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Sri Lanka’s Expressway toll to be increased by 50 %
The cash-strapped government is to introduce a steep hike in toll charge with the increase in traffic volume and number of vehicles using the express way network with a view of raising revenue, Finance Ministry sources divulged.
The Road Development Authority (RDA) will raise the toll charge by at least 50 per cent due the current economic situation and the increase in road maintenance costs, a senior official of the ministry said.
The aim is to collect Rs. 12 billion in revenue from toll charges from the present Rs. 8 billion per annum he added. (BS)
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Northern Province’s Palali-Achchuveli road reopens after 30 years
The Palali-Achchuveli main road in the Northern Province was reopened today (Nov 01) after being closed for over 30 years, following a directive from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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Housemaid gets off with pilot’s baggage at BIA
A housemaid who stole a pilot’s baggage at the Bandaranaike International Airport was arrested within three hours after the robbery today, Police said.
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Immigration Dept. to launch online passport appointment system
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced plans to introduce an online appointment system for passport applications, set to launch soon.
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