CEB told to suspend power interruptions during holiday season

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Colombo, Dec 22 (Daily Mirror) - The Ministry of Power and Energy has issued directives to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to suspend all planned power interruptions for non-essential maintenance work on weekends and during the holiday season.

In an X post, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijeseker said this decision comes after a comprehensive review of consumer complaints regarding frequent power interruptions for maintenance purposes.

The Ministry, in consultation with the General Manager of CEB, will introduce updated guidelines that align with international benchmarks for planned power interruptions during maintenance work. The focus is on minimizing disruptions to the public and ensuring a reliable and uninterrupted supply of electricity.

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Dee Friday, 22 December 2023 10:01 PM

People! Expect a lightning strike in multiple transformers. Our ‘Shahodarayas’ knows transformers better than those who invented them! At least it’s lightning- not bicycle chains! Some progress!

Nimal Saturday, 23 December 2023 06:17 AM

In our area in the deep south, we experience a few power interruptions, almost every day. Fortunately, many of them do not last more than a few minutes. Nevertheless they are inconveniences alright.

G.A.D.Sirimal Saturday, 23 December 2023 06:44 AM

this will deprive the workers of CEB of overtime and Sunday pay an extra income which is the main reason for undertaking repairs

Ron Saturday, 23 December 2023 09:16 AM

CEB real work happens public holidays sat/sundays .....it has become norm

Minister's statement is just one man's word Saturday, 23 December 2023 09:33 AM

Power cut at Colombo 13 right now

Seqi Saturday, 23 December 2023 02:02 PM

All lightening strikes are here with postponed until the festive season is over. God bless you Santa.

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