COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ceylon Electricity Board has suggested an increase to the electricity charges.The CEB Spokesperson, Additional General Manager Andrew Navamani said that the proposal was made to bridge the gap between the cost of generating electricity in comparison to the cost of fuel.Spokesperson Navamani stated that the relevant proposal is expected to be forwarded to the Government by the Public Utilities Commission soon.He further pointed out that at present, although a unit of electricity costs around Rs.

16, the CEB has to bear a higher cost to produce a unit of electricity.Meanwhile, the Public Utilities Commission stated that there will be no power cuts today and tomorrow at night.The commission said it would reduce daytime power cuts to three hours today (26) on A,B,C, groups only and up to two and a half hours in other areas.

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7-hour power cuts announced for Tuesday (29)

COLOMBO (News 1st); Many areas in Sri Lanka will experience 7-hour power outages on Tuesday (29) said the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka.The schedule is as follows:Groups PQRSTUVW:5 hours from 8.30 AM to 6.30 PM2 hrs & 15 min from 6.30 PM to 11.00 PMGroups ABCDEFGHIJKL5 hours from 8 AM to 6 PM2 hrs & 30 min from 6 PM to 11 PMClick here to check at what time you will experience a power cut.

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Is Russia’s strategy shifting to split Ukraine apart?

Ukrainian officials say Russian attacks have destroyed 85 per cent of Mariupol and some now say it’s only a matter of time before it falls to the Russians. Meanwhile, we are learning more about the destruction left behind after rockets landed yesterday in Lviv.

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Philadelphia police investigating fatal shooting at gas station in Wissahickon, authorities say

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed at a Sunoco gas station in Wissahickon Sunday night, marking the city's 120th homicide for the year. Several large bullet holes could be seen in a gas pump as investigators collected spent shell casings left at the scene. According to police, the incident began at approximately 10:58 p.m.

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Prisoner died alone of Covid and coughed up blood after repeated 'pleas were ignored'

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Crisis-hit Sri Lanka seeks further $1 bln credit line from India – Reuters

(Reuters) – Sri Lanka has sought an additional credit line of $1 billion from India to import essentials amid its worst economic crisis in decades, two sources said on Monday (28), as the Indian foreign minister began talks with the government of its neighbor.The island nation is struggling to pay for essential imports of food and fuel after a 70% drop in foreign exchange reserves since January 2020 led to a currency devaluation and efforts to seek help from global lenders.New Delhi has indicated it would meet the request for the new line, to be used for importing essential items such as rice, wheat flour, pulses, sugar and medicines, said one of the sources briefed on the matter.“Sri Lanka has requested an additional $1 billion credit line from India for imports of essentials,” the second source said.

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USAID ready to finance renewable energy projects, says Ambassador

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Even while many are saying the Oscars are on "life support," the 94th Annual Academy Awards was not short of controversy and the internet was set ablaze a few times during the ceremony. Before the show aired at its rightful place, the famed Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, the 2022 Oscars faced backlash after the Academy announced its plans to eliminate eight of its honors in an effort to streamline the floundering telecast.Those eight awards would be presented off-air. The 94th Annual Academy Awards are facing backlash. When the award show finally kicked off, some memorable moments had viewers reconsidering the Oscars as Hollywood's biggest night.

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China puts most of Shanghai on COVID-19 lockdown

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Average US gas price drops 6 cents to $4.37 over 2 weeks

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Co-infection of Covid and the flu increase risk of death, according to research

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Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar meets President Rajapaksa

COLOMBO (News 1st); Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Monday (28) morning.During the meeting, President Rajapaksa had thanked India for the US $ 1 Bn Credit Line to Sri Lanka for the procurement of food, medicine, and other essentials.Dr.

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BIMSTEC must seize opportunities for growth – Foreign Secretary

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Shanghai launches two-phase lockdown as Covid-19 surges

China's financial hub of Shanghai has launched a two-stage lockdown of its 26 million people today, closing bridges and tunnels, and restricting highway traffic in a scramble to contain surging Covid-19 cases.

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India’s Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan Finance Minister

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‘Rise of the BA.2 variant is worrisome’: Quebec urges caution as it warns of ‘possible’ 6th COVID wave

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Ukraine invasion ‘not going well’ for Putin: fmr. US NATO ambassador

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BIMSTEC opens in Colombo on Monday (28)

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Bay of Bengal Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation or BIMSTEC — the regional organisation exclusive to the Bay, will open in Colombo on Monday (28).The Ministry of External Affairs noted that the conference will be held until the 30th of March 2022.President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will preside over the BIMSTEC Summit on 30th of March 2022.Senior officials and Foreign Ministers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Thailand are expected to attend the BIMSTEC Senior Officials Meeting and Cabinet Meeting to be held on Monday (28) and Tuesday (29).Meanwhile, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S.

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Humanitarian aid for Ukraine starting to wane as Russian invasion continues, health official says

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Oscars 2022: Will Smith hits Chris Rock after Jada Pinkett-Smith joke

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Regina Hall Calls Eligible Bachelors Backstage At The Oscars For ‘Emergency COVID Testing’

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Regina Hall Calls Hollywood’s Hot Single Guys on Oscars Stage for ‘Random’ COVID Testing

Regina Hall is shooting her shot with Hollywood’s most eligible bachelors!

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Indian External Affairs Minister in Sri Lanka for BIMSTEC & Bilateral talks

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12,882 community cases; 861 hospitalisations; 21 in ICU; 11 deaths reported today

Today we are reporting 12,882 community cases, 861 hospitalisations and 11 deaths.

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Canada men’s soccer team qualifies for World Cup with 4-0 win over Jamaica

The Canadian men’s soccer team clinched a spot in the 2022 World Cup with a 4-0 win over Jamaica on Sunday at BMO Field. Canada’s only other World Cup appearance was in 1986.

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Canada put on a show Sunday, qualifying for the men’s World Cup for the first time since 1985.

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