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Bio Energy Association of Sri Lanka holds 2024 AGM
The Bio Energy Association of Sri Lanka held its Annual General Meeting on the 12th July 2024 at the Institution of Engineers and appointed a new Executive Committee to carry forward the activities of the Association with renewed vigor and commitment.
It is well known that the progress seen in the development of The Bio Energy projects at the time the Sustainable Energy Authority was enacted was supported by some very visionary policies and regulations in place by the Sustainable Energy Authority and supported by the CEB. But some unfathomable obstructive decisions by some in authority created a hiatus in such progress since 2016.
However, the dark period of over seven years, is at last over and the path is clear for development of Bio Energy for power generation and the recent events have also brought into focus the renewed interest in use of Bio Mass for thermal energy by fuel switching form expensive oil. It is also important to note that Bio Energy based power generation has also been provided an attractive feed in tariff under the NCRE Scheme of the SLSEA and updated from 1st July 2024. The fuel switching from fossil fuels to Bio Mass has growing interest , driven both by the reduced cost of energy and the green credentials for the export industries which is a distinct marketing advantage of ensuring their green credentials demanded by some international markets.
Under these circumstances the Bio Energy Association of Sri Lanka has been rejuvenated to take up an active and vibrant role on all aspects of the Bio Energy Sector for the benefit of our members as well as the country, and to assist in the facilitation of development works and in ironing out any barriers that may surface.
The incumbent President Eng Chamil Silva, made a detailed report on the activities carried out even during those dark years. The full report is also uploaded to the web www.bioenergysrilanka.lk
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR YEAR 2024
President – Chamil Silva
Vice President – Nalin de silva
Hony Secretary – Amr Khalid
Hony Treasure – N. Nagasinghe
Sri Lankan industries and entrepreneurs in the energy sector are encouraged to embrace this opportunity to enter this lucrative market with assured returns and a firm outlet for the energy generated using an indigenous renewable resource generating firm energy on 24/7 basis throughout the year.
The Bio Energy Association is committed to provide all assistance to them in the technical details and guide them through the approval process leading to the power purchase agreements.
E Mail: bioenergysrilanka.lk
Office Administrator : Nuwan 071 6093355
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Heat index is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Eastern and North-central provinces and Monaragala, Hambantota, Jaffna, Mullaittivu, Kilinochchi, Vavuniya and Kurunegala districts
Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology at 3.30 p.m. 26 April 2025, valid for 27 April 2025.
The public are warned that the Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Eastern and North-central provinces and Monaragala, Hambantota, Jaffna, Mullaittivu, Kilinochchi, Vavuniya and Kurunegala districts.
The Heat Index Forecast is calculated by using relative humidity and maximum temperature and this is the condition that is felt on your body. This is not the forecast of maximum temperature. It is generated by the Department of Meteorology for the next day period and prepared by using global numerical weather prediction model data.
Effect of the heat index on human body is mentioned in the above table and it is prepared on the advice of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services.
ACTION REQUIRED
Job sites: Stay hydrated and takes breaks in the shade as often as possible.
Indoors: Check up on the elderly and the sick.
Vehicles: Never leave children unattended.
Outdoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated. Dress: Wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing.
Note:
In addition, please refer to advisories issued by the Disaster Preparedness & Response Division, Ministry of Health in this regard as well. For further clarifications please contact 011-7446491.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath represented Sri Lanka at the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday [26]
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption (CIABOC) tomorrow (28) over the statement he had made on MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, his lawyers have informed the Commission.
Accordingly, the former President will appear before the commission at 9.30am on Monday.
Wickremesinghe was initially summoned by the Commission to CIABOC on April 17 in relation to a statement he had made about the corruption case filed against NDF (gas cylinder) MP Dassanayake.
In response to the previous summons, Wickremesinghe had indicated that he is prepared to appear before the commission but requested a different date citing that his lawyers will not be available in Colombo during the New Year holiday period.
Accordingly, a new was provided and Wickremesinghe requested to appear before the commission at 09.30 a.m. on Thursday (April 25).On April 7, Wickremesinghe had said that MP Dassanayake withdrew the fixed deposits belonging to the Uva Provincial Council, over which he is now facing corruption charges, in accordance with a circular issued during Wickremesingher’s tenure as Prime Minister.
The former President questioned whether the MP’s arrest over the matter was in response to Dassanayake’s vocal criticism of the government in parliament.
The sitting MP is currently in remand custody for allegedly misappropriating a sum of Rs. 1 million of the Uva Provincial Council in 2016.
He was taken into custody on March 27, over three separate corruption-related cases.
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court previously granted bail in the cases filed against him but he remains in remand custody due to an order issued by the Badulla Magistrate’s Court.
According to the CIABOC, Dassanayake had solicited funds from three state banks, claiming they were intended to provide bags for preschool children in the province.
Two banks complied, granting him Rs. 1 million and Rs. 2.5 million, which were later transferred to his foundation account.
However, when a third bank refused to provide funds, Dassanayake reportedly retaliated by withdrawing the Uva Provincial Council’s fixed deposits from that institution.The CIABOC filed a case against the MP, citing the government incurred a financial loss of Rs. 17.3 million due to his actions.
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