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By Rathindra Kuruwita
Given that the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) had completely failed to control the prices of essential items; it was highly unlikely that they would be able to fill the shoes of Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), Lanka Podu Viduli Sevaka Sangamaya (LPVSS) yesterday said commenting on reports that some responsibilities of the PUCSL would be transferred to the CAA after the former’s dissolution.
Secretary of the LPVSS Kasun Boteju told
The Island that the dissolution of the PUCSL would have disastrous consequences on consumers of electricity.
“The PUCSL did a relatively good job in protecting consumers. It was interested in regulating the electricity sector, which we all know is one of the most corrupt sectors. PUCSL managed to prevent the purchasing of emergency power, at high rates, on a number of occasions.”.
Medical specialists urge govt to sound WHO on anti-Covid-19 vaccine island.lk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from island.lk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Sri Lanka’s expert committee which has been appointed to study the COVID-19 vaccines which have been produced by some countries will conclude its final recommendation as to which vaccine would be best suited for Sri Lankans, by early January, after which the government will inform the WHO, a senior official from the Health Ministry told Daily Mirror yesterday.
The committee which has been meeting since August is presently concluding its study on the vaccines and have taken into consideration several elements as to which vaccine would be best suited for Sri Lanka.
Some of the factors taken into consideration when studying the literature of the vaccines, is the temperature which it needs to be stored in and if there are any side effects.some vaccines are required to be stored in -70 degrees and -20 degrees and if Sri Lanka is to purchase these ultracold chain vaccines then facilities will have to be arranged for its delivery into the country and its necessary storage.