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Power interruptions scheduled for tomorrow

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved the Ceylon Electricity Board’s request for power interruptions for tomorrow (March 14).

Thereby, the areas listed under groups P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and W will experience two-hour power cuts between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m.

The aforementioned areas will again experience power outages of...

Details: Category: Srilanka; Published: 14 March 2022

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The results of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination of 2021 have been released online, the Department of Examinations said in a media statement published today (March 13).

The results can be accessed via the official website of the Examinations Department: https://www.doenets.lk/...

Details: Category: Srilanka; Published: 14 March 2022

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IMF delegation to arrive in Sri Lanka next week

A delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka next week.

According to reports, the purpose of the meeting is to discuss the current economic crisis in the country.

During the visit, the IMF representatives are expected to hold discussions with Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and...

Details: Category: Srilanka; Published: 14 March 2022

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The price of a 50kg bag of cement has been increased by Rs. 350, the traders announced today (March 13).

The revised price of a bag of cement now stands at Rs. 1,850.

Meanwhile, it is reported that the price of a bag of Tokyo Cement has also gone up to approximately Rs. 1,975....

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The Director-General of Health Services has confirmed another 07 coronavirus-related deaths for March 12, pushing the country’s Covid-19 death toll to 16,397.

This figure includes 05 males and 02 females, according to the Department of Government Information.

All seven victims are reportedly in the age group of 60 years and above. ...

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Bus fares to be increased tomorrow night?

Transport Minister Dilum Amunugama says the decision on increasing the bus fares will be announced after the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers scheduled for tomorrow.

In the wake of the fuel price hike announced by the Lanka IOC and the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) earlier this week, the owners of private sector buses called for a fuel...