GMOA’s island-wide strike continues
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to continue the island-wide strike today (23). MORE...
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de Livera appointed as new Managing AG
Additional Solicitor General President’s Counsel Dappula de Livera has been appointed as the Managing Attorney-General. MORE...
Demonstrators urge for immediate conduction of Local Govt election
Local Government representatives and several others of the Joint Opposition (JO) launched a demonstration to urge the Ministry to hold Local Government elections without further delay. MORE...
GMOA and Government convene for a discussion
Representatives of the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) and representatives from the Government have convened for a discussion. MORE...
SP Ruwan Gunasekara appointed Police Spokesman
Attorney-at-law SP Ruwan Gunasekara has been appointed as the new Police Media Spokesperson. MORE.
Irrigation Engineer’s Association goes on strike
The token strike is being held in protest against appointing an official who is not aware of the Irrigation Industry for the post of the Secretary of the Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources Management. MORE...
I’m here today against all the odds – UN Youth Envoy
Incoming UN Youth Envoy, Jayathma Wickramanayake stated that the voices of young people were of utmost importance in an era where the world is quickly moving to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. MORE...
IUSF Convener Lahiru Weerasekara arrested
The Convener of the Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF), Lahiru Weerasekara, has been arrested by police, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
100mm rains to be expected - Weather Dep.
The Department of Meteorology stated that due to active southwest monsoonal conditions, showery weather should be expected during next few days (until 27th June 2017) in the south western part of the country while the possibility of continuing rain in the Kegalle and Kalutara districts is high. MORE...
Foreign Minister meets Turkish Ambassador
The Ambassador of Turkey in Sri Lanka, Tunca Ozcuhadar states that the floor has been opened to improve trade relations between Sri Lanka and Turkey, the Government Information Center announced. MORE...
Flood risks will be mitigated considerably by 2020 - Patali
Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka announced that three underground tunnels would be constructed to control floods in Colombo, of which one had already been successfully constructed. MORE...
Ceylon Teachers’ Union condemns use of force against university students of anti-SAITM protest
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union vehemently condemned the use of force against university students who participated in the anti-SAITM protest near the Health Ministry last Wednesday (21). MORE...
17 Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lankan waters
17 Indian fishing poachers and 2 steel hull bottom trawlers were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) patrol craft. MORE...
Brawl during GMOA meeting puts doctor in hospital
A fight that had broken out between two doctors has left one in hospital with injuries. MORE...
Ven. Gnanasara Thero to heed advise of Mahanayake Theros
Secretary-General of the ‘Bodu Bala Sena’ (BBS) organization, Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero announced that he would act in accordance with the advice of Mahanayake Theros in future. MORE...
Artificial fertilizer to be discontinued at tea plantations - Ven. Rathana Thero
President’s senior advisor Ven. Athuraliya Rathana Thero stated that measures will be taken to discontinue the use of artificial fertilizer in the tea plantations found in the Sri Lanka. MORE...
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Ireland, Afghanistan awarded Test status
The International Cricket Council (ICC) welcomed two new entrants to the Test arena after the Full Council members unanimously granted Ireland and Afghanistan Full Member status in the board meeting in London on Thursday (June 22). MORE..
Anil Kumble steps down as India coach
Anil Kumble has stepped down as India coach after falling out with skipper Virat Kohli, a top source in the country’s cricket board told Reuters on Tuesday. MORE..
India’s tour of Sri Lanka
India’s tour of Sri Lanka will begin with a warm-up match in Colombo on July 21 and July 22. MORE...
Inspired Pakistan crush India by 180 runs to win the Champions Trophy final 2017
Revelation and redemption helped Pakistan turn world cricket’s order upside down as Fakhar Zaman’s maiden one-day international century and Mohammad Amir’s brilliant new-ball spell underpinned a landslide 180-run win over India in the Champions Trophy final. MORE...
India set 339 after Fakhar’s ton
Fakhar Zaman found the perfect time to post a maiden ODI hundred and lay the platform for Pakistan’s imposing 4-338 against India in the Champions Trophy final at The Oval. MORE..
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Europe court rules The Pirate Bay directly infringes copyrights
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In a landmark judgement made by the EU Court of Justice on Wednesday, it cleared the way for a ban on the peer-to-peer file-sharing website, The Pirate Bay (TPB) and similar sites in the Netherlands citing infringement of the European Copyright laws. MORE..
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The Six Biggest Announcements Of E3 2017
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Entertainment
India is the new publishing haven for writers from Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Indian publishing houses are fast becoming the preferred choice of writers from the neighbouring countries, with an increasing number of manuscripts from Pakistan and Sri Lanka doing well in India. MORE..
DiCaprio returns Brando Oscar as part of Malaysian laundering probe
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Actor Leonardo DiCaprio has turned over an Oscar won by Marlon Brando to U.S. investigators probing alleged money laundering by a state-owned Malaysian investment fund, his representatives said on Thursday. MORE..
Social Media star turns house into masterpiece
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A California woman living in a veritable rainbow wonderland has tickled the fancies and captured the imaginations of thousands of fans on social media. MORE...
YouTube star Austin Jones arrested on child porn charges
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A suburban Chicago singer who has hundreds of thousands of teenage followers online has been charged with two counts of production of child pornography. MORE..
Derana Poll
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
151.2200 | 155.0200 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
190.7900 | 197.2900 |
Europe
Euro |
167.8300 | 174.1700 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
154.5000 | 160.5900 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
112.8200 | 117.2800 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
113.0800 | 118.1400 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
108.4400 | 112.4100 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.3552 | 1.4065 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
|
Dinar | 406.5310 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 505.5100 |
Oman
|
Rial | 398.2838 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 41.7228 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 40.8878 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 41.7455 |
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