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The National System Operator (NSO) Company has sought approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to implementContinue Reading

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The National System Operator (NSO) Company has sought approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to implement one-hour power cuts across the country for three consecutive days, from October 19 to 21.

NSO Chief Executive Officer Buddhika Samarasinghe said the proposal involves dividing the country into four zones, with each zone experiencing a one-hour power interruption.

Addressing a press conference today (19), Samarasinghe said the proposed power cuts for today are expected to take place between 4.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m.

He stated that approval has been requested to implement similar one-hour power cuts tomorrow (20) and Wednesday (21).

The proposed power cuts are subject to approval from the PUCSL. (Newswire)

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