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Providing ATM services puts significant financial burden on banks – Central Bank Governor
Providing ATM services puts significant financial burden on banks – Central Bank Governor
The banking system bears a significant cost in providing cash transaction services through ATM machines, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has stated. MORE..
Laugfs gas shipment arrives at Hambantota
Laugfs gas shipment arrives at Hambantota
A vessel carrying 7,000 metric tonnes of LP gas arrived in the country, according to LAUGFS Gas PLC. MORE..
Special weekly Wednesday holiday granted to state sector cancelled from Apr. 8
Special weekly Wednesday holiday granted to state sector cancelled from Apr. 8
The special weekly Wednesday holiday granted to government offices, schools, universities and judicial services will be cancelled from April 8, the Commissioner General of Essential Services, Prabath Chandrakeerthi has announced. MORE..
Energy conservation program introduced in schools
Energy conservation program introduced in schools
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has introduced the “Surakimu Lanka” school energy conservation programme aimed at building a culture of energy conservation within schools. MORE..
OPEC+ agrees to boost oil output when Strait of Hormuz reopens
OPEC+ agrees to boost oil output when Strait of Hormuz reopens
OPEC+ agreed on Sunday to raise its oil output quotas by 206,000 barrels per day for May, a modest rise that will largely exist on paper as its key members are unable to raise production due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. MORE..
GMOA raises concerns over removal of specialist posts in hospitals
GMOA raises concerns over removal of specialist posts in hospitals
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has alleged that specialist medical posts have been removed from several hospitals across the country. MORE..
Nigerian army rescues 31 held after Easter church attack
Nigerian army rescues 31 held after Easter church attack
Thirty-one civilians held hostage following a Sunday morning church attack in north-west Nigeria have been rescued, the army has said. MORE..
Iran has formulated its response to ceasefire proposals, foreign ministry spokesperson says
Iran has formulated its response to ceasefire proposals, foreign ministry spokesperson says
Iran has formulated its positions and demands in response to recent ceasefire proposals conveyed via intermediaries, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, adding that negotiations were “incompatible with ultimatums and threats to commit war crimes.” MORE..
South Korea says ‘credible intelligence’ indicates North Korean leader’s daughter is successor
South Korea says ‘credible intelligence’ indicates North Korean leader’s daughter is successor
South Korea’s spy agency now believes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter has been positioned as his successor, lawmakers said on Monday, citing a recent public display of her driving a tank that was likely intended to dispel any doubts. MORE..
National Child Protection Authority receives over 10,000 complaints in 2025
National Child Protection Authority receives over 10,000 complaints in 2025
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) reports that more than 10,000 complaints were recorded in 2025. MORE..
Adjournment debate on Easter Sunday Attacks this week in Parliament
Adjournment debate on Easter Sunday Attacks this week in Parliament
An adjournment debate on the 2019 Easter Sunday Attacks is scheduled to be held in Parliament this week. MORE..
Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay files writ petition challenging arrest and detention
Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay files writ petition challenging arrest and detention
Former Head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal, through his attorneys, challenging his arrest and detention by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). MORE..
Special consumer protection program launched ahead of festive season
Special consumer protection program launched ahead of festive season
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has launched a special program to safeguard consumers in view of the upcoming festive season, Chairman Hemantha Samarakoon announced. MORE..
Tender called for coal supply to Lakvijaya Power Plant
Tender called for coal supply to Lakvijaya Power Plant
A tender has been called to select a coal supplier for the 2026/2027 season of the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant. MORE..
Two dead, two missing after Iran missile strike in Haifa, Israel
Two dead, two missing after Iran missile strike in Haifa, Israel
Two people have been killed while search operations are underway for two more individuals after an Iranian ballistic missile struck a residential building in Haifa, Times of Israel reported on Monday. MORE..
Iran Revolutionary Guard intelligence head killed
Iran Revolutionary Guard intelligence head killed
The head of intelligence for Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard was killed Monday in an attack targeting him, Iranian state media said. MORE..
Sri Lanka to receive normal rainfall by May or June – Met. Dept
Sri Lanka to receive normal rainfall by May or June – Met. Dept
The Director General of the Department of Meteorology of Sri Lanka, Athula Karunanayake, stated that Sri Lanka is expected to receive its usual rainfall by May or June. MORE..
Iranian media says 15 ships passed through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours
Iranian media says 15 ships passed through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours
Iran’s Fars news agency, which is affiliated to the country’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), said earlier that 15 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz ‘‘with permission from Iran’’ in the previous 24-hour period. MORE..
Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire; source says
Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire; source says
Iran and the United States have received a plan to end hostilities that could come into effect on Monday and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a source aware of the proposals said on Monday. MORE..
“Turning New Year transactions into QR payments will be a turning point” - President
“Turning New Year transactions into QR payments will be a turning point” - President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that officials must provide the necessary impetus for society to embrace efficient practices. MORE..
Sri Lankan passenger arrested with over 11 kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA
Sri Lankan passenger arrested with over 11 kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA
A Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested today (06) by officials of the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Division at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for smuggling a large consignment of Kush cannabis estimated to be worth around Rs. 113.4 million. MORE..
Strike hits Iranian university, gas outage in Tehran
Strike hits Iranian university, gas outage in Tehran
The Sharif University of Technology has been hit by a strike, causing a gas outage in parts of Tehran. MORE..
Prices of several food items to increase from midnight today
Prices of several food items to increase from midnight today
The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has announced that the prices of ‘Rice and Curry’ packets, ‘Fried Rice’, and ‘Kottu’ will increase by Rs. 20 in response to the recent rise in domestic LP gas prices. MORE..
12-hour water cut in Pelanwatta and surrounding areas
12-hour water cut in Pelanwatta and surrounding areas
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that water supply to Pelanwatta and surrounding areas will be suspended from 8:00 p.m. today (6) until 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (7) as part of ongoing water management measures prompted by the prevailing dry weather. MORE..
Oil prices hit $110 after Trump’s latest threats
Oil prices hit $110 after Trump’s latest threats
Oil prices hit $110 (£83.38) a barrel after President Donald Trump’s expletive-laden threat against Iran on social media. MORE..