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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of military reservists for the war in Ukraine.Flights filled up quickly and the prices of tickets for remaining connections sky-rocketed, apparently driven by fears that Russia’s borders could soon close or of a broader call-up that might send many Russian men of fighting age to the war’s front lines.Tickets for the Moscow-Belgrade flights operated by Air Serbia, the only European carrier besides Turkish Airlines to maintain flights to Russia despite a European Union flight embargo, sold out for the next several days. The price for flights from Moscow to Istanbul or Dubai increased within minutes before jumping again, reaching as high as 9,200 euros ($9,119) for a one-way economy class fare.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Private Maheesh Theekshana who was part of Sri Lanka Cricket Teram that won the 2022 Asia Cup in Dubai was elevated to the rank of Sergeant by Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army.The Army-groomed sportsmen and sportswomen who shone distinctively in the field of international sports were invited this morning (20) to the Commander’s office at the Army HQ to receive appreciative compliments and cash incentives.Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army after meeting those sport stars who brought fame to the country and the Army alike commended their achievements and talked to each one of them in the presence of the Director Sports of the Army.Those international achievers included Sergeant M.M Theekshana, a member of the Sri Lankan Cricket team who won the Asia Cup Championship – 2022, Corporal T.T Algama, Corporal K.B.Y De Silva and Corporal M.A.I.J Perera, all of them in the Sri Lankan National Netball team who won the Asian Netball Championship – 2022 and the Bodybuilder, Corporal R.A.D.P Rajapaksha who won the Bronze Medal in the Asian Bodybuilding Championship – 2022.At the same time, the Army Chief in recognition of their achievements instructed respective authorities to promote the above achievers in rank in an attempt to stimulate them further.Accordingly, Private M.M Theekshana was elevated to the rank of Sergeant, Private T.T Algama, to the rank of Corporal, Private K.B.Y De Silva to the rank of Corporal and Private M.A.I.J Perera to the rank of Corporal during the same occasion.The Commander of the Army, appreciative of their international achievements afterwards awarded financial incentives to Sergeant M.M Theekshana, Netball Team Members and Bodybuilder

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The 18-year-old thero, who was arrested on suspicion of murdering Venerable Nadagamuwe Mahanama Thero, the head of Seeduwa Vettewa Sri Nandarama Temple, was remanded until 23rd September.The Thero was remanded after being presented before the Negombo Magistrate on Saturday (17).SSP Nihal Thalduwa said the suspect was arrested on 15th September while he was attempting to leave for Dubai.The body of Venerable Nadagamuwe Mahanama Thero, the head of Seeduwa Vettewa Sri Nandarama Temple, was found in his room on 14th September.The police found the body after receiving a complaint regarding to a strong smell emnating from his room.The police said that the deceased Thero's eyes were blindfolded, a cloth was placed over his mouth and the body was covered with a robe.The deceased monk was 50 years old.Police said following the murder, Mahanama Thero had sold his SUV and the car and had tried to go abroad.Another suspect has been arrested in connection with this incident, and the Negombo Magistrate ordered that he be remanded until 23rd September.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – A suspect who distributes drugs procured from organized criminal Nadun Chinthaka alias Harak Kata, who is currently in Dubai, has been arrested in Piliyandala.The police said that during a raid in Bokundara, the suspect was arrested along with 10 grams and 150 milligrams of heroin as well as cash earned from drug trafficking.The suspect has previously been identified as a suspect in connection with drugs and homicide cases still pending at the Balapitiya and Matara Courts.He is scheduled to be presented before the Kesbewa Magistrate Court today.

COLOMBO (News 1st); President Ranil Wickremesinghe left the island on Saturday (17) to attended the funeral of late Queen Elizabeth II. Officer in charge of the Bandaranaike International Airport said that a group including the President left for Dubai this morning on an Emirates Flight.From Dubai the entourage including the president will go to London.This marks President Ranil Wickramasinghe's maiden visit abroad.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Public Security Ministry said on Friday (16) that steps are being taken to extradite 13 wanted underworld criminals who are overseas and evading prosecution.Public Security Secretary S.

COLOMBO (News 1st); An 18-year-old monk arrested for murdering a senior monk at temple in Seeduwa.

COLOMBO (News 1st); A two-day Sri Lanka Cultural Festival titled “Explore Sri Lanka”- Qatar MENASA 2022, Years of Culture was celebrated recently at the Education City in Doha-Qatar. The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Doha in collaboration with the Sri Lankan community organizations organized the event.This event presented an important opportunity for Sri Lanka to showcase Sri Lankan culture, arts, handicrafts, history, religion, Ceylon tea culture, the Sri Lankan way of life and skills, etc. to the people of the State of Qatar and the expatriate community.Traditional Sri Lankan dances and the drum performances by the students of the Stafford Sri Lanka School Doha and Dinu Dance Academy in Doha added glamour to the event and captivated the audience- foreigners and locals alike, with the various types of enchanting performances like Kandyan, Prashashthi, Awrudu, Folk, etc.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Minister of Trade and Consumer Protection Nalin Fernando says that the wheat flour imported from Turkey and Dubai is scheduled to be received in the country in the coming days.The Minister said that the relevant flour will be imported by the importers.The minister further said that raids were carried out in recent days in search of traders selling eggs at high prices.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The final match of the 2022 Asia Cup cricket tournament will be held at 7.30 pm in Dubai on Sunday (11).The match will be played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.Sri Lanka qualified for the finals of the Asia Cup cricket tournament on 11 previous occasions, however won the title only five times.Pakistan has qualified for the finals on 4 occasions and won the title twice.Sri Lanka enters the final this year as an unbeaten team in the Super Four round.Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka said that the team remains prepared for the match today.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka is planning on securing the extradition of eight criminals wanted by local authorities, including notorious gangster Nadun Chinthaka alias 'Harak Kata'.Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security S.

in London known as The Shard early Sunday, according to local reports.Video posted on social media shows the climber making his way up the 95-story building just after 5:30 a.m. near London Bridge Station as police, firefighters and bystanders watched from the ground.Police said three arrests have been made. A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of trespass while two other men were both arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance, a Metropolitan police spokesman told MyLondon.CALIFORNIA CLIMBER LEADS FIRST-KNOWN ASCENT OF ONE OF THE TALLEST SEA CLIFFS ON EARTHThe climber was spotted on the 1,016-foot skyscraper in London early Sunday.

VVS Laxman has been named- as the interim Head Coach for the Rohit Sharma-led team India for Asia Cup 2022, which will be hosted in Dubai, the BCCI announced on Wednesday. The news came after the news surfaced on Tuesday that India head coach Rahul Dravid has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not accompany the team.

Team India's head coach Rahul Dravid has tested Covid-19 and is likely to miss the Asia Cup tournament which will be held in Dubai. “Team India Head Coach Rahul Dravid has tested positive for COVID-19 in a routine test conducted ahead of the team’s departure to the UAE for Asia Cup 2022," according to a statement issued by Honorary Secretary of BCCI, Jay Shah. “Mr.

Colombo (News 1st): Notorious Underworld Criminal Gang leader Naduna Chinthaka aka 'Harak Kata' was arrested in Dubai, confirmed Sri Lanka's  Public Security Ministry on Sunday (14).The Ministry said that steps are being taken to secure the extradition of the wanted criminal. It added that many wanted criminals, especially drug traffickers and murder suspects, have fled the country to Dubai and India.The Ministry of Public Security said that Dubai has somewhat become a safe haven for such criminals, as their associated provide them with a safe place to hide.It added thar measures are being taken to secure the extradition of 12 other wanted Underworld Criminal Gangsters who are currently in hiding overseas.An investigation had revealed that criminals are being flown out of the country to Dubai, after they commit a crime in Sri Lanka. Recently, a couple liked to a murder in Ratmalana, where a man was brutality shot dead, were arrested at the Katunayake Airport when attempting to flee to Dubai.

COLOMBO (News 1st); An activist engaged in the Aragalaya People's Protest was manhandled and taken off a flight that was ready for departure at the Katunayake International Airport by Sri Lanka Police late Tuesday (26) evening.Local and International passengers aboard the Sri Lankan Airlines flight were left shocked over the series of events and expressed their dismay as well.Aragalay Activist identified as Dhaniz Ali was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department inside a SriLankan Airlines flight that was ready to fly to Dubai on Tuesday (26) night.The arrest was made in the midst of strong protest by over a dozen passengers.Despite the protests from the passengers, Dhaniz Ali was taken off the plane by the police officers.Dhaniz Ali said he was not fleeing the country, but was traveling overseas carrying the message of the Aragalaya protests to the international community, and to raise the case with the UN.When asked about cutting his hair and shaving his beard, Ali said he was asked to do so by his family and friends.Sri Lanka Police said that Dhaniz Ali was arrested for storming into the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation on the 13th of July in a violent manner, making a threatening statement live on air, and forcing to suspend the transmission of SLRC for a brief period.Sri Lanka Police also said that Dhaniz Ali faces three charges.

#lka #SriLanka #SLnews #News1st #ProtestLK #SriLankaProtest #CID #Arrest #Inflight pic.twitter.com/28RYL6FPTI— Newsfirst.lk Sri Lanka (@NewsfirstSL) July 26, 2022

Caroline Stanbury worried that her dream wedding was falling apart after numerous COVID cancellations on Wednesday's episode of The Real Housewives of Dubai.'Yesterday was a complete f***ing nightmare,' Caroline, 46, said while getting ready for her engagement party in the desert with her 27-year-old fiancé Sergio Carrallo. 'Lost the party planner, lost the saxophone guy, all to COVID.'Caroline said that guests also weren't able to attend because airline flights were closed from certain countries.

coronavirus and two fatalities. While Telangana reported 658 Covid cases. The daily Covid infection in Karnataka surged to 1,151 on Tuesday while in Tamil Nadu, 2,142 cases were reported.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Hamilton Reserve Bank Ltd has filed legal action against Sri Lanka over the country’s alleged default on a $1 billion sovereign bond maturing next month.Plaintiff Hamilton Reserve Bank Ltd. alleges a breach of contract action arising from Defendant the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka’s default on its US$1 Billion 5.875% International Sovereign Bonds due July 25, 2022.According to court documents seen by News 1st, the Plaintiff notes that under the Bonds’ terms, the Sri Lanka owes the Plaintiff a total of US$257,539,331.25, comprised of US$250,190,000 in principal and US$7,349,331.25 in interest.The case document notes that Sri Lanka has failed to pay the amount it owes Plaintiff, in breach of its obligations under the Bonds, even though the full principal amount and the accrued interest on Plaintiff’s Bonds are immediately due and payable.It adds that Sri Lanka’s default is a matter of choice, as Sri Lanka is capable of paying Plaintiff’s Bonds in full. The complaint notes that Sri Lanka’s default is being orchestrated by officials at the highest levels of its government.“This includes the ruling Rajapaksa clan, whose members currently serve as President of Sri Lanka and in numerous other senior government positions.

Love Island star Olivia Attwood has issued an update on her mental health after leaving fans concerned. The reality TV star revealed last year that she is taking medication for depression and anxiety.

Never before have more people been on the move. Globalization, war and climate catastrophes have pushed workers, refugees and migrants to leave their homes at record pace.

A Love Island star from Lanarkshire has confirmed he will return home to join the judging panel at the Scottish Health & Fitness Awards.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Police Special Task Forces’ SWAT teams have been praised by Dubai SWAT’s Major General Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi, Director of Organisations Protective Security and Emergency. at the UAE SWAT Challenge 2022, organized by Dubai Police.Sri Lanka took part in the UAE SWAT Challenge for the first time.Sri Lanka Police said that two SWAT teams led by ASP Keshara Ratnaweera represented Sri Lanka at the UAE SWAT Challenge 2022, where forty-one highly-trained teams from 24 countries testes their tactical and weapon skills at Al Rowaiyah Training City in Dubai.The 3rd edition of SWAT Challenge witnessed fierce competition among 41 teams.Lt.

COVID-19 restrictions, many patients are wondering why their doctors’ offices aren’t keeping up when it comes to returning to in-person appointments.Rami Sarieddine grew so frustrated by his inability to get an appointment to see an urologist, he flew to Dubai where he used to live to see a specialist there.“I would understand if this was the case across the globe, but why would I go to another country?” he said, “and my urologist in the other country, he was 70.”While his health insurance and finances were able to cover the trip, he knows many others don’t have that privilege. Sarieddine also knows he can’t pick up his family to go to another country every time someone needs to see a doctor.

WHO has issued an appeal for funding to support Ukraine’s health services and care for the country’s refugees. To learn more, or to donate, visit the WHO Foundation.

The Queen's recent Covid-19 scare has sparked debate over which royals should be allowed to step in for her if she is unable to fulfil her duties.

COLOMBO (News 1st); A wanted drug traffickers knowns as ‘Abba’ was killed in a shootout with the Police Special Task Force on Thursday (10) night in Egoda Uyana, Moratuwa.The Police Special Task Force told News 1st that a raid was carried out at around 10 PM on Thursday (10) night after receiving a tip-off that a house in Egoda Uyana contained drugs.During the raid, a man had opened fire from inside the house and the Police Special Task Force had returned fire.The Police in a statement said, “One suspect opened fire at an STF Officer with a pistol, and the STF officer returned fire.”In the exchange of fire, a 27-year-old male identified as ‘Abba’ (Thelge Dilan Sameera Peiris) was killed and he is a known associate of a notorious drug trafficker operating from Dubai.One STF member was injured in the incident.Sri Lanka Police said two bullets fired by the suspect had hit the protective vest worn by the STF Officer, and he was rushed to the Panadura Hospital for treatment.Six other people who were inside the house were arrested by the Police Special Task Force.The Office of the Police Spokesperson said that ‘Abba’ had a murder case filed against him, as we as a case over stabbing a woman and causing serious injury.Further, another 31-year-old man was arrested from Moratuwa upon inspecting the residence of another suspect.Police said that this man has a case filed against him for transporting drugs along the expressway.

For the latest breaking news from the Royal Family and stories from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.Charles and Camilla confirmed that have both received their booster jabs In December as they urged Brit's who are unvaccinated to get their injections as soon as possible.The news comes as Prince William is currently on a royal visit to the United Arab Emirates.The Duke of Cambridge was seen planting mangrove saplings with a group of children at a nature reserve in Abu Dhabi and told them “you are the future” in the fight to save the planet.He later travelled to Dubai for the Expo 2020 to promote his Earthshot environmental award.

Jeremy Clarkson, 61, got more than he’d bargained for when he decided to take some time off, away from his hectic schedule running Diddly Squat Farm. The Grand Tour host packed his bags and went to the Seychelles in search of sun, sea, and sand last month.However, he was in for a fright when he started to feel “really ill” on the plane.After dealing with numerous debacles at the airport due to Covid travel restrictions, Jeremy found himself turning down the complimentary champagne on his flight, due to his symptoms.Recalling his concerns in his latest column for The Sunday Times, Jeremy admitted: “I started to feel ill. Really ill. “So ill that I declined the complimentary champagne.“Seven hours later, bathed in sweat and barely able to breathe, I landed in Dubai, where I took my laptop out, again, and removed my shoes and watch, again, before setting off on the 200-mile trudge to the train that would take me to the A gates, where the flight to the Seychelles was due to depart.”By this point Jeremy started to fear the worst, thinking he could have come down with Covid.He added: “And all the while I knew I should not get on it.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo Additional Magistrate Chandima Liyanage on Wednesday (26) authorized the Police Narcotic Bureau to detain and interrogate 17 suspects who were arrested in connection to the seizure of more than 300 kg of heroin in international waters.Among the suspects are the owners of the two trawlers that were seized.In a successful operation carried out in international waters south of Sri Lanka, the Navy managed to seize a haul of heroin, with 11 suspects and 02 local fishing vessels on 17th and 22nd January 2022 and they were brought to the port of Colombo this morning (25th January).The consignment of heroin in 309 packages, which had been stuffed in 13 sacks, weighed approx. 343kg 456g (including packages).The street value of the seized consignment of illegal drugs is believed to be over Rs.

Love Island's Shaughna Phillips has opened up about a medical condition she suffers with called lipoedema.The star lived with it for many years unknowingly until it was pointed out to her following her stint on the ITV show, which encouraged her to get liposuction.Taking to the social media platform on Monday night, Shaughna told her followers that she had found an old photo of her from 2017 and wanted to share it to show what lipoedema looks like.She added: "How anyone can accuse suffers of being lazy/fat is beyond me. It is a medical condition that 1/11 women suffer with, often in silence, often misdiagnosed."Shaughna shared a photo of her in a bikini as she posed in front of the water and the Dubai skyline.She wrote: "In this picture I was struggling with an eating disorder. I was underweight.

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.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Customs arrested five people on Thursday (20) for operating a foreign currency smuggling ring from Sri Lanka.The arrest for three women and two men were made following a lengthy investigation carried out by the Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs.“The group was involved in smuggling bulk cash in foreign currency to other countries,” said Sri Lanka Customs adding they were arrested when they attempted to fly to Dubai aboard Emirates Flight EK 649 on Wednesday (19) night.Customs personnel detected a bulk of foreign currency concealed in their luggage.USD 22,300, 63,500 Euros, 8,725 Sterling Pounds, 292,00 Saudi Riyals, and 75,000 Dirhams were discovered upon inspection.The total value of the seized cash is north of Rs. 40 Million said Sri Lanka Customs.

An Emirates Boeing 777 Sky Cargo aircraft takes off at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. (Getty Images) Major international airlines canceled flights heading to the U.S.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); It will be a Sri Lanka – India clash in the Under 19 Asia Cup Finals as Sri Lanka cruised through beating Pakistan in their Semi-Final on Thursday (30).The Lion cubs secured a 22 run victory against Pakistan in a nail-biting encounter in Dubai.After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Sri Lanka Under-19s were all out for a paltry 147 runs in 44.5 overs.In reply chasing an easy target of 148, Pakistan batters were shell-shocked as they were bowled out for 125 runs in 49.3 overs.Off Spinner, Trevin Mathew gave Sri Lanka the glimpse of a resurrection right from the start bagging 4 wickets as he destroyed the Pakistani top order. It was a show of spinners as Skipper Dunith Wellalage bagged 3 wickets as well.Sri Lanka : 147 all out (44.5 overs) Yasiru Rodrigo 31*, Matheesha Pathirana 31 | Syed Zameer 4/32, A Khan 2/26, A Ali 2/27.Pakistan : 125 all out (49.3 overs) A Khan 36 | Trevin Mathew 4/14, Dunith Wellalage 3/31 v SL U19s 147.Sri Lanka won by 22 runs!Meanwhile, in the 2nd semi-final at Sharjah, India tasted sweet revenge as they got the better of reigning World Under 19 champions Bangladesh whom they met during the previous World Cup Final.India completely outclassed Bangladesh defeating the neighbours by a mammoth 103 runs.India scored 243 for the loss of 8 wickets, while the opponents were bowled out for a meagre 140 runs.Sri Lanka will play India in the final of the Under 19 Asia Cup Final on Friday (31).Previously  the group match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh was called off after one of the umpires tested positive for Covid-19 in Sharjah.

This screen grab from AFPTV shows Serbia's Novak Djokovic (R) as he disembarks from his plane at the airport in Dubai after losing a legal battle to stay and play in the Australian Open over his coronavirus vaccination status. (Photo by STR/AFPTV/AFP Weary after two years of some of the harshest COVID-19 border restrictions in the world, many Australians wanted Novak Djokovic kicked out of their country for traveling to a tennis tournament in their country without being vaccinated.But the backdrop to the government's tough line on the defending Australian Open champion — and Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s description of the expulsion as a "decision to keep our borders strong" — dates to nearly a decade ago.

A provided image shows the 555.55-carat black diamond, are "one of the hardest materials known to man."  (Photo credit: Provided / Sotheby’s Dubai) ()Black diamonds, also known as carbonado, are extremely rare. They are found naturally only in Brazil and Central Africa — two regions once connected as part of the supercontinent and believed to have been struck by meteorites, the auction house said.They contain traces of nitrogen and hydrogen that are abundant in interstellar space, as well as osbornite, a mineral uniquely present in meteors.Black diamonds are "one of the hardest materials known to man" and are difficult to cut and polish. "The Enigma – a natural faceted stone of record-breaking size and quality is therefore truly unique, marking an important moment for black diamonds at auction," Sotheby’s said.Other items up for auction have made headlines recently, including a rare copy of the U.S.

Emily Andre has been struck down with 'horrible' migraines in the wake of her online spat with husband Peter's ex wife Katie Price.

LOVE Island’s Millie Court celebrated on Instagram after Liam tested negative for Covid on holiday. The Love Island winners were forced to isolate after Liam, 22, received an inconclusive test result after landing in Dubai on Friday.

LOVE Island's Millie Court has slammed trolls who sent her "abusive messages" after she revealed that Covid had ruined her NYE plans. The Love Island star, 24 was left devastated after boyfriend Liam Reardon, 22, tested positive for Covid - ruining their Dubai holiday, NYE plans and Maldives trip for the New Year.

LOVE Island's Millie Court has revealed her and Liam Reardon's New Year's Eve plans in Dubai have been cancelled - after he tested positive for Covid. The couple are currently in Dubai and Millie, 24, posted a message on Instagram revealing the news, adding that 22-year-old Liam's birthday gift to her had also been ruined.

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Omicron cases stood at 20, as per the state health department.

Hindustan Times , the family of four reached Jaipur on November 25 after travelling from South Africa via Dubai and Mumbai.

(UAE); His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, on Saturday (4) met with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at Expo 2020 Dubai.During the meeting, HH Sheikh Maktoum welcomed discussed with President Rajapaksa ways of enhancing bilateral cooperation between the UAE and Sri Lanka in various fields including economy, culture and tourism.President Rajapaksa congratulated the UAE on its 50th National Day and stressed Sri Lanka’s keenness to further enhance bilateral relations with the UAE in various sectors for the mutual benefit of the people of the two countries.President Gotabaya Rakapaksa also visited Expo 2020 at the request of His HighnessThe meeting was