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Comedians Blok and Dino have defended a video found offensive by the Veddah community, saying there was no malice or disrespect intended. Vedda chief Uruwarige Wannila Aththo had filed a complaint at the Criminal Investigations Department…
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A magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit the heart of war-ravaged Myanmar on Friday, triggering the collapse of buildings hundreds of miles away in Thailand, where authorities declared an “emergency zone” in the capital Bangkok. The earthquake cut…
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Softlogic Life, one of Sri Lanka’s leading life insurers, announced it has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares of Allianz Life Insurance Lanka Limited, subject to the approval of the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka. The…
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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed Chamara Silva as the head coach of the Sri Lanka U19 national cricket team. Silva, a former Sri Lanka international cricketer, is an ICC Level III qualified coach with extensive coaching experience in…
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Pope Francis will be discharged from Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Sunday and will need at least two months of rest at the Vatican, doctors treating him have said. The 88-year-old was admitted to the hospital on 14 February with a severe…
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Boxing heavyweight legend George Foreman has died aged 76, according to his family. Known as Big George in the ring, the American built one of the most remarkable and enduring careers in the sport, winning Olympic gold in 1968 and claiming…
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Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter cancelled his scheduled performance in Sri Lanka as well as a number of other countries, to return home over what he termed as “unforeseen circumstances”. The singer issued a video message expressing…
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Iran is using drones and intrusive digital technology to crush dissent, especially among women who refuse to obey the Islamic republic’s strict dress code, the United Nations has said. Investigators say Iranian security officials are using…
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An Australian cricket club has signed former Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne for the next 3 years. The Keilor Cricket Club said it was thrilled to announce that they have signed recently retired Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne…
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Marking its return in Sri Lanka, Tata Motors on Thursday announced the launch of its all-new range of passenger vehicles, including electric vehicles, in the country. The company in partnership with its sole authorised distributor in Sri…
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