Trade Unions collective led by on Mercantile Industrial & General Workers Union (CMU) staged a protest near Kollupitiya last evening against the proposed water and electricity tariffs by the government.
The protesters alleged that despite attempts to propose an increase in tariffs, the wages both in the private and public sector has not increased in keeping up with the skyrocketing inflation coupled with the cost of living in the country. (Pix by Akila Jayawardena)
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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In its first electoral test since taking power, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) fell short of expectations, winning only around 40 % of the national vote in Tuesday’s local government election and falling short of enough seats to gain control of the majority of councils.
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