VIDEO: Govt resorting to usual ploy of sticking “LTTE label” - UNP
The Government has begun a new campaign to “sling mud” at the United National Party and is using the state media and certain private media establishments to discredit its MPs by labeling them as “traitors,” MP Ruwan Wijewardene said. MORE..
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One lane closed from Punchi Borella to Maradana
One lane from Punchi Borella to Maradana has been temporarily closed for traffic due to a protest, organized by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) against the electricity tariff hike. MORE..
Australia sends back more Sri Lankans
A further 31 Sri Lankan irregular maritime arrivals are being returned to Colombo after failing to meet Australia’s international obligations, Australia’s Immigration and Citizenship Minister Brendan O’Connor said. MORE..
French naval ship “Jacques Cartier” arrives at the Port of Colombo
The French Naval Ship “Jacques Cartier” arrived at the port of Colombo carrying a complement of 53 naval personnel, who will participate in a special programme organized by the Sri Lanka Navy during their stay in Sri Lanka. MORE..
No attempts to arrest UNP MPs - Police
Police today said that there is no attempt to arrest parliamentarians of the United National Party (UNP) in connection with the CID’s ongoing investigations regarding the Friedrich Naumann Foundation. MORE..
Bus topples injuring 15 in Welimada
At least 15 passengers were injured and hospitalized after a bus veered off the road and toppled in Balagala, Welimada this morning. MORE..
China to lend $580 million for Sri Lanka development projects
China Development Bank Corporation will lend $580 million to Sri Lanka to help implement key infrastructure projects, a government document released on Wednesday showed. MORE..
All Share Price Index crosses 6,500 mark
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange crossed the 6,500 mark a short while ago. The index has gone up by over 30% since July 2012, according o market sources.
Man held with 14 illegal firearms
Navagattegama Police have arrested a suspect along with 14 illegal locally manufactured firearms. MORE..
VIDEO: Kelaniya PS Chairman assaulted
The Chairman of the Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha, Prasanna Ranaweera has been admitted to the Kiribathgoda Hospital after allegedly being assault this morning, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Army to reduce presence in northern Jaffna
The Sri Lanka army has said that it would reduce the number of military camps in the former rebel stronghold of northern Jaffna and hand over lands back to their original owners. MORE...
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Police busts human smuggling ring in Britain, France
Europol on Wednesday said 18 people, mostly Sri Lankans, were arrested in joint police raids in Britain and France on suspicion of being part of a human trafficking ring that smuggled South Asian immigrants into Britain. 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..
Medical Council to recognize degree from Defence University
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to allow the Sri Lanka Medical Council to recognize the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. MORE..
70-year-old man jumps to his death at Hambantota hospital
A seventy-year old man who was in custody over charges of sexual assault and child molestation, committed suicide by jumping off the second floor of the Hambantota General Hospital while receiving treatment for a minor illness. MORE..
Prime Minister of Thailand to address parliament on May 31
The Prime Minister of Thailand Yingluck Shinawatra is set to address parliament on May 31, Deputy Parliamentary Speaker Chandima Weerakkody stated today (May 22). MORE..
sports
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..
Sreesanth, 2 others arrested for spot-fixing
In a sensational development, Indian paceman S. Sreesanth and two of his Rajasthan Royals teammates Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan were arrested by the Delhi police on the charges of spot fixing in the ongoing Indian Premier League. 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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Opposing the tariff hike…
Supporting the token strike launched by opposition trade unions against the increase in electricity tariffs, a group of employees of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority today (21) engaged in a protest outside SLPA building. The protest was organized by the All Ceylon Ports General Workers’ Union. (Pic by Sanjeewa Lasantha)
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VIDEO: Derana unveils largest transmission tower in N’Eliya...
Sri Lanka’s Premium Entertainment Channel, TV Derana today unveils the largest transmission tower built in the highest peaks of Nuwara Eliya. Fitted with Europe’s DVB-T2 digital terrestrial transmission system, the tower is another step in providing clear picture quality to TV Derana viewers across the island to watch their favorite programmes uninterrupted.
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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......
- Fonterra Dairy Products 100% Safe
- Blue Chip Technical Services expands its partnership with Infor
- Nestlé Lanka maintains a consistent performance in Q1 2013 with a growth of 7%
- Virtusa announces record fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2013 consolidated financial results
- European style on your dream day, with Hameedia
- McAfee and South Asian Technologies host seminar on Situational Awareness in Information Security
- Mohan Pandithage honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at Seatrade– SLPTL Awards
- Hayleys Advantis wins prestigious Seatrade - Shipping Agent of the Year Award
- Save over 40% of your energy cost with ‘Enigin’ by Browns
- DMS Electronics Provides Cutting Edge Network Solution for People’s Leasing & Finance PLC
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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Country |
Buying |
Selling |
USA
U.S.Dollar |
124.80 | 127.85 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
188.66 | 194.17 |
Europe
Euro |
160.48 | 165.84 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
127.83 | 132.73 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
120.78 | 125.17 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
121.34 | 126.02 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
98.57 | 101.99 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.2109 | 1.2535 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
Bahrain
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Dinar | 335.20 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 441.20 |
Oman
|
Rial | 328.24 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 34.71 |
Saudi Arabia
|
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 ...
