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Diddy handed bombshell jail term

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October 07, 2025

Sean 'Diddy' Combs had just two words to say to his family as he was handed a 50 months prison sentence.

Diddy handed bombshell jail term

Diddy: Broke down in tears

He broke down in tears while in court last Friday where he was told his fate by a federal judge in New York City after he was found guilty earlier this year on prostitution-related charges.

Diddy was hit with a four-year and two months sentence, as well as a $500,000 fine, which is the highest the judge could impose.

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IPL mini-auction: 16 capped Indians among 1355 players; No Maxwell

Over a thousand players have registered for the Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction, with Mayank Agarwal, KS Bharat, Rahul Chahar, Ravi Bishnoi, Akash Deep, Deepak Hooda, Venkatesh Iyer, Sarfaraz Khan, Prithvi Shaw and Umesh Yadav topping the list of Indian aspirants.

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December 04, 2025

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Navy helps repair flood-damaged water treatment plants

In the wake of the recent severe weather, the Navy has worked out a comprehensive, island-wide programme for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), delivering essential services to affected communities, Headquarters sources said.

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1 min

December 04, 2025

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Putin reveals new plans with China and India

Moscow wants to further develop its economic ties with its key trade partners, China and India, President Vladimir Putin said at the 'Russia Calling!' investment forum on Tuesday, according to RT post dated 02 December.

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December 04, 2025

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Chocolate sculptures

Chocolate sculptures have travelled a long and curious path from novelty to recognised art form, drawing both confectioners and fine artists into a medium that is at once familiar and challenging.

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2 mins

December 04, 2025

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Banks Association pledges strong support for economic revival

Colombo, 3 December 2025: The Sri Lanka Banks Association (SLBA) in a meeting with the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today pledged its fullest support to revive the country’s economy following the damage inflicted by Cyclone Ditwah.

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December 04, 2025

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Thoughts for Unduvap Poya

Unduvap Poya, which falls today, has great historical significance for Sri Lanka, as several important events occurred on that day but before looking into these, as the occasion demands, our first thought should be about impermanence.

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4 mins

December 04, 2025

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New SJB NL MP named

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya has nominated Naina Thambi Marrikkar Mohamed Thahir to fill the vacancy created by the recent resignation of Muhammathu Ismail Muththu Muhammathu.

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1 min

December 04, 2025

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Aberdeen Holdings earns GHG verification, deepening its commitment to a Greener Sri Lanka

As Sri Lanka accelerates its transition toward a greener and more resilient economy, Aberdeen Holdings, a diversified conglomerate operating across more than eight industries, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by achieving Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Verification Certification under the ISO 14064-1:2018 standard.

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1 min

December 03, 2025

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When will the news media dare to question itself?

In Bangladesh, conversations about press freedom are constant, but discussions about the media's own accountability and transparency are far less frequent.

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4 mins

December 03, 2025

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SLT-MOBITEL launches free '247 Helpline' to support flood-affected communities

Caring for communities affected by the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, SLT-MOBITEL has introduced the free '247 Helpline', in collaboration with the University of Colombo, offering round-the-clock medical advice. The service connects callers to a dedicated panel of medical professionals available 24/7 to provide guidance during this challenging period.

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1 min

December 03, 2025

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