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July 19, 2019 12:10 pm
Aloysius and 7 others served indictments; granted bail
The Permanent High Court-at-Bar today served indictments on 8 accused in the the Central Bank bond scam case including Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) owner Arjun Aloysius. MORE..
- Woman and 2 girls dead after tree falls on three-wheeler
- SL must be neutral in dealing with economic giants -Dr. Nicholas
- Nine SSPs promoted to DIG
- NPC secretary Saman Dissanayake remanded
- New hotlines to inform police about disaster situation
- Ranjan apologizes to Maha Sangha for his controversial statement
- SLC announces 22-man squad for Bangladesh ODIs; Chandimal left out
- Management Faculty of Peradeniya Uni closed indefinitely
- VIP Defender & 2 persons involved in attack on van at Kalagedihena arrested
- CEA orders to return waste material imported from UK
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CEA orders to return waste material imported from UK
The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has ordered to return the consignment of biomedical waste imported to Sri Lanka from the United Kingdom. MORE..
VIP Defender & 2 persons involved in attack on van at Kalagedihena arrested
The Defender vehicle, which was recently involved in the attack on a van at Kalagedihena, has been found at a residence in Maharagama area, says the Police Media Spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunasekara. MORE..
Management Faculty of Peradeniya Uni closed indefinitely
The Management Faculty of the University of Peradeniya has been closed until further notice, says the administration of the university. MORE..
SLC announces 22-man squad for Bangladesh ODIs; Chandimal left out
The likes of Niroshan Dickwella, Lahiru Kumara, Akila Dananjaya and Lakshan Sandakan, who all missed out on Sri Lanka’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 squad, are back for the ODI series against Bangladesh. MORE..
Ranjan apologizes to Maha Sangha for his controversial statement
State Minister Ranjan Ramanayake today (19) apologized to Mahanayake and Anunayake theros of Asgiri Chapter for the controversial statement he made regarding Buddhist monks. MORE..
New hotlines to inform police about disaster situation
Sri Lanka Police has set up two telephone numbers for the public to inform about any disaster situations in the country. MORE..
NPC secretary Saman Dissanayake remanded
The Secretary of the National Police Commission (NPC), Saman Dissanayake, who was arrested in connection with the Avant-Garde case, has been ordered remanded until August 02. MORE..
Nine SSPs promoted to DIG
Nine Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) have been promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG), says the Police Media Spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunasekara. MORE..
SL must be neutral in dealing with economic giants -Dr. Nicholas
Sri Lanka is not a vassal of any economic superpower and it should never become one, says Dr. Howard Nicholas, Associate Professor at the Erasmus University of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. MORE..
Woman and 2 girls dead after tree falls on three-wheeler
A woman and two children have been killed after a tree fell on top of a three-wheeler at Sooriyawewa today (19). MORE..
AG filed indictments against suspended magistrate over elephant calf
The Attorney General has filed indictment before the Colombo High Court against suspended Magistrate Thilina Gamage and three others for keeping an elephant calf without valid a license. MORE..
Postal strike ends
Joint Postal Trade Union Alliance stated that the discussions held with Minister of Postal Services & Muslim Religious Affairs Abdul Haleem and Postmaster General Ranjith Ariyaratne were fruitful. MORE..
CCD to probe attack on van by VIP security officers
Acting IGP Chandana Wickremaratne has directed the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) to investigate into the incident where VIP security personnel had attacked a van recently at Kalagedihena. MORE..
Body of missing shop owner recovered from Ginigathhena landslide debris
The body of the shop owner, who went missing in the landslide that submerged 10 shops in Ginigathhena, was recovered from the debris. MORE..
Sri Lanka inks agreement with India to upgrade railway lines
Sri Lanka has signed an agreement with India to upgrade tracks in a key railway segment connecting the north and south at a cost of $ 91.26 million. MORE..
VIP Defender & 2 persons involved in attack on van at Kalagedihena arrested
The Defender vehicle, which was recently involved in the attack on a van at Kalagedihena, has been found at a residence in Maharagama area, says the Police Media Spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunasekara. MORE..
Management Faculty of Peradeniya Uni closed indefinitely
The Management Faculty of the University of Peradeniya has been closed until further notice, says the administration of the university. MORE..
SLC announces 22-man squad for Bangladesh ODIs; Chandimal left out
The likes of Niroshan Dickwella, Lahiru Kumara, Akila Dananjaya and Lakshan Sandakan, who all missed out on Sri Lanka’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 squad, are back for the ODI series against Bangladesh. MORE..
Ranjan apologizes to Maha Sangha for his controversial statement
State Minister Ranjan Ramanayake today (19) apologized to Mahanayake and Anunayake theros of Asgiri Chapter for the controversial statement he made regarding Buddhist monks. MORE..
New hotlines to inform police about disaster situation
Sri Lanka Police has set up two telephone numbers for the public to inform about any disaster situations in the country. MORE..
NPC secretary Saman Dissanayake remanded
The Secretary of the National Police Commission (NPC), Saman Dissanayake, who was arrested in connection with the Avant-Garde case, has been ordered remanded until August 02. MORE..
Nine SSPs promoted to DIG
Nine Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) have been promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG), says the Police Media Spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunasekara. MORE..
SL must be neutral in dealing with economic giants -Dr. Nicholas
Sri Lanka is not a vassal of any economic superpower and it should never become one, says Dr. Howard Nicholas, Associate Professor at the Erasmus University of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. MORE..
Woman and 2 girls dead after tree falls on three-wheeler
A woman and two children have been killed after a tree fell on top of a three-wheeler at Sooriyawewa today (19). MORE..
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Waste from UK dumped in Sri Lanka
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SLC announces 22-man squad for Bangladesh ODIs; Chandimal left out
The likes of Niroshan Dickwella, Lahiru Kumara, Akila Dananjaya and Lakshan Sandakan, who all missed out on Sri Lanka’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 squad, are back for the ODI series against Bangladesh. MORE..
Zimbabwe suspended by ICC over ‘political interference’
International cricket chiefs on Thursday suspended Zimbabwe over a failure to keep the sport free from government interference, throwing into doubt their participation in qualifiers for the T20 World Cup. MORE..
All national cricket team coaches urged to step down
The Minister of Sports, Harin Fernando, has requested Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to urge all coaches of the national team to step down following the Bangladesh tour. MORE..
Djokovic claims fifth Wimbledon title in record-breaking final
Novak Djokovic saved two match points to clinch a fifth Wimbledon title and 16th major on Sunday, shattering Roger Federer’s bid to become the oldest Grand Slam champion in the longest final ever played at the tournament. MORE..
England claim their first World Cup after Super Over drama
England won the men’s World Cup for the first time as they beat New Zealand following a dramatic sudden-death super over in one of the most thrilling matches in cricket history. MORE..
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Waste from UK dumped in Sri Lanka
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Technology
US calls for feds to investigate FaceApp
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling on the FBI and Federal Trade Commission to investigate the popular smartphone application FaceApp, citing privacy concerns and fears the data could be shared with the Russian government. MORE..
Google will now tell you how crowded your bus or train is likely to be
Google will now tell you how crowded your bus or train is likely to be
Google announced on Thursday that it is introducing new transit crowdedness predictions in its Maps app. Now, you can see how crowded your bus, train, or tube is likely to be before heading out on your commute. MORE..
U.S. to investigate French plan for tax on tech giants
U.S. to investigate French plan for tax on tech giants
The White House will investigate a French plan to impose taxes on technology companies, a move that’s been a prelude to new U.S. tariffs under the Trump administration, according to two people familiar with the matter. MORE..
Instagram’s anti-bullying AI asks users: ‘Are you sure you want to post this?’
Instagram’s anti-bullying AI asks users: ‘Are you sure you want to post this?’
Instagram is inviting users to think again before posting unkind comments with a new tool designed to curb bullying on the social media platform. MORE..
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Entertainment
Game of Thrones stars self-nominate for Emmy Awards
Game of Thrones star Gwendoline Christie, who was nominated for an Emmy on Tuesday, put herself forward for the award after network HBO did not. MORE..
Sri Lankan epic receives four Helpmann Awards
Sri Lankan epic receives four Helpmann Awards
Belvoir Street Theater’s multi-generational epic Counting & Cracking won four Helpmann Awards on Sunday night, including Best Direction of a Play for co-directors Eamon Flack and S. Shakthidharan. MORE..
Fmr Miss World promotes tourism in Sri Lanka after terror attack
Fmr Miss World promotes tourism in Sri Lanka after terror attack
Former Miss World Manushi Chhillar has been posting about her Sri Lankan trip and highlighting the country’s natural beauty for about a week. MORE..
Ed Sheeran confirms he’s married to Cherry Seaborn
Ed Sheeran confirms he’s married to Cherry Seaborn
Ed Sheeran has revealed that he’s a married man. MORE..
Exchange Rates
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Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
173.7283 | 177.3760 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
215.0838 | 221.7892 |
Europe
Euro |
194.0195 | 200.5969 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
175.2694 | 181.2543 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
132.3162 | 137.0191 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
120.8512 | 125.8242 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
127.1888 | 131.3395 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.6034 | 1.6592 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 466.2245 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 577.0440 |
Oman
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Rial | 456.3310 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 48.2432 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 46.8400 |
UAE
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Dirham | 47.8308 |
