Ban cattle slaughter immediately – Wimal to President
Leader of the National Freedom Front (NFF) Wimal Weerawansa today requested the President to immediately ban the slaughtering of cattle within the country. MORE..
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Buddhist monk succumbs to injuries after self-immolation
The Buddhist monk who set himself on fire near the main entrance at the Dalada Maligawa Kandy passed away due to injuries at the National Hospital, sources at the hospital stated. MORE..
Three nabbed with 27kg ganja in Peliyagoda
Police have arrested three individuals for the possession of 27 kilograms of cannabis in the Peliyagoda area in Colombo. MORE..
Special traffic plan for Diyawanna Vesak Zone
Police today said that a special traffic plan has been implemented due to the Diyawanna Vesak Zone in Battaramulla. MORE..
Journos should prevent incidents before reporting them - Charitha Herath
There should be a mutual agreement between all media organizations regarding media ethics, says the Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and Information, Dr Charitha Herath. MORE..
Basil opens road for Sarath N. Silva
The new road constructed connecting the Seruwawila Rajamaha Viharaya and the Somawathiya Rajamaha Viharaya, which is named after former Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva, was declared open by Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa today (25). MORE..
Teachers arrested over student’s death released on bail
Three teachers of a school in Valaichchenai, who were arrested over the death of a 14-year-old student, have been released on bail. MORE..
Lawyers win access to Sri Lankan detainees
Australian Immigration Minister Brendan O’Connor has granted lawyers access to two Tamil asylum seekers who feared they would be sent back to Sri Lanka. MORE..
24 injured as elephant runs amok at Perahera
At least twenty-four spectators were injured in a stampede when an elephant ran amok during the Perahera (pageant) of the Muthiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya in Badulla last night. MORE..
Man charged with smuggling Sri Lankan immigrants into UK
A 50-year-old man from Croydon has been charged with smuggling Sri Lankan immigrants into the UK. MORE..
Buddhist monk critical; Who aided self-immolation?
The Buddhist monk who suffered serious injuries after setting himself on fire to protest against the slaughter of cattle has been transferred to the Colombo National Hospital and is reportedly in critical condition. MORE..
Father accidently runs over son while backing up
A one-year-old child died after accidentally being run over by his father’s jeep in Pansala Pokuna Road, Tangalle. The child’s father was reversing the vehicle which he had accidentally run over his son. MORE..
Four Lankans arrested in global smuggling case
Dominican Republic authorities have arrested four men from Sri Lanka accused of smuggling at least 60 migrants from India and the Middle East into the U.S. and Canada using fake passports. MORE..
Warehouse fire: Hotline for inquiries on import cargo
Inquiries on import cargo at Container Freight Station 1, which was gutted in fire today, can be obtained from the duty manager via the phone number 071-8688361 or 011-2482579, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) said. MORE..
21 Sri Lankans held in Kochi
The Q branch of the Tamil Nadu police, with the assistance of the Ernakulam North police, arrested 21 Sri Lankans who were about to sail to Australia in a fishing boat from Kochi. MORE..
VIDEO: Buddhist monk attempts self-immolation in Kandy
A Buddhist monk was rushed to the Kandy General Hospital with serious burn injuries after he attempted self-immolation near the Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) in Kandy this morning. MORE..
sports
ICC withdraws Asad Rauf from Champions Trophy
Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf has been withdrawn from next month’s Champions Trophy in England amid media reports he is under Indian police investigation for spot-fixing, the ICC said Thursday. MORE..
Welagedara to be replaced by Dilhara Lokuhettige
Sri Lanka Cricket has announced that Chanaka Welagedara will be replaced by Dilhara Lokuhettige for the ICC Champions Trophy in England following an ankle injury to Welagedara. MORE..
Madrid confirm Mourinho exit
Chelsea will not have to pay compensation for José Mourinho after Real Madrid confirmed that the Portuguese manager will leave the Bernabéu at the end of the season by mutual consent. Nothing now stands in the way of Chelsea and Mourinho formalising an agreement that was reached in principle months ago. MORE..
Ronaldo sees red as Atletico win Copa del Rey
José Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo were both sent off as Real Madrid lost a dramatic, bad-tempered Copa del Rey final to Atlético Madrid – the first time they had been beaten by their city rivals in 26 games, and in their own stadium too. MORE..
David Beckham retires from football
David Beckham, one of the most iconic football stars of his generation, has announced his retirement. MORE..
Entertainment
Axe Provoke Fallen Angels ‘appear’ at Iron Man 3
Fans at last Friday’s evening Sri Lankan premiere of Iron Man 3 at Majestic Cinemas were treated to more than they bargained for, becoming the first to be lucky enough to behold Axe Provoke’s newly-arrived Fallen Angels during their surprise ‘appearance’ at one of the first showings of this blockbuster movie. MORE..
Lester’s films seen through Lester’s lenses - A 94th birthday tribute to the maestro
In the world of International Aesthetic Cinema we have one Lankan film maker who has withstood for several decades as an established world class Asian cinema innovator. He is, as we all know, Dr. Lester James Peries......
Sanjay Dutt convicted in 1993 Bombay blasts case, gets 5 years in jail
Actor Sanjay Dutt has been convicted by the Supreme Court today in the Arms Act case that he was booked under in connection with the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts. He has been given a 5 year sentence. He has served 18 months in jail already. MORE...
‘Irangani’ ….. the life and times of a living legend
The story of the life and times of Sri Lanka’s iconic actress Irangani Roxana Serasinghe will hit bookstores across the country on Friday 29 March 2013......
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Vesak Zone in Jaffna...
Providing people in Jaffna with an opportunity to celebrate Vesak Poya, the Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) has organized a Vesak Zone from the Jaffna Library to the Watchtower Junction, it has been reported that people from the North as well as from the South are arriving to view the Vesak Zone.
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The celebration of Vesak...
Buddhists throughout the country observe Vesak Full Moon Day today (May 24), marking the Birth, Enlightenment and the Passing Away of the Buddha. Religious activities including meditation took place at temples and monasteries as thousands of white clad devotees engaged in religious observances this morning. Pictured here Buddhist devotees at the Dambulla Raja Maha Viharaya today. (Pic by - Kanchana Ariyadasa)
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business
Hayleys records its highest ever PBT of Rs. 5 Billion
The Hayleys Group – one of Sri Lanka’s leading conglomerates - recorded an exceptional financial performance in 12/13, despite challenging conditions in its key global markets and tight macroeconomic policies in the domestic arena......
Hayleys Advantis signs up as main sponsor of CILT International Convention 2013
Transportation and Logistics giant Hayleys Advantis Limited has signed up to be the main sponsor of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) International Convention 2013 to be held at The Kingsbury Hotel from the 3 to 5 June, 2013......
SLT and Mobitel open ‘Experience’ Centre at Liberty Plaza
The National Telecommunications Provider, Sri Lanka Telecom and the National Mobile Service Provider, Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel have once again collaborated to open a state of the art teleshop at the Liberty Plaza shopping mall in the heart of Colombo......
BBDO named Network of the year at Asian Marketing Effectiveness Awards
For the second year in a row, BBDO won the title of ‘Network of the Year’ at the Asian Marketing Effectiveness Awards. The coveted awards ceremony was the climax of the two day ‘Festival of Asian Marketing Effectiveness’ (FAME) held in Shanghai......
Mobitel on ICTs and road safety; marks World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2013 in Sri Lanka
The purpose of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) is to help raise awareness of the possibilities that the use of the Internet and other Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) can bring to societies and economies......
Mobitel hosts Google I/O Extended Colombo 2013 for the first time in Sri Lanka
The National Mobile Service Provider, Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel hosted the live-streaming of the Google I/O Extended Conference in Colombo at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute......
Dipped Products Group crosses Rs. 2 Bn PBT in 2012/2013
Dipped Products PLC, the Hayleys Group subsidiary that accounts for 5% of the global non-medical rubber glove market, posted strong financial performance for 2012/2013......
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- Virtusa announces record fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2013 consolidated financial results
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- McAfee and South Asian Technologies host seminar on Situational Awareness in Information Security
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technology
Optimus G Pro: LG to launch its first full HD smartphone this week
LG Electronics Inc. said Monday its new smartphone with a full high-definition screen will go on sale in South Korea this week before hitting shelves in Japan in April. MORE..
Amazon buys speech-recognition company Ivona
Amazon.com Inc said on Thursday (24) that it acquired speech-recognition company Ivona Software, a sign the world’s largest Internet retailer may be looking to develop more services similar to Apple Inc’s Siri voice-based search product. MORE..
Kim Dotcom, Megaupload Founder, Launches New File-Sharing Site
Indicted Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom launched a new file-sharing website on Sunday, promising users amped-up privacy levels in a defiant move against the U.S. prosecutors who accuse him of facilitating massive online piracy. MORE..
Facebook’s Graph Search Is the Future of Facebook
Facebook held a big press event this morning (15). It only sent out invitations to it last week, and when it did, it didn’t disclose the topic. MORE..
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
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UK
Sterling Pound |
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Europe
Euro |
160.48 | 165.84 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
127.83 | 132.73 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
120.78 | 125.17 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
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Singapore
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Japan
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Kuwait
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Dinar | 441.20 |
Oman
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Rial | 328.24 |
Qatar
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Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 33.69 |
UAE
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Dirham | 34.40 |
Before May Day, Ranil decided to engage in a tour of Jaffna in which he would inspect the situation in the high security zone along with Tissa Attanayaka, Ravi Karunanayake and Swaminathan ...
After addressing the crowd at the UPFA May Day rally, the President went to Thilanga Sumathipala’s house for evening tea. He felt he should console Thilanga who had recently been denied the opportunity to contest for the SLC Presidency ...
The President’s announcement of reducing the electricity tariff hike quickly reached the ears of the opposition members at the Youth Front rally in Badulla through an Ada Derana SMS alert ...
