COVID-19 cases tally jumps to 1,469 with 16 new patients
Sixteen more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 as at 11.55 pm on Wednesday (27), increasing Sri Lanka’s infections tally to 1,469. MORE..
- Guidelines issued for resuming public activities and work settings
- 36 Sri Lankan workers in Romania receive new job opportunities
- Indian High Commissioner calls on Prime Minister
- COVID-19 cases tally jumps to 1,469 with 16 new patients
- COVID-19 cases tally jumps to 1,469 with 16 new patients
- 97 overseas returnees among 150 coronavirus cases confirmed yesterday
- 97 overseas returnees among 150 coronavirus cases confirmed yesterday
- South-west monsoon gradually establishing; Rainfall above 150mm in 3 provinces
- 66,519 arrested, 18,733 vehicles seized over curfew violations
- CWC proposes allowing Arumugam Thondaman’s son to contest election
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CWC proposes allowing Arumugam Thondaman’s son to contest election
The Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC) has requested Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa to provide nominations for late Minister Arumugam Thondaman’s son, Jeewan Thondaman, to contest in the forthcoming General Election from Nuwara Eliya District. MORE..
66,519 arrested, 18,733 vehicles seized over curfew violations
A total of 178 individuals have been arrested for violating curfew orders during the 6 hour period ending at 4.00 am today (28). MORE..
South-west monsoon gradually establishing; Rainfall above 150mm in 3 provinces
South-west monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the country, the Department of Meteorology has said. MORE..
97 overseas returnees among 150 coronavirus cases confirmed yesterday
Sri Lanka has witnessed the highest daily surge of COVID-19 infections on Wednesday (27), with a record total of 150 fresh cases. MORE..
Indian High Commissioner calls on Prime Minister
Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay paid his first call on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees in Colombo this morning (27), stated the High Commission of India. MORE..
36 Sri Lankan workers in Romania receive new job opportunities
In an effort to provide new employment opportunities for the 36 Sri Lankan workers who were stranded at the Bucharest Airport in Romania on 24 May, the Romanian Minister of Labour Violeta Alexandru had intervened and arranged to safeguard and retain the job opportunities for the Sri Lankan workers. MORE..
Guidelines issued for resuming public activities and work settings
A set of instructions has been published for the resumption of selected public activities and work settings while preventing and controlling the spread of the COVID-19 virus. MORE..
COVID-19: 81 fresh cases jump total count to 1,453
Eighty-one more individuals have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, confirmed the Ministry of Health. MORE..
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May 27, 2020 9:16 pm
Navy reports two more COVID-19 infections
Two more persons have contracted the COVID-19 virus, stated the Department of Government Information a short while ago. MORE..
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May 27, 2020 8:08 pm
Cases surge to 1,370 as 51 navy men test positive for COVID-19
Fifty-one persons have tested positive for COVID-19 as at 7.00 pm today (27), increasing Sri Lanka’s infections tally to 1,370. MORE..
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May 27, 2020 7:30 pm
Govt. revises MRP of rice
The Maximum Retail Price (MRP) set for the sale of rice has been revised following discussions among authorities. MORE..
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May 27, 2020 5:36 pm
UNP demands reasons from members who signed nominations from other parties
General Secretary of the United National Party (UNP) Akila Viraj Kariyawasam says letters have been directed to party members who signed nomination papers for the forthcoming General from other political parties, demanding reasons for their conduct. MORE..
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May 27, 2020 5:33 pm
Suspect arrested over setting up trap for rare black panther
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident of a rare black panther getting caught in a trap set up in Walamale of Lakshapana Tea Estate within the Nallathanniya Police Division. MORE..
Iraj issues letter of demand to Harin over defamation
Popular artist and music producer Iraj Weeraratne, through Attorney at Law Prabuddhika Tissera, has issued a letter of demand to former parliamentarian Harin Fernando over a case of defamation of character. MORE..
Online applications for university admission to close on June 2
The University Grants Commission (UGC) says that the accepting of online applications to state university admission for the academic year 2019/2020 will close on June 02, 2020. MORE..
66,519 arrested, 18,733 vehicles seized over curfew violations
A total of 178 individuals have been arrested for violating curfew orders during the 6 hour period ending at 4.00 am today (28). MORE..
South-west monsoon gradually establishing; Rainfall above 150mm in 3 provinces
South-west monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the country, the Department of Meteorology has said. MORE..
97 overseas returnees among 150 coronavirus cases confirmed yesterday
Sri Lanka has witnessed the highest daily surge of COVID-19 infections on Wednesday (27), with a record total of 150 fresh cases. MORE..
Indian High Commissioner calls on Prime Minister
Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay paid his first call on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees in Colombo this morning (27), stated the High Commission of India. MORE..
36 Sri Lankan workers in Romania receive new job opportunities
In an effort to provide new employment opportunities for the 36 Sri Lankan workers who were stranded at the Bucharest Airport in Romania on 24 May, the Romanian Minister of Labour Violeta Alexandru had intervened and arranged to safeguard and retain the job opportunities for the Sri Lankan workers. MORE..
Guidelines issued for resuming public activities and work settings
A set of instructions has been published for the resumption of selected public activities and work settings while preventing and controlling the spread of the COVID-19 virus. MORE..
COVID-19: 81 fresh cases jump total count to 1,453
Eighty-one more individuals have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, confirmed the Ministry of Health. MORE..
Navy reports two more COVID-19 infections
Two more persons have contracted the COVID-19 virus, stated the Department of Government Information a short while ago. MORE..
Cases surge to 1,370 as 51 navy men test positive for COVID-19
Fifty-one persons have tested positive for COVID-19 as at 7.00 pm today (27), increasing Sri Lanka’s infections tally to 1,370. MORE..
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Final rites of late Minister Thondaman on May 31
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Sports
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..
NBA in talks with Disney about resuming 2019-20 season
The NBA has entered into discussions with The Walt Disney Company about potentially resuming its season at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla., at the end of July. MORE..
Sri Lanka hoping to train from June 01, says Coach Arthur
Sri Lanka’s cricketers are hoping to return to training from June 1 in biosecure venues once the government gives the green light, head coach Mickey Arthur has said. MORE..
Mahela questions Sri Lanka’s plan to build largest cricket stadium
Former skipper Mahela Jayawardene has questioned the Sri Lanka government’s plan to build the country’s largest cricket stadium in Homagama, saying even the existing infrastructure is not used enough right now. MORE..
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Final rites of late Minister Thondaman on May 31
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Technology
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..
Microsoft warns Windows 10 users to look out for new threat attacking PCs
Microsoft warns Windows 10 users to look out for new threat attacking PCs
Windows 10 users need to be aware of a new threat which can let hackers completely take over their machines and execute commands remotely. MORE..
Facebook buys GIF website GIPHY to integrate with Instagram
Facebook buys GIF website GIPHY to integrate with Instagram
Facebook Inc is acquiring Giphy, a popular website for making and sharing animated images, or GIFs, and will integrate it with its rapidly growing Instagram photo-sharing app, Facebook said in a blog post on Friday. MORE..
U.S. moves to cut Huawei off from global chip suppliers
U.S. moves to cut Huawei off from global chip suppliers
The Trump administration on Friday moved to block shipments of semiconductors to Huawei Technologies from global chipmakers, in an action ramping up tensions with China. MORE..
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Entertainment
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..
100-year-old WWII veteran ‘Captain Tom’ to be knighted
100-year-old WWII veteran ‘Captain Tom’ to be knighted
Hundred-year-old British World War II veteran Captain Tom Moore is to be knighted after raising nearly $40 million for healthcare charities, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling him a “beacon of light” during the coronavirus pandemic. MORE..
Fred Willard, ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ and ‘Modern Family’ star, dies
Fred Willard, ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ and ‘Modern Family’ star, dies
Fred Willard, the comedic actor known for his roles in movies including “Best in Show” and “This is Spinal Tap” and TV sitcoms “Everybody Loves Raymond” and “Modern Family,” has died. MORE..
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Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
183.3000 | 188.4000 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
225.2440 | 233.2167 |
Europe
Euro |
199.9856 | 207.6910 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
188.0311 | 196.0161 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
131.6824 | 137.6506 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
120.6074 | 126.3743 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
128.3633 | 133.7317 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.6921 | 1.7663 |
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Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 492.7993 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 602.7305 |
Oman
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Rial | 483.3335 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 51.1071 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 49.5291 |
UAE
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Dirham | 50.6598 |
