Minister Chandima Weerakkody, addressing a media briefing in Parliament, stated that President Maithripala Sirisena announced during the Cabinet meeting held today, Tuesday, November 15, that the hike in water utility rates will not be implemented.

Meanwhile, Minister of City Planning and Water Resource Management Rauf Hakeem revealed in Parliament that a three-member committee of members will be appointed to reconsider the hike in water utility rates.

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