PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Pixie Geldof gives birth to her first child
Pixie Geldof has given birth to her first child with husband George Barnett. New arrival: Pixie Geldof has given birth to her first child with husband George Barnett. The celebrity offspring is the third daughter of Bob and Paula Yates, who tragically died aged 41 in 2000 after a heroin overdose. The couple married in 1986, and had Pixie, Fifi, 38, and Peaches, but tragically, history repeated itself in April 2014 when their middle child died Peaches of an overdose aged 25. The story of tragedy repeated in April 2014 when Paula and Bob's daughter Peaches died of an overdose aged 25.
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August 18, 2021 15:56 UTC
Luxe Colombo: Finding Opportunities Amidst Obstacles
Ishara found a solution to this challenge with Luxe Colombo, delivering imported, luxury goods and ingredients directly to the consumer. Luxe Colombo offers premium, imported goods and ingredients for all your gourmet needs, in a click, through their online platform, Luxe Colombo. Luxe Colombo promises free delivery in Colombo and its suburbs, any day of the week within twenty-four hours with no minimum order value, allowing you the convenience you deserve. You can follow Luxe Colombo on Instagram and Facebook. They also handle orders via their website, Luxe Colombo, or stay connected through their telephone number 0707 070 791.
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August 18, 2021 15:11 UTC
Tusks seized from suspect connected to dismembering elephant inside Yala
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police arrested another suspect connected to killing and dismembering a wild elephant inside the Yala National Park Block 03 on Wednesday (18). The suspect was arrested in Dambe, Kataragama by officers connected to the Tangalle Division Crime Prevention Bureau. 02 elephant tusks, each 03 feet in length, an elephant’s tail, and a weapon were seized from the possession of the suspect. Investigations have revealed that the wild elephant was shot dead and then dismembered. Over the years, Sri Lanka’s wild elephant population has seen a gradual decline due to the Human-Elephant conflict.
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August 18, 2021 15:10 UTC
Britain's BIGGEST bike lane: 'Shambolic' 11ft 2in-wide cycle path
Some Tory-run local authorities have ripped out the cycle lanes, including West Sussex County, as well as Wandsworth and Kensington councils in London. Kensington and Chelsea council installed a mile-long cycle lane through the borough with a £320,000 taxpayer-funded grant. 'People here are not very happy with the over exaggeration of the cycle path. Its spokesman Jack Cousins said: 'The cycle lane actively encourages drivers to look out for cyclists and maintain a safe distance. A Dorset Council spokesman said: 'Almost 80km of new cycle lanes, pedestrian pavements, and bus service improvements are being constructed in south east Dorset.
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August 18, 2021 15:10 UTC
President mindful of 08 Mn unemployed – Dullas
Cabinet Spokesperson (Minister) Dullas Alahapperuma told the weekly cabinet briefing on Wednesday (18) that the government does not maintain a position that it will never lock down the country. ‘The decision must be reached by the Health Ministry,’ said the Cabinet Spokesperson. There are 08 million people unemployed in Sri Lanka and the government is very sensitive towards this matter, he added. Joint Cabinet Spokesperson Minister (Dr) Ramesh Pathirana said the government had already spent Rs. 80 Billion on providing food and essentials to the unemployed groups, despite having economic issues.
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August 18, 2021 15:10 UTC
What's New on Disney Plus in September 2021
For a certain segment of Star Wars fans—a segment of which I am not a part, though I have been cramming my head full of information about the franchise since roughly 1985—nothing is more important than arguing over what’s part of the canon. Some fans who had been following the galaxy far, far away across comics and books and video games for several decades were not happy;others embraced the new stories told by the more recent films and novels;some just liked to argue. In short, Star Wars fans are rarely happy, which is why I think more of them should take my approach to the canon: If I like it, it’s part of the canon. This helpful system means I don’t need to care that The Rise of Skywalker sucks (though it does), because it isn’t part of the canon. And judged by this rubric, Star Wars: Visions, an officially non-canonical series of anime shorts inspired by the sci-fi saga that premieres on Disney Plus on Sept. 22, is definitely canon.
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August 18, 2021 15:10 UTC
Sri Lanka records 170 more COVID-related deaths
August 18, 2021 08:27 pmSri Lanka has registered 170 more COVID-19 related fatalities confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services on Tuesday (August 17). This marks the tenth consecutive day that the daily count of COVID-19 deaths surpassed 100. The new development has pushed the official death toll from the virus outbreak in Sri Lanka to 6,604. According to the data released by the Department of Government Information, the latest victims include 84 males and 86 females. None among the victims are aged below 30 years while 40 of them are aged between 30-59 years and 130 others are aged 60 and above.
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August 18, 2021 14:48 UTC
OnePlus Buds Pro now available for purchase in Europe
Almost a month after their initial announcement, OnePlus Buds Pro are available for purchase across Europe and the UK for €149/£139. The first pair of noise-canceling earbuds from OnePlus are up for grabs in Glossy White and Matte Black colors from the official OnePlus store. OnePlus Buds ProBuds Pro bring adaptive noise cancellation with three onboard microphones on each bud that cancel up to 40dB outside noise. Pairing happens over Bluetooth 5.2 and OnePlus is touting a 94ms latency level. Buyers in the US and Canada will have to wait until September 1 to purchase the Buds Pro.
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August 18, 2021 14:37 UTC
Tara: The Sri Lankan Deity At The British Museum
The British Museum in London is the current home of this statue, one of Sri Lanka’s most special and sacred antiques. A Goddess Of Mercy And CompassionThe statue of Tara at the British Museum in London. Statues of Tara, like the Sri Lankan one at the British Museum, would have been used by worshippers as a focus for meditation on the qualities of mercy and compassion. A Statue To Embody Beauty And GraceThe statue of Tara that is currently in the British Museum was cast in bronze and plated in gold. In the recent past, there have been myriad conversations, both online and offline, about the “stolen” or “looted” treasures being displayed in the British Museum.
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August 18, 2021 13:41 UTC
Spicy Meatball Curry | Cooking with Aunty D
Next, add tomatoes, ginger, garlic, turmeric, chilli powder, pepper, green chilli, salt, meatballs and mix well. Finally, add thick coconut milk into the pan, cover the pan with a lid and let the curry cook well. Aunty D. is a full-time mom working a little magic in the kitchen whenever she’s got time on her hands. She brings to you easy and fast recipes with a twist of Sri Lankan spices and cooking techniques. Get Cooking!
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August 18, 2021 12:56 UTC
2,428 new COVID infections confirmed so far today
As many as 2,428 persons have tested positive for coronavirus so far today (August 18), the Ministry of Health confirmed. All new cases are associated with the New Year COVID-19 cluster. The new development brings the total number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country thus far to 368,111. At present, more than 45,000 virus-infected patients are being treated at hospitals and treatment centres across the island. The tally of total recoveries reached 316,528 today as 2,188 more patients were discharged after returning to health.
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August 18, 2021 12:56 UTC
Government invests £91m in four UK electric vehicle projects
'The projects awarded funding today will help make the technological developments needed to meet these goals,' MPs said on Wednesday. BEIS estimates that the four projects - if successful - could collectively save almost 32 million tonnes of carbon emissions. That would be equivalent to the lifetime emissions of 1.3 million cars, and would also secure over 2,700 jobs across the country. The projects awarded funding today will help make the technological developments needed to meet these goals. CEO at the Advanced Propulsion Centre, Ian Constance, added: 'These projects tackle some really important challenges in the journey to net-zero road transport.
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August 18, 2021 12:56 UTC
20 Movie Trailers That Are Better Than the Movie Itself
Screenshot: 20th Century Fox / Lucasfilm Ltd. / YouTube There’s an art to the movie trailer, although not everyone who constructs a trailer is an artist. For a great movie, you can simply throw together a few of the film’s most impressive shots with a haunting version of a pop song running behind them and, voilà—butts in seats. Sometimes, that’s in finding an angle from which the film does work and leaning hard into that. The movie itself was OK as these things go, but being more polished than the original didn’t make for a better movie. Where to stream: HBO MaxSuicide Squad (2016)Why it’s great: Where was this movie when we went to see Suicide Squad way back in 2016?
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August 18, 2021 12:56 UTC
Leptitox Reviews: Does This Dietary Supplement Work?
Leptitox has gained quite the popularity for being a dietary supplement that has the potential to help you lose weight. So, what are the pros and cons of using Leptitox as a weight loss supplement? However, thousands (if not millions) of people have tested Leptitox, and the majority of their reviews about this dietary supplement are positive. As mentioned before, people with allergic reactions should be careful using Leptitox. What are the benefits to expect from using Leptitox in your daily life?
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August 18, 2021 12:22 UTC
New COVID-19 guidelines- gyms, spas closed; public events banned
August 18, 2021 05:12 pmSri Lanka has imposed new restrictions and guidelines as measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within the country. The measures include closing gyms, spas, children’s parks, swimming pools, and indoor sports halls with immediate effect. In addition to this, musical events, beach parties, and carnivals have also been banned. These new restrictions and guidelines will come into effect immediately and last until August 31. Restrictions_20210816_E (1) by Adaderana Online
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August 18, 2021 11:37 UTC