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SL’s electricity production, twice as high as India’s?

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According to a report by the Indian Power Ministry has pointed out that the production cost of an electricity unit in Sri Lanka is over twice more than the amount India spends on an unit, the “Deshaya” newspaper reports.

According to this report, India spends only 25 Sri Lankan rupees to generate a unit of electricity, the newspaper adds.

However, Sri Lanka currently spends 52 Sri Lankan rupees to generate a unit of electricity.

It is said the main reason for this cost gap is said to be Sri Lanka largely depending on coal for its power generation, which is costly.

Although wind power and solar power are also used for electricity production in Sri Lanka, the percentage is low.

The news report further notes that India has largely reduced its energy production costs due to the proportionate use of a number of energy generation sources such as solar power, atomic power, wind power and coal.

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Dhananjaya denies claims on refusal to bat at No. 7

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Sri Lankan cricketer Dhananjaya de Silva has refuted claims that he refused to bat at No. 07 position in tomorrow’s ODI match against New Zealand.

Tweeting, he said: “The story circulating in social media saying that I have refused to bat at No. 07 during tomorrow’s game is false, and I wish to state that I am a player who always stands with the team”.

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Ensure safety of Saliya Peiris – BASL

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In a letter to the Inspector General of Police, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has requested the police take necessary action to ensure the safety of the BASL President – Saliya Pieris.

The letter to the IGP relates to the protest that took place opposite the chamber of Saliya Pieris PC.

view the said protest seriously hinders his right to represent a client, a professional right which has been safeguarded by law,” the BASL said.

“Therefore, we strongly demand that you take action to ensure that Mr. Peiris’s professional duties as an Attorney-at-law, are not hindered and to ensure his safety,” the BASL added.

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Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery exhibition held in Shanghai

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A Sri Lankan Gem and Jewellery Exhibition was held at The St. Regis Hotel in Shanghai between 22 to 23 March 2023 with the participation of Zam Gems Sri Lanka under the patronage of Sri Lanka Consulate General in Shanghai.

At the exhibition, Sri Lankan gems which included blue sapphires, pink sapphires (rubies), Alexandrite and Cat’s-eye Chrysoberyl were displayed. In addition, a variety of jewellery including necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets which were crafted using above mentioned Sri Lankan gems and stones were also exhibited.

The Chairman of Shanghai Jade and Gem Exchange Simon Chan participated in the event with his team of officials and reputed Chinese buyers.  In addition, many other buyers across China, Gem and Jewellery traders, gem collectors, members of Shanghai Diplomatic Corp,  expatriates as well as other interested parties and visitors were present at the event.

Further, the Consulate used this opportunity to promote Sri Lanka tourism by displaying and distributing Sri Lanka tourism brochures among prospective gem buyers, members of Diplomatic Corp and visitors while responding to tourism related queries.

This event, which was the 01st Gem and Jewellery exhibition held in Shanghai in the aftermath of the opening up of Chinese borders (ending months long Covid-19 restrictions), proved to be a huge success.

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