A loose alliance of left-wing parties has won the most seats in France’s high-stakes legislative elections, beating both the far right and President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist coalition. No one group won an absolute majority in the 577-seat National Assembly in Sunday’s run-off vote, plunging France into political limbo with no clear path to forming a new government, two days before …
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She had already sold her vehicle a year ago, so she doesn’t understand this, Piumi Hansamali said in a message on her official Fb page. “The people who bought the vehicle gave me only half of the full amount, and the vehicle is still registered under my name. I have not transported drugs using my vehicle, and it was not …
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‘Club Wasantha’ (Surendra Wasantha Perera) was killed and several persons including singer K. Sujeewa have been hospitalised following a shooting at Oruwala Junction in Athurugiriya a short while ago, police said. They said the injured were admitted to the Athurugiriya and Homagama hospitals. Police said the shooting incident occurred when singer K. Sujeewa and others were attending the opening of a …
Continue ReadingWhile raising preliminary objections against the Fundamental Rights petition seeking an order restraining the Election Commission from holding the Presidential election in 2024, the Attorney General today moved the Supreme Court to dismiss this petition in limine at the outset. Deputy Solicitor General Kanishka de Silva appearing for the Election Commission made this request.
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Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge after the US found the company violated a deal meant to reform it after two fatal crashes by its 737 Max planes that killed 346 passengers and crew. The Department of Justice (DoJ) said the plane-maker had also agreed to pay a criminal fine of $243.6m (£190m). However, …
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Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 08 July 2024 The prevailing showery conditions are expected to continuetoday in the south-western part of the island. Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Uva province and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts in the …
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Xiaomi, the giant Chinese company, holds a significant share in the Indian smartphone market. Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi has a strong fan base. If you’re a Redmi fan and in the market for a new smartphone, there’s good news for you. Redmi is set to launch a new smartphone – the Redmi 13 5G. The phone is scheduled to be launched …
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Turmeric found in the kitchen has many miraculous properties. If you consume 1 pinch of turmeric on an empty stomach in the morning, then it gives many amazing benefits ranging from weight loss to increasing immunity. Know how to consume turmeric. Turmeric is a spice that you will easily find in everyone’s kitchen. Turmeric not only enhances the colour and …
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Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club. The young batter Sai Sudharsan replaced a fast bowler in India’s playing eleven after a shock defeat in the first game. Captain Shubman Gill won the crucial toss as India elected to bat first in the second T20I match against Zimbabwe in …
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The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has seized a luxury BMW registered on Piyumi Hansamali”s name from a garage in Nawala. The car was found at a two-storied house belonging to a businessman arrested for importing kush and cocaine worth over Rs. 60 million via airmail. Police said the businessman had imported 5 kilos of kush and 500 grams of cocaine …
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