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August 17, 2017 3:29 pm
Duty slashed on motorcycles, mini trucks and single cabs
The ad-valorem excise duty rate of 90% imposed on motorcycles with an engine capacity less than 150cc will be removed with effect from midnight today (17), Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera said. MORE..
- Duty slashed on motorcycles, mini trucks and single cabs
- No govt. has harassed opposition’s families like ‘Yamapalayana’ - Mahinda
- Telecommunication levy on internet services to be removed
- Perpetual Treasuries: Rs 340 million dividend distributed to another company
- Polythene ban will remain in place - President
- Women’s participation is critical for the economy - Elizabeth Broderick
- Barcelona: Van rams crowds in Ramblas tourist area
- National reconciliation process needs support of all - President
- State intelligence officer nabbed with gold concealed in knee guard
- Spanish Prime Minister calls deadly Barcelona attack ‘jihadi terrorism’
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Spanish Prime Minister calls deadly Barcelona attack ‘jihadi terrorism’
A fifth terrorist involved in an incident in Cambrils, Spain, has died from his injuries, Catalan police say. MORE...
State intelligence officer nabbed with gold concealed in knee guard
A state intelligence officer attached to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has been arrested while attempting to smuggle out gold worth Rs 9.1 million concealed in his knee guard. MORE..
National reconciliation process needs support of all - President
President Maithripala Sirisena says the patronage that should be given for the government’s task in building national reconciliation is to provide full support while understanding the process, but not to throw brickbats. MORE...
Barcelona: Van rams crowds in Ramblas tourist area
At least one person died and 32 were injured - 10 of them seriously - after a van ploughed into crowds in Barcelona’s famous Las Ramblas tourist area, police and local officials say. MORE...
Perpetual Treasuries: Rs 340 million dividend distributed to another company
It has been uncovered that a portion of the profit made by Perpetual Treasuries Limited through the controversial bond transaction was distributed to another company as dividend. MORE..
No govt. has harassed opposition’s families like ‘Yamapalayana’ - Mahinda
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that the “Yamapalanaya” is engaged in a desperate attempt to deflect public attention by hauling members of his family to the CID and the FCID, as their corruption comes to light in dramatic and unexpected ways. MORE...
Polythene ban will remain in place - President
President Maithripala Sirisena says there is no change on the policy decision taken by the government on the ban of polythene and plastics. MORE...
Telecommunication levy on internet services to be removed
Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera says that the 10 per cent telecommunication levy imposed on internet services will removed with effect from September 01. MORE..
Women’s participation is critical for the economy - Elizabeth Broderick
Prominent Australian advocate and UN advisor for gender equality, Elizabeth Broderick (AO) stated that women’s participation in all aspects of Sri Lanka’s economy was critical to realising its economic potential. MORE...
Concrete slab collapses at construction site in Negombo
Several individuals have reportedly been injured after the concrete slab of a building under construction collapsed in the Periyamulla area in Negombo, a short while ago. MORE..
Govt. will establish a medical faculty for Wayamba University - Rajitha
Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Dr. Rajitha Senaratne stated that the Kuliyapitiya Base Hospital, which is under the Wayamba Provincial Council, would be taken over by the government to establish the medical faculty at the Wayamba University. MORE...
Stake sale of Hambantota port : prospective debt trap or fiscal salvation?
The Hambantota port which was constructed in 2015 by a Chinese company with tremendous financial support from the Asian super-power has not seen the success expected by its initial investors. Many economists believe that Sri Lanka may fall deep into a debt-trap that is gradually ensnaring the Asian region. MORE...
Two dead, 3 injured in fatal car crash in Pindeniya
Two persons were killed while another 3 were wounded after a car veered off the road and toppled into the Gurugoda Oya in the Pindeniya area on the Kegalle-Avissawella road this morning (17). MORE..
GMOA to submit a new series of proposals regarding SAITM issue
A new series of proposals has been compiled by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), political parties and civil organizations, in connection with the SAITM issue. MORE...
Earth to experience total solar eclipse this August
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Research has announced that the Earth will be experiencing a total solar eclipse on August 21. MORE...
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Sports
Real Madrid brush Barcelona aside to claim Spanish Super Cup
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Sports Minister defends lackluster SL cricketers
The Minister of Sports Dayasiri Jayasekara expressed his views when questioned on the dire situation the Sri Lankan cricket team has fallen to stating that, in his belief there is no better side the SLC can currently field as the Test team for Sri Lanka. MORE...
Usain Bolt targets football career after quitting athletics
Usain Bolt believes he can swap one dream for another – by becoming a professional footballer. MORE...
India complete series clean sweep
Virat Kohli led Indian side completed its first series cleans weep away from home as it defeated hosts Sri Lanka by an innings and 171 runs in the third and final Test of the series here on Monday. MORE..
Sri Lanka keen to tour Pakistan for T20s
Sri Lanka are keen to visit Pakistan in September and become the first high-profile team to tour the country since the deadly attack in 2009. MORE..
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Technology
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Google adds voice recognition for Sinhala and Tamil languages
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Google’s speech-to-text recognition has added another 21 languages including Sinhala and Tamil, the global internet giant announced today. MORE..
US firm reveals gun-toting drone that can fire in mid-air
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A US technology firm has developed a drone that is able to aim and fire at enemies while flying in mid-air. MORE...
Facebook introduces new video service
Facebook introduces new video service
Social media giant Facebook has made a move into dedicated video, pitting it against YouTube and TV networks. MORE...
Entertainment
Tom Cruise injured on ‘Mission: Impossible 6’ set
Production on the latest installment of the “Mission: Impossible” franchise is on hold as star Tom Cruise recovers from an ankle injury sustained on set, the film’s studio confirms to CNN. MORE...
Another Game of Thrones episode has leaked online
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Stuntwoman dies on set of Deadpool 2 in Vancouver
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HBO willing to pay hackers $250k bitcoin ransom
HBO willing to pay hackers $250k bitcoin ransom
Following a massive cyberdata breach that featured the leaked script of “Game of Thrones” and private information of some of its cast, HBO is reportedly ready to settle for a staggering fee. MORE...
Derana Poll
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
151.1300 | 154.9300 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
193.7600 | 200.3500 |
Europe
Euro |
176.3600 | 182.9800 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
154.2700 | 160.4400 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
117.7200 | 122.3600 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
117.3300 | 122.5300 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
110.0800 | 114.1000 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.3590 | 1.4103 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
|
Dinar | 406.3388 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 507.4037 |
Oman
|
Rial | 397.9532 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 42.0814 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 40.8533 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 41.7114 |
