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Special presidential commission to probe all coal shipments since 2009
April 10, 2026 06:30 pm A Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry will be appointed to investigate all coal shipments imported to the country since 2009, says Leader of the House Minister Bimal Ratnayake. Speaking in Parliament this evening (10), during the debate on the no-confidence motion brought by the opposition against the Minister of Energy, he said that the presidential commission will be headed by a retired Supreme Court Judge. Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse. Most Viewed IMF flags coal quality issues driving Sri Lanka power costs Two Chinese passengers arrested at BIA over contraband including used iPhones Special inspections launched island-wide during festive season: PHIs Warm weather advisory issued for most parts of the country Mahapola scholarship allowance for March credited to students today Most Viewed Video Stories Ada Derana Lunch Time News Bulletin 12.00 pm
AG: Coal procurement full of irregularities - The Island
Despite the availability of alternative verification methods, the Lanka Coal Company failed to use them to confirm the accuracy of the reports. The audit also highlighted that no coal shipments were brought to Sri Lanka between November 13 and December 30, 2025, despite the need to secure maximum stocks during that period.
The coal may not be perfect but the procurement is, says Govt.
Potencia is registered in Dubai but has Sri Lankan owners. This was facilitated by LCC based on line ministry directives, guidance from Sri Lanka's Attorney General's Department and recommendations by a special Cabinet Subcommittee. Cabinet subsequently approved the novation of responsibility to Potencia LLC on March 18, 2024.
