#Kumara Jayakody
Govt awaits CIABOC action before deciding on Energy Minister’s future
Sri Lanka’s government says it will wait for formal action from the country’s anti-corruption body before making a decision on the future of...
Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister to face corruption charges over 2015 tender deal
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) is set to initiate legal proceedings against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody over allegations...
Energy Minister acknowledges misconduct ruling in former role
Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has admitted to being found guilty on two misconduct charges during his previous tenure as a manager...
Minister disputes NPP MP’s statement on Sinopec deal
A clear division has emerged within the National People’s Power (NPP) over the handling and ownership of the high-profile Sinopec investment, as comments...
Fuel taxes to remain until CPC loans are repaid – Energy Minister
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody said that the government has no room to remove existing taxes on fuel until the loans owed by...
Power outage interrupts event attended by Energy Minister in Jaffna
A brief power outage occurred yesterday(30) during a meeting in Jaffna attended by Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakody. The incident took place shortly...
Adani power projects not cancelled, says Energy Minister
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody today said that the wind power project planned with India’s Adani Group has not been officially canceled. The...
Energy Minister warns of electricity tariff hike
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has warned that the prolonged dry weather conditions affecting the country could lead to an increase in electricity...
