Sumanthiran welcomes Jayakody’s resignation, condemns Govt defence
2026-04-18
Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) member M.A. Sumanthiran has welcomed the voluntary resignation of Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody over theContinue Reading
Kumara Jayakody’s resignation too late – Namal
2026-04-18
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has sharply criticized the resignation of Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, calling itContinue Reading
No probes found corruption: govt ministers defend Kumara Jayakody
2026-04-17
No investigation has confirmed that former Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody was involved in any corruption related to the substandardContinue Reading
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody resigns
2026-04-17
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has resigned from his position with immediate effect, according to an official letter addressed to PresidentContinue Reading
Any scheduled power cuts will be announced in advance: Energy Minister
2026-04-07
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has assured the public that any scheduled power cuts will be announced prior to implementation,Continue Reading
Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against energy minister on April 10
2026-04-06
The Committee on Parliamentary Business has decided that the Parliament of Sri Lanka will convene on April 7, 9, andContinue Reading
CPA calls for resignation of Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody
2026-03-31
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has expressed concern about Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakody, continuing to hold a ministerialContinue Reading
Namal calls for Energy Minister’s resignation over bribery indictments
2026-03-31
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser, MP Namal Rajapaksa, has called for the resignation of the Energy Minister, statingContinue Reading
Indictments filed against Energy Minister Jayakody
2026-03-27
Indictments were filed before the Colombo High Court today against Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody. The Court ordered his releaseContinue Reading
Parliament to debate No‑Confidence Motion against Energy Minister in April
2026-03-19
The Parliamentary debate on the No-Confidence Motion submitted against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody will be held in April. The ParliamentaryContinue Reading
No-confidence motion submitted against Energy Minister
2026-03-19
Opposition lawmakers have submitted a no‑confidence motion against Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody to the Speaker of Parliament. Chief OppositionContinue Reading
Energy minister says electricity supply stable for now, future disruptions possible
2026-03-17
Sri Lanka may face power cuts in the future despite efforts to maintain an uninterrupted supply, Minister of Energy KumaraContinue Reading
Energy Minister updates Parliament on current fuel stocks
2026-03-17
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has made a disclosure regarding the number of days fuel stocks in Sri Lanka willContinue Reading
President questioned over inaction on allegations against Energy Minister
2026-03-16
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Ajith P. Perera says it is the responsibility of the President to decide whether aContinue Reading
MP Chanaka challenges Energy Minister over alleged coal tender
2026-01-09
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna MP D.V. Chanaka has publicly challenged Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody to a televised debate over allegedContinue Reading
Energy Minister assures 30% cut in electricity tariffs within 03 years
2026-01-06
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has assured that the government will implement its promise of reducing electricity tariffs. Addressing theContinue Reading
Draft National Electricity Policy presented
2025-12-16
Minister of Power Kumara Jayakody says Sri Lanka has prepared a draft National Electricity Policy as part of a broaderContinue Reading
Mahiyanganaya–Rantabe transmission system restoration underway
2025-12-05
Minister of Power, Kumara Jayakody, has engaged in an inspection tour of the Rantabe-Mahiyanganaya 132kVA transmission system, which was severelyContinue Reading