The minimum bus fare (both SLTB and private buses) has been increased from Rs. 14 to Rs.17.
The decision to increase bus fares was taken following a meeting between the National Transport Commission, private bus owners unions and State Minister of Transport Dilum Amunugama.
The increase will come into effect from January 5 next year. Other categories of fare for both SLTB and private buses will be increased by 17 percent.
A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear, the Bangkok post reported.
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