There will be a 10 hour power cut in next weeks
The Kerawalapitiya Power Plant has stopped generating electricity. The Electricity Board stated that the power generation at the Kerawalapitiya power plant has been suspended due to a lack of fuel. The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) stated that the operation of several power plants in Sri Lanka has been severely affected due to fuel shortages. The current power outage is around 6 hours a day but with the stoppage of Kelawarapitiya there is no other option to fill the gap. Accordingly, they have informed that a solution should be found by cutting off the electricity and accordingly the daily cut will be extended to 10 hours. This extension is likely to take effect from next week. Due to the dry weather the hydro power plants have run out of water to generate electricity By March-April, the situation will be even worse than in other months. This has created a backdrop where it is not possible to supply power without a cut even when the total fuel capacity is used. These cuts can be limited only during the New Year season, but not until the end of next May Sources say the power will have to be cut off.
Today and tomorrow power cut schedule
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has permitted the CEB to cut off electricity according to this schedule. Zones A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L – 8.30 am to 5.30 pm 3 hours and 20 minutes 1 hour and 40 minutes between 6 pm and 11 pm Z, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W zones 3 hours between 9 am and 6 pm 1 hour and 40 minutes between 6 pm and 9 pm Sunday the 27th Zones A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L. 8.30 am to 5.30 pm 2 hours and 15 minutes 5.15pm to 10.30pm 1 hour 15 minutes Z, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W zones 2pm from 5pm to 11pm
Economic crisis in Sri Lanka – China donated 2,000 tons of rice to Sri Lanka
The Chinese government has decided to donate 2,000 tons of rice to Sri Lanka. The Chinese Embassy in Colombo announced that the decision was taken in view of the food crisis facing Sri Lanka. The decision was taken as the two countries have been supporting each other since time immemorial. However, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Rubber Rice Agreement between Sri Lanka and China, Sri Lanka has requested that 100,000 tons of rice be provided to Sri Lanka. Speaking to an English newspaper, a Chinese diplomat said that such a request had been made by Sri Lanka but China had rejected the request.
IMF released the report that Basil Rajapaksa refused to release
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its report on Sri Lanka. The report says that the Sri Lankan economy has been severely affected by the corona pandemic. According to reports, it has reached a more severe level due to the loss of tourism revenue and the closure of the country. Today, Sri Lanka has a fiscal deficit of more than 10 percent of GDP. Sri Lanka’s public debt rose to 119 percent of GDP last year, the report said. At present, inflation in Sri Lanka is in double digits and the government has not been able to contain single-digit inflation. A controversy arose between Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa and former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe over the report at the last All Party Conference. The Minister of Finance stated that this report is only a draft and that the Government of Sri Lanka has challenged it and therefore cannot provide it.
Legal action against Daraz
According to the Consumer Affairs Act, No. 9 of 2003, a warranty period of not less than 6 months should be given for the sale of all electrical and electronic equipment. However, in violation of these rules, daraz, a leading and well-known online company in Sri Lanka, has been selling various electrical appliances without a warranty period and with a warranty period of fewer than six months. The Colombo District Consumer Authority raid unit has taken legal action against Daraz today (March 23) and is due to file a case in the Magistrate’s Court shortly. The Colombo District Consumer Affairs Authority further reports that such investigations are being carried out throughout the district.
A Chinese plane crashes with 132 members
A Chinese plane carrying 132 passengers, including crew members, has crashed in Guangxi province. According to foreign media reports, a Boeing 737 belonging to China East Airlines has crashed. Foreign media have not yet revealed the cause of the crash or the cause of the crash.
How four brothers broke up an island nation – Bloomberg’ in a long report
The world famous ‘Bloomberg’ magazine publishes a report on how four powerful brothers destroyed an island nation. They engage in a lengthy critique of the recent crisis facing Sri Lanka. The report says that Sri Lanka is currently facing the worst economic downturn in a decade and that it is a series of crises created by the regime. The Rajapaksa regime defeated the Tamil insurgency, but two years later they lost control of Sri Lanka’s economy with a severe crisis, the report said.
Sri Lankans have fled away to India due to the severe food shortage
Indian media reports that the Sri Lankan Coast Guard has rescued several Sri Lankans stranded on an island off the coast of Tamil Nadu, facing a severe food and fuel shortage. The report states that the husband and wife have been giving birth to their son for four months and another woman with her two twelve-year-old children. They have informed the Indian authorities that they are finding it difficult to get food in Sri Lanka. They have stated that a boatman had taken Rs. 50,000 and brought them to the island. They told the Indian Coast Guard that many more were waiting to flee to India by boat. They have been taken to the refugee camp and given food. Further action has been handed over to the police, the report said.
Internet bills will be increased
The service providers have informed the Ministry of Technology that local telephone and internet tariffs will have to be increased. They point out that the rise in the value of the US dollar has led to an increase in related services. International telephone tariffs have already been hiked, and they have called for a significant increase in domestic call and internet tariffs in the future.
Today’s power cut schedule
The Public Utilities Commission has permitted the Electricity Board to cut electricity in 23 zones today. Accordingly, areas in categories A to L will experience power cuts between 8.00 am and 6.00 pm, 3 hours and 20 minutes and between 6.00 pm and 11.00 pm for 40 minutes. Areas in categories P to W will experience power cuts of between 10.30 am and 4.30 pm and from 4.30 pm to 9.30 pm for 40 minutes.