Another suspect linked to attack on restaurant in Soysapura arrested
Another suspect involved in the gunfire attack on a restaurant in Soysapura, Moratuwa which took place last month, has been taken into custody. MORE..
- Another coronavirus patient adds up to 1,790 total cases
- Another coronavirus patient adds up to 1,790 total cases
- Chernobyl and The Crown lead Bafta TV nominations
- Direct overseas returnees for quarantine after PCR test results are known – President
- Two more flights for repatriation of Indian nationals stranded in Sri Lanka
- US diplomat refused PCR test at airport?
- Seven more Covid-19 cases brings total to 1,797
- Seven more Covid-19 cases brings total to 1,797
- Sri Lanka’s policy is timely immunization for every child – President tells Global Vaccine Alliance
- Canada grants CDN$400,000 to UNFPA to strengthen govt. response for COVID-19 pandemic
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Canada grants CDN$400,000 to UNFPA to strengthen govt. response for COVID-19 pandemic
High Commissioner of Canada to Sri Lanka, David McKinnon, and Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Sri Lanka, Ms. Ritsu Nacken, signed a grant agreement of CAD 400,000 to ensure that vulnerable women and girls have access to vital services... MORE..
Sri Lanka’s policy is timely immunization for every child – President tells Global Vaccine Alliance
Every child born in Sri Lanka enjoys the right to easy and equitable access to quality immunization services and the country’s immunization policy is based on the right of a child to receive timely immunization, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said. MORE..
Seven more Covid-19 cases brings total to 1,797
Seven new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Sri Lanka bringing the total number of cases reported in the country to 1,797. MORE..
US diplomat refused PCR test at airport?
An American diplomatic official had reportedly left the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after refusing to be subjected to a PCR test being carried out at the airport premises. MORE..
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4 hours ago
Two more flights for repatriation of Indian nationals stranded in Sri Lanka
In order to continue repatriation of Indian nationals stranded in Sri Lanka, two more flights have been scheduled as part of phase III of ‘Vande Bharat Mission’... MORE..
Direct overseas returnees for quarantine after PCR test results are known – President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today instructed officials to send returnees from foreign countries for quarantine only after results of PCR tests conducted at the airport itself are known. MORE..
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7 hours ago
Another coronavirus patient adds up to 1,790 total cases
Another person has tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka as of 5.30 pm today (04), bringing the total count of confirmed cases to 1,790. MORE..
Man arrested for forging President’s signature on document
A suspect has been arrested for allegedly forging the signature of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on a document, police said today. MORE..
General Election before August end - EC Chairman
The Chairman of the Election Commission Mahinda Deshapriya says that the 2020 General Election will be held before the end of the month of August. MORE..
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June 4, 2020 5:22 pm
‘The Finance’ depositors to receive compensation up to Rs. 600,000
The government has decided to pay compensation up to Rs. 600,000 to all insured depositors of The Finance Company PLC (TFC) which is to be liquidated. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 cases surge to 1,789 with 40 new detections
Forty new cases of Covid-19 have been identified so far today bringing the total number of confirmed cases reported in the country to 1,789. MORE..
No penalties levied for income tax payment lapses until June 20
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided not to levy the overdue charges for lapses in payments of income taxes during the Covid-19 lockdown period. MORE..
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June 4, 2020 4:24 pm
Govt. health services personnel urged to apply for postal voting before June 10
The Director General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe requests all government health services personnel to apply for postal voting before June 10, 2020. MORE..
ICRC distributes Covid-19 emergency aid in 24 districts
The International Committee of the Red Cross, along with the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, carried out an emergency relief distribution drive in 24 districts of the country. MORE..
George Floyd death: Murder charges upgraded to second-degree for ex-Minneapolis cop
The United States Minnesota prosecutors charged three more officers Wednesday in the May 25 slaying of George Floyd and announced a higher charge of second-degree murder for the white officer who knelt on the black man’s neck for nearly nine minutes. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s policy is timely immunization for every child – President tells Global Vaccine Alliance
Every child born in Sri Lanka enjoys the right to easy and equitable access to quality immunization services and the country’s immunization policy is based on the right of a child to receive timely immunization, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said. MORE..
Seven more Covid-19 cases brings total to 1,797
Seven new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Sri Lanka bringing the total number of cases reported in the country to 1,797. MORE..
US diplomat refused PCR test at airport?
An American diplomatic official had reportedly left the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after refusing to be subjected to a PCR test being carried out at the airport premises. MORE..
Two more flights for repatriation of Indian nationals stranded in Sri Lanka
In order to continue repatriation of Indian nationals stranded in Sri Lanka, two more flights have been scheduled as part of phase III of ‘Vande Bharat Mission’... MORE..
Direct overseas returnees for quarantine after PCR test results are known – President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today instructed officials to send returnees from foreign countries for quarantine only after results of PCR tests conducted at the airport itself are known. MORE..
Another coronavirus patient adds up to 1,790 total cases
Another person has tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka as of 5.30 pm today (04), bringing the total count of confirmed cases to 1,790. MORE..
Man arrested for forging President’s signature on document
A suspect has been arrested for allegedly forging the signature of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on a document, police said today. MORE..
General Election before August end - EC Chairman
The Chairman of the Election Commission Mahinda Deshapriya says that the 2020 General Election will be held before the end of the month of August. MORE..
‘The Finance’ depositors to receive compensation up to Rs. 600,000
The government has decided to pay compensation up to Rs. 600,000 to all insured depositors of The Finance Company PLC (TFC) which is to be liquidated. MORE..
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Suicide bombers and wives met in Colombo the day before Easter attacks
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Sports
US anti-racism protests a powerful lesson, says Sangakkara
Former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara on Tuesday said that the protests in the US against systematic racism that was sparked by the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer is a “powerful lesson to us all.” MORE..
Sri Lanka, Australia and England cricket teams start training
A group of 13 Sri Lankan cricketers, comprising mainly bowlers, resumed training on Monday following the coronavirus hiatus. MORE..
Flower believes Sri Lanka can bloom at T20 World Cup
Grant Flower believes Sri Lanka possess the “flair” to be contenders to win a Twenty20 World Cup that he expects to be rescheduled. MORE..
Shehan Madushanka suspended from all formats following drug charges
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has suspended medium-pacer Shehan Madushanka from all formats of cricket following his arrest while in possession of drugs. MORE..
Sri Lankan cricketer arrested and remanded for heroin possession
A Sri Lankan cricket who was detained by the police on a charge of possessing heroin has been remanded after being produced before court. MORE..
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Suicide bombers and wives met in Colombo the day before Easter attacks
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Technology
After Facebook staff walkout, Zuckerberg defends no action on Trump posts
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees on Tuesday that he stood by his decision not to challenge inflammatory posts by U.S. President Donald Trump, refusing to give ground a day after staff members staged a rare public protest. MORE..
SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronauts enter ISS after 19-hour journey
SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronauts enter ISS after 19-hour journey
US astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have docked with, and entered, the International Space Station (ISS). MORE..
Two govt websites come under cyber attack
Two govt websites come under cyber attack
The websites of two government entities have suffered a cyber attack this morning (30), says the Cyber Security Centre of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). MORE..
SpaceX ready to launch NASA astronauts, back on home turf
SpaceX ready to launch NASA astronauts, back on home turf
A SpaceX rocket is ready to boost two NASA astronauts into orbit Wednesday, the first launch of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade. MORE..
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Entertainment
Chernobyl and The Crown lead Bafta TV nominations
Chernobyl, the miniseries about the nuclear power plant disaster in 1986, leads the Bafta TV awards nominations with 14, while Netflix’s The Crown has received seven nominations, including best drama series. MORE..
George Floyd: Music industry calls for ‘blackout’
George Floyd: Music industry calls for ‘blackout’
The music industry is to observe a day-long “blackout” on Tuesday, in response to George Floyd’s death last week. MORE..
Disney, CBS & ‘Criminal Minds’ producers sued over sexual misconduct on set
Disney, CBS & ‘Criminal Minds’ producers sued over sexual misconduct on set
The state of California filed a lawsuit Tuesday against CBS, Disney and producers of the long-running series “Criminal Minds,” alleging that the show’s cinematographer engaged in rampant sexual misconduct against crew members for years. MORE..
Suspect in Kyoto Animation studio arson attack arrested
Suspect in Kyoto Animation studio arson attack arrested
Japan police have arrested the suspect in the deadly arson attack on the Kyoto Animation studio in July of last year. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
183.2700 | 188.0700 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
229.0207 | 237.0243 |
Europe
Euro |
204.5299 | 212.2883 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
189.3836 | 196.9197 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
134.6538 | 140.1667 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
125.0013 | 131.2518 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
129.8287 | 135.3032 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.6686 | 1.7429 |
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Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 492.0389 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 603.0311 |
Oman
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Rial | 482.6129 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 51.0177 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 49.4922 |
UAE
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Dirham | 50.5816 |
