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21.02.2023 / 11:17

Kalutara locals use torches to protest against tariff hike

COLOMBO (News 1st); A group of locals from Kalutara North protested against the hike in electricity tariffs by carrying torches on Monday (20) night.The protestors highlighted the fact that the 66% tariff hike has severely affected the livelihoods of the low-income earners, and it is making matters worse.They demanded the government immediately reduce the tariff or provide concessions to the people who are already suffering from the economic crisis.On the 15th of February 2023, the Public Utilities Commission approved a 66% hike in electricity tariffs.In order to generate an additional income of 287 billion rupees for the Ceylon Electricity Board, the proposal to increase the electricity tariff by 66 percent which was approved by the cabinet was forwarded to the Public Utilities Commission on January 2nd.The proposal was not approved by the Public Utilities Commission, and several members of the commission resigned due to conflict of opinion on the proposal.Three new members were appointed for the vacant positions on two occasions, and yesterday the proposal was taken up again under the chairmanship of Janaka Ratnayake.A 36% increase in electricity tariff was proposed to generate an income of 142 billion rupees based on the suggestions of public consultation and all other parties, but only Chairman Janatha Ratnayake agreed to the proposal.The other members of the commission namely Attorney Chaturika Wijesinghe, Douglas Nanayakkara and SG Senaratne had rejected the proposal.According to the new electricity bill hike proposalThe electricity tariff of Rs 360 paid for 30 electricity units so far can be increased to Rs 1300.That's an increase of 261 percent.This gives an opportunity to increase the electricity tariff of Rs.

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'The Bachelor': Zach Contracts COVID-19, Holds First-Ever Virtual Rose Ceremony

Zach Shallcross just hit an unexpected snag on his journey for love. On Monday's episode of , the tech executive contracted COVID-19, forcing him to cancel two of his three dates, hold a virtual cocktail party and send two women home via a virtual rose ceremony.The week in London started off on a positive note, as Zach treated Gabi to a royal-themed date. The duo visited a perfumier, tried on hats and tiaras, played with corgis and drank tea.

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Nine children, teenagers shot at Georgia gas station, police say

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Nine youths - including a 5-year-old child - were wounded after shots rang out at a gas station in a Georgia city bordering Alabama, authorities said Saturday.Officers from the Columbus Police Department responded about 10 p.m. Friday and found multiple gunshot victims amid a large group of people.Police Chief Freddie Blackmon said at a news conference Saturday that an altercation apparently took place at a party nearby, and it spilled over to the gas station when the shooting began.

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Additional suspects sought by police after unruly crowd vandalized cars near Temple University Sunday

Police are looking to identify two additional suspects they say were seen standing on a car that was vandalized by an unruly crowd near Temple's campus on Sunday. PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are searching for more vandalism suspects after a large, rowdy crowd damaged multiple vehicles near Temple University on Super Bowl Sunday. Earlier this week, police released images of nine people who they wanted to speak to after a car was overturned on the 1700 block of Arlington Street Sunday afternoon. Friday morning, police released video of two additional suspects they say vandalized another car on the same block. The Philadelphia Police Department shared images of nine people who they believe helped overturn someone's vehicle on the 1700 block of Arlington Street Sunday afternoon.Police say the individuals depicted in the new video released Friday were seen standing on the hood of the second car that was parked on the 1700 block of Arlington Street. In the mayhem, that vehicle sustained damage to the body, paint, windshield, and mirrors that totaled about $5,700. Police say the two suspects shown in Friday’s video are just two of several people they are working to identify in that incident at this time. RELATED HEADLINES: FOX 29 has spoken with the owners of two cars that were damaged in the mayhem, including the silver Volvo that was flipped over onto its roof. "I looked out the window, I just saw my car upside down. It was in shambles.

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Brazil's Carnival finally returns in full form after pandemic

Revelers pose for a portrait during a street carnival parade of the "Loucura Suburbana" (Suburban Craziness) block at the Engenho de Dentro neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 16, 2023. (Photos by MAURO PIMENTEL/AFP via Getty Images) RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazil’s Carnival is back.Glittery and outrageous costumes are once again being prepared.

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'Very teachable moment': Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depression

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 14: Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) departs a closed-door, classified briefing for Senators at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, Feb.

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Best cities for bachelorette parties in 2023 revealed

FILE - View of the Downtown Miami skyline from the Miami South Channel on April 05, 2021, in Miami, Florida. ( AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)Planning to spend time (or party) with friends before tying the knot? To mark National Weddings Month, Lawn Love ranked 2023’s Best Bachelorette Party Destinations. The lawn care company surveyed more than 500 U.S.

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Temple students raise more than $14K for alum whose car was damaged at Super Bowl party near campus

PHILADELPHIA - A wild Super Bowl party near Temple's campus left two alum with severely damaged cars and some Temple students are working to make it right. On Super Bowl Sunday, a video circulating on social media showed a silver Volvo being flipped before rowdy Eagles fans jumped on top of it. FOX 29's Kelly Rule spoke with the owner of the Volvo, Temple alum Cole Harper, who said he was in the city to watch the Super Bowl with his friends who live on the block. According to Harper, they went to a Center City bar and by the time they returned to Arlington Street, the block party was way out of control and he went inside. RELATED COVERAGE"I looked out the window, I just saw my car upside down. It was in shambles.

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2 filmed on video flipping car at Super Bowl party near Temple's campus turn themselves in, charged: DA

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office has filed charges against two men in connection with a Super Bowl block party near Temple University that caused property damage. According to the DA's Office, Nicholas Faraglia, 22, and Edward Pearce, 23, both of Delaware County, were charged with criminal mischief, riot, criminal conspiracy, reckless endangerment of another person and disorderly conduct. RELATED: Crowd flips car near Temple University's campus ahead of Super Bowl LVIIAuthorities say on Super Bowl Sunday, around 4:20 p.m., officers from the 22nd Police District and Temple University Police responded to a call for a large unruly crowd on the 1700 block of West Arlington Street. When officers arrived on scene, they found a silver 2008 Volvo S80 sedan flipped over on its roof in the middle of the street, police say. According to officials, the car's windows were broken and the license plate was removed.

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Split Pennsylvania House set for raucous return next week

UNITED STATES - AUGUST 19: The Pennsylvania State Capitol building is seen on Friday, August 19, 2022. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania's top House Republican on Wednesday warned of chaos when legislators reconvene next week, six weeks after representatives elected a Democrat as House speaker and left Harrisburg without conducting any other business.Republican Minority Leader Bryan Cutler of Lancaster County said the chamber's 102-101 Democratic majority may not be able to solve the gridlock that has so far prevented lawmakers from so much as adopting operating rules for the 2023-24 session. Cutler himself served as House speaker before deciding in November not to seek the leadership post again.Cutler spoke to reporters in the Rotunda Wednesday, down the corridor from a lengthy, closed-door meeting about the rules being held among Democratic House members.

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