Sri Lanka plunged into darkness - an act of sabotage?

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General Manager of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), M.R. Ranatunga told Daily Mirror a short while ago that he suspects the islandwide power failure maybe an act of sabotage by the Trade Unions.

Ranatunga said efforts were underway to restore power in all parts of the country but since the Trade Unions were protesting against him, he suspected the power failure maybe a result of sabotage.

He however said that investigations would be held into the cause of the islandwide blackout but the priority was to restore power as soon as possible.

Ranatunga further dismissed rumors that a request had been made to the army to take over the restoration of power and said CEB Engineers were attemtping to restore power supply in all districts within the day.

He said however there was an attempt by the CEB engineers union to delay the restoration. (JAMILA HUSAIN)

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Comments - 22

mark Friday, 03 December 2021 03:42 PM

Step down son !

nuwan Friday, 03 December 2021 03:50 PM

Then ban the trade unions and arrest the leaders. What is the point of a strong government if they cant handle this?

Richard Vonhagt Friday, 03 December 2021 04:00 PM

Useless investigations and commissions. The government should resign because they have removed any doubt with regards to the fact that they have lost control of the country. Enough is enough.

Lak Friday, 03 December 2021 04:10 PM

Yes planned by. Hon. Energy minister.

Jef Friday, 03 December 2021 04:11 PM

In difficult time what kind pf this people if its done purposely president must take strict action against the culprits sri lankan economy is struggling we need some intelligent people with basic sence why should everyone suffer......not good

Benjamin George Friday, 03 December 2021 04:18 PM

Cut him off then power might be on automatically.

Upali Hemachandra Friday, 03 December 2021 04:18 PM

Cannot the so-called power of the 2/3 majority be used to restore islandwide power failure?

Patriot Friday, 03 December 2021 04:26 PM

government, officers and people will never learn, what you are sabotaging is your own rights. CEB engineers this is not the solution to the problem.

XXX Friday, 03 December 2021 04:30 PM

Tell the President to make a speech on how this happened and give the people assurance this scale of disruption will not happen again. Are the Rajapaksas asleep?????

Jaywanni Friday, 03 December 2021 04:35 PM

Army will have to take over the power to rule the country as Gota has failed

Pohottu wahallu Friday, 03 December 2021 04:36 PM

Aiyoo.. what is happening to our mother land? We must get a rid from these moron politicians. Enough is enough. we cannot stay darkness any longer. Otherwise we will face Lebanese syndrome very soon.

Mohamed Hasni Friday, 03 December 2021 05:03 PM

another Drama A probe committee will be appointed by our Honorable President

Am -Pmt Friday, 03 December 2021 05:09 PM

No Gas and No electricity

Punchi Banda Friday, 03 December 2021 05:11 PM

The divinity guardian of our country turned off electricity to mourn for our patriot shinhala Buddhist man killed and burnt in our close as lips and teeth friendly brotherly country Pakistan

roni Friday, 03 December 2021 06:46 PM

Coming colors no good

T.H.J. Pieters Friday, 03 December 2021 07:01 PM

Shutting down electricity supply which is an essential service would be an incorrect Trade Union Action. If these have problems, they should go protest on the streets ..

Dilshan Perera Friday, 03 December 2021 07:16 PM

Good.. we support the union unconditionally! We don't mind even a week if it brings the government to it's knees..

vithura Friday, 03 December 2021 07:20 PM

Sri Lanka has been in darkness since 1972!

Tupac Friday, 03 December 2021 07:50 PM

Very good lesson for people who voted for SLPP

joshua Friday, 03 December 2021 08:05 PM

Being is dark is nothing new under this dumb Government.

sam Friday, 03 December 2021 08:11 PM

Investigations with no actions as usual. Public had no gas to buy now they have no electricity as well.

rajeev s kumar Friday, 03 December 2021 08:41 PM

sri lanka is a sneake pit..oh my goodness..this country is lost...this country has no future...

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