DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Electricity tariffs will increase by an average of 10% starting tomorrow, April 1, 2026, following approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) | “National security is in danger” – Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa | “I will reveal the mastermind today” – Udaya Gammanpila says Thinakaran: “Maintain economy in electricity operations” – Chairperson of the Energy Authority T.M.W.J. Bandara | New electricity tariffs from April; 4.3% increase for 0-30 units |
Thinakkural: Electricity tariff increased by 10% | “The increase is 25%, not what the government claims; the electricity tariff hike is unacceptable; this is just the government’s exploitation formula,” says Samagi Joint Trade Union Alliance | Special birthday celebration for Ishara at the CID office! Thamilan: Electricity tariffs have increased! The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has granted its approval | Forensic Audit on Keheliya’s drug procurement; Attorney General’s Department announcement |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: The electricity bill increased by 10%; no change in fixed charges; a higher rate between 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. Divaina: The electricity bill rises by 10%; approval to increase electricity tariffs by 14.4% for state institutions; no tariff hike for religious institutions with a consumption of less than 180 units; charges increased for state institutions and industrial and hotel sectors; “Although the war, substandard coal and the drought were not considered this time, they will be considered if there is a request to do so” – The PUCSL
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Dinamina: The electricity bill increased; comes into effect from April 1; no increase for religious institutions with consumption below 180 units; the increase for the first 30 units is Rs. 15; for 31-60 units it’s Rs. 45; for 61-90 units it’s Rs. 120 Aruna: Electricity tariffs increased by 10%; a low-tariff method to be devised for factories and hotels on holidays Anidda: This paper is published only on Fridays |