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50,000 packs of rice arrives in Sri Lanka from China

A ship carrying 50,000 packs of rice arrived in Sri Lanka from China today, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka said. The Embassy said that?500 Metric Tonne of rice are on the ship. The ship NAVIOS JASMINE carrying the rice reached the Colombo Port today. The Chinese Embassy said that the rice be distributed to the needy students in Sri Lanka. Another 500 MT of rice will arrive from China next week. (Colombo Gazette)

26 Oct, 2022

NYPD says no complaints over brawl after Miss Sri Lanka pageant

The New York Police Department (NYPD) says it has not received any complaints over the brawl which occurred after the Miss. Sri Lanka pageant last week. The New York Post and Staten Island Advance, both reported that there was no Police complaint over the incident. A number of Sri Lankans were involved in a brawl at the Miss Sri Lanka New York, after-party. Video footage shared on social media showed men and women exchanging blows. It is still not clear what caused the brawl but video footag

26 Oct, 2022

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Extends Diwali Wishes in Hindi

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday wished peace, and prosperity to people celebrating Diwali, in three different languages including Hindi. ?Congratulations to all of those in the UAE and around the world celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights, and may the year ahead be one of peace, prosperity and happiness for you and your families,? UAE President tweeted. Besides the UAE President, several other world leaders and heads of state extended Diwali greetings. UN Secr

26 Oct, 2022