24 hour power supply for Jaffna, Killinochchi from August

COLOMBO: The Ministry of Power and Energy has worked out a plan to provide electricity for Jaffna and Killinochchi districts for 24 hours without interruption from August this year.

The power supply to Jaffna and Killinochchi districts will be a joint venture by the German and Sri Lankan Governments, Ministry sources said. Under this new electricity supply project of Jaffna District will be supplied with 220 kw and Killinochchi 120 kw.

Rs. 2,400 million has been allocated for the whole project. The German assistance is Rs. 1,600 million and Sri Lanka's contribution is Rs. 800 million.