UNP appoints new office bearers
The Politburo of the United National Party (UNP) has decided on the new appointments to the top positions in the party. MORE..
- UNP appoints new office bearers
- Sri Lanka rupee hits record low
- British citizen arrested with police uniforms, IDs and ammo
- Residents of Wekanda Housing scheme to be evacuated
- SLFP MPs will not join SLPP – Mahinda Samarasinghe
- SLFP Central Committee decides to reorganize party
- Presidential Commission on SriLankan to begin recording evidence
- Govt enters long-term contract to purchase 7 million barrels of crude oil
- Sri Lankan students win medals at ICYS 2018
- No ban on display of Pandals during Vesak – Minister
Hot News
Residents of Wekanda Housing scheme to be evacuated
Minister of Disaster Management Ranjith Siyambalapitiya has instructed relevant authorities to immediately evacuate to safer locations the residents at Wekanda Housing Scheme at Stuart Street, Colombo 2. MORE..
Sri Lankan students win medals at ICYS 2018
Three students representing Sri Lanka have won medals at the 25th International Conference of Young Scientists (ICYS) 2018 held in Belgrade, Serbia. MORE..
No ban on display of Pandals during Vesak – Minister
Displaying of Pandals on Vesak Poya Day was not banned and only a request was made regarding that, says Minister of Buddha Sasana, Gamini Jayawickrama Perera. MORE..
Govt enters long-term contract to purchase 7 million barrels of crude oil
The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to purchase crude oil under long term contracts for keeping continuous process of refining at Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). MORE..
SLFP MPs will not join SLPP – Mahinda Samarasinghe
None of the 39 MPs of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) will join the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), says Minister of Ports and Shipping, Mahinda Samarasinghe. MORE..
British citizen arrested with police uniforms, IDs and ammo
A suspect has been arrested for the illegal possession of a host of items including police uniforms, identity cards, forged documents and ammunition at a residence in Dampe, Meegoda. MORE..
SLFP Central Committee decides to reorganize party
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Central Committee has decided to carry out a complete reorganization of the party, extending to all party positions. MORE..
Presidential Commission on SriLankan to begin recording evidence
President Maithripala Sirisena says that the commission appointed on SriLankan Airlines will commence the recording of evidence within the next two weeks. MORE..
Sri Lanka rupee hits record low
The Sri Lankan rupee slipped to a fresh all-time low of 157.40 per dollar on Wednesday for a third straight session, pressured by persistent importer dollar demand, dealers said. MORE..
Police and fisheries officials raid Peliyagoda Fish Market
The Investigation Unit of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Ministry with the assistance of the police and the Special Task Force personnel conducted a raid at the Peliyagoda Central Fish Market Complex this morning. MORE..
Colombo-Kandy road closed near Kelaniya University
The Colombo-Kandy main road has been closed near the University of Kelaniya due to a protest march by university students, Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Ammonia tank incident: Manager and Lab Assistant further remanded
The Senior Laboratory Assistant and the Manager of the Horana rubber factory have been further remanded, over the death of 5 persons in the recent ammonia tank incident. MORE..
TNA requests for debate on forced Sinhalese settlements in Mullaitivu
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) provincial councilmen of Northern Province have requested the Chairman of the provincial council, C. V. K. Sivagnanam to hold a debate over the government’s alleged forceful establishment of Sinhalese settlements in the Mullaitivu District. MORE..
20th Amendment to be presented as private member’s bill in May
JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that the 20th Amendment to the Constitution will be presented to the Parliament as a private member’s bill in May. MORE..
Committee report on increasing train fares submitted
The committee report on increasing train fares has been handed over to the Ministry of Transport. MORE..
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Sports
Royal wins 1st leg of Bradby Shield
Royal College, Colombo retained the Bradby Shield after beating Trinity College, Kandy 39-07 in the first leg of the encounter in Colombo.More...
Gurusinha appointed SLC Chief Cricket Operations Officer
Former World Cup winning batsman Asanka Gurusinha has been appointed as Chief Cricket Operations Officer of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with effective from 15 May, Chief Executive Officer of SLC Ashley de Silva announced.
Sri Lanka Cricket elections on May 19
Elections for new board members of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will be held on May 19, according to SLC President Thilanga Sumathipala. MORE..
Pothas ends association with Sri Lanka
Nic Pothas, the former interim coach of the Sri Lankan team, has snapped his association with the national side, stepping down as the fielding coach to explore other options. MORE..
Manchester City captures Premier League title
Manchester City won the Premier League title without even playing on Sunday when its rival and nearest challenger Manchester United surprisingly lost 1-0 at home to last-place West Bromwich Albion. MORE..
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Technology
Google to finally bring iMessage-like service called ‘Chat’ to Android
Google has a mobile operating system that powers almost 85% of the smartphones in the market today, a number that can be attributed to the wide price bracket Android devices are available in. MORE..
Zuckerberg admits Facebook collects data from non-users
Zuckerberg admits Facebook collects data from non-users
Mark Zuckerberg, under stern questioning by US legislators, said Facebook collects information on consumers who are not registered as users, acknowledging something that has been reported but not publicly spelt out by the company. MORE..
Facebook scandal ‘hit 87 million users’
Facebook scandal ‘hit 87 million users’
Facebook believes the data of up to 87 million people was improperly shared with the political consultancy Cambridge Analytica - many more than previously disclosed. MORE..
Google is blocking apps from uncertified Android devices
Google is blocking apps from uncertified Android devices
One of the best things about Android is that it’s an open source project, so developers are free to edit it to create their own custom ROMs. MORE..
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Entertainment
Swedish DJ Avicii found dead in Oman at age of 28
The Swedish-born producer and DJ known as Avicii has been found dead in Oman. MORE..
Kendrick Lamar makes history with Pulitzer win
Kendrick Lamar makes history with Pulitzer win
Kendrick Lamar may have lost out on the best album Grammy for his acclaimed album Damn, but the hip-hop artist’s landmark album has just landed a far more esteemed prize: a Pulitzer. MORE..
Salman Khan convicted in 1998 poaching case
Salman Khan convicted in 1998 poaching case
A court in Rajasthan on Thursday convicted Bollywood star Salman Khan in a 19-year-old poaching case, a lawyer for the prosecution said. MORE..
Aishwarya Rai: Sexual harassment exists in all industries
Aishwarya Rai: Sexual harassment exists in all industries
Last year the #metoo movement became a rage in across the globe giving many women the courage and voice to speak up against sexual harassment at workplace. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
155.2641 | 159.0445 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
216.2353 | 223.2473 |
Europe
Euro |
188.6530 | 195.5024 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
157.2488 | 163.4775 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
120.1974 | 124.8401 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
116.6686 | 121.7778 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
116.7460 | 120.9013 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.4187 | 1.4706 |
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Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 414.6234 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 521.4077 |
Oman
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Rial | 406.0833 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 42.9399 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 41.6890 |
UAE
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Dirham | 42.5646 |
