Why normal petrol & diesel price not reduced?
2024-04-01
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has provided a breakdown of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation’s fuel cost, following theContinue Reading
‘Charge while you shop’ : New EV initiative launched
2024-03-22
A new initiative to offer electric vehicle charging stations at multiple Cargills Retail locations was launched in Colombo on ThursdayContinue Reading
Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery : New Cabinet decision
2024-03-19
Cabinet approval has been granted to establish the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery as a separate Government-owned business entity, Minister of PowerContinue Reading
Australia’s United Petroleum Fuel stations in SL : New update
2024-03-15
United Petroleum of Australia has met with Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera to brief their plans and scheduleContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s first-ever semi-transparent Solar PV powered Agrivoltaic pilot project launched
2024-03-01
Sri Lanka’s first-ever semi-transparent Solar photovoltaic (PV) powered Agrivoltaic pilot project was commissioned in Hanthana, Kandy on Thursday (Feb 29).Continue Reading
CEB Spokesman resigns over controversial comments
2024-02-22
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has condemned the statement made by Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Spokesman Noel Priyantha,Continue Reading
Minister reveals percentages of expected electricity tariff reduction
2024-02-21
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is expected to submit a proposal tomorrow to reduce the electricity tariffs that were increasedContinue Reading
Kanchana reveals 4 key findings in audit report on CPC
2024-02-15
An audit report on the sales and distribution of petroleum products from Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Ltd (CPSTL) has revealedContinue Reading
JICA requested to continue assistance for CEB reforms
2024-02-14
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has extended his gratitude to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for theContinue Reading
SL & India discuss connecting oil pipeline
2024-02-09
Sri Lanka has held discussions on the proposal by the Indian Government through the Indian Oil Company (IOC) for aContinue Reading
CEB resignation threat : New directives from Minister
2024-01-22
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has issued fresh directives to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Management. Taking toContinue Reading
16-point letter to Energy Minister over electricity sector reforms
2024-01-04
Parliamentarian Charitha Herath has raised concerns over the proposed electricity sector reforms, in a 16-point letter to Minister of PowerContinue Reading
CEB strike : Warning from Minister
2024-01-03
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has instructed the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) management to take action against anyContinue Reading
CEB salary bonus & Increments : New directive from Minister
2023-12-20
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has instructed the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) not to pay bonuses, incentives orContinue Reading
Electricity tariff revision : Positive update from Minister
2023-12-20
The upcoming revision of the electricity bill will be in January and will potentially bring relief to the people, MinisterContinue Reading
Kanchana vs AKD debate challenge : New update
2023-12-13
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has challenged National Peoples Power (NPP) Leader MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake for aContinue Reading
Australian company gets USD 1.7 billion massive solar project in SL
2023-12-12
The Cabinet has granted approval to enter into a Power Purchase Agreement with United Solar Group of Australia for aContinue Reading
CEB reconnections : Minister proposes to revise charges
2023-11-24
A decision has been taken to revise the charges imposed for the reconnection of disconnected electricity accounts, Minister of PowerContinue Reading
