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COLOMBO (News 1st): The retired doctor who was arrested by Sri Lanka Police with regard to the discovery of a hand grenade at the All Saint’s Church in Borella, Colombo provided a closed-door statement to the Colombo Additional Magistrate for over 2 hours, on Wednesday (26).The Colombo Crimes Division produced the doctors to Colombo Additional Magistrate Rajindra Jayasuriya in order to provide the statement.After providing the statement, he was taken away to the Colombo Crimes Division again.The Colombo South Crimes Division had arrested the doctor on the 17th of January and handed him over to the Colombo Crimes Division on 19th January 2022.The doctor who was arrested in the father of Oshala Herath, a well-known social activist and UNP Candidate for the previous general election.The Colombo Crimes Division arrested an individual identified as ‘Ranale Ruwan’ from Ranna, in Hambantota on 20th January 2022.‘Ranale Ruwan’ was wanted by authorities as it was believed that it was he who provide the hand grenade that was discovered at the All Saint’s Church in Borella on the 11th of January 2022.On the 13th of January 2022, two days after the discovery of a grenade at the church premises, the Head of Sri Lanka’s Catholic Church, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo said the discovery of a hand grenade at a Colombo Church is a conspiracy.He flayed Sri Lanka Police over its handling of the investigation adding that authorities were presented a cooked-up story instead of revealing the truth.Colombo Additional Magistrate Rajindra Jayasuriya on Tuesday (25) ordered the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) to conduct an impartial inquiry into the discovery of a hand grenade in the premises of the All Saints Church

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FILE - Generic gavel on wooden table. TRENTON, N.J. - A New Jersey man who illegally tried to send 10 live lizards to Hong Kong has been sentenced to three years of probation, including with six months of home confinement.Federal prosecutors say Jason Ksepka had pleaded guilty last September to falsely labeling an international shipment of wildlife from Lambertville in November 2017. The 44-year-old Farmingdale man was sentenced Tuesday. Prosecutors say Ksepka was paid $500 by someone else to send the package containing 10 live rhinoceros iguanas, prosecutors said. He falsely labeled the contents of the package as toys and used a fictitious name as the sender.The package was destined for Hong Kong, but U.S.

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Channel 5's Jeremy Vine has been hit with an astonishing 199 Ofcom complaints.Some viewers were clearly left distressed on January 24 after several comments were made regarding unvaccinated patients that are currently in hospitals across the UK.After the scenes unfolded and the conversation became heated, fans of the show took it upon himself to report his remarks to government-approved regulatory, Ofcom.However this isn't the first time the presenter and radio host has rustled feathers with his views on the vaccine.Last year November, Twitter users became furious with Beverly Turner’s comments on the vaccine mandate as she debated with Owen Jones on whether the Covid jab should be mandatory or not while on the Channel 5 programe.This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and have your say on them.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star showbiz newsletters?You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.Download the Daily Star app for flash alerts on the biggest stories of the day, so you don't miss out.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star news bulletins? You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting ‘subscribe'.

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HAPPY Mondays’ Bez narrowly avoided slamming onto the Dancing On Ice rink as he returned to show following his Covid battle. The 57-year-old contracted the bug just a day after making his debut on the ITV programme.

Manitoba is experiencing yet another increase in hospitalizations due to COVID-19. There are now 729 Manitobans in hospital, up 13 from Monday.

An initial sweep of the former grounds of St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School in Williams Lake, B.C., has uncovered 93 possible burial sites.Williams Lake First Nation Kúkpi7 Willie Sellars and councillors released the first-phase geophysical findings Tuesday, after launching its land survey with ground-penetrating radar in June.“This journey has led our investigation team into the darkest recesses of human behaviour,” said Sellars. “Our team has recorded not only stories involving the murder and disappearance of children and infants, they have listened to countless stories of systematic torture, starvation, rape and sexual assault of children at St.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin has reunited with Tilly Ramsay after testing positive with Covid-19.The dancing duo were forced to separate last week after Strictly professional Nikita fell ill with the virus, but he has now recovered and is no longer infectious.Taking to his Instagram story to update his fans, Nikita, 24, shared a short video of himself and Tilly, 20, embracing as he revealed that he is "finally back".Sharing his excitement, Nikita said: "We're back! Back together in Leeds."We're ready for you, I'm finally back, I promise I will not leave anymore. "While hugging him from behind, Tilly added: "I'm not letting go."Nikita replied: "She's not letting go anymore.

Covid.Sally Philburn had been enjoying weekend sojourn to Flamborough, a village on the Yorkshire coast, on Sunday, January 23, when calamity hit.After taking in the seaside air, the Barnsley mum, who suffers from the painful musculoskeletal condition fibromyalgia, returned to the carpark where her electric mobility car was charging with her husband and son, Yorkshire Live reports.By this point Sally said it was "pitch black", and when her son who was walking in front of her moved out of the way, she fell into a concrete ditch.The family had plugged their car in at St Nicholas Street car park and headed to a nearby café for a cup of coffee while they waited for the car to charge.But when they returned to the car park just after 5pm, the family claim it was "pitch black" and Sally said that there was "absolutely no lighting" in the car park, which is when she claims she fell and seriously hurt herself. She told YorkshireLive: "It was about 5 o'clock-ish, so it had just got dark and we'd walked through the car park and we were coming back to the car.

Kate Middleton is meeting with volunteers at mental health support service, Shout. The service is based in London, and offers a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service to anyone struggling with their mental health.

COLOMBO (News 1st); JVP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake was summoned to the Police Unit of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into Political Victimization, appointed by the present President, on Wednesday (26).He was questioned with regard to the Anti-Corruption Committee that functioned during the period of the Government of Good Governance or the Yahapalana Government.Dissanayake provided a statement to the Police Unit for almost two hours.“This is the first time in Sri Lankan history that a Presidential Commission was appointed to make observations on the report of another Presidential Commission that was appointed to investigate the same events,” said Dissanayake.Dissanayake has already filed an application with the Court of Appeal citing concerns over the Presidential Commission.Speaking to reporters after providing his statement, Dissanayake said the JVPs struggle against corruption will continue and it is not merely against one person or an institution, but a struggle against the entire group of corrupt individuals.He also called on the government to step down as it has failed to keep any of the promises made to the people.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 07: Voice actor Peter Robbins and Charlie Brown attend Warner Home Video's DVD Release of "You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown" October 7, 2008 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images) (Photo by Valerie Peter Robbins, the former child actor who first put a voice to Charles Schultz’s lovable "blockhead" Charlie Brown has died, according to reports. He was 65 years old. Robbins, born in 1956, began working in 1963 on shows like "Rawhide," "The Donna Reed Show" and "The Munsters" but he is best known for playing Charlie Brown in 1965’s "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and other "Peanuts" cartoons like "It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" and the full-length animated movie "A Boy Named Charlie Brown." His family told FOX 5 San Diego that Robbins died by suicide last week. Robbins first voiced Charlie Brown in a 1963 documentary about Schultz also called "A Boy Named Charlie Brown," according to The Hollywood Reporter. BOB SAGET'S WIDOW KELLY RIZZO SHARES SWEET PIC WITH LATE ‘FULL HOUSE’ STAR: ‘ WORLD WILL NEVER BE THE SAME’Robbins quit the business before college and worked as a real estate agent in San Diego, according to his IMDB profile. Voice actor Peter Robbins (R) and Snoopy attend the DVD release for Warner Home Video's "You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown" held at the Hollywood & Highland courtyard on October 7, 2008 in Hollywood, California.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The California Department of Public Health confirmed that there are 11 cases of the new omicron sub-variant in the state, with at least two cases in the Bay Area. "Over 95% of the cases we see are omicron. We have just a handful, maybe a pair of cases that are the new subtype of omicron," said Dr.

SAN JOSE, Calif. - San Jose on Tuesday is believed to be the first city in the nation to approve liability insurance and a fee for San Jose gun owners. The gun control ordinance, introduced by San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo was approved in a virtual meeting. The meeting included discussion portions by the mayor, city council and public comment. The San Jose City Council overwhelmingly approved the measure despite opposition from some gun owners who said it would violate their Second Amendment rights. There were two separate votes; one on the insurance mandate, which passed 10 to one, and a second on the annual fee, which passed 8 to 3.

MOSCOW (AP) - Russia warned Wednesday it would quickly take "retaliatory measures" if the U.S. and its allies reject its security demands and continue their "aggressive" policies, ratcheting up pressure on the West amid concerns that Moscow is planning to invade Ukraine.Russia has repeatedly denied it has any such designs, but the United States and its NATO allies are worried because Russia has massed an estimated 100,000 troops near Ukraine's border and launched a series of war games in the region.At the heart of the standoff are questions about Ukraine's future: Russia has demanded guarantees that NATO will never admit the country and other ex-Soviet nations as members and that the alliance will roll back troop deployments in other former Soviet bloc countries.

PHILADELPHIA - The Perkiomen Valley School District is bringing back its mask mandate. Beginning Wednesday morning, all students, staff, and visitors must wear a mask inside school district buildings. The move comes amid a judge's orders to reinstate the mandate after families with children with disabilities filed a lawsuit. According to the lawsuit, this mandate is because of a need for protection for immunocompromised people. The mandate will be in place until at least February 8th, according to FOX 29's Shaynah Ferreira. "We recognize this is yet another change and we appreciate your understanding," said school officials.___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

dad-of-two has been removed from the transplant list at a Boston hospital because he refuses to have the Covid vaccine.DJ Ferguson was scheduled to have a life-saving operation and is in dire need of a new heart as he suffers from a hereditary condition which causes his lungs and heart to fill with blood and fluids. His family say he was "front of the line" to receive a new organ, until the 31-year-old refused to change his stance on the Covid jab, The Mirror reports.

Tilly Ramsay was delighted to be reunited with her partner Nikita Kuzman for the Strictly Come Dancing tour after he left due to contracting Covid-19.

A Paisley politician has hit out at Health Minister Humza Yousaf over his failure to visit the under-pressure Royal Alexandra Hospital.

Volkswagen Chief Executive Herbert Diess has contracted the coronavirus and is currently in quarantine, the German carmaker said on Wednesday.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Consumer Affairs Authority on Wednesday (26) informed the Court of Appeal that it is possible for gas companies to recall suspected & half-used domestic gas cylinders and the relevant public notices will be made public via the Electronic Media on Thursday (27).Senior Counsel Mahohara Jayasinghe appearing for the CAA told the court that the relevant notice was published in national newspapers on Wednesday (26) in all three languages.The submission was made when a complaint was filed by Nagananda Kodithuwakku noting that the gas companies, as well as the CAA, had not complied with a previous court order to recall half-used and suspected domestic gas cylinders.Kodithuwakku made the complaint when the writ application filed against Litro Gas and Laugfs Gas for distributing dangerous domestic gas cylinders was called up in the presences of Justices Ruwan Fernando and Sampath Wijeyaratne.The application will be called up again on the 8th of February 2022.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lankan Government on Tuesday (25) decided to allocate a mammoth sum of Rs. 40 Billion as compensation for paddy farmers whose cultivations were damaged during the last harvest season.However, it must be noted that the allocations for fertilizer subsidies by the government have dropped since 2019.In 2019, a total of Rs.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Education said that reports have surfaced from across the island about students and teachers testing positive for COVID-19.The Ministry said that it’s constantly monitoring the situation at hand, adding that it hopes to obtain the necessary advice from the Health Ministry on detecting COVID cases and taking necessary measures.Besides, the Ministry has instructed all education authorities to follow the health guidelines issued.Deputy Director-General of Health Services Dr. G.

PAKISTAN: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday (24) underlined the need for capitalizing on immense goodwill that exists between Pakistan and Sri Lanka by expanding cooperation across diverse areas, including trade and investment, tourism, culture, education, defense, and agriculture.In a meeting with Sri Lankan Minister of Trade Dr Bandula Gunawardhana and State Minister for Regional Cooperation Tharaka Balasuriya, Qureshi highlighted the importance of strengthening existing fraternal relations between the two countries through high-level exchanges.Recalling Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Sri Lanka in February last year, the foreign minister stressed that efforts must be made to enhance bilateral trade relations through optimal utilisation of the Pakistan-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (FTA).This he added, can be done by expanding interaction between the business communities on both sides, getting into joint ventures and making investments in high potential sectors.Qureshi said that deepening economic cooperation through proactive economic diplomacy was among government’s top priorities in the context of its policy focus on geo-economics.During the meeting, both sides agreed to continue close collaboration in multilateral fora and to strengthen regional cooperation.Reciprocating the foreign minister’s sentiments, Dr Gunawardhana thanked the Government of Pakistan for its warm hospitality and its goodwill towards Sri Lanka at all levels.He also appreciated Pakistan’s consistent friendship and support for Sri Lanka, noting that the visit was aimed at further advancing mutually-beneficial economic and trade relations.He added that Sri Lanka was keen on expanding ties in various sectors,

gorilla, at age 61.The oldest gorilla at Zoo Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia and the third-oldest in the world, Ozzie was found dead by his care team on January 25, the team said in a statement. Specialist teams had been treating him in the 24 hours prior to his death when he presented symptoms including facial swelling, weakness, and an inability to eat or drink.

₹12,900 crore as against Rs11,682 crore in the year-ago period. Its underlying volume growth stood at 2% compared to a 4% growth in Q3FY21.

  Kathryn grew up in New York, but began her career in Los Angeles as one of the founding members of The Colony Theater. She produced all of the company's plays in the first six years from 1975 to 1981 alongside Barbara Beckley.While she only landed a few small on-screen roles during the 80s, that all changed in the following decade.The actress went on to appear in some of the most popular shows at that time, including Matlock and Thunder Alley.Kathryn starred in legendary NBC sitcom Seinfeld, where she played the ‘counter woman’ from whom George (Jason Alexander) is trying to procure a marble rye in memorable scenes. She also landed more small roles in hits like Disney show Lizzie McGuire, Caroline in the City, and Judging Amy.Many will remember Kathryn from her notable recent work, which includes edgy Netflix show Orange Is the New Black. In the dramedy about a privileged New Yorker who ends up in a women’s prison, Kathryn plays the mother of Larry (American Pie’s Jason Biggs), who is the protagonist Piper Chapman’s (Taylor Schilling) ex-fiancé.Kathryn also had a memorable role as Mrs.Saperstein in Shades of Blue, a series fronted by Jennifer Lopez, which follows a New York police officer and single mother working in the F.B.I.'s anti-corruption task force.In the show, Mrs.Saperstein is the mother of Detective David Saperstein, who is played by Santino Fontana.The actress went on to star as Judge Marlene Simons in five episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit between 2017 and 2020.She also played Amelia Diamond in an episode of legal drama The Good Fight entitled The Gang Discovers Who Killed Jeffrey Epstein. Last year, Kathryn appeared in David Chase’s The Many Saints of Newark, where she played Angie DeCarlo.The

Rylan Clark has revealed that he gave up control of his social media and had 'no phone' during his mental health struggles last summer.

IST Entertainment announced that THE BOYZ member Eric had been diagnosed with COVID-19, as reported by Soompi. The rapper had tested positive during a preemptive PCR testing for a reality show filming scheduled earlier this week.

Beijing reported 14 local confirmed Covid-19 cases, the highest daily count in its current outbreak, less than two weeks before the Winter Olympics are due to commence in the Chinese capital and in neighbouring Hebei province.

Five revellers have been fined for breaching COVID rules at a lockdown-busting Rangers "title party" that included two Lanarkshire police officers.

Ryan Sutter, who gained fame as the winner of season one of The Bachelorette, is opening up about his first day back at work after recovering from health battles.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to face further questions over a police investigation into alleged Covid lockdown breaches at Downing Street, as No 10 braces for the submission of a report into the matter.

Covid-19 Positive with mild symptoms last night and am quarantining at home. I request all who came in contact with me over the last few days to get tested too. Can’t wait to see you all back soon!," Chiranjeevi said in a tweet.Dear All, Despite all precautions, I have tested Covid 19 Positive with mild symptoms last night and am quarantining at home. I request all who came in contact with me over the last few days to get tested too. Can’t wait to see you all back soon!

Covid-19 curbs as the positivity rate has dipped in the national capital. During a programme on the sidelines of Republic Day, Kejriwal said, “Soon we will try to do away with (COVID) restrictions and bring your life back to normalcy...will make all efforts in that direction".

After decades of preparation, and travelling 1.5 million kilometres through space, NASA’s James Webb telescope has finally reached its destination to help unravel the mysteries of the universe. Eric Sorensen reports on the groundbreaking discoveries scientists hope to make, and how Canadians have contributed so far.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); M.M.C.

With signs of the COVID-19 Omicron wave having peaked in parts of the world, including Canada, scientists are keeping a close eye on a subvariant that is rapidly spreading in some countries.

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.

COVID-19 vaccine mandates may have briefly boosted the price of goods, but keeping shelves stocked isn’t a major issue, grocery stores say, despite photos circulating of empty aisles.