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WorldTags: FaceBookFace recognitionsocial mediaFacebook MetaFacebook Inc (FB.O) announced on Tuesday it is shutting down its facial recognition system, which automatically identifies users in photos and videos, citing growing societal…
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WorldTags: TalibanAfghanistanThe Taliban has banned the use of foreign currencies in Afghanistan, a move that could further disrupt an economy on the brink of collapse.   "The economic situation and national interests in the country…
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Law & OrderTags: Sri LankaCentral BankGovernorCabraalAjith Nivard CabraalThe Court of Appeal today rejected the writ application challenging the appointment of former Finance State Minister Ajith Nivard Cabraal as the Governor of…
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SportsTags: sportsCricketWanindu HasarangaSri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been named as the Number 1 ranked player in ICC T20I bowler rankings. PDF…
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340 more individuals recovered from COVID-19 bringing the total recoveries in the country to 513,880, the Epidemiology Unit confirmed.
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Nepali Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba held bilateral talks with President of Sri Lanka Gotabaya Rajapaksa during a sideline meeting in Glasgow. The two leaders are currently in the city to attend a two-day summit of world…
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21 deaths reported due to COVID-19 within 24-hours, stated the Department of Government Information
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Medical specialists today warned of a spike in COVID-19 cases following the lifting of travel restrictions. Health Services Deputy Director General Dr. Hemantha Herath today said that the country has again witnessed a slight…
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The Government of Sri Lanka committed to accelerate more and better investments in human capital-health, education, and social protection-becoming the 82nd country to join the World Bank’s Human Capital Project. At a high-level…
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All Tamil schools in the Central Province will remain closed on Friday (5) in view of the Deepavali festival. All principals in the province have been advised to open such schools on Saturday, November 13, as an additional day in…
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