Power restrictions end as Norochcholai Unit 2 returns to full 270 MW
The National System Operator said demand management measures end from 22 October after Lakvijaya Unit 2 returned to full capacity.
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Norochcholai Unit 1 still offline; experts question coal denial
Unit 1 at the Norochcholai power plant remains shut after the 17 October blackout, and experts urge caution over the government's rejection…
Norochcholai plant to restart Thursday after 250 MW shortfall
The National System Operator expects the Norochcholai coal plant to resume generation on Thursday after a shutdown that led to scheduled power…
Low-quality coal added over Rs. 15 billion to power costs, parliamentary report finds
A parliamentary committee report says inferior coal at the Norochcholai plant cost more than Rs. 15 billion extra, as power cuts continue…
Norochcholai shutdown: one-hour power cuts continue in four zones
One-hour scheduled power cuts continued across Sri Lanka after all three Norochcholai coal plant units shut down following Saturday's countrywide outage.
Coal import inquiry given until 16 December to report
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended the coal commission's term to 16 December 2026 for its final report on coal imports and…
Norochcholai unit still offline after blackout; Govt rejects coal claim
Cabinet Spokesperson Nalinda Jayatissa said Norochcholai Unit 1 is offline after the 17 October blackout and denied a link to coal quality.
Norochcholai offline for days after blackout; Ranawaka demands independent probe
The 810 MW Norochcholai coal plant will stay off the grid for several days after Saturday's islandwide outage, the National System Operator…