Energy Minister cancels extension of power Reforms DG granted by Ministry Secretary

Colombo, October 26. (Daily MIrror) - In what appears to be an instance highlighting differences within the government, Energy Minister Kumara Jayakodi has cancelled the one-year service extension granted to Director General of the Power Sector Reforms Secretariat, Pubudu Niroshan, by Ministry Secretary Udayanga Hemapala.

Mr. Niroshan was originally appointed to the post by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for a one-year term, which ended on October 15, 2025. However, the Ministry Secretary had extended his tenure by another year — a decision the Minister has now revoked, asserting that only he holds the authority to make such an appointment.