UPDATE:
Power cut time cannot be predicted. It could be soon after midnight. - CEB employee
UPDATE 2:
CEB union to start shutdown at midnight - CEB employee
UPDATE 3:
CEB unions has informed the government, media, water board and telecommunication providers about the power shut down
UPDATE 4:
No operational change at SLT Mobitel, Hutch, Dialog, Airtel, Lankabell. They are in a 'wait and see mode', sources say.
UPDATE 5:
No response from government. Safe shutdown of power system to start at midnight. - CEB unions
UPDATE 6:
Electricity is an essential service. Presidential order issued.