Sri Lanka, March 21 -- At the monthly meeting of the Galle Municipal Council, a proposal to increase allowances for buying newspapers and fuel has been passed.

Previously Councilors were not granted an allowance for the purchase of newspapers and letter containing the signatures of 30 members had been handed over to Mayor requesting that the fuel allowance be increased.

Mayor of the Galle Municipal Council, Priyantha Sahabandu said that at the monthly meeting held the day before yesterday, the relevant proposal was passed unanimously.

Accordingly a monthly allowance of Rs. 2000 has been granted for purchasing newspapers and the fuel allowance which was Rs. 3,000 has been increased by Rs. 4500.

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