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‘Raththaran’ to resign from all political activities

Krishantha Pushpakumara alias ‘Rahtharan’ has stated that he will resign from his post as a Southern Provincial Councilor and from all political activities. MORE..

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‘Raththaran’ to resign from all political activities

Krishantha Pushpakumara alias ‘Rahtharan’ has stated that he will resign from his post as a Southern Provincial Councilor and from all political activities. MORE..

March 18, 2019 9:05 am

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Will revoke small loans obtained by rural women - PM

The small loans that have been obtained by rural women will be revoked, says Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. MORE..

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Gunman kills three in Dutch tram, police hunt for Turkish man

A gunman shot dead three people and wounded nine on a tram in the Dutch city of Utrecht on Monday and police said they were hunting for a 37-year-old Turkish man after an apparent terrorist attack. MORE..

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Rathgama businessmen murders: 7 police officers and forest ranger arrested

Seven police officers and a forest ranger of Walasmulla forest have been arrested over the murders of two businessmen from Rathgama area, the Police Spokesperson stated. MORE..

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Clash in Thalangaha Estate injures four; eight arrested

A clash between two groups at the Boteju section of the Thalangaha Estate in Nakiyadeniya has resulted in the hospitalization of four persons. MORE..

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Jananath Warakagoda released on bail

Musician Jananath Warakagoda who was under remand over a fatal accident at Kadawatha has been released on bail, stated the Police. MORE..

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Several hurt as man opens fire in Dutch tram

A man has opened fire in a tram in the Dutch city of Utrecht, injuring several people, police have said. MORE..

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23-year-old arrested with explosives used for illegal fishing

A person has been arrested in Pulmudai along with a cache of explosives used in illegal fishing activities. MORE..

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Using school children for politicking not approvable - Akila

All the necessary steps will be taken to remove the existing salary anomalies in teaching service, says Minister of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 18, 2019 3:35 pm

Hit-and-run case: Driver of Defender further remanded

Navindu Ratnayake, the driver of the Defender involved in the accident which killed the Borella Traffic OIC has been further remanded. MORE..

| March 18, 2019 3:17 pm

Three-year restraining order on Attorney Nagananda

The Supreme Court has today (18) issued a restraining order preventing Attorney-at-Law Nagananda Kodituwakku from practising as a lawyer for three years. MORE..

| March 18, 2019 2:06 pm

Power interruptions in several areas

There is a possibility of power interruption in some parts of the country due to a breakdown of a generator, stated the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 18, 2019 1:12 pm

Police officer stabbed by suspect during arrest

A police officer attached to Gokarella Police Station has been stabbed during an arrest made at Bakmeegolla area in Gokarella, last afternoon (17), stated the Police Media Spokesperson. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 18, 2019 12:34 pm

Police probe man’s suspicious death in Hanwella

The body of a person who has died under suspicious circumstances has been uncovered in Thummodara area of Hanwella police division. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 18, 2019 12:02 pm

Mahinda extends condolences on Christchurch mass shooting

The leader of Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa has extended his condolences on the tragic incident of mass shootings at two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 18, 2019 11:08 am

IUSF Convenor granted bail

The inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Convenor Maheel Bandara Dehideniya who was remanded following a protest at the Parliament Road has been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

| March 18, 2019 10:58 am

Will revoke small loans obtained by rural women - PM

Gunman kills three in Dutch tram, police hunt for Turkish man

Rathgama businessmen murders: 7 police officers and forest ranger arrested

Seven police officers and a forest ranger of Walasmulla forest have been arrested over the murders of two businessmen from Rathgama area, the Police Spokesperson stated. MORE..

Clash in Thalangaha Estate injures four; eight arrested

A clash between two groups at the Boteju section of the Thalangaha Estate in Nakiyadeniya has resulted in the hospitalization of four persons. MORE..

Jananath Warakagoda released on bail

Musician Jananath Warakagoda who was under remand over a fatal accident at Kadawatha has been released on bail, stated the Police. MORE..

Several hurt as man opens fire in Dutch tram

A man has opened fire in a tram in the Dutch city of Utrecht, injuring several people, police have said. MORE..

23-year-old arrested with explosives used for illegal fishing

A person has been arrested in Pulmudai along with a cache of explosives used in illegal fishing activities. MORE..

Using school children for politicking not approvable - Akila

All the necessary steps will be taken to remove the existing salary anomalies in teaching service, says Minister of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam. MORE..

Hit-and-run case: Driver of Defender further remanded

Navindu Ratnayake, the driver of the Defender involved in the accident which killed the Borella Traffic OIC has been further remanded. MORE..

Three-year restraining order on Attorney Nagananda

The Supreme Court has today (18) issued a restraining order preventing Attorney-at-Law Nagananda Kodituwakku from practising as a lawyer for three years. MORE..

‘Diamantina’ and ‘Leeuwin’ arrives in Trincomalee

Four dead, five injured in collision with tipper truck

Afternoon thundershowers predicted in several provinces

Need a proper policy on foreign investors - Gotabaya

Illegal press forging officials documents raided

Flash flooding in Indonesia kills at least 50

Roads systems we build won’t change with govt. shifts - PM

Navy finds buried hashish in Mannar

Mahinda tells what stand SL should take in Geneva

Man smuggles in Rs 30 mn worth gold inside orthopedic belt

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Afghanistan scripts history with maiden Test win over Ireland

Afghanistan recorded its maiden Test victory as it defeated Ireland by seven wickets in the one-off Test match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun on Monday. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 18, 2019 12:45 pm

Nalanda College beats Anandians by 16 runs

Nalanda College wins the 45th annual limited overs encounter against Ananda College beating their opponent by 16 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis method. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 17, 2019 6:07 pm

South Africa secure 5-0 sweep against SL after floodlight failure

Sri Lanka suffered their fourth 5-0 loss in a bilateral series since the 2015 World Cup after another batting failure resulted in an easy win for South Africa in the final ODI in Newlands on Saturday. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 17, 2019 9:11 am

Imran Tahir, Kagiso Rabada restrict Sri Lanka to 225

Sri Lanka is all out for 225 in 49.3 overs at the fifth and final ODI against South Africa at the Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 16, 2019 8:56 pm

Royalists take home 44th Mustangs Trophy

Royal College beat St. Thomas’ College and gained the championship of the 44th Mustangs Trophy played at the SSC Grounds, today (March 16). MORE..

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Entertainment

James Gunn rehired for ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ sequel

Disney has reversed course on its next flight for “Guardians of the Galaxy,” reinstating writer-director James Gunn to oversee the third movie, after firing him last year in the wake of learning about offensive social-media posts. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 18, 2019 05:22 pm

Nilmini Sigera awarded ‘Brilliant Performer’ at Osaka Asian Film Festival

Sri Lankan actress Nilmini Sigera has been named the ‘Brilliant Performer’ at the Osaka Asian Film Festival (OAFF) 2019. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 18, 2019 08:39 am

Celebrities and other wealthy parents charged in US college admissions scandal

Nearly 50 people, including actors Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, were charged on Tuesday in what federal authorities say was a $25 million scam to help wealthy Americans get their children into elite universities like Yale and Stanford. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 13, 2019 03:10 pm

K-pop Big Bang member to retire after alleged sex bribery case goes viral

A member of South Korean K-pop band Big Bang who uses the stage name Seungri will leave the entertainment industry after his alleged sex bribery case swept the country, he said on Monday. MORE..

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Deutsche Bank starts merger talks with Commerzbank

New York (CNN Business) Germany’s two biggest banks are discussing a merger that could result in a national champion capable of competing with Wall Street. Deutsche Bank, Germany’s largest lender by far, confirmed Sunday that it was holding merger talks with Commerzbank. The German government holds a 15% stake in Commerzbank. “In light of arising opportunities, the...

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Artificial Intelligence: Making Sri Lanka ready for the future

The most important skills needed are quantitative, analytical and digital skills, adaptability and having a continuous learning mindset Microsoft and IDC today announced the results of a survey where more than 1,600 business leaders and over 1,580 workers across 15 markets in Asia Pacific were asked about the impact of artificial intelligence on society,...

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Chairman CSE's views on the way forward for the Stock Market

The CSE Chairman Mr. Ray Abeywardena who was a Panelist at the 7th Annual Capital Market Conference organized by UTO Educonsult (Pvt) Ltd which was held on the 13th of March, 2019 at the Ramada Hotel airing his views on the plans to develop the Market confirmed that initiatives were under way to hold more...

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Fitch Rates Nations Trust Bank's Basel III Subordinated Debt 'A-(lka)(EXP)'

Fitch Ratings has assigned Nations Trust Bank PLC’s (NTB, A(lka)/Stable) proposed Basel III-compliant subordinated unsecured debentures an expected National Long-Term Rating of ‘A-(lka)(EXP)’. The proposed debentures will total up to LKR3.5 billion, with maturities of five years, and will be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange. They will qualify as Basel III-compliant regulatory Tier 2...

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Siyapatha Finance appoints Mr. Ananda Seneviratne as its new Managing Director

Experienced Businessman and Accountant, Mr. Ananda Seneviratne recently took on the role as the new Managing Director of Siyapatha Finance PLC. Boasting over 36 years’ worth of experience in the local and international industries, Mr. Seneviratne is a graduate in Business Administration from the University of Sri Jayawardenapura and the holder of a Masters Degree...

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Sri Lanka Budget 2019 forecasts real GDP to grow by 3.5% in 2019, expects Budget deficit to reduce to 2 % by 2024

Sri Lanka’s current government lead by President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in coalition that has the Finance Minister as Mangala Samaraweera expects the real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to grow by 3.5% in 2019, as per the recently released Budget 2019’s forecasts, a report highlights. In the recently released Sri Lanka’s International...

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Kabul calls for first direct air corridor, investment pact to revive Sri Lanka trade

Buoyed by its unprecedented victory in latest global Doing Business ranks, Afghanistan has called to open a direct air corridor with Sri Lanka on 25 March. Kabul also keen on an Investment Protection and Promotion (IPP) pact with Colombo to revive lagging bilateral economic ties. “The Government of Afghanistan launched the Air Corridor two years...

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Sri Lanka Tourism earnings top US $ 4.38 Bn in 2018, grows 11.6%, Remittances down 2.1% to US $ 7 Bn

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector earnings rose to US $ 4.38 billion or US $ 4,381 million in 2018, in comparison to US $ 3.92 billion or US $ 3,925 million in 2017, the latest Central Bank data outlined. However the statistics showed that workers remittances declined by 2.1% to $ 7 billion in 2018, whilst...

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CDB raises USD 60 Million in foreign funding for SMEs

With its strong ethos of nurturing and fostering micro and SMEs in the country to optimize their contribution towards the nation’s macro growth, Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) raised USD 60 Mn in FY 2018/2019 to uplift and develop this vital engine of growth in the country’s economy. Having already gained a first loan...

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Sri Lanka tourist arrivals top 2.3 million in 2018

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank statistics outlines that tourist arrivals recorded a growth of 3.5% in December 2018, resulting in a total of 2.3 million arrivals during 2018, compared to 2.1 million arrivals in 2017. Further tourist arrivals from all major regions, except East Asia and the Middle East, increased in 2018. Meanwhile, India remained...

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Technology

UK space internet firm OneWeb ready for lift-off

UK based start-up OneWeb has secured $1.25bn (£940m) in new funding enabling it to speed up its plans to launch a global high-speed broadband network. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 18, 2019 04:51 pm

Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp experiencing widespread outages

You may run into issues posting to Facebook or Instagram. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 14, 2019 08:42 am

Apple says ‘It’s Show Time’ March 25, TV service announcement expected

Apple Inc on Monday invited media to a March 25 event at the Steve Jobs Theatre on its campus in Cupertino, California, where it is expected to launch a television and video service. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 13, 2019 12:58 pm

WhatsApp issues ban-warning against unofficial third-party apps

WhatsApp is currently issuing warnings and urging its users to not use third-party clones such as GB WhatsApp or WhatsApp Plus. MORE..

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Nilmini Sigera awarded ‘Brilliant Performer’ at Osaka Asian Film Festival

Sri Lankan actress Nilmini Sigera has been named the ‘Brilliant Performer’ at the Osaka Asian Film Festival (OAFF) 2019. MORE..

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K-pop Big Bang member to retire after alleged sex bribery case goes viral

A member of South Korean K-pop band Big Bang who uses the stage name Seungri will leave the entertainment industry after his alleged sex bribery case swept the country, he said on Monday. MORE..

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Country	Buying	Selling
USA U.S.Dollar	176.4214	180.2800
UK Sterling Pound	233.4185	240.9464
Europe Euro	198.5921	205.6340
Switzerland Swiss Franc	174.9959	181.2003
Canada Canadian Dollar	131.5196	136.3977
Australia Australian Dollar	124.0186	129.3252
Singapore Singapore Dollar	129.7781	134.2238
Japan Japanese Yen	1.5712	1.6294