Reveries of the public are gradually being realized – President
President Maithripala Sirisena stated the steps taken by the government to achieve prosperity and sustainability have now come into fruition. MORE...
- BIA officials bust Chinese Glyphosate racket
- Soldier arrested over alleged sexual assault on 15-year old girl
- Excise officer arrested over bribery charges
- President meets UN Secretary General
- Concessions for artistes under the new Tax Act
- Reveries of the public are gradually being realized – President
- International body to investigate war-crimes is required – Shivajilingam
- Bathiudeen refutes Rohingya refugees’ rumors
- I was gravely disrespected by UNP Youth Front – Joseph Micheal Perera
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I was gravely disrespected by UNP Youth Front – Joseph Micheal Perera
Former parliamentarian Jospeh Micheal Perera stated that he faced a grave injustice during the meeting of the UNP Youth Front in Gampaha yesterday (23). MORE...
Bathiudeen refutes Rohingya refugees’ rumors
Industry and Commerce Minister Rishad Bathiudeen yesterday(23), rubbished rumors about his involvement to resettle Rohingya refugees in Sri Lanka. MORE...
International body to investigate war-crimes is required – Shivajilingam
Northern Provincial Council member M.K.Shivajilingam stated that the proclamations made by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka condemning several Sri Lankan military persons of committing war-crimes must be acted upon immediately. MORE...
Concessions for artistes under the new Tax Act
A tax concession of Rs.500,000 will be granted to the profit received by productions of artistes,under the new Tax Act,announced the Ministry of Finance. MORE...
Soldier arrested over alleged sexual assault on 15-year old girl
A soldier has been arrested over alleged counts of sexual abuse on a 15-year old girl in Wanathawilluwa. MORE...
President meets UN Secretary General
President Maithripala Sirisena met with the Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Gutterres yesterday (23), where the Secretary General expressed the willingness of the UN to provide assistance to the reconciliation program in Sri Lanka. MORE
BIA officials bust Chinese Glyphosate racket
Customs staff members attached to the Cargo Examination directorate apprehended a consignment of Glyphosate upon the examination of a container at the Orugodawatta container yard yesterday (22). MORE...
Excise officer arrested over bribery charges
An Excise Department official attached to the Aluthgama Excise Office had been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegation of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on bribery charges today (23). MORE...
National issues can be resolved through sport – PM
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that Sri Lanka can further establish a firm national identity within the global arena through a concerted effort to excel in sports. MORE...
Govt is violating the rights of the public – Roshan Ranasinghe
MP Roshan Ranasinghe stated that the current government is forcibly depriving the public of their democratic rights through the enforcement of several new amendments to the constitution. MORE...
BASL submits documents to CJ over Ranjan’s allegations
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) had submitted documents to the Chief Justice today(23), requesting to take appropriate legal actions over Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake’s allegations against the judiciary, stated BASL President U.R.De Silva. MORE...
Flood control program to be set up soon
A large number of pumping stations will be established to control floods, The Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation (SLLR&DC) said. MORE...
A special program to evaluate the performance of OICs
The National Police Commission will commence a program to evaluate the performance of OICs attached to police stations island-wide. MORE...
Colombo bound train derails in Polgahawela
Railway authorities have reported train a train that was travelling towards Colombo has derailed near Polgahawela causing delays to all trains on the Northern railway line. MORE...
High Commissioner of UNHRC lauds Govt reconciliation program
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein commended the efforts expended by the Sri Lankan government towards reconciliation after meeting President Maithripala Sirisena in New York earlier today (23). MORE...
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Sports
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...
Mathews ruled out of Pakistan Tests
Sri Lanka‘s tryst with injuries continued as former captain Angelo Mathews was ruled out of the 2-Test series against Pakistan. Mathews, who was reported to miss only the first Test was confirmed to have a grade-one tear in his calf. Mathews suffered an injury during a training session. MORE...
Sri Lanka qualify for ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Sri Lanka have qualified for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 after the Windies lost the first ODI against England at Old Trafford on Tuesday. MORE..
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Technology
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...
RIP Cassini: Historic Mission Ends with Fiery Plunge into Saturn
RIP Cassini: Historic Mission Ends with Fiery Plunge into Saturn
NASA received its last data transmission from the Cassini spacecraft at 4:55:46 a.m. PDT (7:55:46 a.m. EDT, 1146 GMT) on September 15, before losing contact with the probe as it hurtled into Saturn’s atmosphere. It was a fiery grand finale for the probe, which spent 13 years orbiting the ringed planet. MORE...
Entertainment
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...
‘Lost’ Francis Bacon painting emerges after 45 years
‘Lost’ Francis Bacon painting emerges after 45 years
A ’lost’ painting by Francis Bacon could become the most expensive art work ever sold in Europe when it goes under the hammer next month. MORE...
Derana Poll
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
150.7800 | 154.5800 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
204.0600 | 210.9200 |
Europe
Euro |
179.1800 | 185.9000 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
154.7100 | 160.9200 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
121.7000 | 126.4900 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
118.3500 | 123.5900 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
111.2900 | 115.3500 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.3414 | 1.3923 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
|
Dinar | 405.2375 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 507.1268 |
Oman
|
Rial | 396.9537 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 41.1373 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 40.7512 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 41.6072 |
