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James Bond actor Sean Connery dies aged 90

Sean Connery, the Scottish-born actor who rocketed to fame as James Bond and became one of the movies? most popular and enduring international stars, has died. He was 90. Connery, long regarded as one of the best actors to have portrayed the iconic spy, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2000 and marked his 90th birthday only in August. His death was confirmed by his family, according to the BBC. Connery was an audience favorite for more than 40 years and one of the screen?s most reliable a

31 Oct, 2020

Government accused of distorting Sri Lanka flag

The Government has been accused of distorting the Sri Lanka flag. The accusation was raised after a Sri Lanka flag presented to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa by State Minister Dayasiri Jayasekera seemed distorted. The flag had the lion holding the sword from the blade as opposed to the handle. Maharagama Urban Council member Dhanushka Ramanayake posted an image of the distorted flag and the actual flag. The image of Jayasekera presenting the distorted flag to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was

01 Nov, 2020

PM seeks divine intervention to fight the pandemic

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has sought divine intervention to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The Prime Minister’s Office said that Rajapaksa has requested all Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka to recite the ?Ratna Sutra?. As Sri Lanka and the entire world fights the coronavirus outbreak, the Prime Minister hopes the blessings of the sermon will help everyone face the pandemic courageously, and dispel inauspicious forces, the Prime Minister’s Office said. The Prime Minister’s Office said tha

31 Oct, 2020