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The initial Rs. 25,000 grant provided to flood-affected families for house cleaning has so far been paid to 257,000 households out of the 493,000 eligible beneficiaries, Public Security Minister ...
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Cops as whipping boys?

Disciplinary action has reportedly been taken against several police officers for their alleged failure to conduct a proper investigation into a recent accident caused by NPP MP Asoka Ranwala in ...
At Table by Nyne, Christmas is celebrated not with excess, but with intention. Set within the elegant and arty surrounds of Lake Lodge, the restaurant presents an understated yet indulgent way to mark ...
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