President Gotabaya Rajapakshe has
today (25)instructed the heads of all Commercial banks in the country to open their branches during curfew hours for the benefit of trade activities and essential supplies.
Bank branches should be opened until 1 p.m in areas where the curfew is lifting president has advised.
Meanwhile according to the directions of President Government owned "Sathosa " (CWE)has began delivering essential food items to doorstep but only within 6 Kilo Meter area from the Sathosa Headquarters at Vaukshal Street ,Colombo in the initial stage.
However president has advised the authorities yesterday that this home delivery system of essentials should be implemented covering all residents in Colombo ,Gampaha and Kalutara Districts daily where an indifinite curfew is being imposed.