Samurdhi Amendment Circular cancelled
The Cabinet Sub-Committee has decided to cancel the Samurdhi Amendment Circular, Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said. MORE..
- 21 lands currently owned by Rajapaksa family – Anura Kumara Dissanayaka
- Sports Minister defends lackluster SL cricketers
- Distraught lover murders 17 year old girl
- Amendment bill to introduce driver’s demerit point system
- Ex-Tangalle PS chairman arrested while accepting bribe
- Justice should be meted out to existing guilty parties – Wasantha Samarasinghe
- Laksala transformed into a profit generating enterprise – Bathiudeen
- Celebrations held commemorating 71 years of Indian independence
- Police Spokesman speaks out on controversial video of IGP
- Another Game of Thrones episode has leaked online
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Police Spokesman speaks out on controversial video of IGP
Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekara says that false information is being spread with regard to a video, involving the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and another individual, which initially appeared on social media websites. MORE..
Laksala transformed into a profit generating enterprise – Bathiudeen
The Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen stated that Laksala, which incurred 21 million rupees in losses for the year 2015, has successfully been able to enjoy 4 million rupees in profits for the year 2016. MORE...
Sports Minister defends lackluster SL cricketers
The Minister of Sports Dayasiri Jayasekara expressed his views when questioned on the dire situation the Sri Lankan cricket team has fallen to stating that, in his belief there is no better side the SLC can currently field as the Test team for Sri Lanka. MORE...
Ex-Tangalle PS chairman arrested while accepting bribe
A former Chairman of the Tangalle Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested on bribery charges, the Bribery Commission’s Director (Investigations) SSP Priyantha Chandrasiri said. MORE..
Amendment bill to introduce driver’s demerit point system
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to publish in gazette the bill for amending relevant articles of the Motor Traffic Act, including a Driver’s Demerit Points System, and table it in parliament for approval. MORE..
Justice should be meted out to existing guilty parties – Wasantha Samarasinghe
The convener of the Voice-against Corruption Movement Wasantha Samarasinghe stated earlier today (16), that the pressing need of the people right now is not to apprehend past corrupt parties, but to provide justice to the parties committing fraud at present. MORE...
Distraught lover murders 17 year old girl
The Mawanella Police reported that a 24 year old resident of Kegalle has attempted to commit suicide after stabbing his 17 year old lover distraught over her resentment to elope with him. Reports confirm that the 24 year old had attempted to take his life by administering poison into his blood stream after murdering his lover. MORE...
Celebrations held commemorating 71 years of Indian independence
The 71st Independence Day of India was celebrated yesterday (15) in grand fashion at the India House in Colombo. Several dignitaries from the Indian High commission and the Indian expatriate community of Sri Lanka were present at the event. MORE...
21 lands currently owned by Rajapaksa family – Anura Kumara Dissanayaka
Leader of the JVP Anura Kumara Dissanayaka stated that there are 21 lands scattered across the island that are owned by Yoshitha, Namal and Shiranthi Rajapaksa at a media briefing held at Ratnapura. MORE...
US officials urge Sri Lanka to prosecute perpetrators of crimes against religious freedom
The annual US State Department International Religious Freedom Report for 2016 released yesterday (15) notes that the Sri Lankan government is yet to establish a lucid stance on the protection of religious minorities within Sri Lanka. MORE...
Tuition classes temporarily banned in light of Grade 5 scholarship exam
The ban on the conducting of tuition classes, seminars and workshops, and publishing of model papers targeting students sitting for the 2017 Grade 05 scholarship examination has been set in motion. MORE...
2 dead bodies discovered in Kotadeniyawa and Bandaragama
Two dead bodies have been uncovered from Kotadeniyawa and Bandaragama, raising suspicions as to the causes of their deaths. MORE...
Yoshitha to appear at CID today
UPDATE (10:30 am): Sources confirmed that Yoshitha Rajapaksa had arrived at the CID moments ago. MORE...
Arjuna Ranatunga renews calls to sack Thilanga Sumathipala
Minister Arjuna Ranatunga blamed Sri Lanka’s cricket board Tuesday for the squad’s crushing three-Test series whitewash on home soil against India. MORE..
Police open fire at suspect fleeing in car in Veyangoda
A shooting incident has been reported near the Veyangoda flyover when a team of police officers giving chase to a suspect had opened fire at his car. MORE..
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Police Spokesman speaks out on controversial video of IGP (English)
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Sports Minister defends lackluster SL cricketers
The Minister of Sports Dayasiri Jayasekara expressed his views when questioned on the dire situation the Sri Lankan cricket team has fallen to stating that, in his belief there is no better side the SLC can currently field as the Test team for Sri Lanka. MORE...
Usain Bolt targets football career after quitting athletics
Usain Bolt believes he can swap one dream for another – by becoming a professional footballer. MORE...
India complete series clean sweep
Virat Kohli led Indian side completed its first series cleans weep away from home as it defeated hosts Sri Lanka by an innings and 171 runs in the third and final Test of the series here on Monday. MORE..
Sri Lanka keen to tour Pakistan for T20s
Sri Lanka are keen to visit Pakistan in September and become the first high-profile team to tour the country since the deadly attack in 2009. MORE..
India dismiss Sri Lanka for 135
India’s spinner Kuldeep Yadav claimed four wickets to help dismiss Sri Lanka for a paltry 135 as the visitors enforced the follow-on on day two of the final Test on Sunday. MORE..
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Police Spokesman speaks out on controversial video of IGP (English)
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Sinhala and Tamil Now Available On Google Speech Recognition
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Google adds voice recognition for Sinhala and Tamil languages
Google’s speech-to-text recognition has added another 21 languages including Sinhala and Tamil, the global internet giant announced today. MORE..
US firm reveals gun-toting drone that can fire in mid-air
US firm reveals gun-toting drone that can fire in mid-air
A US technology firm has developed a drone that is able to aim and fire at enemies while flying in mid-air. MORE...
Facebook introduces new video service
Facebook introduces new video service
Social media giant Facebook has made a move into dedicated video, pitting it against YouTube and TV networks. MORE...
Health tech start-up StoriiCare heads to Silicon Valley
Health tech start-up StoriiCare heads to Silicon Valley
A Glasgow-based health tech start-up that has been dubbed the “Facebook for care” is to open an office in Silicon Valley after catching the eye of US venture capitalists. MORE...
Entertainment
Another Game of Thrones episode has leaked online
An unaired episode of Game of Thrones has appeared on the internet this morning. Episode six, due to be aired on Sunday, appeared first on file sharing sites and a Reddit post. MORE..
Stuntwoman dies on set of Deadpool 2 in Vancouver
Stuntwoman dies on set of Deadpool 2 in Vancouver
A stuntwoman has died in a motorcycle accident while filming Deadpool 2 yesterday (15) in the Canadian city of Vancouver.
HBO willing to pay hackers $250k bitcoin ransom
HBO willing to pay hackers $250k bitcoin ransom
Following a massive cyberdata breach that featured the leaked script of “Game of Thrones” and private information of some of its cast, HBO is reportedly ready to settle for a staggering fee. MORE...
Bruce Springsteen Broadway-bound for solo ‘words and music’ show
Bruce Springsteen Broadway-bound for solo ‘words and music’ show
Bruce Springsteen announced plans on Wednesday for “Springsteen on Broadway,” a new solo show coming to New York’s Walter Kerr Theater later this year that will chronicle his life and music. MORE...
Derana Poll
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
151.1300 | 154.9300 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
193.7600 | 200.3500 |
Europe
Euro |
176.3600 | 182.9800 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
154.2700 | 160.4400 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
117.7200 | 122.3600 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
117.3300 | 122.5300 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
110.0800 | 114.1000 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.3590 | 1.4103 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
|
Dinar | 406.3388 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 507.4037 |
Oman
|
Rial | 397.9532 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 42.0814 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 40.8533 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 41.7114 |
