Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The government is attempting to cover up financial losses from a major coal scam by blaming the Middle East conflict and rising crude oil prices for a proposed electricity tariff hike. Member of Parliament Harshana Rajakaruna stated this during a press conference held today (09) at the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) headquarters.

Sri Lanka faces several challenges due to the escalating war in the Middle East, with crude oil prices surpassing $100 per barrel. This situation directly impacts the domestic economy and threatens the lives of nearly one million Sri Lankans employed in the region. The SJB demands that the National People's Power (NPP) government reveal its plan to protect these citizens and address the pote...