For decades, disposal of collected garbage in Colombo and large cities was a serious problem. The garbage were dumped into marshes or depressions in the…
Solar power can save the country from blackouts
Posted on 0 commentThe country faced country-wide power-cuts (except Colombo) in March when electricity generated failed to meet the demand, as the current Government failed to establish even…
Do Presidential aspirants understand country’s problems? (Part II)
Posted on 0 commentThe first part of this article highlighted the blunders made by past governments which need to be addressed by the new president. The second part…
Do Presidential aspirants understand country’s problems? (Part I)
Posted on 0 commentThe next Presidential Election is around the corner, but the principal parties are yet to announce their candidates, with infighting within the parties. Meanwhile, a…
Will CEB and Ravi K direct country towards pollution
Posted on 0 commentThe sudden power-cuts during hot March made the public suffer and brought the power sector into public attention. Power was restored by Sinhala New Year,…
Will power cuts solve electricity crisis?
Posted on 0 commentThe country faced electricity power cuts, reminding citizens of early 1990s, which resulted in private power producers supplying electrical power with long-term power supply agreements.…
Power Ministry’s negligence to cost Rs. 750 b over 5 years
Posted on 0 commentThe much-awaited, long overdue decision on Kerawalapitiya LNG plant was taken by the Cabinet, but in a completely unexpected manner. The Cabinet accepted: Authorise CEB…
Will President proposed Korean LNG plant result killing of Mannar gas?
Posted on 0 commentAfter the publication of my article ‘The 50-day Govt. in 7 days, attempts to award biggest value contract in history’ in Daily FT on 9…
50-day Govt. in 7 days attempts to award biggest value contract in history
Posted on 0 commentThe 50-day Government, formed by joining SLFP with Mahinda Rajapaksa’s alliance with blessings of President Sirisena, during the first Cabinet meeting approved the setting up…
Will SAITM return to Medical Education?
Posted on 0 commentThe Supreme Court decision on 21 September, upholding the decision of the Court of Appeal ruling on 31 January 2017 which directed the Sri Lanka…