Sri Lanka to halt import of non-essential food items & unhealthy foods
President Maithripala Sirisena says that the National Economic Council expects to take immediate steps to stop importing of all non-essential food items as well as unhealthy foods into the country. MORE..
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- Digital revolution is Key to the progress of Sri Lanka – Prime Minister
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- Vaiko confronted by Sri Lankan group at UNHRC in Geneva
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- Tense situation at NCPC as protesting unemployed grads block exits
- Proposals for 2018 budget may be submitted: Ministry of Finance
- Municipal, Urban Councils and Pradeshiya Sabha Amendment Bills submitted to parliament
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Municipal, Urban Councils and Pradeshiya Sabha Amendment Bills submitted to parliament
Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government Faiszer Mustapha submitted Municipal, Urban Councils and Pradeshiya Sabha Amendment Bills to parliament, during parliamentary proceedings today (26). MORE...
Proposals for 2018 budget may be submitted: Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance has circulated a notice for the submission of proposals for the 2018 Budget. MORE...
Taxes to be imposed on NRFC account interest earners
The Governor of the Central Bank announced that a tax will be imposed on interest gained on Non-Resident Foreign Currency (NRFC) accounds under the new Inland Revenue Act. MORE...
Tense situation at NCPC as protesting unemployed grads block exits
A tense situation has been reported at the North Central Provincial Council premises as protesting unemployed graduates have blocked all gates, preventing anyone from leaving the council.
Sri Lanka’s first Social Innovation Lab established by UNDP and Ministry of Science and Technology
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Research together with the United Nations Development Programme announced the establishment of Sri Lanka’s first Social Innovation Lab. MORE...
Vaiko confronted by Sri Lankan group at UNHRC in Geneva
Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) general secretary Vaiko, who addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on Monday, said that he was confrunted by a Sri Lankan woman and a few former army personnel for speaking about alleged war crimes committed during the last phase of the civil war in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Digital revolution is Key to the progress of Sri Lanka – Prime Minister
A ceremony was held in Colombo yesterday (25) to launch the provision of free-wifi through the SLT network at the Galle Face Green. While attending the event, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed the potency of the digital revolution and how Sri Lanka needs to adapt itself to it. MORE...
Civil Security Department assists Police to monitor priority lanes
Operatives of the Sri Lanka Civil Security Department have been deployed to identify motorists not adhering to the newly introduced priority lanes in Colombo. MORE...
Sleep deprived driver collides with tollbooth on Southern expressway
Officials from the Matara Police reported that a truck travelling to Hakmana collided with the Godagama exit gateway of the Southern expressway, causing severe damages to one of the toll collection booths. MORE...
UNHRC questions war crimes allegations levied at Sri Lanka
A tense situation ensued at the 36th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, when LTTE sympathizers and members of the Global Sri Lankan Forum debated on the legality of the war crimes allegations levied at Sri Lanka by the Geneva Human Rights Watch. MORE...
Colombo Commercial Fertilizer chairman resigns citing interference
The Chairman of the state-owned Colombo Commercial Fertilizer Ltd, Thusitha Halloluwa, has tendered his resignation to Minister of Agriculture Duminda Dissanayake. MORE..
TISL concerned by perversion of PC Election Act
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) says that it is alarmed by the lack of consultation and procedure adopted in the passage of the Provincial Councils Elections (Amendment) Act. MORE..
President congratulates Merkel on re-election
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena congratulated German Chancellor Angela Merkel on her election victory on Sunday, which saw her win a fourth term. MORE..
Domestic gas cylinder price increased
The price of a 12.5kg cylinder of domestic LP gas will be increased by Rs.110 from midnight today (25). MORE..
Former Senior DIG Lalith Jayasinghe granted bail
Former Senior DIG Lalith Jayasinghe has been granted bail by the Palmadulla Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
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‘Fedal’ unites to claim 2017 Laver cup for Team Europe
The first-ever Laver Cup came to fitting close with Roger Federer clinching the victory for Team Europe. The Swiss was pushed to the brink but ultimately outlasted Team World’s Nick Kyrgios, 4-6, 7-6 (6), 11-9. MORE...
Sri Lanka Cricket to cooperate with ICC corruption probe
Sri Lanka’s cricket board Sunday asked all national players and its employees to cooperate fully with an ICC investigation following allegations by former players of match-fixing and other forms of corruption. MORE..
40 Sri Lankan cricketers call for inquiry into ‘shocking’ allegations made by Pramodya Wickramasinghe
The national cricketers including 40 contracted players have called for an immediate inquiry in to certain ‘shocking’ allegations made by former Sri Lanka cricketer and selector, Pramodya Wickremasinghe insinuating unnatural and mysterious match patterns. MORE...
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer lead Europe in inaugural Laver Cup against Team World
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will set aside their long-time rivalry when they play for Europe against the rest of the world in the inaugural Laver Cup tournament which starts on Friday. MORE...
Kaushal Silva, Lakmal return to Sri Lanka squad for Pakistan Tests
Sri Lankan selectors have recalled batsman Kaushal Silva, who last played a Test in January 2017, for the upcoming two-Test series against Pakistan in the UAE. Suranga Lakmal, who missed the three-Test series against India due to an injury, has also been named in the 15-member squad announced on Wednesday(September 20). MORE...
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Technology
Netflix is offering its bandwidth tech to airlines for better in-flight streaming
Netflix has, over the years, already had to develop better Netflix is going to start partnering with airlines to provide them with its mobile streaming technology. This will start next year as part of an effort to get airlines to provide better in-flight Wi-Fi, according to a report from Variety. MORE...
Apple faces doubts over iPhone 8 demand
Apple faces doubts over iPhone 8 demand
Apple’s staggered smartphone launch this year threatens to diminish excitement around Friday’s release of the iPhone 8, analysts say. MORE..
Instagram Live video ‘led to murder suspect’s arrest’
Instagram Live video ‘led to murder suspect’s arrest’
US police say an Instagram Live video helped lead to the arrest of a “most wanted” fugitive earlier this week. Christopher Ricardo Gonzalez allegedly streamed footage of himself alongside several guns on the Facebook-owned app. MORE...
MIT’s The Engine raises $200M to fund ‘tough tech’
MIT’s The Engine raises $200M to fund ‘tough tech’
The Engine, based out of MIT and Cambridge, has raised a $200 million fund to back and help incubate startups working on “tough tech” — new challenges in areas like aerospace, advanced materials, biotech, genetic engineering and renewable energy. MORE...
Entertainment
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have their first official outing as a couple
Prince Harry has stepped out with actor girlfriend Meghan Markle for the first time in public since the pair started dating late last year. The prince and Suits star were spotted walking hand-in-hand in Toronto, where they were attending the Invictus Games for wounded veterans. MORE...
Kylie Jenner is pregnant
Kylie Jenner is pregnant
The 20-year-old reality star and her rapper boyfriend are said to have broken the happy news to friends earlier this month at the Day N Night Fest in Anaheim. Multiple outlets are reporting that the youngest member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan is expecting her first child with her boyfriend of five months. MORE...
Linkin Park Announce Hollywood Bowl Concert to Honor Chester Bennington
Linkin Park Announce Hollywood Bowl Concert to Honor Chester Bennington
Linkin Park have delivered on the promise to hold a public celebration to honor their late vocalist Chester Bennington and it will take place Friday, Oct. 27 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. MORE...
Emmys 2017: Reese Witherspoon hails ‘incredible year’ for women on TV
Emmys 2017: Reese Witherspoon hails ‘incredible year’ for women on TV
One of the reasons this year’s Emmys stood out was for its celebration of strong female characters and actors. Big Little Lies and The Handmaid’s Tale - two dramas led by exceptional actresses - got five Emmys apiece. MORE...
Derana Poll
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
150.8500 | 154.6500 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
203.3100 | 210.1500 |
Europe
Euro |
178.9100 | 185.6100 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
154.3700 | 160.5500 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
121.5700 | 126.3600 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
119.0000 | 124.2700 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
111.4900 | 115.5700 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.3365 | 1.3716 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
|
Dinar | 405.1885 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 507.0654 |
Oman
|
Rial | 396.9057 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 41.9568 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 40.7463 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 41.6021 |
