<ul><li>Comm. proposes max tariff cap of Rs. 66.53 per unit</li><li>Senior engineer decries proposed tariffs</li><li>FIT only practical option at present: NSO Chairman</li></ul> The proposal by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to introduce a Feed-in Tariff (FIT) for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) has come under scrutiny, with industry experts questioning whether the proposed tariff structure could result in unnecessary costs being passed on to electricity consumers.The concerns follow the commission’s publication of its Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff Review – July 2026, which proposes introducing FITs for rooftop solar systems integrated with BESS, standalone BESS, and power plants equipped with battery storage.Under the proposal, rooftop solar projects integrated with BESS would receive FITs ranging from Rs. 41.56 to Rs. 66.53 per unit during the prioritised feed-in period (5.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.), depending on system size. Standalone BESS projects would receive tariffs ranging from Rs. 30.83 to Rs. 50.01 per unit, plus a charging component linked to the applicable daytime electricity tariff.As learnt by The Sunday Morning, the commission has also proposed a maximum tariff cap of Rs. 66.53 per unit, noting that it may be revised depending on the uptake of battery storage systems.However, a senior engineer attached to the National System Operator (NSO) argues that the proposed tariffs are significantly higher than prices already being achieved through competitive procurement.Speaking on terms of anonymity, the engineer pointed to reports that a 10 MW BESS project tendered by the NSO had attracted bids of around Rs. 20 per unit, questioning the need for distribution-level battery storage to be procured under administratively determined feed-in tariffs of up to Rs. 66.53 per unit.The source opined that both the Government’s policy direction and the Sri Lanka Electricity Act emphasised competitive procurement of electricity projects, making the proposed FIT mechanism inconsistent with those principles, questioning if any other country had adopted such measures.While acknowledging that the PUCSL had the legal authority to determine FITs under Section 29(3) of the Sri Lanka Electricity Act, the source argued that introducing an entirely new category of FIT for battery storage should first receive policy approval from the Government, particularly if Sri Lanka was among the first countries to adopt such a framework.They added that such a decision should be supported by comprehensive technical and economic studies rather than relying solely on the public consultation process.Another concern raised relates to possible duplication of battery storage investments.While the NSO is already procuring grid-scale BESS through competitive tenders to support system operations, the source warned that the proposed FIT would also incentivise distribution licensees and prosumers to install battery systems independently.They questioned whether adequate planning mechanisms existed to ensure the country did not end up procuring more battery storage capacity than required through parallel procurement processes, ultimately increasing costs borne by electricity consumers.&nbsp;Meanwhile, when contacted, NSO Chairman Dr. Pradeep Perera dismissed claims that engineers attached to the NSO had raised concerns over the proposed FIT, stating that the views were expressed by retired Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) engineers and not current NSO engineers.&nbsp;He maintained that battery energy storage integrated with renewable energy was the most suitable option for Sri Lanka, given the country’s heavy dependence on imported fossil fuels. “BESS enables renewable energy to function as firm energy, which is essential for a country like Sri Lanka,” he said.Responding to concerns over how the batteries would be recharged, Dr. Perera said they would be charged using electricity generated from renewable energy sources. On the proposed FIT rates, he acknowledged that discussions were underway to reduce the tariffs proposed by the PUCSL, adding that the NSO was of the view that the rates should be brought closer to the cost of furnace oil generation.Explaining the need for an FIT instead of competitive procurement, Dr. Perera said that the NSO’s preferred option remained competitive bidding. However, he noted that tender processes took considerable time, while the country was expected to require up to 450 MW of additional electricity due to anticipated El Niño conditions.“Given the urgency of the requirement, introducing an FIT is the only practical option available at present,” he said.

PUCSL’s proposed BESS FIT: Engineers warn of higher power bills

<ul><li>Labour Ministry preparing to launch special inspections of factories&nbsp;</li></ul> There are currently only 22 engineers tasked with monitoring the safety of factories islandwide, it is reliably learnt.The Labour Ministry is preparing to launch special inspections of factories nationwide following recent fatal fires, with concerns mounting over a shortage of safety specialists and shortcomings in workplace safety regulations, The Sunday Morning learns.Ministry of Labour Secretary S.M. Piyatissa told The Sunday Morning that investigations into factory standards – following the recent fires – were highly technical and required deep insight for the investigations to be carried out efficiently.According to him, approval of building plans for large constructions like factories is done by local authorities and then cross-checked with the Urban Development Authority (UDA). As such, the factories need to be registered after their layout and plans are sent to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health of the Ministry of Labour.At present, there are around 22 engineers under that division monitoring safety compliance across the entire island, despite the sanctioned cadre sitting at nearly 40 officers, according to Piyatissa.He was speaking at a meeting convened on Friday (24) under the leadership of Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe and Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Chathuranga Abeysinghe, involving officials from the Colombo and Kotte Municipal Councils.The discussion focused on immediate precautions and the development of mandatory guidelines that industries must follow.Under the proposed framework, factories will be required to submit a comprehensive compliance report to the Ministry of Industry to secure their annual approval renewals. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between building plan approvals – often handled by the UDA or local councils – and the technical safety requirements of the Ministry of Labour.Piyatissa further noted that enforcement of guidelines remained a hurdle due to technical complexities, especially with the increase of fire risks linked to the El Niño phenomenon and rising temperatures.&nbsp;“The ministry has collaborated with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and about three months back we compiled a draft on heat regulation and presented it to the ILO for input. According to that, we are planning on arranging a workshop in September specifically focused on heat stress and awareness of the possibility of fires increasing inside workplaces.”When contacted by The Sunday Morning, Police Media Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler stated that the Police would lend its support to the relevant authorities investigating factories across Sri Lanka.On Tuesday (21), a massive blaze broke out on the upper floor of a three-storey factory manufacturing safety helmets in the Katuwana Industrial Zone, Homagama, while over 80 employees were on duty, resulting in five fatalities and one injured worker being hospitalised. This incident was preceded by the fire in a textile and garment factory’s warehouse in the Nonagama Sudupalama area in Embilipitiya on 3 June, which saw eight female workers hospitalised for severe smoke inhalation.

Only 22 engineers monitor factory safety nationwide

A No-Confidence Motion (NCM) brought by the Opposition against Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara was predictably defeated in Parliament on Friday (24), with 152 votes against and 36 in favour – a majority of 116 votes.The motion, handed over to Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne by Opposition MPs on 21 July, was debated in the House from 11.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. before proceeding to a division.&nbsp;The NCM was brought over the Minister’s alleged failure to fulfil his responsibility for the safety of officers and inmates killed during the recent unrest at the Negombo Prison, in which 32 people died, including 10 prison officers and 22 inmates.Opening the debate, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Ajith P. Perera said that the country was witnessing the most serious event in the history of its prison administration, with property worth millions destroyed and hundreds injured. He argued that in the Westminster tradition, accepting responsibility meant resigning, citing the 1988 precedent of Minister Nissanka Wijeyeratne’s resignation after a similar but less fatal incident.Perera attributed the crisis to systemic failures at the Attorney General’s Department and the Government Analyst’s Department, noting that of 41,114 inmates, 32,623 were drug-related suspects and 15,607 remained in custody solely due to a lack of Government Analyst reports.&nbsp;He also faulted the Minister’s conduct during the riot, noting that the Police had told Parliament it had been ready to intervene on the night of 5 July but had been barred from entering without written permission, which had only been granted after 10 p.m.Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that the incident reflected the Government’s inefficiency, recalling that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had told Parliament in 2020 that the State bore primary responsibility for those in its custody. He said the Minister could no longer remain in office in good conscience. He also accused the Government of undermining judicial independence through proposed changes to judges’ retirement ages, which he termed psychological bribery.Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala dismissed the motion as a product of fear of justice, describing the Minister as calm and backed by 159 National People’s Power (NPP) MPs. He stated that the motion stemmed from anxiety among those facing scrutiny from anti-corruption officials and provided a breakdown of the Judiciary’s 419 judges in response to the Opposition Leader’s figures.Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya acknowledged the tragedy but said the Opposition had failed to establish that the Minister was solely responsible, calling their case “half-truths at best”. She said 695 Prisons guards had been recruited over the past year and funding allocated to the Government Analyst’s Department, while noting prison overcrowding had been unaddressed since 2022. She called the motion a purely rhetorical exercise.Sarvajana Balaya Leader Dilith Jayaweera said the violence marked the first time in the 182-year history of Sri Lanka’s prison system that officer safety had been compromised in this manner, attributing the collapse to the removal of the Commissioner General of Prisons and the replacement of experienced officials with political appointees.Responding, Minister Nanayakkara rejected calls to resign, saying the criticism was driven by hatred and desperation rather than substance.He outlined measures including new recruitment to the Government Analyst’s Department to clear 7,500 pending reports, expansion projects at nine prisons, and planned house arrest legislation as an alternative to remand. He said that the CID had recorded 700–800 statements on the incident and that legal action would follow against anyone found to have used illegal force.“I will not resign. The people are not asking me to leave,” he said, adding that a Cabinet paper had been submitted to compensate the families of deceased officers.&nbsp;

Justice Minister survives NCM

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said on Friday (24) that it is too early to determine whether local fuel prices will be revised next month, as the decision will depend on the average international oil price over the remainder of the monthly pricing period.This, amidst global fuel price fluctuations due to the latest round of conflict between Israel, the United States, and Iran.“We cannot say whether there will be an increase or not at the moment, because we usually look at the monthly average. We still have about six days left. Therefore, we will have to make a decision based on whether prices increase or decrease during those remaining days,” CPC Managing Director Dr. Mayura Neththikumarage told The Sunday Morning.Global crude oil prices recently hit $ 100 a barrel for the first time since May, due to concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies as tensions in the Middle East escalate.Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil prices, increased more than 5% on Thursday, as military tensions between the United States and Iran escalated, while Houthi militia attacks on oil tankers in the Red Sea sparked concerns over the security of a key shipping route that Saudi Arabia has used to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;&nbsp;The rise in global energy prices has already impacted consumers in some countries.&nbsp;

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<ul><li>11 deaths due to blunt-force attacks, 17 due to gunshot injuries</li><li>CID conducts separate investigations under 4 ASPs</li></ul> The Committee for Protecting Rights of Prisoners (CPRP) last Friday (24) criticised the investigation into the Negombo Prison riot, which left 32 dead, charging that it had not been conducted in an unbiased manner by law enforcement agencies.&nbsp;Seventeen of the 28 people killed during the clash at the Negombo Prison died of gunshot wounds, while the remaining 11 died after being attacked with blunt weapons, the panel of Judicial Medical Officers (JMO) has confirmed in post-mortems revealed before court.&nbsp;The findings were disclosed when the case relating to the Negombo Prison clash was taken up before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court on Thursday (23).Speaking to The Sunday Morning, CPRP President, Attorney-at-Law Senaka Perera, who represented the prisoners who died or were wounded during the clash in court, claimed that the recent court proceedings highlighted a significant lack of balance in the ongoing investigation, alleging an attempt to place the blame entirely on the prisoners while allowing others responsible to evade accountability.He cited, as an example, that while the families of deceased prison officers had been permitted to attend funerals, the same consideration had not been extended to the families of the deceased prisoners.Perera opined that several critical factors needed to be addressed for a fair investigation and for justice to be served. He said the shooting that took place through windows had to be investigated as murder under Section 294 of the Penal Code, noting a lack of focus by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on this matter despite 17 individuals having sustained gunshot wounds.He further alleged gross negligence on the part of the Prisons authorities, falling under Section 398, which deals with death caused by negligence. According to Perera, on the days the incidents occurred – 5 and 6 July – rival groups had been allowed to congregate because prison cells had not been properly locked, while essential riot control equipment such as tear gas, which he said was a standard requirement similar to fire extinguishers, had not been available when needed to disperse the crowds.Perera also alleged deliberate provocation of the inmates, saying that prisoners had reportedly been forced to kneel and apologise and that electricity had been cut off in a manner that incited the group.&nbsp;He also raised concerns over the manner in which statements were being recorded, saying that prisoners were unlikely to speak the truth against Prisons officials if their statements were taken by the CID while they remained under the supervision and alleged intimidation of those very officials. He further claimed that prisoners who had already been granted bail were being held back as a tactic to keep them intimidated.At the hearing, officers of the CID appeared for the prosecution, while a seven-member legal team, including Perera, appeared on behalf of the rights of the prisoners killed and injured in the clash.Presenting a further report on the investigation, the CID stated that several separate probes were being conducted in greater detail under four Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs). The CID had earlier informed the court, in an interim report, that it intended to file charges against identified prisoner suspects connected to the clash under the Firearms Ordinance and the Public Property Act on charges of murder, as well as under Sections 102, 113, 146, 186, 300, 315, 316, 317, and 344 of the Penal Code.Police Spokesperson ASP F.U. Wootler, when contacted for an update on the progress of the investigation, said that the Police Media Unit had not received updates on the case, as the investigations were being handled by the CID. Attempts to contact Prisons Spokesperson Chammika Gajanayake were unsuccessful.Meanwhile, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara, speaking on Friday (24) as the Chief Guest at the opening of the new Pugoda Courts Complex, cited the Negombo Prison incident as an example of the consequences of prison overcrowding, saying necessary measures had already been taken to address such incidents.&nbsp;He said delays in the issuance of reports by the Government Analyst’s Department had significantly contributed to overcrowding and that the Government would strengthen the department by providing the human resources and other facilities needed to improve its efficiency.Nanayakkara said the Government was also intervening to address the problems faced by officers of the Department of Prisons and to provide them with necessary facilities, noting that prisons with the capacity to accommodate 10,375 inmates currently held nearly four times that number.He said that the Government was working to introduce the necessary legal amendments and technological measures, including house arrest, to reduce prison overcrowding and assured that the Government, under the President, would take prompt action to resolve the problems facing the justice sector.&nbsp;

Negombo Prison deaths: Inquiry biased, claims CPRP

<ul><li>Exporters caution against complacency</li><li>Apparel industry welcomes competitive relief amid 6% decline in export revenue</li></ul> Sri Lanka has been placed under a 10% Section 301 tariff by the United States, a rate lower than the default 12.5% duty applied to other non-compliant economies, after the island nation moved to prohibit the import of goods produced using forced labour. The decision was formalised through a US Executive directive issued under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.The Ministry of Finance said that the revised rate was expected to benefit exporters and reflected Sri Lanka’s continued commitment to fair trade, responsible business practices, and internationally recognised labour standards, adding that it would strengthen the competitiveness of Sri Lankan exports in the US market and signal to investors and buyers the country’s commitment to sustainable economic reform.Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti, speaking to The Sunday Morning, traced the rate back to a 44% tariff imposed on Sri Lanka on 2 April last year, which was later reduced to 20% through the combined efforts of the Export Development Board, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Trade and Commerce, Finance Ministry, and the President.&nbsp;“This is not a newly imposed tax,” he said, instead describing the current 10% figure as the formalisation of a rate that had been under negotiation for over a year.He explained that a US court ruling in February found the earlier tariffs unfair and struck them down, after which Washington imposed a temporary 10% floor tariff on all countries from February until 24 July, while it finalised individual rates.&nbsp;Sri Lanka was asked to submit its proposals by 21 July. “There were concerns among our exporters that this 10% tariff might be increased to 20% or 30%,” Handunnetti said, adding that the Government had worked to keep the rate as low as possible to preserve the country’s competitiveness.That effort placed Sri Lanka among 17 countries granted the lower 10% rate, while 43 others face 12.5%.&nbsp;Handunnetti attributed the outcome to increased Sri Lankan imports from the US, particularly in the gas and water sectors, and to Government guarantees that child labour was not used in the country’s export or import supply chains.&nbsp;“From Sri Lanka’s perspective, this is a very positive outcome because it ensures a fair competitive environment; for instance, India and Bangladesh also have a 10% rate,” he said, noting that a gap with those competitors would have created serious difficulties for local exporters.Joint Apparel Association Forum Sri Lanka (JAAFSL) Chairman Felix A. Fernando gave The Sunday Morning a similar account, saying that the development had been widely misunderstood but was in fact favourable for Sri Lanka.&nbsp;“The US has decided that starting from 24 July, a specific group of 17 countries, including Sri Lanka, will continue to pay a 10% tariff, while all other countries will be required to pay 12.5%. This removes a major fear we had regarding our competitiveness,” he said, noting that key rivals Bangladesh, India, Cambodia, and Pakistan were also on the 10% list, while Vietnam and Myanmar would face the higher rate.Fernando said that the tariff decisions were rooted in strict US rules on forced labour: no component of a product – including raw materials sourced from third countries – can involve forced labour, even where a country’s own domestic labour practices are not in question.He also flagged broader strain on the apparel sector, with export revenue down around 6% as of June this year amid a global oversupply and economic pressure linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and instability in the Middle East. He called for Sri Lanka to reduce its reliance on the US, European Union (EU), and UK markets, which together account for roughly 85% of exports, and to pursue new Free Trade Agreements and emerging markets such as Japan, India, China, Australia, and Canada.In a statement on the White House website, US President Donald Trump said that Sri Lanka was among several economies – including Cambodia, Guatemala, Honduras, India, and Trinidad and Tobago – that had introduced forced labour import prohibitions, and that the Trade Representative had recommended the 10% rate “to further encourage these economies to effectively enforce such prohibitions”. The tariff applies as an additional duty stacked on top of existing baseline US import tariffs.Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United States Mahinda Samarasinghe, posting on Facebook, described the outcome as a trade victory resulting from coordinated national efforts, crediting strong bilateral relations, timely intervention by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and negotiations led by a high-level delegation comprising Finance Ministry Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma, Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Trade Ministry Secretary K.A. Vimalenthirarajah, and Senior Economic Adviser to the President and Board of Investment (BOI) Chairman Duminda Hulangamuwa. He nonetheless cautioned against complacency, stressing the need for continued engagement to protect Sri Lanka’s standing in the US market.The US remains Sri Lanka’s largest export destination, led by garments. According to the Export Development Board (EDB), Sri Lanka exported $ 1,436.85 million worth of goods to the US in the first half of 2026, a 20.31% share of total merchandise exports of $ 7,073.31 million – broadly in line with the US’s historical share of around 22% of the island’s exports.Under the new prohibition, issued by President Dissanayake in his capacity as Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, the import of goods wholly or partly mined, manufactured, or produced using forced labour has been banned with effect from 10 July. The order requires the Minister to periodically identify affected goods or countries with reference to International Labour Organization (ILO) determinations and mandates that importers submit documentation to the Director General of Customs confirming their goods are free of forced labour.&nbsp;

US tariffs: Sri Lanka secures lower US tariff

<ul><li>AI-fuelled offences raise alarm</li><li>NCPA records over 5,500 complaints</li><li>9,000 complaints received last year</li></ul> With over 5,000 child abuse complaints being received by the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA), several programmes are being conducted to raise awareness and promote quick and efficient action in managing such complaints.Speaking to The Sunday Morning, NCPA Director – Law Enforcement, Attorney-at-Law Sajeewani Abeykoon said that the NCPA was continuing its present awareness programmes while a cybersecurity-focused initiative would be conducted in the coming months.The four-month initiative will consist of eight programmes at provincial levels, aimed at educating Government officers on digital literacy, cybercrimes, and recognising such offences.Abeykoon addressed the rise in children under the age of 18 being perpetrators of violence and not just victims, with cyberspaces and the rise of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) being core factors in such situations.“We are now seeing a trend of child suspects. Boys below the age of 18 are creating nude pictures using AI technology,” she said. “Some pressure their girlfriends for pictures and then share them around. That is sexual harassment according to the law.”Abeykoon however said that there did not seem to be a significant increase in the number of cases reported annually. “Usually we get up to 10,000 complaints in a year. Last year, we got more than 9,000 complaints,” she said.According to the latest ‘Child Abuse and Other Child-Related Complaints Reported to NCPA’ report dated from 1 January to 30 June, a total of 5,523 complaints on offences against children – spanning a wide range of physical, sexual, and other offences – have been received by the NCPA.Out of the reported offences, the most common is ‘CYPO 35 – In need of Care and Protection,’ which designates a vulnerable child who lacks proper guardianship, is exposed to danger, or is the victim of abuse, with 1,358 such complaints.The complaints received also include 1,100 complaints of child cruelty, 60 complaints of grave sexual abuse, 213 complaints of sexual harassment, 99 complaints of unlawful abduction of children, 100 complaints related to the commercial sexual exploitation of children, 82 complaints of child labour, 40 complaints of teenage pregnancies, five complaints of child marriages, 112 complaints of cyber violence against children, 13 complaints involving attempted suicide by children, and more.She added that the NCPA was also monitoring and ensuring the due process of child abuse cases nationwide. “If someone complains to the Police and has noticed that the investigation isn’t moving in the proper way, they can complain to the NCPA. Usually, some people get frustrated and ignore the case when the Police investigation is at an unsatisfactory level. The NCPA monitors and ensures that such investigations are happening correctly, and therefore the people should know that they can complain to our 24/7 helpline.”The NCPA’s ChildLine is a private and confidential service for any child-related inquiry; 1929 can be contacted free of charge through any telecom provider from anywhere in the country 24/7.

Child perpetrators of child abuse on the rise

<ul><li>Health officials urge immediate preventative measures</li></ul> Reported dengue cases in Sri Lanka have surpassed 80,000 this year, with health authorities reporting a total of 80,114 cases as of midnight on Thursday (23), according to surveillance data from the National Dengue Control Unit.According to the latest figures, 24,739 dengue cases were reported in July alone, marking the highest monthly amount recorded so far in 2026. June recorded 21,534 cases, while May saw 8,590 cases.The dengue outbreak has also claimed 59 lives this year, with a case fatality rate of 0.07%.The Western Province continues to account for more than half of all dengue illnesses reported in the country, with 42,414 cases, or 52.94% of the national total.The Southern Province has also recorded a total of 12,154 cases.Among districts, Gampaha reported the highest number of dengue cases with 16,950 infections, accounting for 21.16% of total cases. Colombo followed closely with 16,021 cases, accounting for 20% of the country’s dengue burden.Other districts reporting high numbers included Matara, Kandy, Kalutara, Ratnapura, and Galle.Health authorities have repeatedly urged the public to destroy all mosquito breeding areas, especially as weather patterns change, creating conditions favourable to dengue transmission, while conducting house-to-house inspections and conducting awareness programmes.

Dengue cases surpass 80,000

President Donald Trump said on ​Friday that the ‌United States and Iran were in talks to ​negotiate an end ​to their conflict, but ⁠repeated that Tehran ​was not yet ready ​for a deal. "We are talking to them. I ​think they're being ​serious. I think ... they are ‌being ⁠by far the most serious that we've seen them, but ​that doesn't ​mean ⁠we get there. We'll see ​what happens," Trump ​said ⁠in remarks to reporters at the White ⁠House. Source: Reuters

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