Local News
Sri Lanka Targets Lower Electricity Tariffs via Power Sector Restructuring.
May 18, 2026 at 12:02 AM
The Sri Lankan government has launched a strategic plan to reduce electricity costs by transitioning the power sector toward renewable energy and improved hydroelectric efficiency. As part of this reform, financial compensation was recently distributed to nearly 1,900 employees who opted for voluntary retirement.
Local News
Opposition Critiques 18% Electricity Tariff Hike as Unfair Burden.
May 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has condemned the 18% electricity tariff hike for high-consumption users, arguing it unfairly burdens consumers with costs related to substandard coal imports and impacts the business sector.
Technology
Surging Infrastructure Costs: Data Center Expansion Drives Natural Gas Plant Prices Up 66%.
April 27, 2026 at 3:31 PM
The rapid expansion of AI data centers has triggered a 66% increase in natural gas power plant construction costs, driven by supply chain shortages and surging electricity demand.









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