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Febrio De-Zoysa murdered Ekanayake, her four children and a family acquaintance.The father, Dhanushka Wickramasinghe, suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries.De-Zoysa, who had been boarding with the Wickramasinghe family, is facing six counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder.Sri Lanka’s High Commission in Ottawa confirmed to Global News that the two adult victims are Sri Lankan nationals.Neighbours and friends gathered in reflection and fellowship at a community park Saturday afternoon, just a block away from the home where the Wickramasinghe family were building their new life in Canada.On and around benches, community members laid heartfelt notes, teddy bears, bouquets of flowers and balloons among other items to pay their respects.Naradha Kodituwakku from the Buddhist Congress of Canada, spoke to the crowd.“Ottawa Sri Lankan community, I know you’re hurting and we are hurting with you,” he said as his voice cracked with emotion.A number of attendees at the vigil knew the mother, Dharshani, and her four children personally. Some brought photos and shared memories with others in the community.Neighbours of the family struggled with the senseless violence, including Rochelle LaChance, who lives just a few houses down from where the homicides occurred.“It’s been weighing heavy on a lot of us… it’s nice to see everyone together and have this space to grieve.

Also Read | Miss World 2024: Krystyna Pyszkova from Czech Republic wins the crown, says ‘something I was working on for so long’ Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and for Muslims worldwide, it's a time of deep spiritual reflection, fasting from dawn to dusk, increased prayer, and charity. Muslims abstain from food, drink, and other sensual activities during daylight hours, focusing on their connection with Allah (God) and strengthening their self-discipline. Ramadan culminates in the joyous Eid al-Fitr celebration.

India typically begins upon the sighting of the crescent moon marking the start of Ramadan. In Saudi Arabia, if the Ramadan crescent moon is sighted on Sunday evening, fasting will commence on Monday, March 11.

farmers' protest, Uniform Civil Code and a policy on checking the rise in population are some of the topics likely to come up for discussion in the three-day meeting of the Rashtriya Swayanmsewak Sangh's (RSS) top decision-making body starting from March 15 in Nagpur, sources said. The Gyanvyapi mosque and Mathura Eidgah issues are the two topics which the Sangh might refrain from taking up at the meeting. Resolving the disputes between two communities (Meitei-Kuki) in Manipur and addressing the issues of protesting farmers over their demand of a Minimum Support Price for their produce from the government are the two areas on which the Sangh affiliates will make a presentation at the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS) meeting.

International Women's Day, twenty-six Nepali women activists, including a beauty queen, made a significant journey to the base camp of Mt. Everest. Their mission was to highlight the dire consequences of melting snow in the Himalayas due to climate change and its profound impact on local communities. The group reached the base camp, located at an altitude of 5,364 meters, on Friday, marking the 114th International Women's Day. This initiative aimed to raise awareness about the urgent need for climate action. Organized by Sath Sathai Foundation The event was organized by the Sath Sathai Foundation, a group dedicated to advocating for climate change action and women's empowerment. The women, representing diverse backgrounds, convened a conference at the base camp and issued a seven-point declaration.

10 per cent quota in education and jobs for the members of the Maratha community, was passed in the legislative Assembly. Raj Thackeray's remarks have come days after the Maharashtra BJP Ashish Shelar met the MNS chief probably for fresh alliance talks between the two parties for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024. Raj Thackeray also asserted that granting the Maratha community reservation in government jobs and education would lead to other communities making similar requests to the state government.

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday said he had told quota activist Manoj Jarange that reservations for Marathas will not be technically possible and urged the community to not fall prey to false promises. Speaking at an event organised to mark the party's 18th foundation day in Nashik, Thackeray said if one community gets reservations in government jobs and education, all communities will make similar demands. «When I met Jarange, I had told him that it would not be technically possible to grant reservation to the Maratha community. For this, a session of the Lok Sabha is necessary. Moreover, this issue is not limited to the Marathas alone but communities in every state. If one community gets reservations, all communities will make the same demand. I request the Maratha brethren not to fall prey to false promises,» Thackeray said.

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Mayawati on Saturday said some opposition parties were spreading rumours about the BSP forming an alliance ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister reiterated that the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) will contest the elections on its own. In a post in Hindi on X, Mayawati said, «BSP is fighting the Lok Sabha elections on its own and is completely prepared.» «Rumours about the BSP forming an electoral alliance or a third front are fake and wrong. Media should not publish such mischievous news and the people should also be careful,» she added.

(Reuters) — New York Community Bancorp (NYSE:NYCB) said on Friday incoming CEO Joseph Otting will receive an annual base salary of $1.25 million and as of March 6 received a one-time option to acquire 15 million shares of the company's common stock.

the scene of the city’s worst mass killing in recent memory says he did not know the accused killer lived there.Ottawa police allege 19-year-old Sri Lankan national Febrio De-Zoysa murdered a mother, and her four children along with a family acquaintance. The youngest victim was just a few months old.

NEW DELHI : Amidst global economic uncertainties and supply chain disruptions, the government has expanded the scope of a scheme designed to make Indian exports more competitive globally by refunding various central, state and other local duties and taxes. The government has expanded the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme to support advance authorisation holders, export-oriented units, and special economic zones.

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Moneta, a fully partner-owned independent RIA with more than $30 billion in assets, is fortifying its presence in Colorado by adding a a team run by advisor tandem Amy Hiett and Mike Walsh to its network.

Danteshwari Fighters, Bastar's first all-woman anti-Maoist commando unit, has transformed into a potent weapon against insurgents. Starting with 16 members, this unit, known as the 'Ladake,' now boasts 97 volunteers, all ready to take a bullet for their comrades or communities. Recently, two members received out-of-turn promotions for their bravery in combat, underscoring the unit's effectiveness and commitment. Maharashtra's Women Commandos: Guarding the Maoist Frontier In Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district, 11 women officers stand ready at a critical outpost near the Maoist frontier, demonstrating a strong resolve to counter insurgency. Trained in jungle warfare and weaponry, these officers are part of a 200-strong security force safeguarding a crucial intersection along the 'Red Corridor.' Their presence, close to the Maoist headquarters, signifies a strategic move to combat the insurgency effectively.

Manipur's Thoubal district by anti-social elements on Friday at 9 am. Officials informed that the JCO, a resident of Charangpat Mamang Leikai, was on leave when some people barged into his home at 9am and bundled him in a vehicle and fled. Though the cause of the abduction is not known, initial reports suggest that it was an extortion case as his family had received such threats in the past, the officials said.

Core Foundation has announced a $5 million Innovation Fund to advance India's dApp ((decentralized app) ecosystem on Core Chain, the Bitcoin-secured and EVM-compatible blockchain. This fund aims to empower Web3 communities, enhance education, and provide vital support to founders and builders throughout India. “India's startup energy is unmatched, and its Web3 ecosystem is no exception, booming with over 450 startups and $1.3 billion in investments. Our goal is to empower Indian builders, spur dApp growth, and merge Bitcoin's security with Ethereum's flexibility. This initiative will open new doors and boost India's crypto economy, with a focus on scaling Bitcoin and unlocking BTCFi," said Shivangi Pandey, Core Contributor, in a statement. This entry into the Indian market also includes a roadmap for builder meetups, the Core Ambassador Program, hackathons, and collaborations with Web3 incubators and universities. Core Foundation also plans to launch an accelerator program in partnership with leading Indian Web3 venture capitalists and accelerators, providing essential support to the burgeoning community of Core Chain builders and founders.

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GetVantage, an alternative-financing fintech platform, announced the launch of its Rise-Up Fund, dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs businesses with inclusive capital. This non-dilutive fund with an initial corpus of Rs100 crore and aims to deploy the capital in the next 12 months to help over 400 women-led businesses scale up. GetVantage will disburse the funds through its own NBFC GetGrowth Capital, along with Varanium’s Debt Fund partnership, among other NBFCs and AIFs.

Donald Trump surrounded by groups of Black people smiling and laughing seem nothing out of the ordinary, but a look closer is telling. Odd lighting and too-perfect details provide clues to the fact they were all generated using artificial intelligence. The photos, which have not been linked to the Trump campaign, emerged as Trump seeks to win over Black voters who polls show remain loyal to President Joe Biden. The fabricated images, highlighted in a recent BBC investigation, provide further evidence to support warnings that the use of AI-generated imagery will only increase as the November general election approaches. Experts said they highlight the danger that any group — Latinos, women, older male voters — could be targeted with lifelike images meant to mislead and confuse as well as demonstrate the need for regulation around the technology.

Investing.com — New York Community Bancorp (NYSE:NYCB) stock has plunged more than 60% since the beginning of the year, with shares plumbing their lowest levels in decades.