Veteran film Director and actor Roy de Silva, known for his comedy films, has passed away at the age of 80, local media reported. Roy de Silva passed away upon being admitted to hospital last night after suffering a sudden illness.
Mr.de Silva entered the film industry as an actor in 1964 with ‘Sujage Rahasa’. He arose as an actor and changed the pathway towards cinema direction becoming one of the most successful film makers in the Sri Lanka film industry.
His movies such as Re Daniel Dawal Migel, Cheriyo, Clean Out, and Sir Last Chance were major hits. As of 2016 Roy de Silva has directed 33 films.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
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Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
Villagers in Nirmalapura, Daluwa, Norochcholai today staged a protest over an incident where a group of Navy officials and sailors had assaulted a resident in the area over night, Police said.
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