India assures USD 50 Mn for Sri Lanka’s defence equipment purchases
India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has told Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa that it is important that India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives review the Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) regime and include other regional countries as observers. MORE..
- Committee to aid university students who suffered due to ragging - Bandula
- Indian National Security Advisor to meet President, PM
- Fire at Madampitiya garbage dump
- Terrorism Investigation Division under purview of DIG in charge of CID
- President proposes connecting all govt. institutes to a single data network
- India assures USD 50 Mn for Sri Lanka’s defence equipment purchases
- Navy seizes over 1060kg of Beedi leaves from Jaffna
- Clandestine witness testifies about Zahran
- UN Resident Coordinator commends President’s sustainable development programs
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UN Resident Coordinator commends President’s sustainable development programs
Meeting President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday (17) at the Presidential Secretariat, United Nations Resident Coordinator Hanna Singer responded positively to his commitment to sustainable development. MORE..
Clandestine witness testifies about Zahran
A man under heavy security with his face concealed gave evidence today before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) probing the Easter Sunday Attacks, revealing various activities of attacks’ ringleader Zaharan Hashim. MORE..
Navy seizes over 1060kg of Beedi leaves from Jaffna
Naval personnel have seized two Dinghy boats and more than1060kg of Beedi leaves during a search operation in the sea area in Karainagar, Jaffna today (18). MORE..
President proposes connecting all govt. institutes to a single data network
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has proposed centralization of all government institutes through a single data network to ensure a public sector service free of inefficiency, delays and corruption. MORE..
Terrorism Investigation Division under purview of DIG in charge of CID
The Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) has been assigned under the purview of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Nuwan Wedasinghe in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). MORE..
Fire at Madampitiya garbage dump
UPDATE: The fire that erupted at the Madampitiya garbage dump this afternoon has been doused.
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Indian National Security Advisor to meet President, PM
Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is on a day-long visit to Sri Lanka. MORE..
Committee to aid university students who suffered due to ragging - Bandula
Minister of Higher Education Bandula Gunawardena has instructed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to set up a committee to provide relief to students who have faced difficulties owing to ragging incidents at universities. MORE..
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January 18, 2020 2:38 pm
A task force established to uplift tourism - Prasanna Ranatunga
A task force has been established to boost the tourism sector, says Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation Prasanna Ranatunga. MORE..
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January 18, 2020 1:45 pm
Ranjan’s incident highlights fall of social institutions - PAFFREL
The collapse of social institutions has been brought to light as the controversial telephone conversation recordings were of MP Ranjan Ramanayake were disclosed, says the Executive Director of People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) Rohana Hettiarachchi. MORE..
Two Lankans held with foreign cigarettes worth over Rs 3.8 Mn
Two Sri Lankans including a woman have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for smuggling 323 cartons of foreign cigarettes into Sri Lanka. MORE..
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince invites President to visit UAE
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces has invited President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to visit the country. MORE..
Sri Lankans cautioned of mysterious Chinese coronavirus
The Health Ministry has cautioned Sri Lankans to be vigilant of the warnings that are issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) of a new coronavirus which originated in China. MORE..
Sri Lankan youth with Indian passport held at KIA
Immigration officials at Kempegowda International Airport in India have arrested a Sri Lankan national after he was deported to Bengaluru from Siberia. MORE..
Showers expected in several sea areas
Several spells of showers will occur in the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Hambantota district, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Clandestine witness testifies about Zahran
A man under heavy security with his face concealed gave evidence today before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) probing the Easter Sunday Attacks, revealing various activities of attacks’ ringleader Zaharan Hashim. MORE..
Navy seizes over 1060kg of Beedi leaves from Jaffna
Naval personnel have seized two Dinghy boats and more than1060kg of Beedi leaves during a search operation in the sea area in Karainagar, Jaffna today (18). MORE..
President proposes connecting all govt. institutes to a single data network
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has proposed centralization of all government institutes through a single data network to ensure a public sector service free of inefficiency, delays and corruption. MORE..
Terrorism Investigation Division under purview of DIG in charge of CID
The Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) has been assigned under the purview of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Nuwan Wedasinghe in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). MORE..
Fire at Madampitiya garbage dump
UPDATE: The fire that erupted at the Madampitiya garbage dump this afternoon has been doused.
Indian National Security Advisor to meet President, PM
Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is on a day-long visit to Sri Lanka. MORE..
Committee to aid university students who suffered due to ragging - Bandula
Minister of Higher Education Bandula Gunawardena has instructed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to set up a committee to provide relief to students who have faced difficulties owing to ragging incidents at universities. MORE..
A task force established to uplift tourism - Prasanna Ranatunga
A task force has been established to boost the tourism sector, says Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation Prasanna Ranatunga. MORE..
Ranjan’s incident highlights fall of social institutions - PAFFREL
The collapse of social institutions has been brought to light as the controversial telephone conversation recordings were of MP Ranjan Ramanayake were disclosed, says the Executive Director of People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) Rohana Hettiarachchi. MORE..
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Sports
Sri Lanka announce Test squad for Zimbabwe tour
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today announced the 15-member national squad to take part in the upcoming Test series in Zimbabwe. MORE..
Barcelona sack coach Valverde, appoint Setien
Barcelona have sacked coach Ernesto Valverde and named former Real Betis coach Quique Setien as his replacement, the club said in a statement on Monday. MORE..
‘I am ready to quit’: Malinga after series loss in India
Lasith Malinga said Sunday he was ready to stand down as Sri Lanka’s Twenty20 skipper after the team’s humiliating 2-0 loss to India in their latest foreign tour. MORE..
India defeat Sri Lanka by 78 runs; seal series 2-0
India beat Sri Lanka in the 3rd T20I by 78 runs in Pune on Friday. Manish Pandey and Shardul Thakur emerged as heroes in the match once more, while Shikhar Dhawan and Jasprit Bumrah also managed to put doubts to rest with commanding performances. MORE..
India score 201 after Dhawan, Rahul half centuries
India amassed 201 for six after being invited to bat by Sri Lanka in the third and final T20 International here on Saturday. MORE..
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Technology
Facebook to remove pro-Soleimani posts on Instagram
Instagram and its parent company Facebook are removing posts that voice support for slain Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani to comply with US sanctions, a Facebook spokesperson said in a statement to CNN Business. MORE..
India reveals plan for third moon mission
India reveals plan for third moon mission
India has announced it will make another attempt to land on the moon, following a mission that ended in failure last year. MORE..
WhatsApp ends support for Windows Phone and older versions of Android
WhatsApp ends support for Windows Phone and older versions of Android
WhatsApp runs on a huge range of operating systems, but even the ubiquitous messaging app doesn’t think it’s worth supporting Windows Phone any more. MORE..
Facebook says investigating data exposure of 267 million users
Facebook says investigating data exposure of 267 million users
Facebook on Thursday said it is investigating a report that a database containing names and phone numbers of more than 267 million users was exposed online. MORE..
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Entertainment
Rocky Johnson, WWE Hall of Famer and Dwayne Johnson’s dad, dies
Rocky “Soul Man” Johnson, WWE Hall of Famer and the father of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, died at the age of 75, the WWE announced on Wednesday. MORE..
‘Joker’ leads Oscar nominations
‘Joker’ leads Oscar nominations
Female filmmakers were shut out, “Parasite” made history and “Joker” edged out “The Irishman,” “1917” and “Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood” in Monday’s Oscar nominations. MORE..
Neil Peart, the drummer and lyricist of Rush, dies at age 67
Neil Peart, the drummer and lyricist of Rush, dies at age 67
Neil Peart, whose virtuoso chops and artful lyrics propelled his band Rush to global stardom and sealed his place as one of the greatest drummers in rock music, has died. He was 67. MORE..
Prince Harry and Meghan to ‘step back’ from royal family
Prince Harry and Meghan to ‘step back’ from royal family
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, announced on Wednesday that they would “step back as ‘senior’ members of the royal family” and split their time between Britain and North America. MORE..
Exchange Rates
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Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
179.5942 | 183.2642 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
233.1318 | 240.3818 |
Europe
Euro |
198.9907 | 205.7807 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
185.0606 | 191.3936 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
136.7056 | 141.5931 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
122.8205 | 127.9203 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
132.7603 | 137.1133 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.6232 | 1.6812 |
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Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 481.4744 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 598.0165 |
Oman
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Rial | 471.4643 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 49.8566 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 48.3868 |
UAE
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Dirham | 49.4202 |
