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21 films vie for Venice festival's top prize

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- A heart-wrenching docudrama about the Gaza war, a wrestling-themed love story starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and a darkly satirical South Korean thriller are among 21 films vying... Read More


Craig's detective returns as new 'Knives Out' lights up Toronto fest

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- Daniel Craig led an A-list cast to Toronto with his latest "Knives Out" whodunit movie, one of several star-studded world premieres on a packed Saturday night at North America's bigg... Read More


Bangladesh on the cusp of a fintech boom, if challenges addressed

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- Experts are calling to tackle regulatory, cybersecurity, and inclusion challenges as Bangladesh's fintech industry enters a transformative era. Driven by rapid growth in mobile finan... Read More


CHAN 2024: Morocco took trophy, Kenya took credit, Tanzania took notes, Uganda took offence

Dar es Salaam, Sept. 7 -- IT was supposed to be East Africas grand moment of togetherness, the longawaited debutante ball where Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda waltzed arm in arm to show off to the rest of... Read More


Taifa Stars eye improvement

CONGO, Sept. 7 -- TAIFA Stars Head Coach Hemed Suleiman has admitted that his side still have room for improvement after a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Congo Brazzaville in their latest World Cup qualify... Read More


FORENSIC OFFICER IN CHARGE OF ELLA INVESTIGATION TO VISIT SITE TOMORROW

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- The special officer from the Government Analyst's Department will arrive in Ella tomorrow to inspect the bus wreckage and definitively confirm if a mechanical failure caused the ... Read More


PASSING OUT CEREMONY HELD FOR NAVY'S RAPID ACTION BOARD SQUADRON

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- A ceremony to award official badges to three officers and 34 sailors who completed the 29th qualifying course of the Navy's Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) was held on the 6th ... Read More


86 DENTAL GRADUATES TO BEGIN INTERNSHIPS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has taken steps to recruit 86 dental graduates for their internship training. The official appointment letters will be handed over tomorrow ... Read More


TWO SLTB BUSES ATTACKED IN MAHINYANGANAYA

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Police state that two SLTB buses, which were providing special transport services for the Mahiyanganaya Esala Perahera, have been attacked. The assault, which occurred at the Ma... Read More


Russia Unveils Enteromix: First mRNA Cancer Vaccine Shows 100 percent Success in Trials

Moscow, Sept. 7 -- Russia has developed Enteromix, the world's first mRNA-based cancer vaccine, which has shown 100% efficacy and safety in clinical trials. The breakthrough has raised fresh hope for ... Read More