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Japan's constant support for SL's power development
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 18:00 (Colombo-Lankapuvath) The Japanese Government emphasizes constant support for Sri Lanka's energy development processes. It was emphasized at a...
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SLFP calls for PC nominations
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 17:30
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(Colombo-Lankapuvath) The SLFP has called nominations for the upcoming elections to the Wayamba,Central and Northern provincial councils....
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Duminda in Parliament
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 17:00 (Colombo Lankapuvath) UPFA Colombo District MP,Duminda Silva arrived in Parliament today after a lapse of 18 months. Silva was clad in immaculate...
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First ever Int’l Food Training starts in Colombo
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 16:30 (Colombo Lankapuvath) For the first time in Sri Lanka’s exports history, a renowned global food scientist began on 11 June to extensively train...
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President opens Hemas Hospital’s newest facility
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 16:00 (Colombo Lankapuvath) Hemas Hospitals celebrated the opening of their newest multi –specialty, full-capability facility in Thalawathugoda at a...
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Female lecturer stabbed by undergrad
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 15:13 (Colombo Lankapuvath) A female lecturer at the Open University, Nawala was allegedly stabbed by an undergraduate this morning, police said. The...
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Lorry in custody for transporting chemical fertilizer with food
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 15:00
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(Colombo-Lankapuvath) A lorry which transported chemical fertilizer with food items was taken into custody by the Nochchiyagama Police yesterday....
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Kitul tree falls on girl child
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 14:30
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(Colombo-Lankapuvath) A kitul tree fell on a house and an  eight year old girl was injured at Ginnaliya,Urubokka yesterday,police said. The tree...
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Mosquito eradication week announced
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 14:00 (Colombo Lankapuvath)The Health Ministry has declared the week commencing July 1 as the Dengue Mosquito Prevention Week. All sectors have been...
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'No political party has right to punish teachers'- Education Minister
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 13:30 (Colombo-Lankapuvath) Not a single political party in the country hold the right to punish teachers, said the Minister of Education, Bandula...
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Contract permits abrogated in construction zones with dengue breeding liability
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 13:00 (Colombo-Lankapuvath) If liability of dengue mosquito breeding is found in construction zones under the Urban Development Authority, the Colombo...
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SL govt. purchases Oman SL Embassy land
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 12:30 (Colombo-Lankapuvath) Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau has purchased  the land where the Sri Lankan Embassy is located in Oman. With this...
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New bed designed for sick children
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 12:30
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(Colombo Lankapuvath)The Director of the Lady Ridgeway Children's Hospital has decided to design a new bed style for the protection of children....
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Special trains and bus services for Poson
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 12:00 (Colombo-Lankapuvath) Special trains and bus services will be operated to facilitate pilgrims to Mihintale in Anuradhapura. The special trains and...
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Crackdown on ganja network in Colombo
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 11:30 (Colombo-Lankapuvath) The Colombo Police Anti-Vice Squad has launched a major crackdown on the ganja distribution network in Colombo. Special squads...
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DIG Vass interdicted
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 11:00
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(Colombo-Lankapuvath) Deputy Inspector General of Police,Vass Gunawardene was interdicted yesterday following his alleged involvement in the murder...
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First Lady inspects Chinese Child Education Centre
(Colombo Lankapuvath) First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa yesterday visited the Zhang Jinwan Chinese Child Education Centre in Fu Zhang during her current visit with President Mahinda Rajapaksa at state Readmore


President pays homage at Saman Devalaya
(Colombo Lankapuvath)President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday (11) paid homage at the Sabaragamuwa Saman Devalaya when he declared open the newly built three storeyed archeological section which house Readmore


article thumbnailLargest Pediatric ICU at Karapitiya
19 June 2013, 10:00
article thumbnailMan arrested with grenade
19 June 2013, 09:30
article thumbnailWeather: Scattered rains
19 June 2013, 09:00
article thumbnailSports tournament for private bus crews
18 June 2013, 14:00
article thumbnailPresident instruct to lessen temporary constructions at Deyata Kirula
18 June 2013, 13:30
article thumbnailUniversity female student dies
18 June 2013, 13:00
article thumbnailMotorcyclist killed in assault
18 June 2013, 12:30
article thumbnailContainer overturns on Padukka-Horana Road
18 June 2013, 12:00
article thumbnailUNP sacks Maithri,Shiral
18 June 2013, 11:30
article thumbnailSteps to establish 25 new small scale textile garment factories
18 June 2013, 11:00
article thumbnailUndergrad jumped due to depression caused by education
18 June 2013, 10:30
article thumbnailNational Nutrition Month begins today
18 June 2013, 10:00
article thumbnailSri Lanka wins Mrs Asia Competition 2013
18 June 2013, 09:30
article thumbnailShowers in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and South to continue
18 June 2013, 09:00
article thumbnailPM at Ashirwada Pooja
17 June 2013, 17:00

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Dove Brings Out Real Beauty in Every Woman
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 11:20
(Colombo-Lankapuvath) In eye-catching designer tops, dresses, bags and shoes, 48 glitterati women draped in various styles walked the ramp at the... Read more...
LATEST COLLECTION OF FRAGRANCES
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 13:34
(Colombo-Lankapuvath)  The contribution and commitment of state executive officers towards the economic growth of Sri Lanka has become... Read more...
Janashakthi pledges JALA- Shakthi
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 13:33
(Colombo-lankapuvath) In a bid to safeguard Sri Lanka's fresh water sources, Janashakthi Insurance has stepped forward to fund the Ma Oya river... Read more...
Munchee Samaga Gamata Sarana community development service helps four new schools
Wednesday, 10 April 2013, 14:34
(Colombo Lankapuvath)Munchee Samaga Gamata Sarana, the foremost social responsibility programme by Munchee successfully concluded four new projects... Read more...

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Currency and Stock Exchange

 

Daily Exchange Rates 19.06.2013
Currency Buying Rate (Rs.) Selling  Rate (Rs.)
Dollar (USA)
127.0800
130.2500
Pound (UK)
198.0200
203.8900
Euro (EU)
169.2800
175.0100
Franc (Switzerland)
137.1100
142.4700
Dollar (Canada)
123.4800
128.0200
Dollar (Australia)
119.4300
124.1100
Dollar (Singapore)
100.2500
103.8000
Yen (Japan)
1.3255
1.3732
Daily Exchange Rates 2005 - 2010>>

As19 Jun 2013, 10:45:22 AM

Market| Regular Trading:4,810,104
Share Volume | 23,245,393
Turnover | 748,989,042.00

 

ASP  6,220.28 27.28 0.44%
S&P  3,507.27 10.15 0.29%

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Miracle in domestic tourism By Dharman Wickremaratne
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(Colombo Lankapuvath) The word ‘rest house’ is very familiar to us in Sri Lanka. The history of rest houses goes back to British colonial times when they were first built for the convenience of civil servants and tourists of that era.  The rest houses were then managed by local officers known as arachchis.
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New A/L Z-Scores available now
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The new Z-Scores of the GCE(Advanced Level) Examination is now available on www.doenets.lk website of the Examinations Department, Exam Department sources disclosed,a  short while ago.   They requested those concerned to log into their website for further information.
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President pays homage at Saman Devalaya
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(Colombo Lankapuvath)President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday (11) paid homage at the Sabaragamuwa Saman Devalaya when he declared open the newly built three storeyed archeological section which housed valuable historical replicas of ancient kings and prelates.
First Lady inspects Chinese Child Educat...
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(Colombo Lankapuvath) First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa yesterday visited the Zhang Jinwan Chinese Child Education Centre in Fu Zhang during her current visit with President Mahinda Rajapaksa at state level. The students have a warm welcome to the Sri Lankan First Lady on her arrival.
President inspects Guard of Honour
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(Colombo Lankapuvath) Visiting Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa now on a four day state visit to China is seen inspecting a Guard of Honour before he embarked on one on one talks with his Chinese counterpart  in Beijing yesterday (28).
President pays homage to Lingguang Buddh...
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(Colombo Lankapuvath)President Mahinda Rajapaksa now on a four day state visit to China paid homage to the Lingguang Temple yesterday (27) in Beijing.The temple is reported to be over 1200 years old which house sacred relics.
President arrives in China
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(Colombo Lankapuvath) President Mahinda Rajapaksa accompanied by First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrived at the Beijing Internal Airport this morning with the Sri Lankan delegation.They were greeted and met at the airport by Chinese Vice MInister of Foreign Affairs,Liu Zhenmin.Sri Lanka's...
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We wish our Readers a Happy Vesak...
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(Colombo Lankapuvath) Today is Vesak and all Buddhists across the world celebrate the birth of Lord Buddha. The country today is colourful with lanterns and pandols erected to mark the religious day with much significance.
We wish our Readers a Happy Vesak...
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(Colombo Lankapuvath) Today is Vesak and all Buddhists across the world celebrate the birth of Lord Buddha. The country today is colourful with lanterns and pandols erected to mark the religious day with much significance.
President in Uganda
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(Colombo Lankapuvath) President Mahinda Rajapaksa now in Uganda on a four day state visit met his counterpart,Yoweri Museveni yesterday at the Entebbe State House.They held bilateral talks.Here, the Uganda President is seen receiving the visiting Sri Lankan President.