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A Cabinet-appointed committee reviewed energy management and continuity of public services at a virtual meeting chaired by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on 1 April.
The official account, published on 2 April, said the Health and Mass Media Ministry reported a 42% saving in diesel consumption by the end of March. Ministries also discussed electricity and water conservation.
Officials reported that scheduled examinations had proceeded and that several departments were combining essential staffing with online services. Universities were using online teaching where feasible.
The committee considered guidelines for remote official duties, better monitoring of fuel use and a public campaign against water waste. The work formed part of preparations to maintain services amid challenges arising from the Middle East conflict.
Source: news.lk
