Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera noted that the statements of Ceylon Electricity Board (CBE) spokesperson don't represent the official stance of the CEB or the Power and Energy Ministry.

While posting on social media, the Minister noted that statements made by CEB media spokesperson Assistant General Manager Noel Priyantha while participating in a television programme recently, cannot be accepted.

The lack of empathy and professionalism of Priyantha has resulted in making such statements, the Minister said.

The Minister emphasised that Priyantha's statement neither reflects the views of the government nor the CEB. Anyhow the CEB management will take appropriate measures in this regard. The Minister sa...