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CEB seeks approval for another power tariff hike, alleges Electricity Consumers’ Association
By Anuradha Hiripitiyage
Secretary of the Electricity Consumers’ Association, Sanjeewa Dhammika, yesterday (04) alleged that the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has sought the approval of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to increase the electricity tariff again so that the CEB can increase the annual revenue by 33 billion rupees.
The CEB has already handed over this proposal, in writing, he said.
“CEB General Manager Eng. Rohan Seneviratne has signed the proposal. Copies have also been sent to the secretaries of the ministries of Finance, and Power and Energy and all members of the PUCSL,” Dhammika said addressing a press conference in Colombo.
He said that the CEB increased tariffs twice in recent times and that the Minister of Power and Energy, his secretary, and the CEB General Manager insisted that there would be no tariff hikes in the near future.
“The CEB is trying to show that they are still making a 33 billion rupee loss. When we study the CEB proposal it is obvious that they want to make money for emergency power purchases. The CEB has proposed to purchase 550 gigawatt hours of emergency power from July to December. The CEB has estimated that this will cost them 20 billion rupees. The CEB wants to charge this from the consumers,” he said.
Dhammika added that according to the Electricity Act CEB can amend tariffs only twice a year. He added that tariffs have been amended twice this year and another hike is against the law.
“We urge the PUCSL to quash this request. However, if the PUCSL approves this illegal request, we will take legal action,” he said.
A meeting between UN Resident Coordinator Marc-André Franche and Chief of Staff to the President Prabath Chandrakeerthi was held on Monday (07) morning at the Presidential Secretariat.
Particular attention was given to the Government’s programme to resettle people who lost their homes due to Cyclone Ditwah.
The Government’s programme to address potential disasters that may arise in the future amid El Nino conditions was also discussed. The Chief of Staff to the President briefed the UN Resident Coordinator on the Government’s preparedness and plans to address such challenges.
Mr Franche stated that the United Nations was prepared to provide the necessary assistance to the Government to support the successful implementation of these programmes.
Partnerships and Development Finance Specialist at the United Nations Azam Bakeer Markar and UN Sri Lanka Humanitarian and Resilience Officer Wagisha Perera also participated in the discussion.
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The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Udaygiri arrived at the Port of Colombo on an official visit today, 8 September 2026, where it was received by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with time-
honoured naval traditions.
INS Udaygiri is a 149.02m long Frigate, Commanded by Captain Vikas Sood. Meanwhile, the Commanding Officer of the visiting ship is scheduled to call on Commander Western Naval
Area, Rear Admiral Harsha De Silva at the Western Naval Command Headquarters.
Captain Sood served as the Defence Adviser at the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka from July 2020 to October 2023.
During their stay in the island, the crew of INS Udaygiri will participate in several goodwill events organized by the Sri Lanka Navy to enhance camaraderie between the two forces.
The visiting personnel are also scheduled to visit prominent tourist and cultural locations across the island.
Additionally, Sri Lanka Navy personnel are expected to visit the ship for capability observation and knowledge sharing, and will conduct onboard training during its stay.
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