The supply of electricity to many parts of the island has been hampered due to the adverse weather conditions that prevailed in the island. Accordingly,
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National Electricity Grid Control Center set up to control power generation island wide
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena Wednesday declared open the new National Electricity Grid Control Center of Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) in Sri Jayewardenepura, which is
No decision to raise electricity charges – Power Minister
Although fuel prices have been increased in the local market following the escalation of world oil prices, no decision has been taken to increase charges
Cost reflective pricing formula for fuel, electricity this year: CB Governor
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Indrajit Coomaraswamy says the government will introduce a cost reflective pricing formula for both fuel and electricity this year. The
Licence of harmful ash-spewing Norochcholai Coal Plant suspended
It is reported, that the Norochcholai Coal fired power-plant does not have an environmental licence at present. According to the Director of the Central Environmental
CEB employees pass sixth day of hunger strike without light in sight
After several days of a train strike that inconvenienced hundreds of commuters countrywide, the Ceylon Electricity Board Trade Union commenced a hunger strike. The CEB
CEB to brighten lives of the weather battered
The Ceylon Electricity Board has taken steps to provide electricity, free of all charge, to those who were affected by the recent weather conditions. General
About 4000 people mainly from Kalutara District still without power
By Sandun Jayawardana CEB says many powerpoles completely uprooted or destroyed About 4000 people are still without electricity following the severe weather conditions experienced on
Sri Lanka to establish a 400 MW Natural Gas Power Plant in Hambantota
Considering the importance of introducing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a source of energy to Sri Lanka, the Government has held discussions with Government of
CEB vigilant over power disruption caused by weather-related incidents
The Ministry of Power and Energy says, around 50,000 people have been affected owing to power failures caused due to inclement weather. The Spokesperson of