Norochcholai stages II, III to begin

On completion project will provide 900 MW power:

Sri Lanka entered into agreement with the Chinese Government yesterday to commence the second and third phases of the Norochcholai coal power project which is aimed at generating over 600MW.

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Disaster assessment must for future projects

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) will make the Disaster Impact Assessment (DIA) report compulsory for all future development projects, Director General Major General Gamini Hettiarachchi said. He said this system will help identify suitable land for development projects and will also help to mitigate and prevent disasters to a greater extent.

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Forces’ images barred from polls campaign

Political parties and candidates contesting the upcoming elections are prohibited from misusing Security Forces’ victories over terrorism in the election campaign.

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People’s Bank Chairman W. Karunajeewa accepts the award from Managing Director of Brand Finance Lanka Ruchi Gunewardene. CEO/General Manager of People’s Bank P.V. Pathirana looks on.

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