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North not militarised - Gotabhaya

(Colombo-Lankapuvath) Sri Lankan defence secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has stoutly denied he was militarising the northern region and insisted troops “are maintaining absolutely essential presence” and were spread across all 22 districts on the island.Read more...

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SL Independence Day in US
Monday, 06 February 2012, 12:30
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(Colombo Lankapuvath) The 64th Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka celebration was held at the University of the District of Columbia Feb. 4,...
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Three Lankans arrested for attempting to flee TN
Monday, 06 February 2012, 12:18 (Colombo Lankapuvath) Three Sri Lankans were arrested in Rameswaram, Tamil Nade today for trying to flee the island town to Sri Lanka without proper...
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Khadafi clothes and rings for sale.!
Monday, 06 February 2012, 12:04 (Colombo Lankapuvath) Beige shirt covered in blood that has dried up and the wedding ring on the finger Moammar Kadhafi upon his death in October...
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Government will help Yuvraj Singh: Sports Minister
Monday, 06 February 2012, 10:49 (Colombo lankapuvath) Sports Minister Ajay Maken has said that the govt will help cricketer Yuvraj Singh who is currently being treated for cancer in...
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Large crowds at Deyata Kirula
Monday, 06 February 2012, 10:05 (Colombo Lankapuvath) Large crowds have visited the Deyata Kirula exhibition in Anuradhapura during the weekend with over 200,000 visitors,exhibition...
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Government aims at Agri, Fisheries and Business development – Minister Basil
Monday, 06 February 2012, 08:15
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    (Colombo Lankapuvth) Measures are taken to develop the business community while enhancing the fisheries and agriculture sector,...
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Scattered showers islandwide
Monday, 06 February 2012, 07:00 (Colombo Lankapuvath) Scattered rains are expected in several parts of the island including, North, East, North Central and Uva provinces, the Met...
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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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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II marks 60 years on throne
(Colombo Lankapuvath) Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she leaves the Sunday Service at West Newton Church on February 5, 2012 in West Newton. Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip braved th Readmore


Will this baby jumbo do a 'High Jump' to my side?
(Colombo-Lankapuvath)President Mahinda Rajapaksa is being shown a replica of an electric fence that  prevents elephants from encroaching human habitats at the Deyata Kirula exhibition on Satur Readmore


article thumbnail Scattered showers island wide
05 February 2012, 07:00
article thumbnailPresident to declare open Deyata Kirula
04 February 2012, 16:00
article thumbnailFreedom for 1,414 prisoners
04 February 2012, 15:30
article thumbnailOne killed 4 wounded in accident
04 February 2012, 14:44
article thumbnailNo seat belts caused accident on Southern Highway
04 February 2012, 12:47
article thumbnailIPL Auction: Mahela sold for US $ 1.4 M
04 February 2012, 11:44
article thumbnailNo change in Hultsdorp Court premises
04 February 2012, 11:30
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

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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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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II marks 60 ye...
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(Colombo Lankapuvath) Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she leaves the Sunday Service at West Newton Church on February 5, 2012 in West Newton. Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip braved the snow for a village church service on Sunday. PHOTO/ AFP
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Will this baby jumbo do a 'High Jump' to...
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(Colombo-Lankapuvath)President Mahinda Rajapaksa is being shown a replica of an electric fence that  prevents elephants from encroaching human habitats at the Deyata Kirula exhibition on Saturday(4) by Youth Affairs Minister Dallas Alahapperuma.
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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.