LTTE removed from EU’s terrorism list
The court said that EU had not produced any evidence to show that there was a risk of the LTTE carrying out attacks after its military defeat in 2009. MORE...
- CPC trade unions agree to carry out essential services until talks
- CPC workers arrested following unrest in Kolonnawa
- Parliament adjourned following tense situation
- 15 bowsers carrying fuel leave Kolonnawa terminal
- LTTE removed from EU’s terrorism list
- Pres. Task Force calls for public cooperation with fumigation activities
- President Sirisena congratulates newly elected Indian President
- Bieber apologies after cancelling rest of Purpose World Tour
- Adobe to kill off Flash plug-in by 2020
- Parliament adjourned following tense situation
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President Sirisena congratulates newly elected Indian President
Congratulating the newly elected Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, President Maithripala Sirisena expressed his willingness to work closely with the new Indian President to further develop and strengthen excellent bilateral relations and cooperation which exists between the two countries. MORE..
Parliament adjourned following tense situation
Speaker of Parliament Karu Jayasuriya resorted to postponing the Parliamentary session owing to a heated situation that arose during the session. MORE...
CPC workers arrested following unrest in Kolonnawa
A group of CPC employees have been arrested for unruly behavior outside the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminal in Kolonnawa. MORE..
CPC trade unions agree to carry out essential services until talks
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) trade unions engaged in the strike action have agreed to carry out essential services until 6.30pm today, when discussions are expected to be held with relevant authorities. MORE..
Pres. Task Force calls for public cooperation with fumigation activities
The Presidential Task Force states that the public’s active cooperation is required in order to eradicate dengue by means fumigation. MORE...
15 bowsers carrying fuel leave Kolonnawa terminal
Fifteen bowsers loaded with fuel left the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminal in Kolonnawa, a short while ago. MORE..
JO is poised to file a no-confidence motion against Ravi - Namal
Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa stated that the leaders of the Joint Opposition (JO) were in the process of hosting discussions in order to file a motion of no confidence against Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake. MORE...
Bus topples off Ampara - Sammanthurai main road; 19 injured
19 individuals have been injured following a traffic accident along the Ampara – Sammanthurai main road, Police reported. MORE...
Protesting CPC workers block road in Kolonnawa
The Dematagoda - Kolonnawa road is blocked for traffic in front of the Kolonnawa petroleum storage complex due to a protest being staged by CPC employees. MORE..
Cabinet consents to conducting island-wide PC elections on the same day
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to amend the provisions of the Constitution and Provincial Councils Act, in order to enable the conductionof elections of all Provincial Councils on the same day. MORE...
Rs.10 million worth Walla Patta seized at BIA
Customs officials of the departure terminal at the Katunayake airport have seized 60kg of Walla Patta worth Rs. 10 million. MORE...
Stationmaster remanded for assault in Chilaw
The station master and two railway employees at the Chilaw railway station have been remanded for allegedly assaulting a passenger. MORE...
Ravi unable to appear before bond commission
Minister Ravi Karunanayake has informed the Presidential Commission of Inquiry probing the Central Bank bond scam, through his attorneys, that he will be unable to appear before the commission until next Wednesday due to a busy schedule. MORE...
Court requested to release elephants for processions
The domesticated elephant protection association has requested the Court to release all licensed elephants for the religious processions. MORE...
Three-day dengue prevention programme to be launched in the Western Province
The Ministry of Health has made the decision to launch a three-day dengue prevention programme within the Western Province, starting tomorrow (27). MORE...
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Sports
Asela Gunaratne ruled out of India series
Sri Lankan all rounder Asela Gunaratne who was injured during the first Test against India has been recommended rest for 4 weeks by doctors, team manager Asanka Gurusinghe said. MORE..
India wins toss, elects to bat
India just won the toss moments ago and elected to bat at the 1st Test Cricket match v. Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium today (26). MORE...
Real Madrid agree €180m deal for Kylian Mbappé
Real Madrid believe that they are close to smashing the transfer world record for the 18-year-old France striker Kylian Mbappé. MORE..
Hashan Tilakaratne and Avishka Gunawardene appointed as batting coaches for SL
Hashan Tilakaratne has been appointed as the Batting Coach of Sri Lanka for the India Test series. MORE...
Vaas to coach fast bowlers for India series
Sri Lanka Cricket today (21) announced that former Sri Lankan fast bowler Chaminda Vaas has been drafted into the National side to guide the pace attack for the India tour of Sri Lanka. MORE..
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Technology
Adobe to kill off Flash plug-in by 2020
Adobe Systems has said that it plans to phase out its Flash Player plug-in by the end of 2020. MORE..
Google to add Facebook-style news feed
Google to add Facebook-style news feed
Google is adding a personalised Facebook-style news feed to its homepage - Google.com -to show users content they may be interested in before they search. MORE...
Google rolls out new protections against phishing plugins
Google rolls out new protections against phishing plugins
Google is making it even harder to accidentally install a malicious plugin. Today, the company announced new changes to the way Google services handle plugins, adding new warnings for users and a more involved verification system for apps. MORE..
WhatsApp now allows for sharing all file types
WhatsApp now allows for sharing all file types
WhatsApp has rolled out an update that allows users to share any type of files, documents on its platforms. MORE..
Entertainment
Bieber apologies after cancelling rest of Purpose World Tour
Justin Bieber has apologised to his fans after cancelling the remaining dates of his Purpose World Tour because of “unforeseen circumstances”. MORE...
Chester Bennington: Linkin Park vocalist ‘took his own life’
Chester Bennington: Linkin Park vocalist ‘took his own life’
Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington has died aged 41, LA County Coroner says. MORE...
Despacito breaks global streaming record
Despacito breaks global streaming record
Luis Fonsi’s Despacito has become the most-streamed song of all time, just six months after it was released. MORE..
Doctor Who: New lead to be revealed after Wimbledon
Doctor Who: New lead to be revealed after Wimbledon
The wait is nearly over for Doctor Who fans, as the identity of the 13th Doctor is revealed today. MORE...
Derana Poll
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
151.5600 | 155.3600 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
196.6900 | 203.3500 |
Europe
Euro |
175.4800 | 182.0700 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
158.0700 | 164.3700 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
120.4500 | 125.1700 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
118.8200 | 124.0700 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
110.7600 | 114.8100 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.3479 | 1.3989 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
|
Dinar | 407.0615 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 508.0035 |
Oman
|
Rial | 398.7305 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 41.8149 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 40.9379 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 41.7961 |
