Flaming torch protests grip local councils
April 23, 2013 01:52 pm
Protests against the recent increase in electricity tariffs are being carried out across the island, with opposition members of several provincial councils and local government bodies also joining in the agitations.
Opposition members of the Horana Pradeshiya Sabha and Anuradhapura Pradeshiya Sabha protest against the hike by entering their respective councils carrying flaming torches today.
Meanwhile opposition members of the Central Provincial Council have also attended the assembly carrying flaming torches.
The Ceylon Electricity Board announced last week it had received approval for the higher rates that will go into effect from Saturday.
The CEB had raised tariffs by more than 20 percent in 2011.
Opposition members of the Horana Pradeshiya Sabha and Anuradhapura Pradeshiya Sabha protest against the hike by entering their respective councils carrying flaming torches today.
Meanwhile opposition members of the Central Provincial Council have also attended the assembly carrying flaming torches.
The Ceylon Electricity Board announced last week it had received approval for the higher rates that will go into effect from Saturday.
The CEB had raised tariffs by more than 20 percent in 2011.
