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Steps have been taken to ensure an uninterrupted supply of Laugfs gas to consumers during the festive season, starting today (April 8), the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) announced.A spokesperson for the Authority stated that, following instructions from the Minister of Trade, the company has been informed to comply with the relevant legal requirements.Previously, Laugfs Gas Company announced that a shipment carrying 7,000 metric tons of gas had arrived at the Hambantota Port on April 6.Accordingly, the company also confirmed that distribution of the gas stock to consumers will commence from today.Meanwhile, the Director of the Consumer Affairs Authority, Asela Bandara…

Iran and Oman plan to charge transit fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the two-week ceasefire, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency.The funds will be earmarked for reconstruction, Tasnim reported.CNN has asked Oman’s foreign ministry for comment.The strait has been effectively closed since the war began, with maritime tracking data showing that only about 5% of the pre-war volume of shipping is getting through. Some tankers have been able to pass through; for instance, Pakistan and India have negotiated with Iran for guaranteed passage of some of their flagged vessels.Iran has reportedly been charging up…

Lanka IOC PLC (LIOC) has announced an increase in the prices of several fuel categories, effective from today (08).According to LIOC, the price of Super Diesel has been increased by Rs. 18, bringing the new retail price to Rs. 600 per litre.Additionally, the company has also revised the prices of its premium products.Lanka IOC prices of its premium fuel products as follows:

The Department for Registration of Persons says efforts are currently underway to restore its computer system to resume normal operations.In a statement, the Commissioner General of Registration of Persons, M.S.P. Suriyapperuma announced that, starting today (April 8), arrangements have been made to issue National Identity Cards (NICs) under the one-day service only for applicants with urgent requirements at the head office and regional offices.However, the department stated that all other services—including verification of NIC details and translation into English for government and non-government institutions—will remain temporarily suspended.Relevant institutions have been requested to adopt alternative methods during the period.Accordingly, normal public…

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (Apr 7) that he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face widespread attacks on its civilian infrastructure.Iran’s Supreme National Security Council also said it has accepted a two-week ceasefire in the war.Trump’s announcement on social media was the latest example of Trump backing down from severe threats, after he warned Iran earlier on Tuesday that “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if his demands were not met.Trump said the deal was subject to Iran’s agreement…

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has made arrangements to supply electricity for Sinhala and Tamil New Year festivals and various celebrations taking place across the country this month, Minister Vijitha Herath announced.Speaking at the weekly Cabinet media briefing held today (April 7), the Minister stated that necessary measures have already been implemented to facilitate the provision of electricity for such events upon payment of the required fees.He further noted that organizers will be able to obtain electricity from the CEB between April 15 and April 19 by completing the relevant payments.Minister Herath emphasized the importance of using electricity efficiently during…

A Chinese national passenger who attempted to smuggle a consignment of cigarettes worth Rs. 550,000 into Sri Lanka through the ‘Green Channel’, which is designated for passengers with no items to declare at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), was arrested by Customs officials at BIA in the early hours today (7).The suspect has been identified as a 28-year-old Chinese businessman who had arrived at BIA from Bangkok on AirAsia flight AK047 at 12:40 a.m. today, Ada Derana reporter said.Customs officials discovered 185 cartons containing a total of 37,000 sticks of cigarettes manufactured in China, concealed within his luggage.Customs officials at BIA…

The King Fahd Causeway, a key bridge linking Saudi Arabia to the island kingdom of Bahrain, closed early Tuesday over threats from Iranian attacks.The King Fahd Causeway Authority made the announcement in a post on X.It said vehicle movements had been “suspended as a precautionary measure” over Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.The 25-kilometer (15.5-mile) bridge is the only connection by road for Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet, to the Arabian Peninsula.While there’s been no formal threat against the King Fahd Causeway, some hard-liners within Iran have increasingly identified it as a possible target.That risk likely…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament, a short while ago.He arrived in Parliament to present the proposed new economic relief package introduced by the government for groups affected by the Middle East crisis.The President is currently addressing the House.

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) today (07) has issued a public warning regarding a significant increase in online scams and financial fraud attempts circulating across social media platforms during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season.Sri Lanka CERT has observed that cybercriminals are actively exploiting the festive period when online engagement is at its peak to manipulate public trust and target unsuspecting individuals, according to a statement. These scams are carefully crafted to take advantage of seasonal goodwill, urgency, and heightened digital interactions.According to Sri Lanka CERT, a growing number of complaints have been reported…