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heroes day commemoration to be held on 19 may

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AI insight
AI-generatedSri Lanka-specific electricity tariff hike (18%) driven by coal scandal cost pass-through, partially offset by increased hydro generation from heavy rains. Direct impact on CEB's fuel cost and consumer electricity bills. Weak commercial mechanism: tariff increase is regulatory, not market-driven; hydro relief is weather-dependent and temporary.
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- PUCSL authorized an 18% electricity tariff increase on May 11.
- Heavy rains increased hydroelectric generation, reducing reliance on costly thermal power.
- One fatality and 62 families affected by adverse weather across four districts.
Sri Lanka electricity tariff hike (+18%) effective May 11; CEB revenue impact flat due to temporary hydro relief.
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