Sri Lanka among first two countries in the region to eliminate measles and Rubella
The Maldives and Sri Lanka were verified for having eliminated rubella, making them the first two countries in WHO South-East Asia Region to achieve measles and rubella elimination ahead of the 2023 target. MORE..
- Kelaniya University to reopen for 4th-year students next Monday
- Govt. to bear part of burden caused by high electricity bills?
- Yellow colour to be mandated for vehicles transporting school children
- Certain PNB officers tipped-off ‘Wele Suda’ on upcoming raids – DIG Nalaka de Silva
- Special police operation center set up for general election related issues
- Nine more Covid-19 cases increases total to 2,093
- Nine more Covid-19 cases increases total to 2,093
- Guidelines issued to prevent misuse of LG property during election
- All Welikada inmates test negative for COVID-19
- Priority was safety of life, not employment profile; President addresses ILO Global Summit
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Priority was safety of life, not employment profile; President addresses ILO Global Summit
Despite the repatriation of Sri Lankan workers from abroad in the wake of COVID-19 spread made a considerable change to our overall employment profile, Sri Lanka’s aim was to secure the lives of our workforce, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said. MORE..
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All Welikada inmates test negative for COVID-19
All 315 inmates from the Welikada Prison have tested negative for COVID-19 after PCR test, stated Army Commander Shavendra Silva.
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7 hours ago
Guidelines issued to prevent misuse of LG property during election
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has issued a set of guidelines to prevent misuse of public property at Local Government institutions pertaining to General Election 2020. MORE..
Nine more Covid-19 cases increases total to 2,093
Nine new cases of novel coronavirus have been identified bringing the total number of confirmed cases reported in the country to 2,093. MORE..
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July 8, 2020 6:53 pm
Special police operation center set up for general election related issues
A special operations center has been set up at the Police Headquarters to handle issues pertaining to General Election 2020. MORE..
Certain PNB officers tipped-off ‘Wele Suda’ on upcoming raids – DIG Nalaka de Silva
Interdicted DIG and former Director of Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) Nalaka de Silva disclosed to the court of a case of PNB officials divulging information on PNB raids to notorious drug trafficker ‘Wele Suda’. MORE..
Yellow colour to be mandated for vehicles transporting school children
A mandatory colour code will be introduced for all vehicles transporting school children, the Ministry of Transport has announced. MORE..
Govt. to bear part of burden caused by high electricity bills?
The government has decided to bear a part of the burden caused on the public by the hike in the electricity bill, said Minister of Power and Energy Mahinda Amaraweera. MORE..
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July 8, 2020 4:25 pm
Kelaniya University to reopen for 4th-year students next Monday
The University of Kelaniya has decided to recommence academic activities for the 4th-year students of several faculties on the 13th of July. MORE..
Three more including Filipino test positive for Covid-19, tally moves to 2,084
Three more persons who arrived from overseas including a Philippine national have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Ministry of Health said. MORE..
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July 8, 2020 3:36 pm
UNP lodges complaint against SJB over election campaign color
The United National Party (UNP) has lodged a complaint at the Elections Commission with regard to Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) using green color for their election campaign. MORE..
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July 8, 2020 3:21 pm
12 PNB officers arrested over links with drug dealers remanded
Twelve police officers attached to the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB), who were arrested over drug dealing charges, have been remanded until the 21st of July. MORE..
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July 8, 2020 3:12 pm
WHO acknowledges “evidence emerging” of airborne spread of COVID-19
The World Health Organization on Tuesday acknowledged “evidence emerging” of the airborne spread of the novel coronavirus, after a group of scientists urged the global body to update its guidance on how the respiratory disease passes between people. MORE..
COVID-19 recoveries count rise to 1,967
The Ministry of Health says 12 more individuals who had tested positive for the COVID-19 have recovered from the disease. MORE..
All prisons closed to visitors
The Commissioner General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya says that a decision has been taken not to allow any visitors to all the prisons in the country, until further notice. MORE..
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July 8, 2020 12:58 pm
All Welikada inmates test negative for COVID-19
All 315 inmates from the Welikada Prison have tested negative for COVID-19 after PCR test, stated Army Commander Shavendra Silva.
Guidelines issued to prevent misuse of LG property during election
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has issued a set of guidelines to prevent misuse of public property at Local Government institutions pertaining to General Election 2020. MORE..
Nine more Covid-19 cases increases total to 2,093
Nine new cases of novel coronavirus have been identified bringing the total number of confirmed cases reported in the country to 2,093. MORE..
Special police operation center set up for general election related issues
A special operations center has been set up at the Police Headquarters to handle issues pertaining to General Election 2020. MORE..
Certain PNB officers tipped-off ‘Wele Suda’ on upcoming raids – DIG Nalaka de Silva
Interdicted DIG and former Director of Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) Nalaka de Silva disclosed to the court of a case of PNB officials divulging information on PNB raids to notorious drug trafficker ‘Wele Suda’. MORE..
Yellow colour to be mandated for vehicles transporting school children
A mandatory colour code will be introduced for all vehicles transporting school children, the Ministry of Transport has announced. MORE..
Govt. to bear part of burden caused by high electricity bills?
The government has decided to bear a part of the burden caused on the public by the hike in the electricity bill, said Minister of Power and Energy Mahinda Amaraweera. MORE..
Kelaniya University to reopen for 4th-year students next Monday
The University of Kelaniya has decided to recommence academic activities for the 4th-year students of several faculties on the 13th of July. MORE..
Three more including Filipino test positive for Covid-19, tally moves to 2,084
Three more persons who arrived from overseas including a Philippine national have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Ministry of Health said. MORE..
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Sports
Asia Cup 2020 has been cancelled, says BCCI president Sourav Ganguly
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly has confirmed Asia Cup 2020 has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The fate of the tournament was hanging in a balance due to the pandemic. Ganguly’s comments come days ahead of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting scheduled to take place on July 09. MORE..
Cricket returns as England bat in first Test against West Indies
England captain Ben Stokes decided to bat in the first Test against the West Indies at Southampton on Wednesday as international cricket resumed after the coronavirus lockdown. MORE..
Alex Pullin: Australian world-champion snowboarder dies
Two-time world champion snowboarder Alex Pullin has died while spearfishing in his native Australia, local officials have confirmed. MORE..
Indian Police busts fake ‘Sri Lankan’ cricket tournament
Indian police are investigating an alleged betting scandal in which a sham cricket tournament was held in an Indian village and passed off as a Twenty20 contest played in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Kusal Mendis arrested over fatal accident
Sri Lankan cricketer Kusal Mendis has been arrested over a fatal accident in Panadura, police said. MORE..
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12 PNB officers arrested over drug links remanded until July
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Technology
Tesla is now worth more than Toyota, Disney and Coke
Elon Musk’s electric car business exceeds the value of almost every company in the S&P 500, including some iconic American companies. MORE..
Nintendo, Tencent team up on Pokemon battler
Nintendo, Tencent team up on Pokemon battler
Nintendo-backed The Pokemon Company on Wednesday announced a cross-platform Pokemon team battling game developed with Tencent’s Timi Studio as the two gaming heavyweights deepen their cooperation with a twist on the Pokemon format. MORE..
Sri Lanka tech firm to join Microsoft AI for Accessibility program
Sri Lanka tech firm to join Microsoft AI for Accessibility program
Microsoft announced it selected Fortude as the first Sri Lankan grant recipient of its AI for Accessibility program, which funds organizations that use artificial intelligence to empower people with disabilities. MORE..
WhatsApp launches digital payments service in Brazil
WhatsApp launches digital payments service in Brazil
After testing a beta version in India, WhatsApp has launched in-app payments in Brazil, the company announced in a blog post on Monday. MORE..
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Entertainment
Italian film composer Ennio Morricone dies aged 91
Ennio Morricone, the Oscar-winning Italian composer whose haunting scores to Spaghetti Westerns like “A Fistful of Dollars” and “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” helped define a cinematic era, died on Monday. He was 91. MORE..
Veteran children’s book author and illustrator Sybil Wettasinghe passes away
Veteran children’s book author and illustrator Sybil Wettasinghe passes away
Veteran author and illustrator of children’s books Sybil Wettasinghe, fondly known as ‘Sybil Nanda’ in Sri Lanka, has passed away at the age of 93. MORE..
Winners of Derana Little Star - Season 10
Winners of Derana Little Star - Season 10
Sri Lankan kids with extraordinary talents took home prizes at the grand finale of Derana Little Star Season 10 last night (27). MORE..
Rock band Queen get postage stamp of approval
Rock band Queen get postage stamp of approval
British postage stamps which often portray the monarch will honor a different Queen in a new Royal Mail series - the veteran rock band that is celebrating its 50th anniversary. MORE..
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
183.5500 | 188.1500 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
229.6475 | 237.5077 |
Europe
Euro |
205.8876 | 213.4238 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
192.8904 | 200.8230 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
133.6475 | 139.4353 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
126.2128 | 131.9226 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
130.6588 | 135.7030 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.6926 | 1.7616 |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 492.8959 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 603.7895 |
Oman
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Rial | 482.7430 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 51.0427 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 49.5485 |
UAE
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Dirham | 50.5959 |
