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Providing ATM services puts significant financial burden on banks - Central Bank Governor

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- 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 Weerasi... Read More


Laugfs gas shipment arrives at Hambantota

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- A vessel carrying 7,000 metric tonnes of LP gas arrived in the country, according to LAUGFS Gas PLC. LAUGFS Gas PLC said it successfully received an LPG shipment of 7,000 metric... Read More


Special weekly Wednesday holiday granted to state sector cancelled from Apr. 8

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The special weekly Wednesday holiday granted to government offices, schools, universities and judicial services will be cancelled from April 8, the Commissioner General of Essent... Read More


Energy conservation program introduced in schools

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has introduced the "Surakimu Lanka" school energy conservation programme aimed at building a culture of energ... Read More


OPEC+ agrees to boost oil output when Strait of Hormuz reopens

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- 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 pr... Read More


GMOA raises concerns over removal of specialist posts in hospitals

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has alleged that specialist medical posts have been removed from several hospitals across the country. Its President, Consult... Read More


Nigerian army rescues 31 held after Easter church attack

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- Thirty-one civilians held hostage following a Sunday morning church attack in north-west Nigeria have been rescued, the army has said. Five others were killed as gunmen targeted... Read More


Iran has formulated its response to ceasefire proposals, foreign ministry spokesperson says

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- 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 n... Read More


National Child Protection Authority receives over 10,000 complaints in 2025

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) reports that more than 10,000 complaints were recorded in 2025. The Director (Planning and Information) of the NCPA, Shanika Malal... Read More


Adjournment debate on Easter Sunday Attacks this week in Parliament

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- An adjournment debate on the 2019 Easter Sunday Attacks is scheduled to be held in Parliament this week. The proposal moved by the opposition is scheduled to take place in Parli... Read More