Free solar panels for 25,000 low-income households

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2 years ago

May 10, 2023

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The programme to provide free solar panels for 25,000 low-income households will be launched once the Cabinet approval is received, the Urban Development and Housing Ministry said.

Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said that it is expected to add 500 megawatts of renewable energy to the national grid from this initiative.

The project will be implemented in two phases, and Minister Ranatunga said 10,000 houses will be powered with electricity from solar panels under the first phase.

Under the second phase, 15,000 houses will be powered with electricity from solar panels.

Vote on Account for first four months of 2025 passed in Parliament

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December 7, 2024

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The resolution for the Vote on Account, ensuring government operations and debt servicing for the initial four months of 2025, was passed in Parliament yesterday (6) without a vote.

The debate on the resolution, initially presented on 3 December, spanned two days.

US delegation discusses economic and governance reforms with foreign minister

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December 7, 2024

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A U.S. delegation led by Assistant Secretary Donald Lu met with Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to congratulate Sri Lanka’s new administration. Discussions focused on shared priorities, including economic and governance reforms, with plans for tailored programs, capacity-building, and technical assistance to benefit the Sri Lankan people.

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CAA seizes bottled water stock in Hemmatagama over violations

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December 6, 2024

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) raided a factory in Hemmatagama, Mawanella, seizing over 3,000 bottles of drinking water prepared for distribution.

Investigations revealed that the factory’s Health Ministry registration certificate had expired and was obtained using false information. The seized stock included bottles of varying sizes from 500 ml to 19 liters.

The CAA emphasized that falsely claiming standards or endorsements violates the CAA Act, and legal action will be taken against the violators. Regular raids are conducted to prevent consumer deception.