The government has decided to cut down gas prices after having taken into consideration the prices in the world market, MP Bandula Gunawardena said.
Addressing a press briefing, MP Gunawardena said that the government was also considering a deduction in tax levied on local traders, farmer's and various other sectors.
He explained that the deduction of these taxes will be implemented following discussions with the President and Prime Minister.
The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” moved further north from Trincomalee today evening leaving a trail of destruction including more than 90 deaths, over 100 missing and tens of thousands displaced, officials said.
A third rescue attempt to save 28 people trapped on the rooftop of a farm building in Vithikuliya, Nikaweratiya, has failed due to the dangerous water surge from the Deduru Oya.
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