration and Emigration has detained 125 Chinese nationals for online financial scams.

Water supply could be restricted in coming weeks

Due to the prevailing dry and drought conditions in Sri Lanka, water supply may need to be restricted for several hours per day over the next two to three weeks, Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), Chandana Bandara, has stated.

Issuance of urea fertiliser restricted

Due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East limited national stocks have caused the Department of Agrarian Development to restrict the issuance of urea fertiliser exclusively to paddy cultivation.

Young actress alleged gold necklace

A young actress has been produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court in connection with an alleged gold necklace fraud.