Select religious establishments are to be included in a proposed rooftop solar panel initiative by the government.

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has authorised the purchase of power from private plants

"We need a long term solution for this. Otherwise the country will go into a more critical situation."

"You can’t even run the plant using that crude oil. The only option left for the importers is to drink it," he said.

Sri Lankas has raised electricity tariff up to 75% for domestic purpose usage

Cabinet approval will be sought next Thursday to call fresh tenders

“There are no special power stations that generate electricity at a low cost for religious places."

Wijesekara told parliament on Tuesday September 20 that work is already under way in this regard.

All groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W will experience a 1 hour and 20-minute power cut

Ratnayake warned that current stocks of coal were only sufficient till the end of October