Military camp power cuts have reportedly been imposed across Sri Lanka for two hours daily as authorities seek to reduce government spending.
Military camp power cuts have reportedly been introduced across Sri Lanka, with all military camps said to be experiencing two hours of electricity disconnections each day as part of a government cost-cutting initiative.
According to a report published by the weekend newspaper Divaina, the measure has been in operation for the past two months following a directive issued by Army Headquarters.
The report states that the primary objective of the decision is to reduce government expenditure by lowering electricity costs across military installations.
Under the reported arrangement, electricity is disconnected for one hour during the daytime and for another hour at night at every military camp on the island.
According to the newspaper, which cited internal sources, the daily power interruptions have created significant difficulties for military personnel carrying out their duties.
The report further claims that soldiers have been experiencing considerable hardship as a result of the continuing electricity disconnections, particularly as the policy has remained in force for approximately two months.
No official statement has yet been issued by the Army regarding the reported power-saving measure or the impact it may be having on personnel stationed at military camps.
