11 more PNB officers interrogated for possible links with drug dealers
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is currently interrogating 11 officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB). MORE..
- Two accomplices of ‘Barrel Sanka’ nabbed with heroin
- Close associates of ‘Seethawaka Podda’ arrested
- 11 more PNB officers interrogated for possible links with drug dealers
- Final decision on school exams taken next week
- Italy seizes 14 tonnes of IS-made amphetamines from Syria
- Four charter flights bring in more stranded Sri Lankans
- Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 recoveries rise to 1,827
- Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 recoveries count rise to 1,827
- No need for money or fame, just need to serve people - Murali
- Colombo Port workers launch strike
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Colombo Port workers launch strike
Employees at the Colombo Port have launched an indefinite strike over the Easter Terminal issue. MORE..
No need for money or fame, just need to serve people - Murali
Former Sri Lanka star spinner Muttiah Muralitharan says that on the request of the President, he had entered his brother to politics to serve the people. MORE..
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Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 recoveries rise to 1,827
The Ministry of Health says 79 more individuals, who had tested positive for the COVID-19, recovered from the disease today (02). MORE..
Four charter flights bring in more stranded Sri Lankans
Four charter flights arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning (02) carrying Sri Lankans stranded in foreign countries due to the COVID-19 outbreak. MORE..
Italy seizes 14 tonnes of IS-made amphetamines from Syria
Italian police are claiming to have made the biggest amphetamines bust of all time after seizing 14 tonnes of drugs allegedly produced in Syria by the Islamic State (IS) group. MORE..
Final decision on school exams taken next week
With the reopening of schools, the final decision on the examination dates will be announced next week, said Co-Cabinet Spokesman Bandula Gunawardena. MORE..
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Close associates of ‘Seethawaka Podda’ arrested
Two close accomplices of organized crime gang member and drug dealer ‘Seethawa Podda’ have been arrested in Avissawella by the Police Special Task Force (STF). MORE..
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Two accomplices of ‘Barrel Sanka’ nabbed with heroin
Two accomplices of the underworld criminal figure ‘Barrel Sanka’ have been arrested in the area of Peliyagoda. MORE..
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More contraband found in Kanjipani Imran’s prison cell
Police Special Task Force (STF) has found mobile phones and other unauthorized equipment from the cell of notorious drug dealer ‘Kanjipani Imran’ who is currently detained at the Boossa Prison. MORE..
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Sangakkara arrives at Sports Ministry’s SIU to record statement
Former Sri Lanka Cricket Captain Kumar Sangakkara has arrived at the Special Investigations Unit of the Sports Ministry this morning (02), to record a statement. MORE..
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Four-member committee to look into electricity bill irregularities during lockdown
A four-member committee has been appointed to make recommendations on providing relief to irregularities in electricity bills issued during the three-month lockdown period. MORE..
Covid-19: total recoveries in navy reaches 848
Six more navy personnel who been infected with Covid-19 have fully recovered and have been discharged from hospital. MORE..
T-56 rifle from underworld weapons stash recovered from Athurugiriya
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has recovered a T-56 assault rifle from Athurugiriya, which is believed to be one of the firearms missing from the underworld weapons haul recently discovered at Pitipana, Homagama. MORE..
Showers expected in several provinces
Several spells of showers will occur in Western, North-western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
President orders election candidates not to use his photographs
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has ordered not to use his photographs and portraits for the election campaign activities of candidates contesting the upcoming parliamentary polls. MORE..
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No need for money or fame, just need to serve people - Murali
Former Sri Lanka star spinner Muttiah Muralitharan says that on the request of the President, he had entered his brother to politics to serve the people. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 recoveries rise to 1,827
The Ministry of Health says 79 more individuals, who had tested positive for the COVID-19, recovered from the disease today (02). MORE..
Four charter flights bring in more stranded Sri Lankans
Four charter flights arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning (02) carrying Sri Lankans stranded in foreign countries due to the COVID-19 outbreak. MORE..
Italy seizes 14 tonnes of IS-made amphetamines from Syria
Italian police are claiming to have made the biggest amphetamines bust of all time after seizing 14 tonnes of drugs allegedly produced in Syria by the Islamic State (IS) group. MORE..
Final decision on school exams taken next week
With the reopening of schools, the final decision on the examination dates will be announced next week, said Co-Cabinet Spokesman Bandula Gunawardena. MORE..
Close associates of ‘Seethawaka Podda’ arrested
Two close accomplices of organized crime gang member and drug dealer ‘Seethawa Podda’ have been arrested in Avissawella by the Police Special Task Force (STF). MORE..
Two accomplices of ‘Barrel Sanka’ nabbed with heroin
Two accomplices of the underworld criminal figure ‘Barrel Sanka’ have been arrested in the area of Peliyagoda. MORE..
More contraband found in Kanjipani Imran’s prison cell
Police Special Task Force (STF) has found mobile phones and other unauthorized equipment from the cell of notorious drug dealer ‘Kanjipani Imran’ who is currently detained at the Boossa Prison. MORE..
Sangakkara arrives at Sports Ministry’s SIU to record statement
Former Sri Lanka Cricket Captain Kumar Sangakkara has arrived at the Special Investigations Unit of the Sports Ministry this morning (02), to record a statement. MORE..
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Another stock of weapons and explosives discovered in Kendalanda, Homagama
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Sports
Kumar Sangakkara to be questioned in WC final fixing probe
Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara has been summoned to appear before the Special Investigations Unit of the Sports Ministry. MORE..
Murali crowned as the most valuable Test player of 21st century
World’s highest Test wicket-taker Muttiah Muralitharan has been named as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 21st Century by the Wisden Cricket Monthly. MORE..
Liverpool crowned Premier League champions after 30 years
Thirty years of hurt came to an end for Liverpool when they were confirmed as Premier League champions yesterday courtesy of second-placed Manchester City’s 2-1 defeat by Chelsea. MORE..
Bangladesh’s tour of Sri Lanka postponed
The Bangladesh cricket team’s tour of Sri Lanka next month has been postponed owing to the coronavirus pandemic. MORE..
Seven more Pakistani cricketers test positive for COVID-19
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that seven more cricketers have returned positive tests for Covid-19, taking the total count to ten ahead of their England tour. On Monday, Shadab Khan, Haider Ali, and Haris Rauf had tested positive. MORE..
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Another stock of weapons and explosives discovered in Kendalanda, Homagama
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No need for money or fame, just need to serve people - Murali
Technology
Nintendo, Tencent team up on Pokemon battler
Nintendo-backed The Pokemon Company on Wednesday announced a cross-platform Pokemon team battling game developed with Tencent’s Timi Studio as the two gaming heavyweights deepen their cooperation with a twist on the Pokemon format. MORE..
Sri Lanka tech firm to join Microsoft AI for Accessibility program
Sri Lanka tech firm to join Microsoft AI for Accessibility program
Microsoft announced it selected Fortude as the first Sri Lankan grant recipient of its AI for Accessibility program, which funds organizations that use artificial intelligence to empower people with disabilities. MORE..
WhatsApp launches digital payments service in Brazil
WhatsApp launches digital payments service in Brazil
After testing a beta version in India, WhatsApp has launched in-app payments in Brazil, the company announced in a blog post on Monday. MORE..
Twitter deletes Chinese ‘state-linked’ disinformation network
Twitter deletes Chinese ‘state-linked’ disinformation network
Twitter said Friday it had deleted more than 170,000 accounts linked to a Chinese government disinformation campaign that targeted Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement and sought to discredit the United States. MORE..
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Entertainment
Veteran children’s book author and illustrator Sybil Wettasinghe passes away
Veteran author and illustrator of children’s books Sybil Wettasinghe, fondly known as ‘Sybil Nanda’ in Sri Lanka, has passed away at the age of 93. MORE..
Winners of Derana Little Star - Season 10
Winners of Derana Little Star - Season 10
Sri Lankan kids with extraordinary talents took home prizes at the grand finale of Derana Little Star Season 10 last night (27). MORE..
Rock band Queen get postage stamp of approval
Rock band Queen get postage stamp of approval
British postage stamps which often portray the monarch will honor a different Queen in a new Royal Mail series - the veteran rock band that is celebrating its 50th anniversary. MORE..
Oscars and Baftas 2021 ceremonies postponed
Oscars and Baftas 2021 ceremonies postponed
The 2021 Oscars ceremony was moved to April from February on Monday due to the havoc caused in the movie industry by the coronavirus pandemic. MORE..
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Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
183.7900 | 188.4900 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
226.7460 | 234.6902 |
Europe
Euro |
205.4439 | 213.0808 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
192.3005 | 200.3231 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
134.1529 | 140.0232 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
125.7206 | 131.4799 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
130.9911 | 136.1343 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.6931 | 1.7631 |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 493.1321 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 604.7636 |
Oman
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Rial | 483.6789 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 51.1311 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 49.6419 |
UAE
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Dirham | 50.6940 |
