Ceylon Electricity Board Chairman resigns

ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, does not prevent severe COVID-19 symptoms.The study was published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine Friday.For the study, Malaysian researchers enrolled 490 patients with mild to moderate illness at 20 hospitals and a COVID-19 quarantine center in Malaysia.

Smoke bombs disperse protesters as police including the RCMP clear Wellington Street in front of Parliament. Protesters from the "Freedom Convoy" in Ottawa are moved from Wellington Street in front of Parliament Hill by police officers after blockadi ((Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images))OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) - Hundreds of police in riot gear swept through the streets of Canada’s besieged capital Saturday, arresting or driving out protesters, towing away their trucks and finally retaking control of the streets in front of the country’s Parliament buildings.With protesters in clear retreat under the increasing pressure of one of the largest police operations in Canada’s history, authorities’ hopes were rising for an end to the three-week protest against the country’s COVID-19 restrictions and the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Interim Ottawa Police Chief Steve Bell said that while some smaller protests continued "this unlawful occupation is over.

CALN TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A man has been arrested for his role in an armed robbery that happened in Caln Township early Saturday. Police say Bilal Weidler, 19, was taken into custody while he was fleeing on his bike after he attempted to commit an armed robbery at knifepoint at the Turkey Hill on the 500 Bondsville Road. According to authorities, while the defendant was committing the robbery and directing the cashier to the register, a customer walking into the store startled Weidler. This caused him to flee prior to taking any items or money. Weidler then fled on a bicycle and was apprehended shortly after by Caln police that were responding to the scene a short distance away. Accordinig to authorities, Weidler was wearing a mask that was identifical to a mask worn during another knifepoint robbery that was committed at the same store earlier this month on Feb.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Miami Beach police say two people are in stable condition after a helicopter crashed into the ocean Saturday afternoon near 10th street.The crash happened around 1:10 p.m. local time.

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Brian Flores is back in the NFL.The Pittsburgh Steelers hired the former Miami Dolphins coach on Saturday to serve as a senior defensive assistant. Flores will specialize in working with Pittsburgh’s linebackers, a group that includes NFL Defensive Player of the Year T.J.

NEWARK, Del. - Police say a 30-year-old Maryland man was killed when he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle in Delaware. The man was riding his bike on Salem Church Road in Newark at about 10:15 p.m. Friday when the driver of a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu behind him attempted to pass him. Delaware State Police said that at the same time, the bicyclist veered to the left and was hit by the front passenger side of the car. The impact knocked the man off his bike and into the northbound lane. The bicyclist, of Elkton, Maryland, was taken to Christiana Hospital, where he later died.

anti-government protest on Parliament Hill, Pat King and Tamara Lich, will be appearing in court for their bail hearing on Tuesday.Ottawa police say King, 44, faces charges of mischief, counselling to commit mischief, counselling to commit the offence of disobeying a court order and counselling to obstruct police.King, who hails from Red Deer, Alta., livestreamed his own arrest on Facebook on Friday, and he remains in jail until his bail hearing Tuesday.King is among the more than 100 people police say they have arrested as part of a massive police operation to clear demonstrators who have been blockading Parliament Hill for nearly four weeks.Ottawa police say convoy blockade ‘aggressive,’ one arrested after gas launchedLich already appeared in court Saturday — wearing a mask — for her bail hearing but an Ontario judge said she will decide on Tuesday whether to grant bail to Lich.That means the 49-year-old Alberta woman will be returned to the local Ottawa detention centre until then.Lich, who has been in jail since Thursday night, was charged with counselling to commit mischief in connection with the protests.Decision on convoy organizer Tamara Lich bail will not come until Tuesday morning. She’s been in jail since Thursday night.

Tensions were high Saturday between police and protesters in Ottawa, as officers fired tear gas into the crowd.

WILLINGBORO, N.J. - Officials announced Saturday two people have been charged in connection to the fatal shooting on a teenager earlier in February in the parking lot of a Willingboro shopping center. The investigation began February 11 when officers from the Willingboro Township Police Department were called to the Kennedy Plaza in the 400 block of John F. Kennedy Way just after 7:30 p.m.

BLACKWOOD, N.J. - A construction worker is hospitalized Saturday after he was struck by a vehicle in Gloucester Township.The incident happened overnight in the southbound lanes of Route 42 in the Blackwood section. Police say shortly after midnight, a male construction worker who was working on road repairs with other crew members was struck by a vehicle. The striking vehicle fled the scene, according to authorities, but police went on a pursuit of the vehicle and were able to catch it a short distance away. A 58-year-old man was arrested. The victim was transported to Cooper Hospital in Camden where he remains in critical, but stable condition. ___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

PHILADELPHIA - A man has died following a shooting in the Kensington section of the city. The shooting happened shortly before 1 a.m. at Albert and Kensington Avenues. Police say the 32-year-old man was shot on time in the right chest.

Widespread condemnation of the violent attack on a Coastal GasLink pipeline worksite near Houston, B.C., including from the local first nation.

COVID-19, down by six since Friday.In an abbreviated news release, the province said the hospitalizations include 12 people in ICU. The age range of those in hospital is listed as 0 to 93 years old, with a median age of 63.In addition to the people admitted to hospital due to COVID-19, there are 128 patients who were identified as positive upon arrival at hospital but were admitted for another medical reason, or were admitted for COVID-19 but no longer need specialized care.

TRENTON - Gas prices continue to rise in New Jersey as crude oil prices remain high amid ongoing global tensions related to uncertainty over Russia’s intentions toward Ukraine. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.61, up five cents from last week. Drivers were paying an average of $2.72 a gallon a year ago at this time. The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.52, up four cents from last week.

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment said Friday it will discontinue the proof of vaccination requirement for fans entering its venues beginning March 1.MLSE owns the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC and Toronto Argonauts. The move comes following an announcement from the Ontario government earlier this week that it planned to slightly accelerate plans to ease attendance limits at indoor sports events.Initially permitted capacity was going to rise to 50 per cent Monday and 100 per cent March 14.

COVID-19 and a 45-patient drop in hospitalizations on Saturday.The health department says 1,789 patients are currently in hospital, with 120 of those listed in intensive care, an increase of one.#COVID19 – En date du 18 février, voici la situation au Québec: https://t.co/pwoUoaBgaF pic.twitter.com/JAT4prnDoi— Santé Québec (@sante_qc) February 19, 2022Health authorities say there are 1,736 new COVID-19 cases based on PCR testing limited to certain groups, with a test positivity rate of 9.2 per cent.According to the Health Department, 91 per cent of Quebecers five and older have received one dose of vaccine, 86 per cent have received two doses while 50 per cent have received a booster dose.As of Saturday, authorities have opened booster appointments to those aged 12 to 17.The province estimates just under 518,000 Quebecers aged 18 and older remain unvaccinated.

A Family Dollar store is seen in Orlando, Florida on March 6, 2019, the day that Dollar Tree announced it will close up to 390 Family Dollar stores and rebrand about 200 stores as Dollar Tree stores, as Dollar Tree reported a $2.3 billion loss. The US Food and Drug Administration issued an alert Friday that products at hundreds of Family Dollar stores could be potentially contaminated due to unsanitary conditions at one of the company’s distribution facilities. An FDA inspection at a distribution facility in West Memphis, Arkansas in January 2022 found unsanitary conditions, including a rodent infestation, that could cause many of the products, such as foods and medicines, to be contaminated.The products were purchased from Jan.

PHILADELPHIA - A man is fighting for his life after he was shot multiple times in the Hunting Park section of the city.The shooting happened at approximately 5:09 a.m.

PARIS (AP) - A modeling agent who was close to disgraced U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein was found dead Saturday in his French jail cell, where he was being held in an investigation into the rape of minors and trafficking of minors for sexual exploitation, according to the Paris prosecutor’s office.Victims of the alleged abuse described shock and dismay that the agent, Jean-Luc Brunel, will never face trial.

Ashleigh Barty of Australia poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning the women's Australian Open final. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Ash Barty really didn't know how to react to this drought-breaking triumph.The usually so reserved and understated champion just let it all out, yelling "yes ... yes."A quick walk to the net to congratulate the Australian Open runner-up, 28-year-old American Danielle Collins.

PHILADELPHIA - Have you ever heard of snow ice cream?It's hard to believe, but you can make ice cream out of fresh, light snow, and it tastes pretty similar to vanilla ice cream.If you want to make it, first grab some snow.  You need around 8 cups.  Don't pack the cups.  You want to keep the snow's light, airy texture.In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of whole milk (or whatever milk you have), 1/3 cup sugar, and a big teaspoon of Vanilla extract. Wisk that together.  Then, lightly stir in some of the snow.  Give it a taste test after about 5 cups of snow.  From there, you can add more snow to taste."Snow Cream" works best when the snow is fresh, so grab some clean snow that has piled up as it's snowing or right after the snow stopped."Snow Cream" doesn't work as well when the snow is really wet and dense.  So, today's a great day to make it because everyone got light and fluffy snow.We got that easy-to-shovel snow because temperatures were lower than usual as it snowed.  Usually, temperatures are close to freezing when we get snow.  With this storm, temperatures were in the mid to low 20s as it snowed, which creates a dryer, lighter snow.Snow Cream Ingredients:___RELATED HEADLINES: ___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A duck killed by a hunter in South Carolina had a contagious and dangerous bird flu that has not been detected in the wild in the U.S.

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones during "The Mighty Mighty Bosstones" in Concert - Irving Plaza at Irving Plaza in New York, New York, United States. (Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage) BOSTON - The Mighty Mighty Bosstones are officially taking a break. The ska-punk band announced Thursday that, after nearly four decades of performing together, the band would be breaking up."After decades of brotherhood, touring the world and making great records together, we have decided to no longer continue on as a band," the Boston band revealed in a statement on social media.Band members did not state the reason for their break up. According to their website, the Bosstones (as they were commonly referred to) were scheduled to perform in Los Angeles, California in May and in the United Kingdom at the Slam Dunk Festival in June.The Bosstones continued: "Above all, we want to express our sincere gratitude to every single one of you who have supported us.

Southwest Airlines is considering bringing back booze on flights this spring after scrapping the service early on in the pandemic.During an earnings call Thursday, CEO Gary Kelly said the carrier is looking to bring back the service either "late in the first quarter, maybe early in the second quarter."Kelly noted that the company had intended to bring back service in the middle of February but delayed plans due to the uptick in coronavirus cases driven by the omicron variant.It wasn't the first time the carrier delayed its plans. In the spring of 2021, Southwest decided against bringing it back after an increase in incidents of unruly passengers.The airline was planning to resume selling alcohol in June on Hawaii flights and in July on other flights, a move that was questioned by the president of the union representing Southwest flight attendants. "Given the recent uptick in industry-wide incidents of passenger disruptions inflight, we have made the decision to pause the previously announced re-start of alcohol service," Southwest spokesman Chris Mainz said, adding that the decision was "in the interest of the safety and comfort of all customers and crew onboard."In fact, the Federal Aviation Administration said the biggest single proposed fine, topping $40,000, involves a passenger who brought alcohol on the plane and drank it, smoked marijuana in the lavatory, and sexually assaulted a flight attendant on a Southwest Airlines jet in April.In August, FAA Administrator Steve Dickson even issued a warning letter to airports saying there was a correlation between the uptick in unruly passengers and alcohol. Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly told a U.S.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Minister of Power Gamini Lokuge has requested the public to use electricity sparingly on Friday (28) evening.Speaking exclusively to News 1st, the Minister said the public is urged to use electricity sparingly between 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM on Friday (28) due to a shortage of 20 MW in the supply system.He said measures are being taken to address the issue by securing electricity from other generators.

A Canadian citizen has been detained in Mexico after a deadly shooting at a hotel along the Caribbean coast that killed two Canadians and wounded one other last week.

Gerald Brady DOVER, Del. - A Delaware lawmaker who came under fire last year for using a racist and sexist slur to refer to sex workers is resigning.House Democratic officials said Friday that Rep. Gerald Brady's resignation will be effective Feb.

Boris Johnson is facing more backlash after reports emerged of another party being held at Downing Street during the first lockdown.

a feared invasion from neighboring Russia was not imminent, even as they acknowledged the threat is real and prepared to accept a shipment of American military equipment Tuesday to shore up their defenses.Russia has denied it is planning an assault, but it has massed an estimated 100,000 troops near Ukraine in recent weeks, leading the United States and its NATO allies to rush to prepare for a possible war.Several rounds of high stakes diplomacy have failed to yield any breakthroughs, and this week tensions escalated further. NATO said it was bolstering its deterrence in the Baltic Sea region, and the U.S.

Environmental groups are growing impatient months after 109 shipping containers fells into the ocean off Vancouver Island. Kylie Stanton reports.

PHILADELPHIA - A young teen was injured in a shooting that happened just outside of Temple University's campus on Monday afternoon. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 1400 block of West Susquehanna Avenue around 3 p.m.

3,861 people in Ontario hospitals with COVID, 615 in intensive care “Bus companies are now experiencing an increase in driver absences due to COVID-19 isolation.”The board says that 90 per cent of bus routes are currently running normally although some routes have had delays of more than 50 minutes.It says this has meant that STSWR will be cancelling some routes between January 25 and February 18.The board did not say which routes would be cancelled but did note that the cancellation would be communicated to the affected students and families.

Coleen Nolan told Ruth Langsford she ‘can’t be bothered’ with Covid anymore on today’s episode of Loose Women.The show began by discussing the news that the NHS will stay firm in the idea that it’s workers need to be double jabbed by the 1 April.Ruth rounded up the debate by telling the panelists to ‘watch this space’, to which Coleen responded: “I can’t be bothered watching this space, I’m bored of it! I’ve had Covid up to here.”It ended with Ruth awkwardly replying: "Okay, we'll move on then."It is estimated that 80,000 NHS workers are still yet to be vaccinated, which has raised some eyebrows with the general public.Ruth asked the panelists if they think it is fair to force people into mandatory vaccinations, a topic that she knows Coleen is ‘very against.’Coleen said: “I’m totally against it, I really am. I just don’t think you have the right to force somebody, for whatever reasons they have.”“It’s their choice.

Saint Basil's Cathedral on Red Square at night in Moscow, Russia, on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021.

A recent rash of crime and vandalism in Edmonton’s Chinatown area has some business owners fed up. This comes as the local business association says ongoing calls to the city of Edmonton for more security and cleaner streets are falling on deaf ears.

Good Morning Britain on Friday.In her first interview since the announcement, Adele gave an update on Friday's Good Morning Britain.Speaking about what's going on, she said: "So far I believe they've managed to remove the tumour."It was in a really awkward place but they managed to save my bottom."My stoma is named Audrey. Once I've finished the chemo I should be well again."Giving advice to viewers she added: "I wanna say to people please get checked.

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Fox 11 News. "If you get mail, what does that say? That you’re important, you know, and he likes to read mail because it’s all about him! It’s all about my father." Freeze frame of PKG showing birthday cards for Ervin Fay.

FILE - Actress Betty White (R) and Uggie the dog attends The Friars Club Salute To Betty White at Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers on May 16, 2012 in New York City. Weeks after her tragic passing, Betty White had one last message to share with her fans around the world on what would have been her 100th birthday. In the video, White is seen sitting in a chair wearing a bright green patterned blazer and matching blouse thanking her fans for their love and support. "I just want to thank you all for your love and support over the years.

VIRGINIA - A parent in Virginia told a school board on Thursday that she would "bring every single gun, loaded and ready" if the board did not abandon their mask mandate for students.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and Weather"No mask mandates. My children will not come to school Monday with a mask on.

COVID-19, sparking fears that a new strain could emerge.Despite petitions, the government isn't backing down, and pet owners are now being forced to drop off their hamsters for the chop at an official centre. Left with no other option, a group of Hong Kong citizens have turned to the Internet's latest money making craze: NFTs.The group, which plans to create 2000 resurrected hamsters on the blockchain and sell them as NFTs, will donate all the proceeds to an animal charity fighting the euthanasia of animals."We will not stand for the euthanising of our little hamsters," the anonymous group called Carries Hamsters (named after Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam) wrote on Instagram.The project will turn the dead hamsters into priceless digital artifacts.

Cillian Murphy has said late actor Helen McCrory will be “very present” in the final season of Peaky Blinders, despite not filming any scenes.McCrory, who played Polly Gray in the BBC series, died aged 52 from cancer in April last year – when filming on the sixth season had been halted due to the coronavirus pandemic.Speaking to Empire magazine, Murphy said: “What I always feel sad about is that we were about to shoot and then the pandemic happened and we had to stop. If we had shot then, Helen would’ve been in the show, and that makes me feel sad.“It’s a huge loss; it’s hard to comprehend it.

A judge has demanded an investigation after two members of an organised crime gang were able to successfully apply for £145,000 in Covid 'bounce back' loans.

Peaky Blinders will see Cillian Murphy back as Tommy Shelby for one last time. However, the actor has spoken of his devastation to have filmed it without late star Helen McCrory, who played Polly Gray in the BBC show.Helen died of cancer last April at the age of 52, while filming of Peaky Blinders was on hiatus.The production had been shut down due to the pandemic in March 2020.As a result, Helen was unfortunately too ill to take part in production when it restarted in January 2021.Cillian opened up about this recently, as he shared what happened behind the scenes.Speaking to Empire magazine, he said: "We were about to shoot and then the pandemic happened.“If we had shot then, Helen would've been in the show, and that makes me feel sad."However, the star went on to assure fans that she would still be very present in the show.He added in the magazine released now: "It's a huge loss.“She was the matriarch of the whole thing.

COLOMBO (News 1st): The National Water Supply and Drainage Board on Friday (Jan. 21) revealed that arrears payments amounting to Rs. 5.1 billion is yet to be collected from the consumers, and as a result of these pending payments, the Water Board is facing severe financial difficulties to ensure the process of water supply as the costs incurred cannot be covered. “Of the total arrears, the domestic consumers must settle around Rs.

British wrestling veteran Trent Seven says he’s ready to spread the word of NXT UK around the world again – after insisting the brand out-performed all others during the pandemic era. Seven, and long-time pal, fellow Brit ace Tyler Bate, form Moustache Mountain on WWE’s NXT UK brand – and are currently the reigning tag team champions on the show.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia City Councilman Bobby Henon has announced his resignation, effective at 8 a.m. Thursday morning. Henon's resignation comes months after he was convicted on multiple counts in a weeks-long corruption trial. During the trial, prosecutors said Philadelphia labor leader Johnny "Doc" Dougherty kept Henon, a union electrician-turned-Philadelphia City Council member, on the payroll to help his union keep a tight grip on construction jobs. During the six-week trial, the government played wiretaps of the pair speaking about Dougherty’s interest in issues before city council.Henon was convicted of 10 counts, including conspiracy, bribery and honest services wire fraud.

PHILADELPHIA - A man was rushed to the hospital after law enforcement sources say an argument on SEPTA's Broad Street line ended in a shooting in North Philadelphia.The incident occurred around noon on the platform of the North Philadelphia Station near Broad Street and Lehigh Avenue.Police sources told FOX 29's Steve Keeley that the shooting "appears to be a case of self-defense by a man with a permit to carry." Keeley reports that the incident started when a man was harassing a woman aboard the SEPTA train when an armed rider intervened. Both men got off the train at North Philadelphia Station and the alleged harasser attacked the armed man with a knife and was shot twice in the leg, according to sources.The 34-year-old victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition.The alleged gunman was taken into custody and a weapon was recovered. This is a developing story.