Construction of the Sampur coal power plant to start
The construction work of the Sampur coal power plant will get underway in September.
This decision was made at the discussion held between Minister of Rural Development in India Jeyaram Ramesh and Minister Basil Rajapaksa at the Ministry of Economic Development. The Indian Minister informed that several leading IT companies in his country are interested in setting up IT hubs in Sri Lanka. He said that opportunities in the regional as well as international markets can be accessed through these hubs which will consist of hi-tech facilities. Minister Basil Rajapaksa appreciated the contribution made by India in the development activities of the country. The Minister also informed the Indian Minister about the development work carried out by the government in the north.