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DV Chanaka claims Energy Minister trying to suppress substandard coal ...
SLPP Parliamentarian D.V. Chanaka has alleged that the Energy Minister is making strenuous efforts to prevent the publication of the report related to substandard coal imports. The MP further claimed that the Minister has been orchestrating plans from the Norochcholai Power Plant for over five days ...
Substandard coal: Pollution alarm triggered, officials say ‘no risk’ yet | The Morning
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Environment stated that appropriate action would be taken if any adverse environmental impact was detected. Deputy Minister Anton Jayakody said that the primary concern related to the sulphur content of the coal. “If an environmental impact arises from this, appropriate measures will be taken.
President Also Responsible in Substandard Coal Scam
The President had claimed that no irregularities occurred in the coal tender process and that coal was being purchased only from a globally recognised company. Ranawaka reiterated that responsibility cannot be placed solely on the Minister and the Chairman, and insisted that the President must also answer for his role. He said the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has submitted a report to a parliamentary committee regarding the importation of substandard coal.
Nepal’s ex-Energy Minister Deepak Khadka arrested over money laundering charges | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
He was accused of receiving financial benefits in exchange for facilitating licenses and contracts, with alleged dealings taking place within the minister’s quarters and ministry premises.
