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Fuel surcharge on electricity bills from today
The following will be the fuel surcharge on electricity bills from today for domestic users, 1-30 Units – 25 per cent, 31-60 Units – 35 per cent, above 61 Units – 40 per cent, while it will be 15 per cent for the industrial sector, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka stated today.
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mudal amathi Wednesday, 15 February 2012 01:19 PM
candles are expensive. use moonlight
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act Wednesday, 15 February 2012 02:43 PM
every cloud has a silver lining they say...... best way to overcome this is by converting all households to religious places after all almost everyone has a religion and and has place of worship in a corner..so why not make it public! few statues, a cross, a bell and loudspeaker is all it takes! whats more one can make some money by putting a till by the entrance for devotees to donate!
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suthan.s Wednesday, 15 February 2012 02:39 PM
wonderful ....it was already predicted...wonder of Asia moves slowly to wonder on the planet
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Anton Wednesday, 15 February 2012 02:38 PM
We srilankans deserve this for giving votes for the thieves.So Bear this now for next 03 years.
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jack Wednesday, 15 February 2012 02:21 PM
get ready to the revolution
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teran jayasooriya Wednesday, 15 February 2012 02:15 PM
1)Rupee devaluated by the budget as IMF wanted.
2) We spend millions of USD fro lotus tower & other exbiition work
3) Our ministers waste millions of Rupees in their ministries
4) Our leader lives a life that not even Brunei King lives
5) & the result is we suffer. People war is over. Not even those funds used for the WAR is given to people.
6)No wages increased.
7)We have to come to roads like in Nigeria. No option left now to curtail this injustice to poor citizens.2 54
fazli Wednesday, 15 February 2012 02:07 PM
Iam just thinking what cost to cut down on, to accomodate the CEB bill.
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mudal amathi Wednesday, 15 February 2012 01:21 PM
War can not save govt from every mishap
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mudal amathi Wednesday, 15 February 2012 01:20 PM
what gobal crisis when u party like Dayata Kirula?
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Premalal Perera Wednesday, 15 February 2012 03:12 PM
This is the ""Peace Dividend" so stop complaining
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Nodrog Wednesday, 15 February 2012 01:01 PM
SOON HAVING ELECTRICITY IN OUR HOMES WILL BE A LUXURY.
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Zscore Wednesday, 15 February 2012 12:54 PM
Just how have they made SL a wonder of Asia and how is that related to high fuel prices? Winning the war is not a license to destroy the country.
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Sunil Perera Wednesday, 15 February 2012 12:06 PM
In fact, this was the Biggest mistake of Chief of Central Bank of Sri Lanka , He tightly controled the Ruppe since 2007 to 2012 against the inflation and suddenly and it was relaxed suddenly and the value of the currency was depreciated at a spped of light and affected the ordinary sri lankan
he should not have done this mistake in 2007,2 40
Nithya Ranasinghe Wednesday, 15 February 2012 12:05 PM
We lankans are great at forgetting the past.We should not forget if not for this goverment we would be in darkness already n neeedless to say that LTTE would have also destroyed all public property if they existed at present...so dont blame the ministers they are trying their best to make Lanka the wonder of Asia slong with the aid of the President
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Renu Wednesday, 15 February 2012 11:34 AM
all will get out on the streets now
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Nodrog Wednesday, 15 February 2012 11:33 AM
Again the innocent public has to bear the burden just because CEB cannot collect from govt institutions, who anyway waste electricity because they don't pay for it.
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hema Wednesday, 15 February 2012 11:33 AM
Is anybody think about poor peoples income ? These decision makers dont have any problem ..wheather it is affordable or not for the poor poeple...these guys are earning lots ?
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Shan Wednesday, 15 February 2012 11:11 AM
Lets See What's Next..................(?)
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junior citizen Thursday, 16 February 2012 04:19 AM
well said pasha, ungratefull Lankans
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james Thursday, 16 February 2012 06:24 AM
A;ready doing that bro. and meat only once a week.
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Sud Thursday, 16 February 2012 06:13 AM
yes, by filling their stomach's
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james Thursday, 16 February 2012 06:12 AM
when is the last time you saw a bill.
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Yehiya-KSA Thursday, 16 February 2012 06:16 AM
Very shame of administration.
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Gehan Pinto Thursday, 16 February 2012 05:51 AM
So according to you, the ppl should accept everything with no questions asked just because the GOVT won the war. Don't get me wrong, winning the war was an exceptional effort, but that alone doesn't justify the mindless corruption & inhuman rate of inflation we have today.
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Ravi Thursday, 16 February 2012 05:47 AM
Why do not reduce the no of ministers and their facilities?
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Chanda dasa Thursday, 16 February 2012 05:27 AM
what a good news... at the biging of mahaweli project the government said sri lanka can export elctricity to india but we were in dark several hours in day. at the biging of kerawalapitiya power plant the government said we can sell electricity on cheap rate , at the beging of Norachchole the government said we can generate enough electricity and not to spend much money for electricity now what has happen ? every government teling baila ... people can not bear up this cost of living
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junior citizen Thursday, 16 February 2012 04:23 AM
teran J , why dont you name a country for us to migrate
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Alex Wednesday, 15 February 2012 11:18 AM
where is the gas price revision?
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mohamed afzal Wednesday, 15 February 2012 04:58 PM
i think this a good move by the government. people who voted must accept this and very good gift for them.... i think we need more than this.....
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Computer Wednesday, 15 February 2012 04:23 PM
Ammo I need off my computer, current Vedi karoth Internet Pattara valata sorima thamai
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hapu Wednesday, 15 February 2012 04:18 PM
dont worry for these small increases. we are still paying for wining the war. wait ! more to come.
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saman Wednesday, 15 February 2012 04:14 PM
Patritics are on tour
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Lavan Wednesday, 15 February 2012 04:11 PM
People who are under poverty is much more overburden with this dramatic increase . so government has to nurture them too.
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saman Wednesday, 15 February 2012 03:54 PM
Even if you dim the light, your power consumption is same
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gajan99 Wednesday, 15 February 2012 03:57 PM
World oil prices are without our control.
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Just Another Citizen Wednesday, 15 February 2012 10:00 AM
You are not very bright, are you?
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nimal Wednesday, 15 February 2012 10:05 AM
our hearts are paining?Where are the PATRIOTICS?
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PREM Wednesday, 15 February 2012 10:14 AM
this onlt the start. waie for the balance. reduce eating 3 meals ,make it 1+
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PREM Wednesday, 15 February 2012 10:01 AM
This only the start. wait for the balance to follow. Stop eating three meals,reduce to one plus.
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Ramzeel Wednesday, 15 February 2012 10:01 AM
Let the satakaya and the clan keep on visiting other countries while the poor and humble people sacrifice for their trips..
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suuuuu Wednesday, 15 February 2012 09:55 AM
maru
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pasha Wednesday, 15 February 2012 09:55 AM
Last year minister claimed due to his intelligent he made CEB a profitable entity after a decade what happned to that profit making intelligent?
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Ranil Wednesday, 15 February 2012 10:05 AM
You are very correct. Our people are very good at forgetting the past.
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mohan Wednesday, 15 February 2012 10:05 AM
0 -30 unit price punting burden on garage houses , it good to go with flat rate , otherwise house have to switch to commercial rate which is cheaper than domestic rate if you use washing machine :)
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Shai Wednesday, 15 February 2012 10:16 AM
If they realy tell us the truth and stop vaste of money. We can tight as you said.
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pasha Wednesday, 15 February 2012 09:45 AM
we should not forget this government eliminated 30 years terrorism from the country. we should tight our belt and help the government to overcome this global crisis
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AMG Wednesday, 15 February 2012 09:44 AM
Light up the candles dim all the lights!
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Godaya Wednesday, 15 February 2012 09:43 AM
This is an eyewash only. I dont think of anyone who consumes less than 25 units per month. CEB is targeting full 40% from every household.
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ranjith Wednesday, 15 February 2012 09:53 AM
This is not increase in light bill, only 40% surcharge to billing total. so, be happy
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nalinda Wednesday, 15 February 2012 09:41 AM
Oh !!!!! Wonder of Asia .... More to come Gas, Flour , etc...etc...
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hksunil Wednesday, 15 February 2012 09:49 AM
Govt. sponsored, broad day light electrocution.. !!
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Just Another Citizen Wednesday, 15 February 2012 09:48 AM
Soon this will be a country in darkness.
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kondebendapucheena Wednesday, 15 February 2012 10:20 AM
Basically everybody will pay this,Please keep up good work,WE REALLY DESERVE THIS
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Calistus Jayatilleke Wednesday, 15 February 2012 10:55 AM
Electrifying : Shocking. Are in for any more shocks? Is this the Miracle of Asia, Rata Perata (rather it should be Rata Apayata).
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Allangle Wednesday, 15 February 2012 10:54 AM
Who cares? Flood level has already gone above the head. We are being drawn since....
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Rahmathullah Wednesday, 15 February 2012 11:03 AM
During election times, our people are fast sleep. Now, late wake up doesn't make sense!
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pissa Wednesday, 15 February 2012 11:01 AM
its not below 25 its between 0-25.
so every one who uses even 1 unit is affected.
next is gas,food,water !!!
wonder of the world!!!3 66
Thaha Muzammil Wednesday, 15 February 2012 10:48 AM
So many gifts by the government to mark the Valentine Day expressing its love towards the people.
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Idea Wednesday, 15 February 2012 10:45 AM
To provide relief to consumers government should imediately enforce a daily powercut for 5 hours so that the electricity bills will be reduced.
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Jamis Banda Wednesday, 15 February 2012 10:26 AM
War is not an excuse for bad management of government institutes, public funds and curruption. After the war we wanted to reap the financial benefits on savings, not for the government to rip our gutts off. Ministries are over staffed in addition to wasting money on a zillion ministries. We could have manged this is waste was less. Also, why the increase charged from tonight? Do we have to pay more for the Electricity we consumed prior to fuel hike?
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Rimzan Hassan Wednesday, 15 February 2012 10:34 AM
Bright Future......
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Mifras Wednesday, 15 February 2012 09:37 AM
WOW..! another good news from president..! Thank you very much.
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Roshana Ahamed Wednesday, 15 February 2012 10:14 AM
The stock market is crashing, the dollar is at 122 today which means the cost of all imports will be higher.... fuel is increasing, electricity rates are sky rocketing, transportation fares are going up..... and the income stays constant..... What is happening to Sri Lanka.... A change of govt is needed.
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j Wednesday, 15 February 2012 10:10 AM
Provide more and more stones for “People struggle” which already on the way
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raja Wednesday, 15 February 2012 10:09 AM
people should forced government to cut down waste of public money. People should not pay these excess tax until cabinet is bring down to 25. Other wise their will be no end.
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Tissamaharama Wednesday, 15 February 2012 10:19 AM
This is a huge increase and will be met with stiff resistance from people. I will not be surprised if the government eventually reduces the inccreased percentage by a fraction and make a big show out of it saying that the governement always listens to the voice of the people.
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mystic Wednesday, 15 February 2012 10:19 AM
and which govt do you think initiated the process?
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Fernando K.i.S Wednesday, 15 February 2012 10:19 AM
rata harahata bada kondata
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silva Wednesday, 15 February 2012 10:07 AM
House in fire I go around the world
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