Minor tremor felt off Beruwala
A minor tremor of 3.7 magnitude was felt in the seas area off the coasts of Beruwala a short while ago (30 March). MORE..
- Minor tremor felt off Beruwala
- Dozens killed in blaze on Philippines ferry
- Sports Minister writes to ICC over reports of committee probing SLC
- China, Brazil strike deal to ditch dollar for trade
- Ensure fair taxes, accountability for corruption: HRW tells Sri Lankan govt
- ‘Suraksha’ safe houses to not accept women migrant workers not registered with SLBFE
- Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 54 million seized in Jaffna
- Prof. Jeewandara only Sri Lankan shortlisted for 2023 BSI Immunology Awards
- SC orders to submit document related to presidential pardon to Jude Jayamaha
- GSMB urges public to remain vigilant of tremors
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GSMB urges public to remain vigilant of tremors
The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) has urged the public to remain vigilant despite the fact that the tremor which was felt today (30 March) does not pose a serious threat. MORE..
SC orders to submit document related to presidential pardon to Jude Jayamaha
The Supreme Court has ordered the Attorney General to submit the relevant document which contains former President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision to grant a presidential pardon to Jude Shramantha Jayamaha, who had been sentenced to death in relation to the Royal Park murder case. MORE..
Prof. Jeewandara only Sri Lankan shortlisted for 2023 BSI Immunology Awards
Prof. Chandima Jeewandara of University of Sri Jayewardenepura has been shortlisted for the Early Career Research Excellence Award conferred by the British Society for Immunology (BSI). MORE..
Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 54 million seized in Jaffna
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized over 165 kilograms of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 54 million in Madagal, Jaffna. MORE..
‘Suraksha’ safe houses to not accept women migrant workers not registered with SLBFE
Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has decided to suspend the admission of women, who have expatriated without registering with the SLBFE and arrive at Sri Lankan embassies due to issues at their workplaces, to the ‘Suraksha’ safe houses. MORE..
Ensure fair taxes, accountability for corruption: HRW tells Sri Lankan govt
The Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the Sri Lankan government to ensure that policies implemented to enhance revenues do not ‘further erode’ economic and social rights and that anti-corruption reforms provide accountability. MORE..
China, Brazil strike deal to ditch dollar for trade
China and Brazil have reached a deal to trade in their own currencies, ditching the US dollar as an intermediary, the Brazilian government said on Wednesday, Beijing’s latest salvo against the almighty greenback. MORE..
Sports Minister writes to ICC over reports of committee probing SLC
Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Roshan Ranasinghe has reportedly written to the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) pertaining to recent reports claiming that a committee has been appointed to investigate Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). MORE..
Dozens killed in blaze on Philippines ferry
At least 28 people have been killed and 230 rescued after a passenger ferry caught fire in the Philippines. MORE..
Sri Lanka, India to boost bilateral cooperation through INR trade expansion
Sri Lanka and India have mulled over the ways and means to enhance bilateral trade, particularly through Indian Rupee trade expansion, as a key pillar of the island nation’s economic revival. MORE..
If there is no election, there is no democracy – Mahinda Deshapriya
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SC orders to submit document related to presidential pardon to Jude Jayamaha
The Supreme Court has ordered the Attorney General to submit the relevant document which contains former President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision to grant a presidential pardon to Jude Shramantha Jayamaha, who had been sentenced to death in relation to the Royal Park murder case. MORE..
Prof. Jeewandara only Sri Lankan shortlisted for 2023 BSI Immunology Awards
Prof. Chandima Jeewandara of University of Sri Jayewardenepura has been shortlisted for the Early Career Research Excellence Award conferred by the British Society for Immunology (BSI). MORE..
Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 54 million seized in Jaffna
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized over 165 kilograms of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 54 million in Madagal, Jaffna. MORE..
‘Suraksha’ safe houses to not accept women migrant workers not registered with SLBFE
Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has decided to suspend the admission of women, who have expatriated without registering with the SLBFE and arrive at Sri Lankan embassies due to issues at their workplaces, to the ‘Suraksha’ safe houses. MORE..
Ensure fair taxes, accountability for corruption: HRW tells Sri Lankan govt
The Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the Sri Lankan government to ensure that policies implemented to enhance revenues do not ‘further erode’ economic and social rights and that anti-corruption reforms provide accountability. MORE..
China, Brazil strike deal to ditch dollar for trade
China and Brazil have reached a deal to trade in their own currencies, ditching the US dollar as an intermediary, the Brazilian government said on Wednesday, Beijing’s latest salvo against the almighty greenback. MORE..
Sports Minister writes to ICC over reports of committee probing SLC
Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Roshan Ranasinghe has reportedly written to the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) pertaining to recent reports claiming that a committee has been appointed to investigate Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). MORE..
Dozens killed in blaze on Philippines ferry
At least 28 people have been killed and 230 rescued after a passenger ferry caught fire in the Philippines. MORE..
Sri Lanka, India to boost bilateral cooperation through INR trade expansion
Sri Lanka and India have mulled over the ways and means to enhance bilateral trade, particularly through Indian Rupee trade expansion, as a key pillar of the island nation’s economic revival. MORE..
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Sports Minister writes to ICC over reports of committee probing SLC
Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Roshan Ranasinghe has reportedly written to the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) pertaining to recent reports claiming that a committee has been appointed to investigate Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). MORE..
Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger inducted in Premier League Hall of Fame
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and ex-Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger were inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. MORE..
SLC issues clarification on Mahela not touring New Zealand with national team
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) states that former skipper Mahela Jayawardena, who is working for Sri Lanka Cricket as the ‘Consultant Coach,’ has not been tasked with the job of touring with the National Team. MORE..
Sri Lanka loses points and fined 20% for slow over-rate
Sri Lanka have been docked a point in the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League cycle for their slow over-rate in the first ODI against New Zealand at Auckland. MORE..
Rain washes out 2nd ODI between New Zealand and Sri Lanka
The second one-day cricket international between New Zealand and Sri Lanka was abandoned Tuesday because of rain. MORE..
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Musk, experts urge pause on AI systems, citing ‘risks to society’
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New source of water found in moon samples from China mission
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Scientists have discovered a new and renewable source of water on the moon for future explorers in lunar samples from a Chinese mission. MORE..
Intel co-founder Gordon Moore dies at 94
Intel co-founder Gordon Moore dies at 94
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TikTok and its CEO are fighting to save the app in the US
TikTok and its CEO are fighting to save the app in the US
At a Harvard Business Review conference earlier this month, where executives, professors and artists appeared for talks on corporate leadership and emotional intelligence, Shou Chew attempted to save his company. MORE..
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Jonathan Majors arrested on assault charge in New York
Jonathan Majors arrested on assault charge in New York
The actor Jonathan Majors was arrested Saturday in New York on charges of strangulation, assault and harassment, authorities said. MORE..
The Weeknd is the world’s most popular artist, Guinness World Records says
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The Weeknd, who recently became the first artist to reach 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify, is statistically the world’s most popular musician, Guinness World Records said Monday. MORE..
Lance Reddick: ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick’ star dies at 60
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Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
317.7257 | 335.4110 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
390.1318 | 412.6719 |
Europe
Euro |
343.9770 | 363.9907 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
342.9502 | 366.3490 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
232.7290 | 247.9306 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
211.1422 | 225.0770 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
238.3972 | 252.5766 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
2.3910 | 2.5325 |
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Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 863.5174 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,062.1796 |
Oman
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Rial | 845.7545 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 89.0960 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 86.7208 |
UAE
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Dirham | 88.6654 |
