Prices of cigarettes and alcohol increase
The price of two types of cigarettes has been increased by 5 rupees and the new price will be 85 and 90 rupees.
Meanwhile, the DCSL company has increased the price of all types of liquor and the price of a 750 ml special liquor bottle has been increased by 150 rupees.
The prices of other alcoholic beverages have also been raised and the imposition of a 2.5% social security tax has caused these prices to rise.