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General06 March 2026

Gazette issued to dissolve Ceylon Electricity Board

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The official gazette notification to abolish the Ceylon Electricity Board and replace it with six separate companies is now released.

Energy Minister Kumara Jayakodi issued the directive, which details the restructuring of the state utility. These new measures take effect starting March 9.
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