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Disinformation by media over damage to glass cover of Mawanella Buddha statue

Police investigations have revealed that disinformation had been spread by the media over the damage caused to the glass cover of a Buddha statue in Mawanella. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that some media had claimed that extremism or terrorism was linked to the incident. He said that similar claims were spread over social media as well but investigations have found that the claims are false. The glass cover surrounding the statue in the Hingula area in M

05 Jan, 2021

England cricketer Moeen Ali tests positive for Covid-19 in Sri Lanka

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has tested positive for Covid-19 upon the squad’s arrival in Sri Lanka, BBC Sports reported. The England and Wales Cricket Board said that Moeen Ali tested positive for COVID-19 following PCR tests administered on arrival at the airport in Hambantota on Sunday 3rd January. Ali will now observe a period of 10-days self-isolation, in accordance with the Sri Lanka Government?s protocol on quarantine. Chris Woakes has been deemed as a possible close contact, and he w

04 Jan, 2021

TLP warns of protest if French envoy not expelled

The Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) has threatened to relaunch its protest if the government does not fulfill its promise of expelling the French ambassador by Feb 17 on the issue of blasphemy of Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). ?We?re bound to honour the agreement till Feb 17. A war for (protecting) the honour of the Prophet (SAW) has been waged. If someone has some misunderstanding, it must be removed as we pledge that there shall be no delay in taking a decision after February 17,? the newly-ap

05 Jan, 2021