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Chairman of the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority, Professor T.M.W.J. Bandara, has emphasized the importance of managing and using energy efficiently and systematically under the current circumstances.He stated that electricity generation during the evening hours from 5 p.m. to early morning relies heavily on fossil fuels, making public cooperation essential at this time.Professor Bandara highlighted that minimizing electricity consumption would help reduce the use of fossil fuels, which are costly for power generation. Efficient use of electricity, he noted, would not only lower national generation costs but also help reduce consumers’ electricity bills.He further encouraged the public to shift towards energy-efficient…

The decision regarding the proposed revision of electricity tariffs for the second quarter of 2026 is scheduled to be announced today (30). The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) is set to officially release details pertaining to the revised electricity charges.Accordingly, the Commission is expected to make an official announcement regarding the second quarter electricity tariff adjustment at around 2:00 p.m. today.

A group of 125 Chinese nationals, who were detained by the Department of Immigration and Emigration in connection with online financial scams, has been deported.A spokesperson for the Department of Immigration and Emigration stated that following discussions with the Chinese government, a special aircraft from China was used to facilitate the deportation.The suspects had been arrested on March 17 while residing in several lodges in the Anuradhapura area, allegedly conducting financial scams online. The operation was carried out jointly by the military intelligence division and the Department of Immigration and Emigration.Investigations revealed that the Chinese nationals had entered the country on…

Australia will halve the tax on fuel and diesel for three months in a push to bring down costs that have surged due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Prime Minister Anthony ⁠Albanese said on Monday.The halving of the tax, known as the fuel excise, would reduce the cost of fuel by 26.3 Australian cents per litre, Albanese said.‘‘We understand the cost pressures for people are very real ⁠as the impact of the war on the other side of the world plays out right here,’‘ Albanese told ⁠a press conference in Canberra.The government would also pause the road user charge…

Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters – the country’s highest operational command unit coordinating the armed forces – has threatened that the armed forces will target the houses of US and Israeli ‘‘commanders and political officials in the region’‘.He says it is a ‘‘retaliatory measure’‘ after accusing the US and Israel of ‘‘targeting residential homes of Iranian civilians in various cities’‘.Several Iranian military commanders and officials have been killed during the war, including Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who was killed on the first day of the war on 28 February.Source: BBC

The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Kamal Amarasinghe, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been further remanded until April 10 by the Pilessa Magistrate”s Court in Kurunegala. He was taken into custody by the CID on March 27 in connection with an investigation into alleged irregularities in vehicle registration.According to the police, he has been charged with aiding and abetting the fraudulent registration of a vehicle by altering the chassis number of a cab.Amarasinghe was arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division of the CID and was produced before the court today (30).

Prabhath Madusanka, also known as ‘Midigama Chuti,’ a member of an organized criminal gang who was taken into custody in Oman, has been brought back to the country this morning (30).He was escorted to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake by a team of special police officers.‘Midigama Chuti,’ who is connected to multiple criminal activities, was taken into custody by Omani security authorities last year while having a red warrant issued against him.Accordingly, three officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) departed for Oman to escort him back.He was brought to the Bandaranaike International Airport at 4:27 a.m. today…

Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday and were down over a volatile week after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran to end the war were going “very well” and announced he would pause attacks on the country’s energy plants for 10 days.Brent futures fell 90 cents, or 0.8%, to $107.11 per barrel as of 0024 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures lost 83 cents, or 0.88%, to $93.65 per barrel, trimming gains from a bullish previous session.On Thursday, Brent rose 5.7% while WTI gained 4.6% on fears of further escalation of the war, although trading…

Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has been served indictments before the Colombo High Court in connection with allegations of corruption, said Ada Derana reporter.The indictments were served before Colombo High Court Judge Rashantha Godawela.Minister Jayakody appeared before the court in response to a summons previously issued by the court.Following the serving of indictments, the judge ordered the defendant’s release on two personal bail bonds of Rs. 1 million each.Additionally, the court directed that the defendant’s fingerprints be obtained and a formal report be submitted.The case has been scheduled for a pre-trial conference on May 6.The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery…

The Department of Meteorology of Sri Lanka has announced that the prevailing warm weather conditions are expected to persist until May.The Additional Director General of the department, Ajith Wijemanne, stated that as the Southwest Monsoon is scheduled to commence in late May, it is anticipated that the current heat will ease somewhat during that period.He further noted that high temperatures are expected throughout April and May, with many parts of the island likely to experience intense heat during April.Wijemanne highlighted that the first inter-monsoon season has now commenced, a period characterized by calm winds and very low wind speeds.He explained…