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Wedding couple attempting to set Guinness World Record under scrutiny of NCPA
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has stated that an investigation will be launched into the utilization of 250 students by a wedding couple in Kandy to establish a Guinness World record for the longest saree train. MORE...
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- Grand aunt of Yoshitha Rajapaksa to submit evidence before FCID
- 40 Sri Lankan cricketers call for inquiry into ‘shocking’ allegations made by Pramodya Wickramasinghe
- Kim says ‘deranged’ Trump will pay dearly for UN speech
- Education Minister calls for report on alleged ragging incident at Nilwala National College
- World Bank willing to assist Sri Lanka mitigate climate disasters
- Several reforms to be introduced to bolster the judiciary– Ajith Perera
- Chinese nationals in possession of contraband apprehended in Kollupitiya
- 3 hand grenades found underneath vehicle parked at State institution
- Apple faces doubts over iPhone 8 demand
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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...
3 hand grenades found underneath vehicle parked at State institution
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Chinese nationals in possession of contraband apprehended in Kollupitiya
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Kim says ‘deranged’ Trump will pay dearly for UN speech
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Education Minister calls for report on alleged ragging incident at Nilwala National College
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Grand aunt of Yoshitha Rajapaksa to submit evidence before FCID
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Kandyan couple attempts to establish Guinness World Record for longest saree trail
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First Social Innovation Lab to be opened in Sri Lanka
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President meets Nepalese Prime Minister
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SLFP will not allow the Executive Presidency to be abolished – Nimal Siripala
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Weapons stored at Wasgamuwa National Park Office go missing
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54 year old in possession of 50Kgs of Walla Patta detained at BIA
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40 Sri Lankan cricketers call for inquiry into ‘shocking’ allegations made by Pramodya Wickramasinghe
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Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer lead Europe in inaugural Laver Cup against Team World
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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
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Instagram Live video ‘led to murder suspect’s arrest’
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MIT’s The Engine raises $200M to fund ‘tough tech’
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RIP Cassini: Historic Mission Ends with Fiery Plunge into Saturn
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Entertainment
Linkin Park Announce Hollywood Bowl Concert to Honor Chester Bennington
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Emmys 2017: Reese Witherspoon hails ‘incredible year’ for women on TV
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‘Lost’ Francis Bacon painting emerges after 45 years
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Fergie and Josh Duhamel Separate After 8 Years of Marriage
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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 |
