Mumbai Police on Wednesday arrested a man from Bandra who threatened Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and demanded to pay up Rs 2 crore. The accused has been sent to one-day police custody. The Mumbai traffic police on Tuesday received an anonymous message wherein the sender threatened to kill the 58-year-old actor if he did not pay up Rs 2 crore, …
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Sri Lanka is currently experiencing its most severe economic crisis since gaining independence. This crisis has driven many families into hunger and poverty for the first time, contributing to an estimated half a million people falling below the poverty line, according to the World Bank. Over the past two years, food prices have surged by 73%, leading 86% of families …
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Monday, October 28, 2024 – American Center, Colombo: Good afternoon, everyone. It’s wonderful to be here with such a talented and passionate group of media professionals and youth, and our friends from Internews, Digital Turtles, and WhimsicalWits. You’re always welcome at our American Center, and I’m thrilled you could join us today. We’re here to celebrate an exciting milestone—the global …
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the importance of implementing a procurement plan and strengthening the National Procurement Commission (NPC). The President shared these views in a meeting held at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (28), where he engaged in an in-depth discussion with NPC officials on the current procurement laws and procedures. Officials from the National Procurement Commission informed the …
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the Iranian Ambassador, H.E. Dr. Alireza Delkhosh, today (25) at the Presidential Secretariat. During the meeting, the Ambassador conveyed a congratulatory message from the President of Iran H.E. Masoud Pezeshkian. The discussions included the current situation in the Middle East, with President Dissanayake briefing the Ambassador on Sri Lanka’s security situation and highlighting recent …
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President informs EU Delegation of Enhanced Security Measures for Tourists and Residents in Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the European Union (EU) Delegation, led by EU Ambassador H.E. Carmen Moreno, today (25) at the Presidential Secretariat. The President informed the EU Delegation about Sri Lanka’s current security situation, highlighting recent measures to improve safety for tourists and …
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with officials from the Agriculture and Trade Ministries, along with representatives from the Paddy Marketing Board, today (25) at the Presidential Secretariat. The meeting focused on the current situation regarding rice prices, with extensive discussions on necessary actions. The President provided guidance on urgent measures to address the issue. Secretary to the Prime Minister Pradeep …
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the High Commissioner of New Zealand, H.E. David Pine, today (25) at the Presidential Secretariat. The High Commissioner congratulated the President on his recent victory and pledged New Zealand’s continued support in building a stronger economy and more effective governance to meet the aspirations of the Sri Lankan people. He expressed his intention of …
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The airport’s CEO says hugs lasting longer than three minutes are “really awkward”. Airports and emotional farewells go hand-in-hand, but one hub in New Zealand is cracking down on public displays of affection. Travellers leaving the New Zealand city of Dunedin have been told there’s now a three-minute time limit on goodbye hugs in the airport’s drop-off area, intended to …
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US actor Ron Ely, best known for playing the role of Tarzan in the 1960s television show of the same name, has died aged 86. “The world has lost one of the greatest men it has ever known – and I have lost my dad,” the actor’s daughter, Kirsten Casale Ely, said in an Instagram post. Tarzan originally aired on …
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