COLOMBO (News 1st); The Election Commission will meet on Thursday (16) for talks on the upcoming Local Government Election.Chairman of the Election Commission Attorney Nimal Punchihewa said the meeting is scheduled for 10:30 AM at the Election Secretariat.

It is reported that the meeting will focus on the delay in releasing funds for the Local Government Election on the part of the Ministry of Finance, and the relevant measures that need to be taken on the matter.The Government Printer said that a second letter was sent to the Treasury seeking funds for the printing process related to the Local Government Election.In the meantime, the Collective of Election Monitoring Organizations has decided to inform international agencies including the International Monetary Fund over the delay in securing funds for the Local Government Election, and the obstacles put forth by the government in delaying the election.Executive Director of PAFFREL Rohana Hettiarachchi said that all international missions in the country would also be informed of the same in the coming days. .

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Police investigating threat made against Delaware County high school on Instagram

DELAWARE COUNTY - A threat against a high school in Delaware County has prompted law enforcement to take action Tuesday morning.Students and staff are expected to see an increased police presence at Interboro High School, in addition to the school resource officer.Police say a threat was made against the high school in Prospect Park on Instagram Monday night."The writer claims that he plans on harming students and staff members on today’s date," Prospect Park Police Chief Dave Madonna said in a Facebook post.MORE HEADLINES:While officials say they don't believe the threat is credible, they are taking necessary precautions."Someone wanted attention when they posted this, and now they definitely have ours," Madonna said.

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Global food prices still above pre-war, covid levels: UNCTAD

Global food priecs may have eased following the UN’s Black Sea Grain Initiative, but they continue to rule above the levels seen before the Russia-Ukraine war and the covid outbreak, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said in a recent report. This assume significance for India as it is witnessing a sharp surge in food prices, including those of milk. Inflation in the food basket in February was at 5.95%, up from 5.94% in January.

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Fears for Roy Cropper in ITV Coronation Street as his health takes scary turn after devastating death

There will be fears for one of Weatherfield's most-loved residents next week as Roy Cropper's health takes a scary turn. New Coronation Street spoilers have revealed that the cafe owner will reveal he's been struggling with chest pains and breathlessness before being supported at the hospital by Evelyn Plummer.

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India reports 5,676 new covid cases, 21 deaths in a day

India reports 5,676 new COVID-19 cases and 21 deaths in the last 24 hours, with the number of cases doubling every 4-5 days. The XBB.1.16 variant is responsible for the current surge but is said to be milder, and Indians have hybrid immunity due to vaccination and natural exposure. The health ministry urges people to complete their vaccination doses and follow a risk assessment-based approach to prevent and contain the infection.

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US ends Covid-19 emergency status

US President Joe Biden has officially ended the Covid national health emergency that for more than three years underpinned extraordinary efforts to provide care for a country where more than a million people died from the disease.

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Canada ‘watching anxiously’ as U.S. probes leaked Ukraine intelligence: experts

Ukraine, rather than launching a probe of its own.Over the weekend, U.S. officials briefed allies and partners, including Canada, about the potential ramifications of the leak.Wesley Wark, a senior fellow with the Centre for International Governance Innovation, said Canadian officials will want to understand the seriousness of the incident and learn more about the specific information within the documents that pertains to Canada.“In that initial stage, there’s generally a lot of reluctance to share what is known about a counter-intelligence investigation with allies, even close allies,” he said.“I suspect the Canadian government is going to be watching anxiously from the sidelines as it waits for more information.” Read more: U.S.

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Elderly couple dies after eating poisonous pufferfish for lunch

An elderly couple has died after eating pufferfish meat in Malaysia — a seafood delicacy that can carry a deadly poison if not prepared correctly.

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Covid-19 cases decline marginally today; active cases stand at 37,093

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US President Joe Biden signs legislation ending Covid national emergency

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Covid jab Covovax to be available on CoWIN soon; to cost ₹225 per dose

₹225 per dose plus applicable GST. The move comes after a letter was written by Prakash Kumar Singh, Director, Serum Institute of India (SII) to the Union health ministry on March 27, the sources said. As per an official source, Singh had reportedly stated in his letter to the ministry that Covovax, which has been approved by DCGI, WHO, and USFDA, is a world-class vaccine.

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Post-COVID woe: Atlantic City casino earns fell 4.6% in '22

ATLANTIC CITY - Three years after the coronavirus pandemic erupted, Atlantic City's casinos are collectively struggling to get back to where they were before COVID-19 in terms of profitability.Figures released Monday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show that the city's nine casinos collectively had a gross operating profit of $731.2 million in 2022.

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Police: Woman, 5-year-old girl found stabbing inside North Philadelphia home

PHILADELPHIA - Police say two people, including a 5-year-old girl, are fighting for their lives after being stabbed inside a Philadelphia home on Monday night. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to a property on the 1800 block of North 20th Street for reports of a stabbing. Police found a 5-year-old girl and a 37-year-old woman each suffering from multiple stab wounds in the living room of the residence, police said. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESThe child was brought to St. Christopher's Hospital and the woman was taken to Temple University Hospital by police.

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Docs: Suspect in Leticia Martinez's disappearance 'tried to murder her son' before torching her car

SEATTLE - Newly released charging documents further detail what may have led up to the disappearance of Leticia Martinez. The suspect arrested in connection to her disappearance has also been officially linked to her son's kidnapping, according to court documents.Martinez, 58, was last seen at a Seattle Mariners game on March 31 with 46-year-old Brett Gitchel.

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US finds WSJ reporter arrested in Russia is wrongfully detained

WASHINGTON - The Biden administration formally determined Monday that a Wall Street Journal reporter arrested in Russia on espionage charges has been "wrongfully detained."The designation elevates the case of Evan Gershkovich in the U.S. government hierarchy and means that a dedicated State Department office will take the lead on securing his release.Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the determination on Monday, saying he condemned the arrest and Russia’s repression of independent media."Today, Secretary Blinken made a determination that Evan Gershkovich is wrongfully detained by Russia," the department said in a statement.

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Remains found in Pennsylvania ID'd as man missing since 2015

EXETER TWP, Pa. - Two human femur bones that were found over two years ago have since been identified as a Pennsylvania man who went missing in 2015. Authorities in Berks County identified the partial remains as 21-year-old Anthony Rodriguez. Investigators say was last seen over eight years ago walking away from a landscaping job in Exeter. At a Monday press conference, officials said the bones were found 20-yards apart and were not covered or buried.

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Rep. Justin Jones reinstated to Tennessee House after expulsion

NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 06: Democratic state Reps. Gloria Johnson (L) and Justin Jones embrace after a vote that expelled Jones from the governing body on April 6, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones was expelled after he, Johnson and Rep.

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Justice Department appeals Texas court ruling to halt order of commonly used abortion pill

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Justice Department on Monday appealed a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S., calling the decision "extraordinary and unprecedented."If allowed to stand, the order issued last week by U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk could restrict access to the abortion medication mifepristone as early as Friday, unsettling abortion providers less than a year after the reversal of Roe v.

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Strathcona County RCMP officer dies in collision northeast of Edmonton

A Mountie died early Monday morning in a collision that occurred in Strathcona County, just east of Edmonton, according to the RCMP.

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Elon Musk changes Twitter headquarters sign to 'Titter'

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Texas mom fearlessly removes snake from daughter's car engine: video

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DA: Woman found dead in Philadelphia shed was drugged by son before being kidnapped, fatally shot

PHILADELPHIA - The Bucks County District Attorney's Office, police in Falls Township and law enforcement in Philadelphia are investigating the death of a 72-year-old woman found dead early Monday morning. Philadelphia police officers found the 72-year-old woman dead when responding to the 4300 block of Waln Street around 1 a.m. Monday.Investigators say the woman was struck several times by gunfire throughout the body, and pronounced dead on scene. MORE HEADLINES:According to the Bucks County DA's Office, the woman, later identified as Carol J.

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Will Donald Trump attend his rape trial? Judge wants to know

File: E. Jean Carroll is seen outside State Supreme Court on March 4, 2020, in New York.

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“I just swore him in": Officer injured in Louisville bank shooting had just graduated from police academy

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - One of the officers injured in the Louisville bank mass shooting in Kentucky had only graduated from the police academy a little over a week before Monday’s tragic incident, according to the police chief. Officer Nickolas Wilt, 26, suffered a gunshot wound to the head while responding to the shooting and was recently let out of surgery in critical condition but stable, Louisville Metro Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel, said during a news conference Monday afternoon. "I just swore him in and his family was there to witness his journey to become a police officer," Gwinn-Villaroel said. Wilt had been sworn in on March 31. The next few days will be "important and very critical" for Wilt’s recovery, the chief added. Gwinn-Villaroel went on to commend the families for their demeanor during such a tragedy. "It’s one of the worst moments within any police chief’s tenure, being in this position," the chief continued.

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Bodies of Lotus drummer, son recovered from Arkansas lake

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New Jersey order prioritizes skills over degrees for some state jobs

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Christiana Mall shooting: Police seek 3 teen suspects after fight ends with 3 shot, 5 others injured

NEWARK, Del. - Delaware State Police are asking for the public's help to locate three teen suspects in connection to a shooting that erupted inside a Delaware mall over the weekend.A large law enforcement presence descended on Christiana Mall Saturday night after reports of shots fired caused the mall to be evacuated, and eventually shut down for the night.Police say the shooting stemmed from a fight at the food court entrance, when the suspects confronted an 18-year-old man.The suspects physically assaulted the victim, which then sparked a fight with two of the victim's friends, according to authorities.At one point, police say one suspect removed a gun from his waistband and opened fire.RELATED COVERAGE: Christiana Mall Shooting: DSP confirm 3 shot, 5 others injured in fight that led to shootingThe 18-year-old victim and his 16-year-old friend were struck three times. Another 18-year-old was also struck by one bullet while standing on the sidewalk outside.All three victims are said to be in stable condition after being treated.Five other people were injured, though their injuries were unrelated to the gunfire.

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Caught on camera: Suspects sought for burglary at Seaport Museum in Penn's Landing

PHILADELPHIA - Surveillance footage captured the moment two suspects stole from a Philadelphia museum, and now police are looking to identify them.The masked suspects were seen entering the Independence Seaport Museum in the early morning hours of April 7.The Seaport Museum contains collections of maritime history and culture along the Delaware River and is located in the Penn's Landing complex.MORE HEADLINES:Police say they took a welder and tools, then fled in an unknown direction.Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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Covid task force pushes for greater testing

Epidemiologists recommend enhanced testing of communities in areas with high case counts New Delhi : Amid a surge in covid-19 cases, scientists from India’s National covid-19 Task Force have recommended that the government adopt a strategy of identifying hotspots and clusters and ramp up community-level testing and contact tracing instead of relying solely on testing hospital cases. Scientists believe that current testing strategy, which focuses on symptomatic patients in hospitals, is inadequate, with only 100 tests per million conducted. At last week’s task force meeting, leading epidemiologists said increase community-based testing in areas with high case counts, emphasizing need to detect clusters and hotspots.

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India Inc revives covid protocols as cases rise

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Some of your tax credit payments might be delayed, CRA warns. Here’s why

Some Canadians have not received their entitled tax credit payments due to a “technical issue,” according to the Canada Revenue Agency.

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Meal prep business raise £250 for Ayrshire men's mental health charity

A charity on a mission to improve men’s mental health are quids in thanks to donations from an Ayr meal prep business.

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Manipal closes in on KIMS Health

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Mississippi woman charged with having sex with dog, says she was ‘forced’

Denise Frazier (Credit: Jones County Sheriff's Office) LAUREL, Miss. - Authorities in Mississippi are left disturbed after a woman said she was forced to have sex with a dog.Deputies in Jones County said they were made aware of a graphic video on Snapchat earlier this month that showed a woman having sexual intercourse with a German shepherd.Authorities then located the woman at her home in Laurel.The woman told investigators that she was the one in the video but said she "was forced to do it." According to the Laurel-Leader Call, the woman said people paid her for videos.RELATED: Police: Man strips naked after leading chase with stolen school busThe woman also told authorities that the incident happened a year ago. However, the video’s metadata suggested the video was filmed in February.The suspect, 19-year-old Denise Frazier, was charged with unnatural intercourse and aggravated cruelty to an animal."In my 17 years in law enforcement, this is one of the most disturbing cases that I’ve ever investigated," Sgt.

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‘Pure heaven’: Hilary Swank welcomes twins, shares sweet Easter photo

Hilary Swank and her husband Philip Schneider are now parents to a set of newborn twins.The Alaska Daily star shared news of the birth to Instagram on Sunday. She posted a photo of herself wearing a bathrobe and facing a sunset, holding her two babies on her chest.

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Funds yet to be provided for ballot paper printing

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Government Printer says that funds are yet to be provided for the printing of ballot papers.A Senior Officer said that in the present context, it is not possible to commence the printing process.Ballot paper for postal voting for 17 district have been completed.According to the Government Printer, the previous election date was printed on these ballot papers.The Government Printer said the Election Commission will be consulted on amending the ballot papers.In addition, the Election Commission says the Government Printer has not officially communicated over a delay in printing ballot papers.Election Commission Chairman Attorney Nimal Punchihewa told News 1st that if an official communication is made, the commission can meet and decided on the matter.However, the secure packages containing the ballot papers for postal voting are expected to be delivered to Postal Services on the 21st of March.

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Finance secretary says President must permit release of funds for election

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Election Commission stated that it has sent a letter to President Ranil Wickramasinghe requesting that the necessary funds to conduct the local government election be provided.The Election Commission further mentioned that the letter was sent to the President who is also the Minister of Finance of the country.They added that the letter sent to the Minister of Finance was forwarded for approval by the secretary to the Ministry of Finance to the Finance Minister.Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Election Commission Nimal Punchihewa, says that with the current situation taken into consideration, the secretary of the Ministry of Finance has informed him that his approval itself is insufficient for the release of funds for the election.The Secretary to the Ministry of Finance has informed in his letter that the approval of the President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance is mandatory to release the funds required for the local government election.Due to the lack of funds, the local government election scheduled to be held on the 9th of March was postponed indefinitely.The election is now scheduled to be held on 25th of April, 2023.

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Fund request for LG Election sent to Finance Minister, says Finance Secretary

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Finance Secretary has informed the country's Election Commission that the request letter for funds for the Local Government Election was directed to the Finance Minister for approval.This was in response to the letter sent to the Finance Secretary by the Election Commission on the 7th of March, seeking funds for the Local Government Election.Election Commission Chairman Attorney Nimal Punchihewa noted that the Finance Secretary had informed him of the fact that given the current situation in the country, the Finance Secretary's approval alone will be sufficient to provide funds for the Local Government Election.However, the Election Commission Chairman said he was hopeful the necessary funds will be delivered in due course.The Local Government Election scheduled for 9th March 2023 was postponed due to the lack of funds, and it was rescheduled to the 25th of April 2023.Sri Lanka's Supreme Court on 3rd March issued an interim order on the country's Finance Secretary, and the Attorney General who represents the Finance Minister preventing them from withholding any funds allocated by the 2023 Budget for the Local Government Poll 2023.

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Election Commission to meet on Thursday (16) as authorities are yet to release funds

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