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PSC best way to find solution
to ethnic crisis- President
 (Colombo Lankapuvath) President Mahinda Rajapaksa addressing the Nation on Independence Day today to mark the 64th independence commemoration from the historic city of Anuradhapura said the Parliamentary Select Committee was the best process to find a solution to the ethnic crisis than depending on foreign solutions.Read more...

Latest News

Yuvraj treated for cancer in US
Sunday, 05 February 2012, 20:50 (Colombo Lankapuvath) Yuvraj Singh, who played a stellar role in India’s ODI World Cup triumph last year, has been diagnosed with cancer and is...
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Two killed and two wounded in 3 wheel accident
Sunday, 05 February 2012, 12:22
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(Colombo Lankapuvath)Two persons were killed and two others wounded when a three wheeler collided with  a lorry on the Maradankadawala-Habarana...
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Lankans suspected in ATM robberies
Sunday, 05 February 2012, 11:10
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(Colombo Lankapuvath)Police say they have arrested two Sri Lankans who are suspected of stealing hundreds of millions of rupiah using fake ATM cards.
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16 wounded in bus collision
Sunday, 05 February 2012, 11:08
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(Colombo Lankapuvath)Sixteen passengers were injured  when two buses collided at Sittikulama,Tangalle this morning ,Police said.
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Navam Perahera roads closed time
Sunday, 05 February 2012, 10:43
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(Colombo Lankapuvath)Several roads around the Gangaramaya Temple area will remain closed tomorrow(6) and 7 February  in view of the Navam...
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Three persons wounded by gunfire
Sunday, 05 February 2012, 10:17
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(Colombo Lankapuvath)Three persons were shot  and wounded by a gunman at Mailgaswewa,Mawathagama  last night,Police said.
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Water lines at Dehiwala-Ratmalana under urgent repairs
Sunday, 05 February 2012, 10:15
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(Colombo Lankapuvath)A  water cut is now being experienced in  Dehiwala and Ratmalana due to a  sudden breakdown,National Water Supply...
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Flights to London rescheduled
Sunday, 05 February 2012, 10:09
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(Colombo Lankapuvath)Due to  heavy snow in London, the Heathrow Airport has been affected and all flights scheduled for  today to London...
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English oral test for O/Ls
Sunday, 05 February 2012, 08:30
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(Colombo-Lankapuvath) Measures have been taken by The Ministry of Education to introduce an oral test as part of the English Paper at the G.C.E....
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Second stage of Southern Expressway construction over in next year
Sunday, 05 February 2012, 08:00
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(Colombo-Lankapuvath) The second stage of construction of the Southern Expressway is to be completed in 2013, said the Deputy Minister of Ports and...
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Scattered showers island wide
Sunday, 05 February 2012, 07:00
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(Colombo-Lankapuvath) There will be scattered showers in North, Eastern, North Central and Uva Provinces today (05), said the Met Department.
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President to declare open Deyata Kirula
Saturday, 04 February 2012, 16:00
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(Colombo Lankapuvath)President Mahinda Rajapaksa is scheduled to declare open the Deyata Kirula exhibition this evening at 5.30pm.
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Freedom for 1,414 prisoners
Saturday, 04 February 2012, 15:30
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(Colombo-Lankapuvath) Measures had been taken to grant freedom for 1,414 prisoners by 12.00 noon today (04) with a view to the 64th Independence Day...
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One killed 4 wounded in accident
Saturday, 04 February 2012, 14:44
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(Colombo Lankapuvath)One person was killed and four others injured when the car they were traveling ran off the road at...
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No seat belts caused accident on Southern Highway
Saturday, 04 February 2012, 12:47
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(Colombo-Lankapuvath) It has been revealed that the cause behind the fatal accident on the Southern Expressway was not wearing seat belts, said the...
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IPL Auction: Mahela sold for US $ 1.4 M
Saturday, 04 February 2012, 11:44 (Colombo Lankapuvath) Sri Lanka skipper and elegant batsman,Mahela Jaya wardene has been sold for US $ 1.4 million in the Indian Premier League...
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No change in Hultsdorp Court premises
Saturday, 04 February 2012, 11:30 (Colombo lankapuvath) The present court complex housing the Magistrates Court at Hultsdorp,Pettah will not be relocated, Justice Minister,Rauff...
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A meet of the Braves....
(Colombo Lankapuvath) President Mahinda Rajapaksa having a closer look at the ear of former world heavyweight  champion Evander Holyfield, the ear that Mike Tyson bit during their heavyweight Readmore


Display by school Western Band…
(Colombo-Lankapuvath) The concert by the Western Band of Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya was recently held at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theater. Readmore


article thumbnail‘Deyata Kirula’ CEB stall - Distribution of free CFL bulbs at
04 February 2012, 08:40
article thumbnailSL celebrates independence with dignity of freedom-President
04 February 2012, 08:30
article thumbnailStage set to celebrate 64th Independence Day in Anuradhapura
04 February 2012, 08:00
article thumbnailScattered rains in 4 provinces
04 February 2012, 07:30
article thumbnailHealth Ministry bans use of carbide on fruits
03 February 2012, 15:30
article thumbnailSri Lanka economy steady -IMF
03 February 2012, 14:23
article thumbnailMother and daughter murdered in Ratnapura
03 February 2012, 13:45
article thumbnailFire at British Council doused
03 February 2012, 12:58
article thumbnailUS Asst Treasury Secy Bronin meets Minister Bathiudeen
03 February 2012, 12:30
article thumbnailUAE envoy discusses co-operation with SL
03 February 2012, 12:29
article thumbnailHotel employee electrocuted
03 February 2012, 11:30
article thumbnailSpecial trains For Deyata Kirula
03 February 2012, 11:15
article thumbnailIndependence Day & Poya: No liquor
03 February 2012, 10:00
article thumbnailFirst death reported on Southern Expressway
03 February 2012, 09:30
article thumbnailDisaster Management Ministry launches special mission for dengue eradication
03 February 2012, 09:30

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Microsoft country manager takes on added regional responsibility
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 12:09
(Colombo-Lankapuvath) A recent communiqué from Microsoft Sri Lanka stated that Sriyan de Silva Wijeyeratne, Country Manager for Microsoft in... Read more...
North Korea leader Kim Jong Il dead at 69 of heart attack
Monday, 19 December 2011, 10:20
(Colombo-Lankapuvath) Kim Jong Il, North Korea’s mercurial and enigmatic longtime leader, has died. He was 69. Kim’s death was announced... Read more...
Big day for a little lady: 2ft tall Jyoti dreams of Bollywood acting career after being crowned world's shortest woman
Saturday, 17 December 2011, 14:14
(Colombo-Lankapuvath) Celebrating your 18th birthday is a momentous occasion for anyone, but for tiny JyotiAmge the milestone is even bigger news. Read more...
Cairn Lanka Gearing for Next Level in Oil Exploration
Wednesday, 14 December 2011, 15:18
(Colombo-Lankapuvath) Cairn India the parent company of Cairn Lanka, known for its pioneering technology in exploration in this part of the world is... Read more...

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Currency and Stock Exchange

 

Daily Exchange Rates 03.02.2012
Currency Buying Rate (Rs.) Selling  Rate (Rs.)
Dollar (USA)
113.0100
114.8800
Pound (UK)
177.9400
182.3000
Euro (EU)
147.4400
151.6800
Franc (Switzerland)
122.0700
126.2000
Dollar (Canada)
112.2900
115.8300
Dollar (Australia)
119.8700
123.9000
Dollar (Singapore)
89.9600
92.6800
Yen (Japan)
1.4735
1.5204
Daily Exchange Rates 2005 - 2010>>
As of 03 Feb 2012
Share Volume | 19,589,526
Turnover | 419,933,612.80
Market | OPEN
ASI | 5,610.72 | 5.23 | 0.09%
MPI | 4,834.05 | -7.06 | -0.15%
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SLC elections postponed to January 3SLC elections postponed to January 3
Monday, 06 February 2012
(Colombo, Lankapuvath) - The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) elections has been postponed to January 03, 2012.It was earlier scheduled to be held on
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TALES SANS TAILS

Grade 5 Scholarship:Popular schools Students list out today
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(Colombo Lankapuvath) The list of names of students eligible to enter popular schools will be out this evening, Education Ministry sources said. The list will be available on www.moe.gov.lk,sources added.
JVP dissidents hijack Karl Marx Lenin and Engels in tears!
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(Colombo, Lankapuvath) – Staging a ‘Socialist Drama’,  JVP dissidents hijacked Karl Marx leaving Lenin and Engels in tears at the party head quarters, JVP sources said. The photograph of Karl Marx was hung in the centre with Lenin and Engels beside at the so called Socialist Revolutionary Headquarters. While comrades Lenin and Engels looked to be in tears over the missing comrade Karl Marx, the living comrade Somawansa Amarasinghe and his able Lieutenant Tilvin Silva are in a ‘No-win’ situation with the dissidents. The dissidents, not stopping at that have even deleted the party’s official organ...
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Duminda : All life supporting equipment removed
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(Colombo-Lankapuvath) All life supporting machines have been removed from wounded MP Duminda Silva who is being treated at the ICU at  Sri Jayawardenapura hospital  , Hospital Director Dr Sachendra Gamage said a short while ago. Therefore, the team of doctors have recommended raw food for him. The Director added that he is now responding to the medical actions given by the doctors. However, it is not advisable to take him overseas for treatment at the moment as his condition is on the path of improvement, Dr.Gamage added.  
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A meet of the Braves....
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(Colombo Lankapuvath) President Mahinda Rajapaksa having a closer look at the ear of former world heavyweight  champion Evander Holyfield, the ear that Mike Tyson bit during their heavyweight championship on June 28, 1997. Holyfield called on the President at temple trees today
Display by school Western Band…
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(Colombo-Lankapuvath) The concert by the Western Band of Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya was recently held at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theater.
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President explains the software process!
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(Colombo Lankapuvath) President Mahinda Rajapaksa seems to be explaining the process of the software device to monks  when he gifted computers to the Kakunadola Raja Maha Viharaya,Agalawatte for the education of students monks in the Temple. (Picture-President's Media)
Glamour of Thai Pongal at Temple Treesâ€...
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(Colombo Lankapuvath) Thai Pongal celebrations were held yesterday (16) under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Temple Trees.
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Asha Bhosle honoured with Lifetime Achie...
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(Colombo Lankapuvath) Legendary singer Asha Bhosle will be honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the 18th Annual Colors Screen Awards, to be held in Mumbai Saturday. She will be honoured for her contribution towards the development of Indian music, said a source from the channel.
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We wish our Viewers a prosperous Thai Po...
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(Colombo Lankapuvath)Today is Thai Pongol day celebrated by all Hindus in this country.we wish them a prosperous Thai Pongol.
Ocean pollution measured….
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(Colombo-Lankapuvath) A seminar was recently held at the Atomic Energy Authority auditorium to raise awareness among the scientists, managers, researchers and government high officials about the advantages and viability of using nuclear technology for ocean pollution management.
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President reads the GCE(AL) Committee re...
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(Colombo Lankapuvath) President Mahinda Rajapaksa upon receiving the five member committee report on the GCE(AL) results fiasco is seen immediately studying the report to take necessary action.(Picture by Sudath Silva)