A solar power energy project will be launched in Siyambalanduwa next month to produce 100 megawatts (MW) of electricity, a Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) official said.
The CEB official added that a cabinet proposal will be put forward this week to introduce another solar power project to generate 150 MW's of electricity to the national grid.
In addition, bids would be called for a wind power project next month to generate 60 MW's of electricity.
(Reporting by Damith Wickramasekara)
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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