CEB employees granted 25% salary increase amid restructuring

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Colombo, March 8 (Daily Mirror) - All employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have been granted a 25 percent salary increase as part of the transition to the newly established successor companies under the ongoing restructuring of Sri Lanka’s electricity sector.

The salary adjustment, which will be applied retroactively from January 1, 2025, is aimed at addressing long-standing salary anomalies within the institution while fulfilling key demands raised by employees.

Officials said the decision has resulted in an amicable settlement between all parties involved, easing concerns among workers during the major institutional transition.

The pay revision is expected to help maintain stability within the workforce as the CEB’s operations are transferred to the newly formed companies responsible for electricity generation, transmission, distribution and system operations.

Authorities said that the measure is intended to ensure a motivated and stable workforce as the restructuring process moves forward into its operational phase.

Comments - 7

Deva Sunday, 08 March 2026 02:52 PM

Bribery???????

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Dr Prasad Edirisooriya Sunday, 08 March 2026 11:55 PM

More burden on the general public. Subsidised electricity to the oligarchs.

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Dr Tissa Fernando Monday, 09 March 2026 12:03 AM

No.

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Sheena Sunday, 08 March 2026 07:37 PM

Salaries must reflect the growing cost of living, the demands of the job and the dangerous nature of thr work they di. This increase is reasonable considering the recent natural disasters where CEB employees were put at risk and had to work beyond their normal hours and duties.

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Vitruv Sunday, 08 March 2026 10:57 PM

What a joke. And now taxes have to be increased for all sri lankans? This way the country will not rid of its over 100 billion USD in debt. I see no bright future for SL.

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Michael Monday, 09 March 2026 06:29 AM

Salary increment is a must. Not only in the government sector, but also in the private sector.

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Krish Monday, 09 March 2026 08:33 AM

This is a joke. Basically unions are holding our country as ransom to get a salary hike.

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