Three-wheeler fares for the first kilometre will be increased by Rs 10 due to reasons including the petrol price hike, a three-wheeler federation representative said today (Jun 11).
However, the rates for the second kilometre onwards will remain unchanged, Lanka Self Employed Professionals’ National Three-wheel Federation President Sunil Jayawardena said.
Other reasons influencing the fare hike are the increase in costs for tyres and three-wheel spare parts, Mr. Jayawardena noted.
According to the latest price revision, the fare of Rs 50 for the first kilometre will be increased upto Rs 60. However, the fare for the seond kilometre will remain at Rs 40.
According to the federation, the decision to increase fares is expected to ease the economic constraints faced by three-wheel drivers and their families.
Mr. Jayawardena also urged the government to provide concessions while selling petrol to three-wheel drivers in future.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Auspicious times widely followed by candidates keeping with traditions will be taken into consideration by the Election Commission in fixing the date and time for the conduct on the Presidential polls.
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted policy approval to change the wording “exceeding six years” in paragraph (b) of Article 83 of the Constitution to “exceeding five years” with reference to the President’s tenure.
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