The government’s decision to increase electricity tariffs by an average 75 percent has triggered concern among 6.7 million domestic users. Public already exhausted from fuel and gas shortages, prolonged power cuts during the past few months will now face an increased electricity bill. Businesses are planning to increase price of goods and services owing to the electricity hike.
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A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
In its first electoral test since taking power, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) fell short of expectations, winning only around 40 % of the national vote in Tuesday’s local government election and falling short of enough seats to gain control of the majority of councils.
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