Rising costs sour festive mood for some

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Apr 12, 2026
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By Kasun Warakapitiya

The adverse impact of increased fuel prices, transport charges and electricity tariffs are deterring some from celebrating the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.

Some say that with the rising cost of living, uncertainty over power cuts, as well as fuel price increase, they are unable to celebrate the New Year as usual.

E.L.D Nilani Anushika, 43, a mother of three, said she lives on a half perch of leased land at Angoda which belonged to the Kelaniya temple and said that she is surviving off Aswesuma.

Read more in today's Sunday Times edition here