Coal probe commission’s term extended until December 16
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Daily Mirror and Sri Lanka Mirror report that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended the term of the Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry until December 16, 2026. Sri Lanka Mirror reports that the extension is for two months and that the previous term was approaching its end.
Daily Mirror reports that the commission is examining suspected problems in coal imports and operations connected with Lanka Coal (Private) Limited. Sri Lanka Mirror says its inquiry also encompasses coal imports and electricity produced at coal-fired power plants.
Ada Derana (தமிழ்) reports that the commission is looking into whether improper or unlawful conduct occurred in coal imports and power generation. Newswire and Ada Derana also report an extension of the commission’s inquiry into coal imports, though their supplied reports do not provide further details.
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Earlier coverage
Reports on the same subject from the months before this story.
- Newsfirst · Coal Procurement Commission Seeks Two-Month Extension
- Ada Derana (தமிழ்) · அனைத்து மாகாணங்களிலும் இலஞ்ச ஊழல் ஆணைக்குழுவை ஸ்தாபிக்க திட்டம்
- Lanka Business Online · Sri Lanka Accelerates Renewable Energy Transition, Grid Upgrades, and Competitive Tariff Reforms
- Daily FT · President sets deadlines for key SOE, PPP and Customs laws
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