Large-scale mill owners announce revised retail prices for rice
Following the removal of price controls, the Large-Scale Mill Owners’ Association have announced revised retail prices for rice. MORE..
- Joint company to be formed for purchasing gas
- British army put on standby to help ease fuel supply crisis
- Tell us if there is a better solution than going to IMF - Ranil
- Large-scale mill owners announce revised retail prices for rice
- CSE’s ASPI reaches new all-time high
- State bank ATM in Minneriya robbed
- 743 more patients recover from novel coronavirus
- 743 more patients recover from novel coronavirus
- Azath Salley further remanded until next month
- Universities to reopen in November?
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Universities to reopen in November?
The Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) says the universities are expected to reopen in the month of November following prolonged closure caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. MORE..
British army put on standby to help ease fuel supply crisis
The British army was put on standby on Monday evening to help ease fuel supply chain issues caused by a shortage of truck drivers as scenes of panic buying were observed across the country. MORE..
Tell us if there is a better solution than going to IMF - Ranil
Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe warns that there is a serious risk that a government will not have any funds to pay pensions in another ten to fifteen years. MORE..
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CSE’s ASPI reaches new all-time high
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange today recorded a new all-time high as it closed at 9,339.28 points. MORE..
State bank ATM in Minneriya robbed
An Automated Teller Machine (ATM) of a state bank on the Habarana-Pollonnaruwa road in Minihirigama, Minneriya has been robbed of its cash on Sunday (September 26). MORE..
743 more patients recover from novel coronavirus
A total of 743 more COVID-19 patients were discharged from medical care today (Sep. 28) as they have recovered from the virus infection, the Ministry of Health said. MORE..
Azath Salley further remanded until next month
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has further remanded former Governor Azath Salley until October 12. MORE..
Joint company to be formed for purchasing gas
A joint company will be formed for the purpose of purchasing Liquid Petroleum (LP) Gas, State Minister of Consumer Affairs Lasantha Alagiyawanna stated. MORE..
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COVID inoculation program for children to be expanded
The Pfizer vaccination program for children with co-morbidities aged between 12 - 19 years will be carried out island-wide from October 01, the Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians (SLCP) says. MORE..
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Army Commander on re-opening the country
The COVID-19 task force has been requested to work out the procedures by which state institutions and public transport services will be maintained once the country-wide lockdown is lifted on October 01. MORE..
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Afghanistan, Myanmar withdraw from UN speaker list amid credentials dispute
Afghanistan and Myanmar have withdrawn from their speaking slots at the United Nations General Assembly at the last minute, amid disputes over who should represent those countries. Both saw their elected governments overthrown earlier this year. MORE..
Pfizer vaccinations for children with co-morbidities to continue today
The Ministry of Health-operated COVID-19 vaccination clinics are carried out island-wide today (September 28). MORE..
Fairly heavy showers of about 50 mm expected in many areas
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Health experts urge youths to get vaccinated without delay and not be misled by baseless opinions
Professor of Community Health at the Medical Faculty of the University of Colombo, Manju Weerasinghe urged the youth not to be misled by the baseless opinions expressed by certain persons with commercial interests, and to take the vaccines against the COVID-19 virus at the first available opportunity. MORE..
Cabinet holds on price revisions for several essentials
The Cabinet of Ministers has reportedly not taken any decisions on price revisions of essential items including powdered milk, LP gas, wheat flour and cement. MORE..
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September 27, 2021 10:38 pm
British army put on standby to help ease fuel supply crisis
The British army was put on standby on Monday evening to help ease fuel supply chain issues caused by a shortage of truck drivers as scenes of panic buying were observed across the country. MORE..
Tell us if there is a better solution than going to IMF - Ranil
Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe warns that there is a serious risk that a government will not have any funds to pay pensions in another ten to fifteen years. MORE..
CSE’s ASPI reaches new all-time high
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange today recorded a new all-time high as it closed at 9,339.28 points. MORE..
State bank ATM in Minneriya robbed
An Automated Teller Machine (ATM) of a state bank on the Habarana-Pollonnaruwa road in Minihirigama, Minneriya has been robbed of its cash on Sunday (September 26). MORE..
743 more patients recover from novel coronavirus
A total of 743 more COVID-19 patients were discharged from medical care today (Sep. 28) as they have recovered from the virus infection, the Ministry of Health said. MORE..
Azath Salley further remanded until next month
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has further remanded former Governor Azath Salley until October 12. MORE..
Joint company to be formed for purchasing gas
A joint company will be formed for the purpose of purchasing Liquid Petroleum (LP) Gas, State Minister of Consumer Affairs Lasantha Alagiyawanna stated. MORE..
COVID inoculation program for children to be expanded
The Pfizer vaccination program for children with co-morbidities aged between 12 - 19 years will be carried out island-wide from October 01, the Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians (SLCP) says. MORE..
Army Commander on re-opening the country
The COVID-19 task force has been requested to work out the procedures by which state institutions and public transport services will be maintained once the country-wide lockdown is lifted on October 01. MORE..
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Sports
Mahela appointed consultant for Sri Lanka National and U19 teams
Former Sri Lanka Captain Mahela Jayawardena has been appointed as a ‘consultant’ to the National team during the First Round of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced today. MORE..
Second edition of LPL to kick off on Dec. 04
Sri Lanka Cricket today announced the commencement date and team composition for the second edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), Sri Lanka’s topmost domestic T20 tournament with an international flavor. MORE..
Afghanistan female soccer team given asylum in Portugal
The girls on Afghanistan’s national soccer team were anxious. For weeks, they had been moving around the country, waiting for word that they could leave. MORE..
England call off men’s and women’s cricket tours of Pakistan
The England and Wales Cricket Board has abandoned their tour of Pakistan citing “concerns about travelling to the region”. MORE..
Boxing star Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippines president
Philippine boxing star Manny Pacquiao says he is to run for president in next year’s election. MORE..
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Technology
Lithuania tells citizens to throw away Chinese phones
Lithuania’s Defense Ministry recommended that consumers avoid buying Chinese mobile phones and advised people to throw away the ones they have now after a government report found the devices had built-in censorship capabilities. MORE..
Home computer pioneer Sir Clive Sinclair dies aged 81
Home computer pioneer Sir Clive Sinclair dies aged 81
The home computing world is mourning the loss of pioneer Sir Clive Sinclair, who has died at the age of 81. MORE..
First all-civilian crew launched into orbit aboard SpaceX rocket ship
First all-civilian crew launched into orbit aboard SpaceX rocket ship
A SpaceX rocket ship blasted off from Florida on Wednesday carrying a billionaire e-commerce executive and three less-wealthy private citizens he chose to join him in the first all-civilian crew ever launched into Earth orbit. MORE..
Apple announces iPhone 13 range alongside new iPad and Apple Watch
Apple announces iPhone 13 range alongside new iPad and Apple Watch
The tech giant has unveiled its new range of flagship smartphones for the year. Last night Apple unveiled the iPhone 13 range which boss Tim Cook has hailed as the “best iPhone we have ever created”. MORE..
Entertainment
R. Kelly found guilty in sex trafficking trial
US singer R Kelly has been found guilty of exploiting his superstar status to run a scheme to sexually abuse women and children over two decades. MORE..
Netflix is acquiring the rights to Roald Dahl’s books
Netflix is acquiring the rights to Roald Dahl’s books
Netflix is acquiring the Roald Dahl Story Company (RDSC) and rights to the author’s entire catalog, including classics like Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, Matilda and James and the Giant Peach, the company announced. MORE..
K-pop stars BTS dip into global diplomacy at UN General Assembly
K-pop stars BTS dip into global diplomacy at UN General Assembly
It was a United Nations speech that got attention like few others — a plug for vaccines, young people and the earth’s well-being from superstar K-pop band BTS. MORE..
Teen with Sri Lankan roots crowned ‘Miss Teen International Botswana 2021’
Teen with Sri Lankan roots crowned ‘Miss Teen International Botswana 2021’
Gimhani Perera, a 17-year-old with Sri Lankan roots, has won the ‘Miss Teen International Botswana 2021’ pageant held in Botswana. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
198.5008 | 202.9992 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
273.5072 | 282.3223 |
Europe
Euro |
234.9138 | 243.5209 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
215.6761 | 223.6637 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
157.1940 | 163.3818 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
146.1867 | 152.5381 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
147.4751 | 152.3813 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.7959 | 1.9092 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
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Dinar | 549.9881 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 690.0017 |
Oman
|
Rial | 538.5737 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 56.9310 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 55.2862 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 56.4490 |
