Beloved Gloucester County K-9 dies, leaving residents questioning what happened

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva has been appointed as the Chairman of the National Sports Committee.The appointment of the members including the Chairman of the committee took place on Tuesday (4) at the Ministry of Sports under the patronage of Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe.The other members of the National Sports Committee Chaired by Chief of Defense Staff General Shavendra Silva includes Arjun Fernando, Dr.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The twenty-second Constitution Amendment Bill is to be debated in Parliament on the 6th and 7th of October 2022.The new constitutional amendment will see the inclusion of some articles that were introduced in the 19th Amendment to the Constitution by the Government of Good Governance.One of these provisions is the dissolution of parliament within two years of being elected.However, MP Dilan Perera speaking to News 1st said that some of the articles that were approved by the Supreme Court are to be amended at the Committee State in Parliament, in a devious effort to increase the period of dissolving parliament to four and a half years.MP Dilan Perera joined the News 1st Ilakkaya program revealed that at the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Justice on Tuesday (4), the Justice Minister had noted that SLPP MPs had made a request to increase the period of dissolving parliament to four and a half years.He reprimanded the ruling faction for making such attempts, adding that these amendments have not been informed to the Supreme Court.

Loretta Lynn, the Kentucky coal miner’s daughter whose frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music, has died. She was 90.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the federal government is launching a $300 million recovery fund for the provinces affected by post-tropical storm Fiona.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - Authorities are in pursuit of a BMW driver suspected of burglary in the San Gabriel Valley Tuesday morning.The suspect is wanted for a residential burglary-turned-robbery in the Walnut area, police said. During that incident, the homeowner was home and spotted the suspect in the garage via home surveillance cameras.

Lotto Max draw, matching one of the largest draws in the game’s history.The jackpot has gone unclaimed since August when it was won in western Canada, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. said.Since then, the amount of top prizing has continued to grow.Tuesday’s draw has a $70 million jackpot and an estimated 47 $1-million Maxmillion prizes, the OLG said.

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court is taking up an Alabama redistricting case that could have far-reaching effects on minority voting power across the United States.The justices are hearing arguments Tuesday in the latest high-court showdown over the federal Voting Rights Act, lawsuits seeking to force Alabama to create a second Black majority congressional district. About 27% of Alabamians are Black, but they form a majority in just one of the state’s seven congressional districts.The court’s conservatives, in a 5-4 vote in February, blocked a lower court ruling that would have required a second Black majority district in time for the 2022 midterm elections.A similar ruling to create an additional Black majority district in Louisiana also was put on hold.A law enforcement official stands in front of the U.S.

Darrell Brooks WAUKESHA, Wis. - The process to select a jury for the Darrell Brooks trial is back underway in Waukesha County court on Tuesday morning, Oct. 4.

Vehicle sought after child struck in hit-and-run. BELLMAWR, N.J. - An investigation is underway after police say a 9-year-old girl was injured after a hit-and-run in Bellmawr.She was reportedly hit by a white pick-up struck near Ethel M.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The CID Director has been summoned to Parliament over an alleged phone tapping incident.The Director of the Criminal Investigation Department has been informed to appear before the Parliamentary Committee on Ethics and Privileges on the 18th.It is related to an investigation of a complaint made by the Member of Parliament  Patali Champika. where he said his phone was tapped.Its Chairman Dr.

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - A coyote snuck into the bathroom of a Riverside middle school Monday morning, and its capture and release were caught on video.Riverside County Animal Services received calls from Mission Middle School shortly before 9 a.m. about the animal.

OSTEEN, Fla. - Deputies in Florida rescued an American flag that had fallen into a swollen river in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office posted a video on Monday showing the high water level of the St. Johns River, the longest in Florida. Ian made landfall on Sept.

PHILADELPHIA - Police are asking for the public's help to identify two suspects after a Little Caesar's was robbed last month.Two male suspects dressed in hoodies appear to casually enter the Little Caesar's on the 2500 block of Island Avenue on September 15.Moments later, surveillance footage shows the suspects make their way behind the counter.MORE HEADLINES:Police say they then displayed their handguns to employees, stole about $200, then flee the scene.No injuries were reported.Anyone with information is asked to contact Philadelphia Police.

River Valley High School in Yuba City. Photo: RVHS SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Two recent racist incidents involving a mock slave auction and violence against Black people have sidelined two Sacramento-area high schools for the remainder of the varsity football season.The Sacramento Bee reported Monday that Amador High School canceled the rest of its season because of a Snapchat group named "Kill the Blacks" and that River Valley High School in Yuba City forfeited its Friday game after a TikTok video created by players involving a mock slave auction surfaced.River Valley also forfeited the remainder of its season.

A Place In The Sun's Laura Hamilton has opened up about her ongoing health battle.Many viewers of the travel show wouldn't even know that the host suffers from Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP).It is a disorder that can lead to easy or excessive bruising and bleeding.

The UK Covid-19 public inquiry began today with a solemn vow people who lost loved ones during the pandemic and all those who have suffered will be at its 'heart'.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The All Ceylon Bakery Owners Association on Tuesday (4) said that the two main wheat flour companies in Sri Lanka have reportedly increased the price of a kilogram of wheat flour by Rs. 13/-.Chairman of the All Ceylon Bakery Owners Association N.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations, Mohan Pieris emphasized that Sri Lanka stresses the importance of adhereing strictly to the United Nations Charter and international laws while being sensitive in adhereing to human rights, in efforts to combat terrorism. Speaking at the Sixth Committee, 2nd Meeting of the General Assembly 77th Session at the United Nations session this year, the permanent representative said that Sri Lanka condemns all forms of terrorism regardless of its motivation, committed by anyone.He further stated that coordinated measures to address root causes of terrorism should be taken, while humanitarian laws should be adhered to in combatting terrorism.Representative Peiris pointed out that Sri Lanka was successful in rehabilitation of persons and in demining efforts, in addition to counterterrorism, and stressed that the Prevention of Terrorism Act acts as the base for counterterrorism efforts in Sri Lanka.Moreover, he said that Sri Lanka has implemented a number of mechanisms to prevent terrorism financing, including financial intelligence unit and money laundering act, and further emphasized on terrorism becoming a key component of all activities carried out by terrorist groups

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka advised that Sri Lanka Police should act with responsibility and take all necessary steps for the protection and safety of Wasantha Mudalige, a suspect currently in detention.Sri Lanka's Human Rights Commission on Tuesday (4) said that every single person is entitled to equal protection of the law.It added that no citizen shall be discriminated on the grounds of political opinion.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – NPP Parliamentarian Vijitha Herath requested the Government to immediately submit a draft of the trade agreement between the Governments of China and Sri Lanka.Speaking at the Parliament on Tuesday (4), Herath pointed out that the people still do not know the contents of the trade agreement, and in addition, Parliamentarians deserve the right to remain aware of the said FTA.If the agreement is signed without knowing its contents, manufacturers could face much difficulty in manufacturing and exporting their contents.Citing a statement made by Foreign Minister Ali Sabry at New York with regard to hastening the agreement, the NPP MP demanded whether it is being done so for the purpose of loan restructuring. 

Crocs shoes are pictured in a file image. (Photo by Dina Rudick/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) BROOMFIELD, Colo. - Crocs is celebrating its 20th anniversary by giving away thousands of free pairs of shoes each day through Oct.

FILE - The game ball stands on a pedestal that says 10 Years of NWSL on the pitch before the National Women's Soccer League match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and the Houston Dash at Red Bull Arena on July 31, 2022, in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Ira WASHINGTON - An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women's Soccer League last season found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple teams, coaches, and players, according to a report released Monday."Abuse in the NWSL is rooted in a deeper culture in women’s soccer, beginning in youth leagues, that normalizes verbally abusive coaching and blurs boundaries between coaches and players," former acting U.S.

Truck crashes into bridge in Radnor. RADNOR, Pa. - A tractor-trailer crash is causing traffic delays in Radnor Tuesday morning.Police say the bridge strike has caused King of Prussia Road to shut down between Radnor Chester and Matsonford roads.A photo from the scene shows the top of the truck stuck under the overpass.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police released video in a double shooting that left two injured last week, one in critical condition.An 18-year-old and 25-year-old man were riding their bikes when they were ambushed with gunfire on the 6100 block of Market Street on September 30.Police say two suspects fired several shots after exiting the passenger side of a dark-colored minivan, possibly a Kia Sedona. They fled in the same vehicle.Surveillance video shows the suspects immediately opening fire on the victims as they rode towards them.MORE HEADLINES:The 18-year-old was shot in the leg, and placed in stable condition.

Toronto Blue Jays have clinched the top wild-card seed in the American League and will play their first-round series at Rogers Centre starting Friday.The Blue Jays locked up the spot Monday night when the Seattle Mariners dropped a 4-3 decision to the Detroit Tigers.Toronto defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 earlier in the evening in a rain-shortened game.Major League Baseball changed the wild-card format for this post-season. Three wild-card teams will make the cut in each league this year along with the three division winners.The Blue Jays, seeded fourth in the American League, will host the fifth-seeded team — either the Mariners or the Tampa Bay Rays — in a best-of-three series. All games will be played in Toronto.The winner will advance to play the top-seeded Houston Astros in the best-of-five AL Division Series starting Oct.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Local milk powder prices have been increased with effct from midnight on Tuesday (4).Accordingly, a 400 gram packet of local milk powder has been increased by Rs.100.The price of a 1 kg packet of local milk powder has been increased by Rs.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Earnings from the merchandise exports increased by 10.24 % y-o-y to US$ 1,213.7 Mn in August 2022 as per the data released by the Sri Lanka Customs. According to the Export Development Board, this was mainly due to the increase in earnings from export of Apparel and Textiles.Major product sectors such as Apparel and Textiles, Tea, Rubber based products, Electrical and Electronic components, Spices and Concentrates Diamonds, Gems and Jewellery, Food and Beverages, Seafood and Ornamental fish recorded increased exports in August 2022.Strong Export Growth recorded for top 10 export markets in the period of January to August 2022. The single largest export destination of United States of America recorded over US$ 2 billion worth of exports in the period of January to August 2022 – a significant year on year increase of 21.19 % in comparison to US$ 1.9 billion recorded in 2021.Exports to United Kingdom as the second largest trading partner recorded an increase of 12.91 % to US$ 682.56 Mn during the period of January to August 2022 compared with the corresponding period of previous year.

STOCKHOLM - Three scientists jointly won this year's Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday for their work on quantum information science that has significant applications, for example in the field of encryption.Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger were cited by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for "pioneering quantum information science.""Quantum information science is a vibrant and rapidly developing field," said Eva Olsson, a member of the Nobel committee.

PHILADELPHIA - A man has died after he was shot in the neck in Philadelphia, authorities say. According to police, officers responded to Ogontz and Stenton Avenues just before 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Officials say responding officers found a man walking in the area bleeding heavily from a gunshot wound to his neck. Witnesses told authorities that the man got out of a Buick Sedan traveling northbound on Ogontz Avenue that stopped at the intersection, and Good Samaritans rushed to try and assist him, according to Chief Inspector Scott Small. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESPolice transported the man to Einstein Medical Center, where he was placed in critical condition and underwent surgery, Small says. Authorities say he did not survive and later died. According to Small, the Buick Sedan is still parked at the crime scene and there is blood in the driver's seat. Investigators say they are not sure if the man was driving the vehicle or driven to the location, but authorities do not believe the shooting happened in the area.

Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger have won this year's Nobel Prize in physics for their work in quantum mechanics, Sweden's Karolinska Institute announced on Tuesday.The institute said the scientists had been recognized for "experiments with entangled photons, establishing the violation of Bell inequalities and pioneering quantum information science."Most prestigious award:The Nobel Prize is considered the most prestigious award in the fields it's awarded.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to revise the mandatory retirement age of employees of State Owned Enterprises to 60 years, and issue a circular in this regard with effect from 1st of January 2023.A statement from the Department of Government Information as proposed by the Supplementary Budget 2022 passed by Parliament, the compulsory Retirement Age of employees serving in State – Owned Enterprises (SOEs) is to be revised as 60 years.

The use of drugs in young people has shot up by 50% since the end of Covid-19 restrictions, new data has shown.

Natalie Davis and Callie Ramsey (Credit: Hannah Ward) WEWOKA, Okla. - Natalie Davis and Callie Ramsey have been best friends their entire lives, and their bond deepened on the gridiron when they were asked to play football for a local team to prevent a forfeit. The Wewoka Tigers in Wewoka, Oklahoma, said they came close to not playing football last week due to a lack of players. So they asked the two high school seniors to suit up. "When asked to play, I did not hesitate to say yes cause I know what it is like to not have enough players to play the game you love as we struggled with that issue with softball this year," 17-year-old Ramsey told FOX Television Stations. "At first, I was nervous being out there, but as the game went on, it became fun and exciting especially with all the support and excitement we received from other teammates, coaches and the fans as we ran onto the field to play," she continued. The Tigers ended up losing to Mounds High School 47 to 14, but it was still a night to remember.Although the girls said they didn’t score, there was one specific moment during the game that left them proud. RELATED: Philadelphia shooting: Teen killed, 4 others injured in shooting after high school football scrimmage"I was not able to score, but I kept one guy from scoring," 18-year-old Davis said.

READ MORE: Tennis stars come to blows by barging and shoving each other as umpire forced to step in The application was made after his lawyer reviewed Kyrgios’ "medical history since 2015, including public disclosures of his mental health struggles."Kyrgios was charged with assaulting his former partner Chiara Passari in December last year.A police statement read: "ACT Policing can confirm a 27-year-old Watson man is scheduled to face the ACT Magistrates Court on the 2nd of August in relation to one charge of common assault following an incident in December 2021."A hearing on the application for the adjournment will take place on 3 February 2023. Kyrgios wanted the hearing to be closer - but he wanted to attend the hearing in person."My client's preference is to attend in person," Kyrgios' lawyers told the court.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The World Food Program in its report for September 2022 reported that the highest level of acute food insecurity is in the Estate sector.The World Food Program has highlighted the tea production sector as having the  highest level of acute food insecurity in the Estate sector.It is also recorded and among female-headed households, households with no education, and Samurdhi programme beneficiaries.A severe macroeconomic crisis caused acute shortages and spikes in the prices of essential products, including medicines, food, agricultural inputs and fuel, bringing the overall economic activities to a standstill, with major disruptions to agricultural production, said the WFP.It added that acute food insecurity has risen dramatically, as a result of import shortages, soaring prices, livelihood disruptions, reduced household purchasing power and exhaustion of less severe household coping strategies. The WFP said that Food and livelihood-related coping strategies are being widely adopted, including cutting the number of meals consumed in a day, reducing meal sizes, spending savings, and purchasing food on credit. As households exhaust these strategies, more of them are likely to engage in severe means of coping with negative knock-on consequences for food security over the medium term.The World Food Program warned that the situation is likely to deteriorate during the lean season from October 2022 to February 2023.It added that over 6.2 million people (28 percent of the population) are estimated to be moderately acute food insecure and 66 000 people to be severely acute food insecure. Immediate food assistance and livelihood programmes are essential for moderately and severely acute food insecure

COLOMBO (News 1st) –  Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, President of Iceland congratulating President Ranil Wickremesinghe on his election as the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, has further assured to strengthen the bond of friendship between the two countries.He also expressed confidence that the people of Sri Lanka will successfully deal with the economic challenges while preserving the social harmony, which must be quintessential to Sri Lanka, said the President's Media Division on Tuesday (4).President Guðni Th.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Ministry of Agriculture said that 175,000 MT of Urea fertilizer was distributed in three districts for maize cultivation in the Maha season.According to the Ministry, urea fertilizer has been distributed in the districts of Monaragala, Kurunegala, and Anuradapuraya.It was by the Colombo Commercial Fertilizer Company on the advice of the Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera.Distribution: 75,000 MT: Siyambalanduwa, Ethimale, Dambagalla (Moneragala District)25,000 MT: Ehetuwewa (Kurunegala District)75,000 MT: Mihinthale, Galunbindunuwewa, Yakkala (Anuradhapura) 

The death toll in the country has reached 5,28,716, as per the ministry. India’s active caseload currently stands at 34,598, which account for 0.08% of total cases.

I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! star Jack Maynard has been sent to hospital for emergency surgery. The YouTuber, 27, revealed that he had suffered an agonising case of appendicitis, as he updated fans about his health condition from his hospital bed on social media. Posting a selfie donning a face mask, Jack wrote beside it: “Finally back home resting up, being pampered.

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COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Leader of the Democratic Left Front, Vasudeva Nanayakkara emphasizes that the bill entitled "Bureau of Rehabilitation" is simply injustice waiting to happen, and even minor criminals who plead guilty at court will have to instead go through the rehabilitation process without a choice in the matter.Therefore, the MP said that through this method, it would only drive home the fact that acting against the Government is inherently bad, and instilling fear within youth with regard to the same under the guise of rehabilitation.Therefore, the youth will admit to being guilty under undue influence, MP Nanayakkara said, adding that it is against the jurisprudence of Sri Lanka, and its legal system."It is against the fundamental rights of a person accused of a serious crime.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued stage one and two landslide earnings to several areas in view of rainfall exceeding 100mm in the last 24 hours.Accordingly, advance warnings of stage 01 (yellow) and stage 02 (amber) for landslides have been issued for Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura districts.Therefore, a stage two landslide warning has been issued for the Ambagamuwa Divisional Secretariat if the rain continues,  and its surrounding areas.Public have been made aware of the risks of landslides, slope collapse, rock fall, earth mound collapse and land subsidence and have been instructed to prepare to move to a safe place if necessary.Stage 01 early landslide warning has been issued for the Nuwara Eliya District and the Divisional Secretariat Divisions of Nuwara Eliya and Kothmale and surrounding areas, as well as to Kuruvita, Aheliyagoda, Alapatha, Ayagama, Kiriella and Ratnapura Divisional Secretariat Divisions and surrounding areas of the  Ratnapura District.The NBRO has instructed for people in the relevant areas to be aware of the risk of landslides, slope collapse, rock fall, earth collapse and ground subsidence if the rain continues.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Ministry of Power and Energy says that payments have not been made for two shipments of Diesel and Crude Oil that reached Sri Lankan shores recently.The Ministry said that the shipment includes 40,000 MT of diesel and 100,000 MT of crude oil.In the meantime, 37,000 MT of Petrol was unloaded yesterday (3) from a ship that arrived earlier. The Ministry also went on to note that the shipment of 11,000 MT of Jet Fuel is being unloaded.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told the Parliament that Dr. Harsha De Silva who was named as a member of the Committee on Public Enterprises will step down, and he will be replaced by former COPE Chairman Professor Charitha Herath."Dr.

As per the health ministry, active cases in the country has now declined to 34,598 from the earlier 36,126. A decline of around 2,000 has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours. India sees a huge drop in infections with 1,968 Covid-19 cases reported in the last 24 hours, the lowest in 133 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.

Ringo Starr has cancelled several shows he had planned in Canada for this week, with the Beatle putting his tour on hold to recuperate after contracting COVID-19.After shows in New Buffalo, Michigan and Prior Lake, Minnesota were cancelled over the weekend “due to illness”, an official statement from Starr’s team confirmed the musician had tested positive for COVID. As a result, five shows that were scheduled for this week – in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Lethbridge, Abbotsford and Penticton – have been axed.“Ringo hopes to resume as soon as possible and is recovering at home,” the statement said.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) approved power cuts of 2 hours and 20 minutes for 04th & 05th October as follows;Groups ABCDEFGHIJKLPQRSTUVW: 1-hour during daytime 1-hour and 20-minutes during the night

Air Canada customer is sharing his luggage nightmare after his bag arrived destroyed while in the airline’s care.Ori Wolk said he submitted a claim, but the initial compensation he received from Air Canada fell far short of the total value of his damaged belongings.“It just makes me feel that I’m not important, “said Wolk.The Ottawa resident’s compensation battle with Air Canada started this past March when he flew business class with the airline to Israel following a death in the family.On his return flight home from Montreal to Ottawa, Wolk says he was told by an Air Canada agent the plane to Ottawa had minimal storage capacity and recommended he check in his carry-on bag.“I was so exhausted. I was happy to be in Canada, sure I will do it,” said Wolk.