The Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) slow progress and delays in launching power projects will exacerbate the impending power crisis in the country, Secretary to the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy, Dr. Suren Batagoda has said in a letter to government authorities.

In his letter, the Ministry secretary states that he “has clearly highlighted the seriousness of the issue and given directions to expedite the procurement process of the two power plants.

However, it seems that CEB board and staff have not understood the gravity of the situation.”  READ MORE…