The Vedda, a language isolate and one of Sri Lanka's least studied indigenous groups, have long fascinated scientists and historians for their distinct linguistic and cultural traits.
Anjana Welikala, the first author of the study, stated that this unique discovery challenges the conventional isolation-by-distance model and underscores the distinct demographic history of the Vedda.
While addressing a mega rally at Uttar Pradesh's Meerut on Sunday, PM Modi said, "Today another anti-national act of Congress has come before the country.
Telangana NRI, who was arrested by Sri Lankan Police upon arrival in Sri Lanka on transit, maintained that he had covered the child with a blanket when she was feeling cold upon the request from child’s mother