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Russian company steps forward to supply coal

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3 years ago

2022/08/19

By Chaminda Silva

A Russian company has come forth to provide coal for Norochcholai Coal Power Plant (NCPP) for two years.Lanka Coal Company (LCC), Chairman and Managing Director Jagath Perera said that out of the two companies that had responded to a tender to supply coal, the Russian company was very likely to get the bid. The other company too could appeal till 19 August, he said.

Perera said that there were enough coal stocks until the end of October. “We had coal till 30 September. However since we had to shut down one plant for mandatory maintenance and another plant broke down recently for two weeks, therefore, the stocks can last till end of October,” he said.The LCC Chairman said they had requested a credit period of five months. However, the Russian company had agreed to give a credit period of six months, he said.

“We will probably start importing coal from October and the price will be determined by a pricing formula,” he said.

LCC recently floated a tender to supply 4.5 million metric tons of coal to the Lakvijaya Power Plant for three years. The bids were closed on 10 August, Perera said.

The power plant needs about 2.36 million metric tons of coal a year. Coal can only be unloaded between September and May each year during the break from monsoons.Perera said that the previous supplier still had to supply 1,140,000 metric tons of coal and that they also had secured 120,000 metric tons through a spot tender. The Russian company will provide the remainder of the coal for 2022-23 and for another year.

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Two books written based on parliamentary legacy presented to PM

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21 mins ago

2025/03/18

Priyan

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was presented with two books namely ’Darkness at Daybreak’ by . Nandasiri Jasen Thuliyan and ’Memories of 33 Years in Parliament’ by Attorney-at-Law Nihal Senewiratne on March 15, at the Parliament premises.Both publications were written based on parliamentary recollection of events. Notably, Mr. Nihal Senewiratne, who served as the Secretary General to Parliament for 17 years, authored ’Memories of 33 Years in Parliament’ based on his extensive 33-year tenure in parliamentary service.The event was attended by the Attorney, Mrs. Dhanushki Liyanapatabendi.

(Prime Minister’s Media Division)

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Strengthen law enforcement processes to protect public law and order without any external influence – President

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46 mins ago

2025/03/18

Priyan

President Anura Kumara Disanayake instructed police chiefs of the Southern Province to carry out their duties without any influence. The President further stated that his government would facilitate this process by ensuring political authority provides the necessary assistance.

President Disanayake made these remarks during a discussion held today (18) at the Presidential Secretariat with police chiefs of the Southern Province.

The President emphasized that everyone must abide by the country’s fundamental laws and stated that enforcing these laws is the responsibility of the police department.

During the discussion, police chiefs of the Southern Province briefed the President on reports related to organized crimes and drug-related offenses. In response, President Disanayake instructed officials to take all necessary measures swiftly to combat crimes.

He also directed the officers to strengthen law enforcement processes to protect public law and order without any external influence.

Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala; Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala; Acting Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya; and several Southern Province police chiefs were also present at the discussion.

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President holds discussions with Western Province Police chiefs

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51 mins ago

2025/03/18

Priyan

President Anura Kumara Disanayake stated that steps will be taken to provide the necessary facilities to eliminate organized crime and drug abuse, as well as to introduce new legislation.

The President made these remarks during a discussion held today (18) at the Presidential Secretariat with the police chiefs of the Western Province.

He emphasized that maintaining the rule of law is a key responsibility of the Police Department.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake further stated that a just society cannot be established in Sri Lanka without ensuring the supremacy of the rule of law.

Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala; Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala; Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security, Ravi Seneviratne; Acting Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya; and several Western Province police chiefs were also present at the event.