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Indian assistance to develop renewable energy sector

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The Cabinet has approved a proposal by Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera to enter into a memorandum of understanding with India on cooperation in the field of renewable energy, the Government Information Department said.

It said that the government policy is to obtain 70% of the total electricity requirement from renewable energy sources by 2030, become independent in terms of energy supply and achieve Carbon neutrality by 2050.

Accordingly, India has agreed to promote and strengthen cooperation in the field of renewable energy by joint execution and/or facilitation of solar power, wind power generation including onshore wind and biomass based power generation projects and uninterruptible transmission infrastructure by private and public sector enterprises of India and Sri Lanka at mutually agreed locations.

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3 sluice gates of Kukule Ganga reservoir opened

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Three of the four sluice gates of Kukule Ganga reservoir were opened this evening (June 02) as heavy rains were experienced in the catchment areas.

The authorities have advised the people living in low-lying areas of the Kukule Ganga reservoir to be on alert of possible floods.

It is reported that the water levels of the reservoir have increased at an alarming rate after the downpours in the water catchment areas.

Meanwhile, the Irrigation Department issued an ‘Amber’ flood warning for the upper catchment areas of Kuda Ganga sub-basin of Kalu River after heavy rainfall was received.

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Afghanistan wins 1st ODI

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Afghanistan has defeated Sri Lanka by 06 wickets in the opening game of the three-match One-Day-International in Hambantota.

Batting first, Sri Lanka set a target score of 268 which the Afghan team successfully met in the 46th over.

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Mahiyanganaya religious event was sponsored by OnmaxDT!

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The financial sponsor of a religious event held in Mahiyanganaya earlier this week had been a company which was named by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka an entity engaged in prohibited schemes, the ‘Anidda’ newspaper reports.

The newspaper says that the financial sponsor event was OnmaxDT.

The historic Mahiyangana Sacred Site was officially recognized as a place of worship at the event, held under the auspices of the President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the participation of Opposition Leader – Sajith Premadasa.

On May 31, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) issued a public notice naming 08 entities that have conducted prohibited schemes.

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