The Electricity Board request people to Use electricity sparingly
The Electricity Board says that many thermal power plants are running out of fuel. Its media spokesman Andrew Navamuni called on the people to use electricity sparingly. He said that the diesel at the Kelanitissa power plant was rapidly declining. The power plant will add 149 megawatts to the national grid. In addition, a number of power plants including Kolonnawa, Matugama and Thulhiriya have not been able to supply fuel so far. Meanwhile, the Public Utilities Commission allowed the power to be cut off for more than three hours today.
Russia Ukraine is up to fourth round of peace talk
The third round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine ended without an agreement yesterday. Foreign media reported that a fourth round of talks will be held in Belarus today. It has been 12 days since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. Russia continues to launch shelling and attacking Ukrainian cities, including missiles. Foreign media reported that a large explosion was heard in the southern port city of Odessa, a historic city in Ukraine. But Ukraine said it had attacked a Russian force, causing significant damage. Sirens have been ringing for more than an hour, with warnings that Russian ships have been relocated to prepare for an attack on the port of Odessa.
Today’s power cut schedule
There will be a two and a half-hour power cut in A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J areas between 8 am and 6 pm and a power cut of 1 hour and 15 minutes between 6 pm and 11 pm today. The Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) says. Meanwhile, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W areas will be affected. Power cuts for 2 hours between 9 pm and 5 pm and one hour from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Ukraine and Russia war: Ukraine and Russia ready for the third round of talks
After nearly two weeks of the war, Ukraine and Russia are preparing for the third round of talks. The third round of talks is scheduled, but no venue or time has been announced yet. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to continue invading Ukraine if the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, does not surrender. Ukraine says Russia is shelling cities in central, northern and southern parts of the country. Ukraine’s presidential adviser told the media that new missile strikes were taking place as night fell. Areas hit hard include Kyiv, Chernivtsi in the north, Mykolaiv in the south and Kharkiv, the country’s second-largest city, foreign media reported.
The Central Bank has devalued the rupee to 230 against the US dollar
The Central Bank has devalued the rupee to 230 against the US dollar. The Central Bank ofthe Sri Lanka said in a statement that foreign exchange transactions at US $ 230. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka says that this decision has been taken considering the seriousness of external factors and several other factors.
The current diesel shortage will ease in the next two days.
According to the Ministry of Energy, the current diesel shortage will ease in the next two days Its secretary, K.D.R. Ms. Volga said that were resent two diesel ships are landing the island. The Secretary also said that about 20,000 metric tons of diesel were left to land on the first ship and the next ship. The two ships have so far unloaded 45,000 metric tons of diesel.
Today’s power cut schedule
The Public Utilities Commission states that a power cut was granted today (08) as well. The commission announced power cuts for E and F areas between 8.00 am and 6.00 pm, 5 hours and 6.00 pm to 11.00 pm for two and a half hours. Areas P, Q, R, S T, U, V, W are allowed a 2-hour power cut between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm and a one-hour power cut from 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm. Meanwhile, the Additional General Manager of the CEB Andrew Navamuni stated that power generation is currently underway at the Kelanitissa, Kerawalapitiya and Sapugaskanda power plants. These days 15% of the capacity of hydropower plants is added to the national grid.
The Nedungamuwe Raja died
The Nedungamuwe Raja Elephant, which carried the relics of the Kandy Shree Dalada Perahera for 13 years, has died this morning. The elephant was 69 years old when he died. The owner of the elephant Harsha Dharmavijaya says that the last rites will be announced later.
Crude oil price -World crude oil prices have risen high at a record rate.
World crude oil prices have risen high at a record rate. The price of a barrel of Brent crude rose to $ 129.78, up 9.9 per cent. This is the highest price recorded since 2008. WTI crude rose to $ 126.51 a barrel.
Russian troops fire during ceasefire
Russia has declared a ceasefire in the Ukrainian cities of Mariupol and Valnovakha. They have declared a ceasefire so that civilians can move safely. . However, the BBC reports that Russian troops are shelling the city of Mariupol during the ceasefire. The city’s deputy mayor told the BBC that Russian forces were still shelling Mariopol. They say a ceasefire has been declared but the Russian side is not abiding by it. Residents are therefore advised to disperse to the city and find safe havens. This is because there are still reports of fighting on the side of the road carrying civilians. Authorities in Mariupol began evacuating residents after Russia declared a ceasefire, but were forced to suspend operations by Russian troops.