Minor flood warning for low-lying areas of Kelani River Valley within 48 hours
The Department of Irrigation has warned that there is a risk of minor flooding in several areas along the Kelani River Basin within the next 48 hours. MORE..
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- DMT urges vehicle owners to collect unclaimed number plates before June 30
- Slight decline observed in US Dollar’s selling price
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Arrest warrant issued for ex-Minister Basil Rajapaksa
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DMT urges vehicle owners to collect unclaimed number plates before June 30
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Pambegama records highest rainfall of 336.5 mm in 24 hours – Met. Dept
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21 Sri Lankan criminal suspects deported from Dubai arrive at Mattala
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Landslide ‘Red’ warnings issued to residents of several areas in two districts
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Floodwaters submerge sections of Colombo–Avissawella road; multiple areas affected
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Minor flood warnings issued for several areas of Kalu Ganga basin
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Several BIA-bound aircraft diverted to Mattala amid heavy rainfall
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Arrest warrant issued for ex-Minister Basil Rajapaksa
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DMT urges vehicle owners to collect unclaimed number plates before June 30
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Pambegama records highest rainfall of 336.5 mm in 24 hours – Met. Dept
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21 Sri Lankan criminal suspects deported from Dubai arrive at Mattala
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Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
342.6799 | 353.1723 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
458.6066 | 475.1220 |
Europe
Euro |
396.5905 | 411.5178 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
433.6264 | 452.7456 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
247.8722 | 257.6071 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
242.6066 | 254.3162 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
266.2768 | 277.7386 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
2.1447 | 2.2295 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
|
Dinar | 885.6633 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 1,078.7523 |
Oman
|
Rial | 867.5130 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 91.6228 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 88.9982 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 90.9318 |
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Sports Minister approves new selection committee for Sri Lanka Cricket
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Mohamed Salah set to captain Egypt at World Cup
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