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Namal blames President for coal scam - The Island
… as Lakvijaya falters, power plants need over 2 mn litres of fuel daily By Shamindra Ferdinando The SJB yesterday (06) said that the NPP government owed an explanation as to why Litro Gas Lanka Limited and Laugfs Gas PLC were allowed to increase the prices of old stocks of domestic gas. Litro and Laugfs have increased the prices of 12.5 kg cylinder by Rs. 775 to Rs. 4,765 and by Rs. 1,070, to Rs. 5,700, respectively. Convener of the Samagi United Trade Union Force (SUTUF) and the Samagi Joint Trade Union Alliance Ananda Palitha said they were aware of the state-owned gas supplier Litro and the private sector enterprise making a killing at the expense of consumers. Acknowledging that gas and fuel prices had to be increased in view of the disruptions to the regular supply route through Hormuz Strait, the former petroleum sector worker emphasised it wouldn’t be fair, under any circumstances, to apply a new pricing formula to old stocks. Taking advantage of the new West Asia war, the government (CPC) and three foreign private suppliers, namely Lanka IOC, Sinopec and R.M. Parks, increased prices of old fuel stocks, Palitha alleged, adding that his accusations, previously reported in the front-page of The Island, haven’t been disputed. Responding to our queries, Palitha pointed out that Sri Lanka experienced gas supply disruption even just before the eruption of the Iran war. Warning that further electricity tariff increases were around the corner due to failure on the part of the country’s only coal-fired power plant Lakvijaya to produce the required electricity, Palitha blamed the developing crisis on the use of low-quality coal for power generation. Referring to recent media reports of fuel powered power plants needing 800,000 litres, daily, to meet the shortfall due to the crisis at Lakvijaya, Palitha said that the actual requirement was much more. Kelanitissa Combined cycle power plant alone required 1.3 mn litres of diesel daily, Palitha said, alleging the country was paying a very heavy price for corruption and mismanagement by the current dispensation. According to Palitha Kerawalapitiya (Yugadanavi) Combined Cycle Power Plant required 750,000 litres of black oil/furnace oil. Together, those two power plants, namely Kelanitissa and Yugadanavi, required over 2 mn litres per day, the trade unionist activist said, warning the government of frightening economic consequences. Having explained the requirements of other power stations in operation, Palitha sai...
Low-quality coal blamed for rising electricity bills
National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa appointed seat organisers last week at the party headquarters in Nelum Mawatha, Battaramulla.This initiative to appoint young organizers across the island follows a concept introduced by the party's National Organizer.After the appointments, Namal Rajapaksa, Sagara Kariyawasam, Sanjeeva Edirimanna, and D.V. Chanaka gathered for tea, where discussions turned to the recent increase in electricity tariffs.Namal Rajapaksa stated that the burden of high costs is being shifted to the public due to the use of low-quality coal. He also commented on the extreme heat, remarking that the sun feels exceptionally close.D.V. Chanaka joined the conversation, noting that the use of inferior coal could lead to future power cuts.Sanjeeva Edirimanna added with a laugh that he had challenged the Energy Minister to a debate on any channel regarding these issues, but the Minister has yet to appear. Sagara Kariyawasam recalled how Namal Rajapaksa previously suggested that if there are allegations, officials should resign without waiting for the opposition to demand it.Addressing Kariyawasam, Namal Rajapaksa suggested that the President seems to be ignoring visible coal scams and is protecting Kumara Jayakody.He claimed that because the President protects those committing fraud, it is difficult not to suspect presidential involvement in the coal scam. The group shared a laugh when D.V. Chanaka joked that the JVP promised flower plants but sent weeds instead.Sanjeeva Edirimanna announced his intention to discuss the coal scam during a press conference of "Mahajana Handa" on Thursday. D.V. Chanaka agreed, providing a lengthy explanation on the quality of coal and emphasising that the public deserves to know the truth.Namal Rajapaksa noted that while the opposition is not currently obstructing the government, the public must still be informed about the coal fraud.The conversation shifted as Sagara Kariyawasam shared a viral video on his phone of an almsgiving held at Lalkantha’s house.Namal Rajapaksa remarked that working according to Buddhist principles is a positive thing. Sanjeeva Edirimanna then mentioned another viral topic involving Handunnetti’s V8 vehicle.He joked that the engine of such a fuel-efficient vehicle should be investigated, causing the group to laugh. D.V. Chanaka commented on the level of deception, noting that some had promised not to travel by helicopter but d...
Low-Consumption Electricity Users to Receive State Subsidy
1 hour ago ... COLOMBO (News 1st); President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has outlined the ... seven billion, related to the recovery from the supplier of low quality coal for power ...
Power crisis looms: Go conflict, opposition flag - PressReader
... Sri Lanka's current fuel requirements and to bridge potential future energy shortages". ... President Anura Kumara Dissanayake meets IMF Mission Chief Evan ...
