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.
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
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