Electricity tariff : New PUCSL decision
2023-01-24
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has taken a unanimous decision to expedite the proposed electricity tariff. ChairmanContinue Reading
Another consignment of coal arrives in SL
2023-01-06
A vessel carrying a consignment of coal has reached Puttalam, the Chairman of the Ceylon Coal Company announced today. AccordingContinue Reading
‘Electricity tariffs will increase in January’ – Minister Kanchana
2022-12-21
Electricity tariffs will be increased in January 2023, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said on Wednesday (21). SpeakingContinue Reading
President slams PUCSL Chairman over objection to tariff hike
2022-12-08
President Ranil Wickremesinghe today slammed the Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), stating that the powersContinue Reading
PUCSL says no request from CEB for electricity tariff revision
2022-12-01
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has not requested an electricity tariff revision thus far, the Public Utilities Commission of SriContinue Reading
Cabinet approval for electricity tariff hike in 2023- CEB
2022-11-30
The Cabinet has approved increasing electricity tariffs under two steps in January and June 2023 to cover the current lossesContinue Reading
Electricity bill to further increase
2022-10-26
A 2.5% social security tax will be added to the electricity tariff with effect from 01 October 2022, the PublicContinue Reading
Electricity tariff issues : New hotline from PUCSL
2022-09-14
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator, has launched a hotline especially to address theContinue Reading
Opposition protests against electricity tariff hike
2022-08-29
The Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today staged a protest outside the Parliament against the increase in electricity tariffs. SeveralContinue Reading
Steep economic downturn evidenced by shrinking electricity demand
2022-08-01
By former minister Patali Champika Ranawaka The fact that Sri Lanka is faced with its worst economic crisis in modernContinue Reading
Power sector : Electricity price & rooftop solar issues discussed
2022-05-27
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has called on the experts in the power sector to assist in making a significant contribution fromContinue Reading
Current electricity situation : 7 updates
2022-03-31
Sri Lanka is currently facing a severe power crisis due to the lack of fuel to generate electricity. Over 10-hoursContinue Reading
Possibility of electricity charges increasing by 500% – State Minister
2022-03-21
There is a possibility for electricity charges to be increased by 500% as per a proposal by the Ceylon ElectricityContinue Reading
Power crisis : Basil’s letter to SLPP local representatives
2022-03-07
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has issued a directive to all local councils pertaining to the current power crisis. Continue Reading
Over 100 houses in Grandpass found with illegal electricity connections
2022-03-03
The Grandpass Police has arrested 126 people from Kajima Watte in Grandpass on charges of illegally obtaining electricity connections. TheContinue Reading
Rs 12 million electricity bill : Minister Keheliya issues clarification
2022-02-25
Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella has issued a clarification on reports surrounding the outstanding electricity bill payment of his formerContinue Reading
Electricity update : Request from PUCSL
2022-02-09
Power shedding by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will not take place today, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri LankaContinue Reading
Electricity usage from 6.30 to 8.00 PM: Request from Power Minister
2022-01-28
The public has been urged to use electricity sparingly during peak hours today. Minister of Power Gamini Lokuge called onContinue Reading