Power Minister sure of Kotmale project
By Shelani Perera
The power struggle over the vital Upper Kotmale project is continuing but Minister Karu Jayasuriya is confident the disputes could be sorted out and that the Japanese government won't withdraw its aid package.

The project which was to begin last month was shelved at the last moment after Minister and CWC leader Arumugam Thondaman said its impact would be more negative than positive for the plantations areas.

Last week Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed a five-member committee to review the project and submit a report by Thursday with Minister Jayasuriya expressing confidence he could go ahead with the project.

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