Travel ban on Swiss Embassy staffer extended
The travel ban on the Swiss Embassy staffer who allegedly was involved in an abduction case has been extended until the 12th of December. MORE..
- Swiss Embassy staffer records statement with CID
- Parliament prorogation and forensic audit report not connected - Handunnetti
- Tamil Diaspora behind Swiss Embassy incident, Defense Secretary charges
- Price of imported milk powder reduced
- Sri Lanka Navy - the first line of defence celebrates 69th anniversary
- Very heavy rains expected in parts of the country
- Swiss staffer grilled for nearly 5-hours by CID
- Legendary investor Dr. Mark Mobius arrives in Sri Lanka
- Travel ban on Swiss Embassy staffer extended
- PM clarifies President’s comments on Hambantota Port
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PM clarifies President’s comments on Hambantota Port
Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said Saturday that his government is looking forward to continuing to develop friendly relations with China. MORE..
Legendary investor Dr. Mark Mobius arrives in Sri Lanka
Legendary investor Dr. Mark Mobius has arrived in Sri Lanka to participate in an exclusive forum hosted by Cinnamon Life, stated Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Swiss staffer grilled for nearly 5-hours by CID
The Swiss Embassy staffer who was allegedly involved in an abduction case recorded a statement for nearly 5 hours with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday (08). MORE..
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Very heavy rains expected in parts of the country
Due to a low level atmospheric disturbance in the southeast of Sri Lanka prevailing showery condition over the island particularly in the Eastern, Uva, North-Central and Northern provinces is likely to enhance, the Met. Department warns. MORE..
Sri Lanka Navy - the first line of defence celebrates 69th anniversary
To mark the 69th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, which falls today (Dec. 09), several programs had been organized over the last few days, giving priority to religious, social welfare and naval traditions, under the able guidance and leadership of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva. MORE..
Price of imported milk powder reduced
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says that the price of imported milk powder has been reduced with effect from today (09). MORE..
Tamil Diaspora behind Swiss Embassy incident, Defense Secretary charges
Defense Secretary Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne says that the Embassy of Switzerland in Sri Lanka has acted on behalf of the needs of the Tamil Diaspora. MORE..
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December 8, 2019 11:35 pm
Parliament prorogation and forensic audit report not connected - Handunnetti
Former COPE Chairperson MP Sunil Handunnetti states that there is no connection between the forensic audit reports and the prorogation of the parliament. MORE..
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December 8, 2019 9:30 pm
Swiss Embassy staffer records statement with CID
The Swiss Embassy staffer who was allegedly involved in an abduction case has recorded a statement with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (08). MORE..
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December 8, 2019 7:26 pm
75 out of 225 will lose at upcoming election – Marikkar
Nearly 75 MPs out of the current 225 would lose their parliamentary seats in the upcoming parliamentary election, according to United National Party (UNP) MP S. M. Marikkar. MORE..
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December 8, 2019 6:05 pm
New Chairman for Kelani temple Dayaka Saba to replace Ranil
Dr. Saman Weerasinghe has been elected as the Chairman of the Dayaka Saba (board of lay trustees) of the Kelaniya Rajamaha Temple. MORE..
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December 8, 2019 4:57 pm
New spokesman for Sri Lanka Army
Brigadier Chandana Wickremesinghe has been appointed as the new Spokesperson for the Sri Lanka Army. MORE..
Brigadier Suresh Sallay appointed Head of state intelligence
Brigadier Suresh Sallay has been appointed as the new Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), stated the Ministry of Defense. MORE..
Struggle to get Sajith UNP leadership launched tomorrow – Ajith P. Perera
The struggle to obtain the leadership of the United National Party (UNP) to MP Sajith Premadasa will be launched tomorrow (09), says UNP MP Ajith P. Perera. MORE..
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December 8, 2019 3:11 pm
Charge sheet filed against Zaharan Hashim followers in India
The NIA of India filed a charge sheet against two IS operatives including the leader of the outfit’s Coimbatore module - Mohammed Azarudeen and his associate - Sheikh Hidayatullah, who were in touch with the April 21 Sri Lanka bombings mastermind - Zahran Hashim and were planning to carry out similar strikes in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. MORE..
Legendary investor Dr. Mark Mobius arrives in Sri Lanka
Legendary investor Dr. Mark Mobius has arrived in Sri Lanka to participate in an exclusive forum hosted by Cinnamon Life, stated Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Swiss staffer grilled for nearly 5-hours by CID
The Swiss Embassy staffer who was allegedly involved in an abduction case recorded a statement for nearly 5 hours with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday (08). MORE..
Very heavy rains expected in parts of the country
Due to a low level atmospheric disturbance in the southeast of Sri Lanka prevailing showery condition over the island particularly in the Eastern, Uva, North-Central and Northern provinces is likely to enhance, the Met. Department warns. MORE..
Sri Lanka Navy - the first line of defence celebrates 69th anniversary
To mark the 69th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, which falls today (Dec. 09), several programs had been organized over the last few days, giving priority to religious, social welfare and naval traditions, under the able guidance and leadership of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva. MORE..
Price of imported milk powder reduced
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says that the price of imported milk powder has been reduced with effect from today (09). MORE..
Tamil Diaspora behind Swiss Embassy incident, Defense Secretary charges
Defense Secretary Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne says that the Embassy of Switzerland in Sri Lanka has acted on behalf of the needs of the Tamil Diaspora. MORE..
Parliament prorogation and forensic audit report not connected - Handunnetti
Former COPE Chairperson MP Sunil Handunnetti states that there is no connection between the forensic audit reports and the prorogation of the parliament. MORE..
Swiss Embassy staffer records statement with CID
The Swiss Embassy staffer who was allegedly involved in an abduction case has recorded a statement with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (08). MORE..
75 out of 225 will lose at upcoming election – Marikkar
Nearly 75 MPs out of the current 225 would lose their parliamentary seats in the upcoming parliamentary election, according to United National Party (UNP) MP S. M. Marikkar. MORE..
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Swiss staffer leaves CID after recording 5-hour statement
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Sports
Grant Flower appointed Sri Lanka batting coach
Zimbabwe cricket legend Grant Flower has made a quick return to the international game following appointing as batting coach of the Sri Lanka national cricket team. MORE..
Suranga Lakmal out of Pakistan tour with dengue
On the day Sri Lanka were leaving for Pakistan to play a two-Test series, they revealed that Suranga Lakmal was down with dengue fever and will not be traveling with the team. His spot has been taken by Asitha Fernando, who has spent the last few months playing for Sri Lanka’s Under-23 and Emerging teams. MORE..
Sri Lanka tops India in SAG athletic events after 28 years
Sri Lanka has surpassed India and all other SAARC countries after 28 years by winning 28 gold medals in the athletic events at the South Asian Games (SAG) 2019 held in Nepal. MORE..
I was not offered NP Governor post – Murali
Sri Lankan cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan has rubbished reports claiming that he was offered the position of Governor of the Northern Province. MORE..
SAG 2019: Sri Lanka scoop more golds with record in Men’s 100x4 relay
Sri Lankan athletes have secured four more gold medals at the 13th South Asian Games (SAG) in Nepal, setting a SAG record of 39.14 seconds in Men’s 100x4 relay event. MORE..
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Technology
Genius sues Google for $50 million over ‘stolen’ song lyrics
Earlier this year Genius announced it suspected Google of copying its lyrics data -- now it’s thrown its weight behind a lawsuit accusing the company of exactly that. MORE..
NASA finds Vikram Lander of Chandrayaan-2 on Moon Surface
NASA finds Vikram Lander of Chandrayaan-2 on Moon Surface
Nasa says one of its satellites has found the debris of India’s Moon rover which crashed on the lunar surface in September. MORE..
Facebook and Instagram down
Facebook and Instagram down
Facebook and Instagram are experiencing outages on Thursday, leaving some users around the world unable to post photos or answer messages on the platforms. MORE..
Twitter prepares for huge cull of inactive users
Twitter prepares for huge cull of inactive users
Twitter will begin deleting accounts that have been inactive for more than six months, unless they log in before an 11 December deadline. MORE..
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Entertainment
Sri Lankan crowned Mrs World after 35 years
A Sri Lankan contender has been crowned Mrs. World 2020 at the World Pageant held in Las Vegas, United States. MORE..
Two members leave Nobel literature committee, criticizing Swedish Academy
Two members leave Nobel literature committee, criticizing Swedish Academy
Two external members of the Nobel literature prize committee quit on Monday after criticizing the scandal-hit Swedish Academy. MORE..
Leonardo DiCaprio responds after Brazil’s President blames him for Amazon forest fires
Leonardo DiCaprio responds after Brazil’s President blames him for Amazon forest fires
Brazil’s President blamed an unusual candidate this week as a cause of the Amazon forest fires: actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio. MORE..
‘Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker’ actor John Boyega’s lost script lands on EBay
‘Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker’ actor John Boyega’s lost script lands on EBay
In one of the buzziest “Star Wars” reveals since Darth Vader’s “I am your father,” the actor responsible for a leaked “Rise of Skywalker” script has officially come forward. MORE..
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USA
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179.5242 | 183.1942 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
235.1136 | 242.3653 |
Europe
Euro |
198.0934 | 204.8572 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
180.7470 | 186.9392 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
135.2394 | 140.0902 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
121.5332 | 126.5999 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
131.3253 | 135.6290 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.6408 | 1.6995 |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 480.8392 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 597.0150 |
Oman
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Rial | 470.9154 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 49.7895 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 48.3423 |
UAE
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Dirham | 49.3537 |
