PUCSL approves 14.2% electricity tariff reduction from tomorrow (Update)

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1 year ago

June 30, 2023

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The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved an overall 14.2% of electricity tariff reduction with effect from tomorrow (July 01).

The PUCSL said the lower electricity users in the category of 0 – 30 units per month will receive a 65% electricity tariff reduction from tomorrow.

Further tariff reductions are as follows :

Category of units 31 – 60 : 51.5%
Category of units 61 – 90 : 24.5%
Hotel Sector : 26.3%
Industry Category : 09%
Commercial Buildings : 05%
Overall reduction on religious purpose category : 16%
Government : 0.8%

Meanwhile, the PUCSL has requested the CEB and LECO to take prompt action to ensure that residents of all condominium properties are billed according to their respective tariff categories.

Streetlight consumption should be metered or estimated, and the Local Authority or Road Authority shall be billed
Security deposits obtained from consumers shall be invested and interest shall be paid out of the return on the investment.
Interest on any security deposit obtained for the supply of electricity shall be paid/ deducted from the monthly bill of all consumers.
PUCSL directed to execute fuel supply agreements with CPC and Lanka Coal Company and establish Power Purchase Agreements between CEB transmission and CEB generation plants, Power Sales Agreements between Distribution Licensees and CEB Transmission Licensee.
All due payments to Renewable Energy based electricity generators (including small scale rooftop solar) asked to be settled as soon as possible.

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(Previous News on 30^th June 2023 at 11:37am)

PUCSL’s final decision on tariff revision today

The Public Utilities Commission Of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said it will make a decision today (30) on the electricity bill reduction proposal presented by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).

PUCSL Chairman Professor Manjula Fernando said the commission is scheduled to meet today.

The CEB has proposed to reduce the electricity tariff with effect from July 1 and the PUCSL held public consultations in this regard.

Defence Ministry recalls civilian firearms

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10 hours ago

October 4, 2024

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The government has announced the temporary recall of all firearms issued to civilians by the Ministry of Defence.

In an official statement, the Ministry directed all license holders to return their firearms and ammunition to the Commercial Explosives’ Storage Facility in Welisara by November 07.

The Defence Ministry further stated that the firearms will be returned after a review and assessment of the necessity to retain them.

(dailymirror.lk)

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Bandula not to contest Gen. election

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13 hours ago

October 4, 2024

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Former Minister of Transport and Mass Media Dr. Bandula Gunawardene says he has decided not to contest at the upcoming General elections.Speaking to media, he told that he had been in politics for more than 20 years representing the Homagama electorate and that he functioned as a Deputy Minister and as a Cabinet Minister and rendered the maximum possible service to the people in his capacity.He also revealed plans to produce another movie while continuing his further education in the upcoming years.

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Port access elevated highway to be completed by December

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13 hours ago

October 4, 2024

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The Ministry of Transport and Highways has announced that the construction of the Port Access Elevated Highway is scheduled to be completed by December.

The Ministry stated that approximately 90% of the construction work has already been completed.

This project, which began in September 2019 with financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank, has an estimated total cost of USD 300 million.

The 5.3-kilometer-long, four-lane elevated highway will connect the Ingurukade Junction to the New Kelani Bridge and extend over the columns to Galle Face and the Port City.

Upon its opening, this highway is expected to significantly alleviate the heavy traffic congestion currently experienced in Colombo.

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