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New charge sheet for spot fines effective from today

The new charge sheet for spot fines will be in effect from today (15), according to the police. MORE..

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New charge sheet for spot fines effective from today

The new charge sheet for spot fines will be in effect from today (15), according to the police. MORE..

July 15, 2018 9:53 am

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Gotabhaya tells how to run country

A country should be run while protecting its law and order says former Defense Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa. MORE..

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France crowned world champion after 4-2 win over Croatia

There was to be no final, dramatic twist in a World Cup which has been full of joyous surprises and jaw-dropping late drama. Twenty years after France won the first World Cup in its country’s history, a youthful Les Bleus side beat Croatia 4-2 in Moscow to win football’s most prestigious prize for the second time. MORE..

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Heroin worth Rs 17 mn buried at Seenanweli beach

Police has recovered parcels of heroin buried on the Seenanweli beach, stated the Police Media Spokesperson. MORE..

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No Army camp will be closed down – SL Army

The Sri Lanka Army clarifies its position on the alleged removal of the military camps in the North. MORE..

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List of 18 sentenced to death submitted to Justice Ministry – Prisons Dept.

The list of prison inmates sentenced to death for drug related offences has been submitted to the Justice Ministry, stated the Department of Prisons. MORE..

(0)Comments | July 15, 2018 4:23 pm

Royal College Choir wins 3 silver medals at World Choir Games

The Royal College Choir has won 3 silver medals at the 10th World Choir Games 2018 held in South Africa. MORE..

(0)Comments | July 15, 2018 3:46 pm

Will reveal all on Mahinda’s China funds next week – JVP

They will reveal all details on the funds received by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa from China by next week, says the JVP. MORE..

(0)Comments | July 15, 2018 2:26 pm

President arrives at Fuimicino International Airport in Rome

President Maithripala Sirisena arrived at Fuimicino International Airport in Rome today (15)to attend the 24th session of the Committee on Forestry (COFO) and the 6th World Forest Week organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations scheduled to begin tomorrow (16). MORE..

(0)Comments | July 15, 2018 1:31 pm

One nabbed with heroin at Kalubowila

One person has been arrested at Kalubowila-Wellawatta area while transporting heroin on a three-wheeler. MORE..

(0)Comments | July 15, 2018 12:58 pm

Fishermen to protest fuel price hike

Fishermen island-wide are suffering because of the fuel price hike, says the Chairman of All Island Multi-day Vessel Owners Association Sumith Samantha. MORE..

(0)Comments | July 15, 2018 12:43 pm

Only coalition governments till a constitutional amendment – Amunugama

Only coalition governments will be formed in this country until a constitutional amendment happens, says Minister of Science, Technology, Research, Skills Development & Vocational Training and Kandyan Heritage Dr. Sarath Amunugama. MORE..

(0)Comments | July 15, 2018 11:39 am

Two arrested while transporting illicit liquor

Two persons have been arrested early this morning (15), at Peliyagoda, Biyagama while transporting illicit liquor. MORE..

(0)Comments | July 15, 2018 11:20 am

16-hour water cut for Gampaha District

There will be a temporary water cut lasting for 16 hours for several areas in the Gampaha District, stated the National Water Supply and Drainage Board. MORE..

(0)Comments | July 15, 2018 10:37 am

Will introduce new uniform for wildlife officials – Fonseka

Minister of Sustainable Development, Wildlife and Regional Development Field Marshall Sarath Fonseka says that he will take immediate action to introduce a new uniform for wildlife officials. MORE..

(0)Comments | July 15, 2018 10:06 am

Can re-strengthen the party if I am SLFP General Secretary – Dayasiri

If he gets the General Secretary post of SLFP, he will re-strengthen the party, says MP Dayasiri Jayasekara. MORE..

(0)Comments | July 15, 2018 9:11 am

Gotabhaya tells how to run country

France crowned world champion after 4-2 win over Croatia

Heroin worth Rs 17 mn buried at Seenanweli beach

No Army camp will be closed down – SL Army

List of 18 sentenced to death submitted to Justice Ministry – Prisons Dept.

Royal College Choir wins 3 silver medals at World Choir Games

Will reveal all on Mahinda’s China funds next week – JVP

President arrives at Fuimicino International Airport in Rome

One nabbed with heroin at Kalubowila

Fishermen to protest fuel price hike

SLPP will win now no matter how elections are held – Basil

Fifteen arrested at Gampola with heroin

President attends ‘Ayurveda Expo 2018’

Despite insults, completed all our work – Akila Viraj

Navy is warned to be alert on possible submarine attacks threats – PM

Person shot dead at Kuda Oya

President leaves for Italy

Prices of bakery goods except bread increased by Rs 5

Rangana Herath to quit international cricket

Five of same family arrested while packeting heroin

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France crowned world champion after 4-2 win over Croatia

(0)Comments | July 15, 2018 10:53 pm

France leads 2-1 at half time of FIFA World Cup 2018

France led 2-1 at half-time through a Antoine Griezmann penalty in the 38th minute awarded through a VAR decision which came as a result off a Ivan Perisic handball in the FIFA World Cup 2018 final at the Luzhiniki Stadium in Moscow. MORE..

(0)Comments | July 15, 2018 9:55 pm

Belgium records best World Cup finish with victory over England

Having previously contested the match no team wanted to win, Belgium and England squared up in the contest neither side wanted to play. MORE..

(0)Comments | July 14, 2018 9:58 pm

Sri Lanka wins first Test against South Africa by 278 runs

Sri Lanka off-spinner Dilruwan Perera took six wickets in the second innings for a match-haul of 10, as the hosts registered a thumping 278-run win over South Africa inside three days of the opening test on Saturday. MORE..

(0)Comments | July 14, 2018 2:52 pm

Sri Lanka all out for 190

Sri Lanka is all out for 190 in the second innings at the 1st Test of Test series against South Africa, held in Galle. MORE..

(0)Comments | July 14, 2018 12:10 pm

Entertainment

Michael Ondaatje’s The English Patient wins prestigious Golden Man Booker Prize

The English Patient, by Sri Lankan-born Canadian literary icon Michael Ondaatje, has won the Golden Man Booker Prize. The winner was revealed at the Man Booker 50 Festival in London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday. MORE..

(0)Comments | July 9, 2018 11:39 am

Dinakshi & Shanudri win Derana Fair & Lovely Star City - Twenty 20

Dinakshi and Shanudri were declared the winners of the Grand Finale of Derana Fair & Lovely Star City - Twenty 20, which was held at the National Youth Center in Maharagama last night. MORE..

(0)Comments | July 8, 2018 08:21 am

Sri Lankan movie nominated for Oscars ‘Best Picture’ category

For the first time in the history of Sri Lankan film industry, a movie from the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, shall vie for Oscars 2019. The movie titled ‘The Frozen Fire’, directed by Anuruddha Jayasinghe, is the first Sri Lankan movie to enter in mainstream ‘Best Picture’ category of Oscars 2019, the officials revealed. MORE..

(0)Comments | July 5, 2018 12:02 pm

‘Incredibles 2’ post warnings due to seizure concerns

Moviegoers seeing Disney’s “Incredibles 2” might notice some health-related warning signs posted regarding the film, which had the biggest box office opening for an animated movie ever. MORE..

(0)Comments | July 3, 2018 11:50 am

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Sri Lankan shares extend gains to 2-week closing high

Reuters – Sri Lankan shares rose for a fourth straight session on Friday and posted their highest close in two weeks as investors bought banking and diversified stocks, stockbrokers said. But a lack of supportive news amid concerns over political uncertainty capped the upside, analysts said. The Colombo stock index ended 0.32 percent higher at...

National Lotteries Board revenue, prize money declared down by 18% in 2017

Sri Lanka's Department of Public Enterprises (PED) annual report that was recently released to parliament points out that National Lotteries Board (NLB's) turnover has decreased by 18% from Rs. 19.42 billion recorded in 2016 to Rs. 16.01 billion in 2017. The report outlines that the revenue had decreased largely due to the decrease in lottery...

CSE to host briefing event for potential Empower Board sponsors

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) recently launched “Empower”, a listing platform fostering capital raising and growth opportunities for Sri Lankan Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). SMEs around the country now have at their disposal a range of new capital raising methods and entities listing on...

Lankaputhra, RDB, Sri Lanka Savings Bank to be merged with NSB - Department of Public Enterprises report

Recently released annual report of the Department of Public Enterprises (PED) reveals that government is hoping to expedite the process of merging Lankaputhra Development Bank (LDB) with Regional Development Bank (RDB) and Sri Lanka Savings Bank (SLSB) with country's largest savings bank National Savings Bank (NSB). "Expedite the process of merging Lankaputhra Development Bank with...

J&J Ordered to Pay $4.14 Billion Punitive Damages

Bloomberg – Johnson & Johnson was ordered by a jury to pay $4.69 billion to women who claimed asbestos in the company's talc products caused them to develop ovarian cancer, marking the sixth-largest product-defect verdict in U.S. history. The award of $4.14 billion in punitive damages on top of the $550 million meant to compensate...

IFAC President Meets Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe

President of the International Federation of Accountants Ms. Rachel Grimes who was in Sri Lanka last week met with Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka at Temple Trees. During the meeting, matters pertaining to the development of the accounting profession as well as the role played by the three local accounting bodies; CA...

Fitch Removes RWN on Sri Lanka's Distilleries Company; Affirms at 'AAA(lka)'

Fitch Ratings-Colombo-13 July 2018: Fitch Ratings has removed the Rating Watch Negative (RWN) on Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC’s (DIST) National Long-Term Rating, and has affirmed the rating at ‘AAA(lka)’. The Outlook is Stable. The removal of the RWN reflects our view that DIST and parent Melstacorp PLC have effectively concluded the group’s restructuring...

Vietnam Firm to supply ten LED electric bulb stocks for over Rs. 1.6 Bn

The Proposal presented by Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Minister of Power and Renewable Energy to award the contract of providing 10 stocks of LED bulbs to M/s Rang Dong Light Source & Vacuum Flask for Rs.169.6 million per each stock, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers. Thus according to the Cabinet decision total cost of 10...

Litro to buy 656,298 empty LPG Cylinders from Indian firm for Rs. 2 Bn

Recent Cabinet decisions outline that the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Lakshman Kiriella, Minister of Public Enterprises and Kandy Development, to purchase 656,298 empty LP gas cylinders with safety valves (various sizes) from M/s Mauriya Udyog Ltd., for Rs. 2,057.1 million (Rs. 2.05 billion). Mauriya Udyog Ltd. is an Indian leading exporter...

ADB to fund Colombo Train Controlling Centre, Railway Operations Headquarters

Recent Cabinet decisions outline that the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal Presented by Nimal Siripala De Silva, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation to allocate a land ( 1 acre and 02 roods )in Maradana to construct a Colombo Train Controlling Centre and Railway Operations Headquarters, under the Colombo Suburban Railway Efficiency Improvement Project...

Technology

WhatsApp now labels forwarded messages to curb fake news

WhatsApp is now labeling its forwarded messages, in a move that the company hopes will curb some of the app’s viral misinformation problems. MORE..

(0)Comments | July 11, 2018 12:17 pm

Popular Facebook quiz app exposed data on more than 120 million users

If you tried to find out which Disney Princess you were on Facebook years ago, you might’ve given up more than your name. A security researcher found that a popular quiz app on Facebook called “Nametests” had a flaw that let anyone pull up information on more than 120 million people, even after the app was deleted. MORE..

(0)Comments | July 1, 2018 04:19 pm

Facebook Developing a Time-Management Tool for Users

Facebook is developing a tool that would help users monitor time spent on the platform, demonstrating the company’s new commitment to users’ well-being after a string of scandals that threatened trust in the social media platform. MORE..

(0)Comments | June 24, 2018 03:38 pm

Google Maps removes Uber integration

In 2017, Google and Uber teamed up to put a feature in Google Maps: You could search for, book and pay for an Uber directly from Google Maps. You didn’t need the Uber app installed. Eighteen months later, the feature is dead. Google posted a new support page stating, “You can no longer book Uber rides directly in Google Maps.”

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Michael Ondaatje’s The English Patient wins prestigious Golden Man Booker Prize

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Dinakshi & Shanudri win Derana Fair & Lovely Star City - Twenty 20

Dinakshi and Shanudri were declared the winners of the Grand Finale of Derana Fair & Lovely Star City - Twenty 20, which was held at the National Youth Center in Maharagama last night. MORE..

(0)Comments | July 8, 2018 08:21 am

Sri Lankan movie nominated for Oscars ‘Best Picture’ category

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‘Incredibles 2’ post warnings due to seizure concerns

Moviegoers seeing Disney’s “Incredibles 2” might notice some health-related warning signs posted regarding the film, which had the biggest box office opening for an animated movie ever. MORE..

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The Royal College Choir bags 3 Silver Medals at the 10th World Choir Games in South Africa

The 10th World Choir Games were held in South Africa this year, and The Royal College Choir represented both Sri Lanka and College at this prestigious event. 352 choirs from around the globe sang at the world choir games, and the ensemble from Royal.....

Chambers at Park Street Mews

Transporting you to Morocco, food and aesthetic alike! Chambers is the latest Middle Eastern Restaurant to hit the streets of Colombo and after our first visit, we absolutely love it. There was a gap in the market for Middle Eastern Cuisine and.....

The Palace Job - Patrick Weekes

The most powerful man in the republic framed her, threw her in prison, and stole a priceless elven manuscript from her family. With the help of a crack team that includes an illusionist, a unicorn, a death priestess, a talking warhammer, and a lad.....

Where to Get Japanese Food in Colombo

Japanese cuisine is one that is different when it comes to what the usual Lankan taste buds are used to, but it also tantalizes and takes you on quite the gastronomical adventure. Although some may think Japanese food pretty much just includes sushi.....

Cabbage Mallum

Perfect to go with your rice and curry, check out how to make Cabbage Mallum below! Ingredients: o Cabbage leaves o Scraped coconut o Turmeric powder o Dried red chilies o Salt o Oil o Onion o Curry leaves/rampa o Mustard seeds o Lime juice Method:.....

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2018-07-13

Exchange Rates
Indicative Rate

Country	Buying	Selling
USA U.S.Dollar	157.5591	160.7471
UK Sterling Pound	206.6807	212.9861
Europe Euro	182.6306	188.7173
Switzerland Swiss Franc	156.0891	161.6857
Canada Canadian Dollar	119.0185	123.2186
Australia Australian Dollar	115.6768	120.3501
Singapore Singapore Dollar	115.0009	118.7313
Japan Japanese Yen	1.3896	1.4387