Order preventing Chinese Fertilizer payment, extended

COLOMBO (News 1st); The EU has urged Sri Lanka to continue reducing the use of the PTA, and to undertake further practical and administrative steps to release on bail those detained under the PTA without charges.The European Union (EU) and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka held their 24th meeting of the Joint Commission on 8th February 2022 in Brussels.During the meeting, Sri Lanka reiterated its objective to achieve measurable, tangible, and verifiable results on the ground in meeting its commitments.In this context, the EU welcomed the submission by the Government of Sri Lanka of amendments to the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - A juror in the Scott Peterson trial has been offered immunity before testifying at a hearing that could determine whether a new trial is granted, authorities said.Richelle Nice was Juror 7 in the trial that ended with Peterson's conviction for killing his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son. However, Peterson's attorney said Nice was guilty of juror misconduct because she failed to reveal during the jury selection that she had been beaten by a boyfriend while she was pregnant. He said Peterson deserves a new trial.The offer to Nice will come before she testifies at a Feb.

Convicted rapist and murderer Wayne Couzens has been placed in isolation after catching coronavirus in prison with reports suggesting he is "suffering badly".

Train services are set to increase again as ScotRail recovers from staff shortages following a Covid surge over the festive period.

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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 1: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during a news conference after a lunch meeting with Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill February 1, 2022 in Washington, DC. McConnell told reporters he disagrees with fo WASHINGTON - Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is going against the Republican National Committee calling the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Deputy Director-General of Public Health Services, Dr. Hemanth Herath has slammed the organizing of mass gatherings in the wake of the COVID-19 spread in the island.‘This is not something that needs to be said over again.

Truckers paralysing the Canadian capital in anger at Covid rules show no sign of backing down, as several of the nation's provinces announced it was time to roll back restrictions that count among the world's toughest.

First nasal spray for covid-19 treatment in India: For the treatment of adult patients suffering from Covid-19, pharma company Glenmark has launched Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (FabiSpray) in India. The nasal spray was launched by the pharma company in partnership with SaNOtize. "Phase 3 trial in India met the key endpoints and demonstrated reduction of viral load of 94 per cent in 24 hours and 99 per cent in 48 hours. Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (NONS) was safe and well-tolerated in COVID-19 patients. Glenmark to market NONS under the brand name FabiSpray," the company said in a statement.

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ladies tights such as pantyhose on your face could reduce the risk of getting Covid, more so than masks.A major risk identified with commonly worn face masks is that they do not fit tightly enough to block viral particles from being inhaled or exhaled significantly.Cambridge University researchers have tested seven hacks to improve the fit of masks.Their new study outlined DIY hacks people have used to make masks fit better, including using rubber bands or tape.They found the most effective tactic was to wrap pantyhose around the bottom half of the face or on top of a mask.Researchers have said that this could reduce the number of viral particles by up to seven times more than a loose mask on its own by sealing the gaps around the nose and mouth.They raised that the social and physical impact of wearing tights on your face in public was "unlikely to be tolerated for an extended period of time".Tight-fitting medical masks are great at blocking out the virus, but many describe them as uncomfortable.The study raised that the most common surgical or cloth masks are far less resistant to Covid.Cambridge researchers recruited four volunteers to try seven different mask hacks - the study looked at both surgical and KN95 masks.Other methods included tying the ear bands to make the masks fit more tightly or stuffing the gaps with bandages.Participants did seven minutes of various exercises designed to mimic real-world interactions such as talking, smiling, nodding and eating.The researchers measured how well the masks fit by monitoring the filtration efficiency and calculating a 'fit factor' score.Pantyhose and cloth tape were most effective, increasing the fit factor by 27.7 and 14.7.Surgical masks performed better if worn in

Epik High frontman Tablo has tested positive for COVID-19.OURS, Epik High’s management agency, confirmed the news through a press statement released earlier today (February 9).“Tablo experienced minor symptoms on February 3 and underwent PCR testing, and his results came back negative the next day (January 4),” the agency said, as translated by Soompi. “However, he voluntarily got tested again on February 8, and his results came back positive this morning.”The statement also noted that the rest of Epik High and staff members who were recently in contact with Tablo underwent rapid antigen testing following the hip-hop artist’s diagnosis.

New Zealand anti-vaccine mandate protesters faced off with police outside parliament today, as demonstrators camped inside the Wellington legislature's grounds vowed to stay "as long as it takes".

COLOMBO (News 1st); At a time when it is difficult to control commodity prices, the public should take steps to plant seeds that could bear fruit by the time of the Sinhala and Hindu New Year at almost every home, proposes Minister of Trade, Bandula Gunawardena.Speaking to media on Saturday (25), the Trade Minister stated that at a time when it is difficult to control prices and a shortage of goods exist in the market, the only alternative which can prevent a high black market price is Government intervention to create competition in the market.Therefore, the Trade Minister said that he had proposed to provide a few chilli seedlings, a brinjal plant, a spinach vine, and other plants that can bear fruit to almost every home from January

KAZAN, RUSSIA - NOVEMBER 8, 2016: Technicians use microscopes at a laboratory at the Republic of Tatarstan Centre for Prevention and Control of AIDS and Infectious Diseases. Yegor Aleyev/TASS (Photo by Yegor AleyevTASS via Getty Images) WASHINGTON - The U.S.

Dundee Rep has been forced to axe this year’s panto after a cast member was struck down by Covid.

President Joe Biden signs H.R. 3537, the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Thursday, Dec.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A Hennepin County jury found former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter guilty of first-degree and second-degree manslaughter in the deadly traffic stop shooting of Daunte Wright. She is now the third police officer to be found guilty on charges related to an on-duty death in the state of Minnesota.Potter was immediately taken into custody and will be held without bail.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The jury has reached an "outcome" in the trial of Kim Potter for the deadly shooting of 20-year-old Daunte Wright, a Black man, during a traffic stop earlier this year. The trial outcome will be read between 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. CT. FOX 9 will broadcast the reading live on air and streaming at fox9.com/live. The former Brooklyn Center police officer’s trial began on Nov.

December 22, 2021“Wearing a mask has been shown to be very effective in preventing the spread of COVID,” reads Hewler’s tweet.“KN95 masks have been shown to be more effective than cloth or procedure masks, as they fit better and provide a higher level of filtration.”However, liquor stores began distributing the masks — one package per person — to people who asked on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to land on Santa’s “naughty” list this holiday season — and they think he’s more likely to wake up to a lump of coal than Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to a new Ipsos poll.Ipsos asked Canadians about whether a list of high-profile individuals — from political leaders, to CEOs, to celebrities — belong on Santa’s “nice” list or his “naughty” list.Canadians who responded to the survey said Trudeau was more likely to end up on the naughty list than the Chinese president, who heads the government that detained two Canadians, Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, for more than 1,000 days.The Chinese government has also been accused of committing genocide against the Uyghur population in the Xinjiang

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The jury in the Kim Potter trial is heading to a fourth day of deliberations as they decide whether to convict the former Brooklyn Center police officer of manslaughter in the shooting death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright, a Black man, during a traffic stop earlier this year. The former Brooklyn Center police officer’s trial began on Nov. 30 with jury selection.

The Department of Social Protection said it issued weekly payments to 57,603 people in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week, an increase of 2,267 on last week.

Thirteen million people in a major Chinese city were under strict stay-at-home orders starting today to stop the spread of Covid-19, as authorities scramble to keep their zero-case strategy six weeks ahead of the Winter Olympics.

KN95 masks are being made be available for free at liquor stores and casinos.In a post on his personal Twitter account Wednesday afternoon, Central Services Minister Reg Helwer said boxes of masks would be available at any Manitoba Liquor Mart and all Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries-run casinos in Winnipeg as of Thursday. Manitoba reports 400 new COVID-19 infections, highest one-day jump since May He added masks will also be available at liquor marts and liquor vendors across the province after Dec.

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 15: Activists call on President Biden to not resume student loan payments in February and to cancel student debt near The White House on December 15, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for We, The 45 WASHINGTON - The Biden administration on Wednesday extended a student loan moratorium that has allowed millions of Americans to put off debt payments during the pandemic.Under the action, payments on federal student loans will remain paused through May 1.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The supplier of Chinese Organic Fertilizer says that the tests conducted by SGS Testing & Control Services Singapore confirmed that the product does not contain any pathogens, including Erwinia.Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co., Ltd, the Chinese organic fertilizer manufacturer, said that the Hippo Spirit bulk-carrier with 20,000 MT of Organic Fertiliser reached Singapore for tests to be carried out by SGS Testing & Control Services Singapore Pte Ltd.The Hippo Spirit ship carrying Chinese organic fertilizer that was rejected by Sri Lanka reached Singapore on the 10th of September.The Hippo Spirit carrying the rejected Chinese fertilizer left Sri Lankan waters on the 4th of December, after more than 70 days of moving around

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Chinese Embassy had handed over a donation of eight Kidney Dialysis Machines worth Rs.

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Omicron coronavirus variant tally reached 213 on Wednesday, several states have taken to reimpose some Covid-19 restrictions to prevent further spread of the infection. 

KERRY Katona queued for a Covid test after admitting she's "scared to death" of doing panto - and "doesn't understand" why the UK isn't in lockdown. The Atomic Kitten star recently revealed her heartbreak after her daughter Molly, 20, and fiancé Ryan Mahoney, 32, tested positive for the virus.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo District Court on Tuesday (21) issued an injunction order on People’s Bank preventing any attempt to auction the property of a rice businessman from Galnewa, who faced an economic crisis due to COVID-19.The order was made after considering an application that was filed with the court noting that People’s Bank was attempting to auction the property on the 30th of December, in direct violation of the circular issued by the Central Bank to provide relief to businessmen who have been affected by COVID-19.The application was filed by businessman Sanjeewa Wijesundara via his counsel Aruna Ranasinghe.Chief District Judge Aruna Aluthge considering the submissions ordered People’s Bank to present facts in court on the

COLOMBO (News 1st); Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co., Ltd, the Chinese organic fertilizer supplier, will provide a fresh batch of fertilizer to Sri Lanka, said Shasheendra Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Promoting the Production & Regulating the Supply of Organic Fertilizer, and Paddy and Grains, Organic Foods, Vegetables, Fruits, Chilies, Onion and Potato Cultivation Promoting, Seed Production and Advanced Technology Agriculture.“There was an issue with the fertilizer.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Navy seized 02 more Indian fishing trawlers with 13 Indian fishermen on board, while poaching in the Sea of Sri Lanka, during a special operation conducted in the seas west of the Analathivu Island, Jaffna on the night of 20th December 2021.The special operation was mounted in the seas west of the Analathivu Island by Fast Attack Craft of the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla (4 FAF) attached to the Northern Naval Command.The operation led to the seizure of these 02 Indian fishing trawlers with 13 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan territorial waters.As a result of the Navy’s continuous effort to prevent poaching by Indian fishing trawlers in Sri Lankan territorial waters, 10 Indian fishing trawlers and 68 Indian

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Closing arguments began Monday morning in the trial of Kim Potter, the former Brooklyn Center police officer accused of shooting and killing Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, during a traffic stop earlier this year. FOX 9 is streaming the Potter trial live, gavel to gavel, at fox9.com/live and on theFOX 9 YouTube channel and the FOX 9 News App.Aftering gaveling in on Monday morning, Hennepin County Judge Regina Chu delivered instructions to the jury.

COVID-19 vaccination clinic returns to the neighbourhood to help increase access to vaccination.The bus, which has been converted to a fully operational clinic complete with all necessary equipment and trained staff, will be stationed at 1200 Commissioners Road East (Commissioners Road at Deveron Crescent, close to the Food Basics) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

COLOMBO (News 1st); There is no decision to lockdown Sri Lanka for the Christmas Holidays or the New Year Season, said the country’s Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena on Monday (20).He said it is paramount for the people to take the necessary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, especially the Omicron Variant which has entered Sri Lanka with 4 positive cases.

Andy Murray has changed his plans in a bid to prevent Covid from derailing his preparations for the Australian Open. The 34-year-old will now limit his time training at the National Tennis Centre this coming week in an attempt to avoid contracting the virus.

£109, AmazonThe perfect partner for exercise, Beats’ compact sweat and water-resistant wireless earbuds have active noise cancellation and up to eight hours of battery life per charge, plus a ‘transparency mode’ that manages background noise so you can still hear traffic if running outside. They have the same premium features but are markedly cheaper than their main competitor, the Apple AirPods Pro.Buy now£38, BombasThese ‘gripper slippers’ are stylish but useful, with special PVC grippers on the sole to prevent slips and falls and an irresistibly cosy brushed lining.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Navy managed to take hold of 02 more Indian fishing trawlers with 12 Indian fishermen while poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation mounted in seas south of Mannar, today (19th December 2021).The special operation was conducted in seas south of Mannar, deploying Inshore Patrol Craft attached to the North Central Naval Command and it led to the seizure of the 02 Indian fishing trawlers with 12 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan territorial waters.As part of the Navy’s effort to prevent poaching by Indian fishing trawlers in Sri Lankan territorial waters, the Navy managed to take hold of 08 Indian fishing trawlers and 55 Indian fishermen during operations conducted by the Northern and North

Quebecers are preparing for Monday, after the province announced the latest measures on Thursday, and are looking at the recent shutdowns and what the next actions are to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant from getting worse.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Deputies are investigating the death of an inmate who was in custody at the DeKalb County Jail.Officials say on Thursday night, officers performing a security check found 47-year-old Doraville resident Elnan Edinson Oganda unresponsive in a cell.The officers attempted to render emergency medical services, but Oganda was pronounced dead at the scene, officials say. Investigators say the cause is believed to be suicide.Oganda was in custody without bond after his arrest on Dec.

PHILADELPHIA - Two men were hospitalized Friday afternoon after Philadelphia police say they were both shot multiple times in the city's Point Breeze neighborhood.The shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. on the 1700 block of Point Breeze Avenue.Police say a 29-year-old man was shot as many as four times throughout the upper body.