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SLSEA expenditure mysteriously reduced without any explanation
By Lalith Chaminda and S.K. Kaluarachhci
A report issued by the National Audit Office has revealed that the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) spent Rs 261.7 million on the initial development of renewable energy projects in Mannar and Pooneryn, which were later awarded to India’s Adani Group with a combined capacity of 500 megawatts.
On 08 Nov., 2022, the SLSEA formally requested reimbursement of the amount from the project developer. However, subsequent financial statements from the authority indicated that the recoverable amount had been reduced to Rs 112.5 million without justification.
The audit report highlights that no formal agreement regarding the reduction had been presented for review, raising concerns over lack of transparency in financial adjustments. The auditors have recommended that details of any such agreement with the investor be immediately submitted for scrutiny.
The Cabinet approved the awarding of these power plant projects to Adani on 15 March 2022. The irregularities related to project expenditure were uncovered in the 2023 audit report on the SLSEA.
The French Navy Ship ‘BEAUTEMPS BEAUPRE’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a goodwill visit today. (09 May 25)
The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with time-honoured naval traditions.
The 80.65m long ‘BEAUTEMPS BEAUPRE’ is a Hydrographic Vessel commanded by Commander BERTHEAU Dimitri and she is manned by 58 crew members.
Meanwhile, the Commanding Officer and a group of crew members of the ship are scheduled to call on senior officers of the Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office (SLNHO) to discuss key hydrographic matters of bilateral importance.
During the stay in the island, crew members of the ship will explore some tourist attractions within the country and the ship is scheduled to set sail from Colombo on 13 May.
It has been reported that two Sri Lanka Air Force helicopter gunners and four Special Forces personnel have been pronounced dead after a SLAF Bell 212 helicopter crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir this (09) morning.
There were a total of 12 armed forces personnel on board the ill-fated aircraft.
It has been reported that a Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 Helicopter has crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir this morning.
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