COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa emphasizes that solutions for the electricity crisis should be sought without hindering the people’s daily life.In a backdrop where the island nation is facing an imminent power shortage, the Head of State spoke to the heads of the Power and Energy sectors at the Presidential Secretariat on Monday (10), said the President’s Media Division in a press release.Officials pointed out that the root cause of the current crisis is the issues prevalent in generating electricity through coal and fossil fuel.Sri Lanka’s coal reserves are sufficient as well as in good maintenance and if the fossil fuel power generating sector is managed well, the country can survive an impending power cut, said the officials.The Subject Ministers noted that all measures have been taken to manage the daily life of the general public during the current situation of the country.Ministers Gamini Lokuge, Udaya Gammanpila, Governor of the Central Bank Ajith Nivard Cabraal, State Minister Duminda Dissanayake, Secretary to the President P.

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‘Nightingale of India’ Lata Mangeshkar passes away

India’s beloved Nightingale and the Melody Queen of Bollywood hits, Legendary Singer Lata Mangeshkar has passed away at the age of 92-years, leaving the entire nation grieving, Indian media confirmed on Sunday (Feb. 6).Popularly known as ‘Queen of Melody’ and the ‘Nightingale of India’, Mangeshkar was one of the most loving singers in the history of the Indian music industry.She was admitted to the hospital on January 8th after she was diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia.However, she had recovered from the deadly virus but Mangeshkar was put on ventilator support after her condition worsened in the last couple of days.Late Lata Mangeshkar stepped into singing at the age of 13-years and recorded her first song in 1942.In her career spanning seven decades, she has to her credit over 30,000 songs in different languages.

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John Whaite pulls out of Strictly tour performance as he tests positive for Covid

Strictly Come Dancing star John Whaite has been forced to pull out of Sunday night's tour performance of the live dancing show. John, 32, has tested positive for Covid-19 on a later flow test and, despite feeling "fine", he must await the results of a PCR in isolation to determine his fate. Great British Bake Off star John, who is paired with Johannes Radebe on the tour, explained his situation to fans in a video posted to his Instagram story on Sunday.

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Trucker protests: Thousands attend anti-mandate solidarity protest in Toronto

Thousands of Canadians have taken to the streets across the country to protest against pandemic restrictions – including a large group in Toronto. Alan Carter reports.

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Chelsea Handler Joined By Boyfriend Jo Koy After Canceling Comedy Shows Due To Health Scare

Chelsea Handler has canceled some standup comedy shows in Oregon after an unexpected hospitalization.

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Scottish Government announces two deaths and 5,593 covid cases in last 24 hours

The Scottish Government have confirmed two people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours.

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Karnataka's new Covid-19 cases fall below 10,000-mark, positivity rate at 6.5%

Karnataka in the last 24 hours, taking the state's positivity rate to 6.5%, said state health minister K Sudhakar on Sunday.

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Phillip Schofield shares house flooding nightmare amid Dancing on Ice Covid absence

Phillip Schofield has revealed his COVID isolation meant he was able to avert a flood at his home. The TV star, 59, has had to miss Dancing On Ice and This Morning over the last few days as he has the coronavirus.

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What are potential future scenarios of Covid-19 spread? WHO answers

next variant of concern will most likely be more transmissible as compared to Omicron because it will have to overtake the strains that are currently circulating, said Maria Van Kerkhove, the technical lead of the World Health Organisation (WHO), on Sunday.

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Delhi sees another dip in Covid-19 cases, positivity rate at 2.45%

Delhi in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative tally to 18,43,933, said the state health department on Sunday. The positivity rate has fallen to 2.45%.

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Kerala sees 26,729 new Covid-19 cases, 22 deaths in 24 hours

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Phillip Schofield forced to miss This Morning reunion with Holly Willoughby due to Covid as his home floods

PHILLIP Schofield's coronavirus hell continues as he's forced to miss tomorrow's This Morning after testing positive again. The presenter, 59, was hopeful he'd be able to resume work tomorrow after missing tonight's Dancing On Ice and all of last week's This Morning shows.

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Airlines face unexpected safety issue in pandemic: more bird strikes

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Proposal for Sputnik Light as Covid booster dose submitted to DCGI: Dr Reddy's

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Locally elected MP’s react to Conservative Party leadership change

The process to select a new leader for the Conservative Party of Canada has begun, the party’s national council will meet to start planning for the new leadership race.

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Schools to reopen in these states from Monday as Covid cases dip. See full list

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Emmerdale Paul star now - mental health struggle, famous family and body transformation

Emmerdale during his one-year stint on the ITV soap.Paul was determined to rekindle his romance with Mandy Dingle when he turned up in the village, but his gambling issues soon got on top of him and he began physically beating his son Vinny for the slightest presumed error.The villain, who entered in April 2020, was killed off in a huge barn explosion just a year later after Jimmy King crashed his van into the structure, knocking Liv Flaherty out and killing Paul.But what of actor Reece Dinsdale’s real life away from the cameras? From his stint in Coronation Street to his mental health struggles, we take a look.Reece has a very famous member of his family who actually had an iconic career in Hollywood.He tied the knot with Northern Irish actor Zara Turner - who has appeared in various TV shows over the years including Sliding Doors alongside Hollywood legends Gwyneth Paltrow and John Hannah.She’s also been in everything from Father Ted to The Bill.The loved-up pair share two children, Elwy and Luca.Reece has admitted that he struggles with crippling body dysmorphia - a mental health condition which leaves a person spending a lot of time worrying about flaws in their appearance, which are often unnoticeable to others.Speaking to The Mirror, he said: “In my life I have never been comfortable after things that were said when I was young.“I would always look at myself as twice the size I am. It has been the bane of my life.

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Christine McGuinness shares health update on husband Paddy after he undergoes operation

CHRISTINE McGuiness has shared an update on husband Paddy's recovery after the presenter went under the knife earlier this week to fix his knee. The 48-year-old had been waiting six months for the operation after sustaining a nasty injury to his meniscus last year.

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Hollyoaks biggest body transformations - health battle, toned abs and 3st weight loss

Hollyoaks have showed off dramatic weight loss transformations throughout the decades.From current stars of the show, to fan favourite actors who have since left, many of the Hollyoaks cast have wowed fans with their before and after photos on social media.Not only this, but they have also given fans an insight into how they transformed their bodies - from personal training, to high protein diets and regular exercise.Daily Star takes a look at some of Hollyoaks most incredible body transformations throughout the years, including dropping dress sizes and three stone weight losses.Former Hollyoaks star Davinia Taylor, who played Jude Cunningham in the soap, wowed fans after dropping four dresses in 2020.The star went from a size 16 to a size 8, and showed off her slim new figure on social media in a black bikini, side by side with a before photo of her in a cream vest and shorts.She captioned the photo: "Think I’m pushing a size 16 there and then I’m down to an 8 and maintained it for years."No yo-yo or massive cravings either. All beings in the brain #brainhealth #goodfats #lowsugar."Davinia had previously credited tips such as having cold showers and eating organic meat as the secrets behind her keeping lean, telling fans on social media: "Watch your habits and cultivate your own roadmap to feeling so much better...

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Child, 3, injured after argument and shooting in Port Richmond parking lot, police say

Philadelphia Police investigate after a three-year-old child was shot while sitting inside a truck in a Port Richmond parking lot. PORT RICHMOND - A three-year-old was shot in the leg after a reported argument between two tow truck drivers in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond neighborhood early Sunday.Officials say the shooting happened near a Jiffy Lube parking lot on the 3700 block of Aramingo Avenue, around 12:15 Sunday morning.Two tow truck drivers were sitting in their vehicles in the parking lot. Police say an argument ensued and they both got out of their trucks, eventually leading to a physical altercation.MORE HEADLINES:One of the men retrieved a handgun from his tow truck and began firing in the direction of the other truck.A three-year-old child sitting in the second truck was shot in the leg, officials said.

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Joe Rogan apologizes after video surfaces showing him using racist language on past podcast episodes

Stand-up comedian Joe Rogan, host of “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, issued an apology on his Instagram account after video resurfaced of him using the N-word multiple times on past episodes of his podcast. “It’s not my word to say,” Rogan said.

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Britain's oldest pub 'Ye Olde Fighting Cocks' closes as landlord blames Covid

pub dubbed the 'oldest in Britain' has closed down after a staggering 13 centuries of pulling pints.Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans, Hertfordshire has sadly gone into administration following the "devastating" impact of Covid-19 on the business.Landlord Christo Tofalli announced the heartbreaking news on Friday with a statement on Facebook which has been flooded with over 240 comments and shared 121 times.Pandemic restrictions were the final nail in the pub's coffin according to Christo, who explained they were just about coping with escalating business rates and taxes before Covid hit. The pub was reportedly established in 793AD, with the building itself dates back to the 11th century, HertsLive reports.

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Australia reopening borders to tourists 'not far away'

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said that the reopening of the country's borders to international tourists may not be far away, adding that parliament will debate the matter this week.

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1st residents join N.B. tiny home community

In Fredericton, one developer is helping people experiencing homelessness find a permanent place to live. At least three of the first four houses now have residents. Nathalie Sturgeon sat down with two of its community members.

Trucker protests: Ottawa councillor calls demonstration occupying city an ‘insurrection’

Ottawa City Councillor Diane Deans told a press conference on Saturday that the trucker protests against vaccine mandates, occupying the city for eight days now, is comparable to an “insurrection,” adding that the “city is under siege.”

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Counter-protesters disrupt convoy in Vancouver

A grassroots group of pro-science counter-protesters in Vancouver successfully halted the convoy at multiple locations before the so-called freedom drivers made it to their protest destination at Robson and Burrard streets.

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As trucker convoy rolls into Ottawa, media faces criticism from right-leaning politicians

Conservative leaders like Andrew Scheer, Pierre Poilievre and Scott Moe have recently criticized media’s reporting of issues like the trucker protest and COVID-19.

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Trucks block major Toronto roads as anti-mandate demonstration interrupts downtown core

The anti-mandate trucker protests have reached Toronto on Saturday, with large crowds gathering in the city’s downtown core. But the demonstration has impacted businesses, emergency hospital runs and trucks blocked major roads downtown.

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Five arrested as anti-COVID-19 mandate convoys, rallies staged in British Columbia

Cities in British Columbia faced another day of vehicle convoys and rallies, Saturday, in solidarity with protesters occupying downtown Ottawa opposing COVID-19 mandates.

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Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre says he is running for prime minister

Pierre Poilievre has launched his bid to become the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, with other members of Parliament already pledging their support.

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Chelsea Handler cancels several shows of comedy tour due to health 'scare' from hospital bed

Chelsea Handler is explaining why she had to unexpectedlycancel several shows that she was scheduled to play in Oregon after suffering a health 'scare'.Those stand-up shows were part of her ongoing stand-up comedy act dubbed, Vaccinated & Horny Tour.'Hello everyone. I am so sorry I had to cancel my shows tonight in Portland and my show in Eugene,' Handler, 46, began in a video that was shot from her hospital bed.'I had a scare at the hospital, and I don't have COVID, and I'm okay, but I had to reschedule my shows.'Scroll down to videos Health concerns: Chelseas Handler, 46, took to Instagram and revealed she had to cancel several shows from her Vaccinated & Horny comedy tour due to a health 'scare'Sounding somewhat tired in the tone of her voice, Handler ended the clip with an apology and by, of course, showcasing her hilarious comedic touch.'I will see you all when I see you, and I'm sorry that I had to cancel.

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One unidentified body from Wellawatte beach, identified as a missing Maldivian

COLOMBO (News 1st); One of the two bodies discovered on the Wellawatte beach on Saturday (5) was identified as that of a Maldivian, said Sri Lanka Police on Sunday (7).Two unidentified bodies were discovered just some 300m apart along the Wellawatte beach on Saturday (5).Senior Police Spokesperson Senior DIG Ajith Rohana told News 1st that the victim with stab wounds was identified as a Maldivian national, based on police investigations.The victim was aged 24-years.Maldivian media recently reported that 24-year-old Afham Nasir, a Maldivian student who was residing in Sri Lanka, was reported missing.According to Police, the last time his relatives saw him was on the 4th of February and the victim was seen wearing a black shirt.He was residing in the Dehiwala area.Watch the News 1st report from Saturday :

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India reports 1,07,474 fresh Covid-19 cases, 865 deaths in last 24 hours

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B.C. vehicle convoys staged in support of Ottawa COVID-19 mandate protesters

Demonstrations took to the road in British Columbia against COVID-19 vaccine mandates and restrictions, and in support of protesters who have been camped near Parliament Hill in Ottawa for one week.

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Dancing On Ice star Brendan Cole sparks controversy for ITV after liking post claiming Covid is a conspiracy

DANCING On Ice star Brendan Cole has sparked controversy for ITV after liking a post from an online account – that claims Covid is a conspiracy. Former Strictly dancer Brendan, 45, backed a video on an Instagram account called Nuremberg 2.0, which he follows.

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Haryana govt eases Covid restrictions: What's allowed, what's not

entertainment parks and B2B exhibitions to open at 50% capacity.

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More than 48,000 booster doses given yesterday; 208 community cases; 12 in hospital; 1 in ICU

There were 48,947 booster doses administered yesterday, taking the total to date to 1,561,837. Also, 4,807 paediatric doses were given yesterday, bringing the total to 197,471.

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Trucker protests: Man arrested after 4 injured during protest near Manitoba legislature

Winnipeg police Const. Rob Carver said Saturday that a man had been arrested after four people were injured when a vehicle reportedly drove through a group of protesters that were part of the “Freedom Convoy” demonstrating near the Manitoba legislature.

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Freedom Convoy: Protests continue in Canada against Covid vaccine mandates

Canadian vaccine requirement for cross-border truckers, but has turned into a rallying point against public health measures and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government.

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Science has determined the worst Wordle starting word

By now, you have probably figured out your favourite word to use when starting a game of Wordle.

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Brown Deer shooting: 3 dead including suspect, police say

BROWN DEER, Wis. - Police said three people are dead – including the suspect – after a shooting at an apartment complex near Brown Deer Road and Park Plaza Court Saturday morning, Feb. 5. Brown Deer Police Chief Peter Nimmer identified the suspect as a 26-year-old man who lived at the apartment complex. It is believed that he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Nimmer said.A 31-year-old man and 23-year-old woman were shot and killed during the incident, according to police.

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Navy SEAL candidate dies after Hell Week training

A Navy Seal's Trident is seen during a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee Senate Armed Services Committee March 8, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images) WASHINGTON (AP) - One Navy SEAL candidate died and a second was in the hospital after falling ill just hours after they successfully completed the grueling Hell Week test that ends the first phase of assessment and selection for Navy commandos, the Navy said Saturday.The Navy said both began showing symptoms of illness and were rushed to the hospital in California.

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Southern California man gets life for meat cleaver slayings

SANTA ANA, Calif. - A Southern California man who killed two women with a meat cleaver after a New Year’s Eve party while his wife and son waited in a car outside was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.Christopher Ken Ireland, 42, of Huntington Beach was sentenced in Orange County Superior Court by a judge who called the killings vicious and callous. He was convicted of murder in November.Ireland testified that he killed Yolanda Holtrey, 59, and Michelle Luke, 49, on Jan.

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Construction of the East Container Terminal of the Colombo Port commences

Construction work on the East Container Terminal (ECT) of the Colombo Port commenced on Wednesday (12) under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.With the planned construction beginning today, the length of the Eastern Terminal will increase to 1,320 meters and has been scheduled to be completed in July 2024.Secretary to the Ministry of Ports, U. D.

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Parliament to debate President’s Policy Debate on 19th & 20th Jan

COLOMBO (News 1st); The party leaders of Sri Lanka have decided to debate the President’s Policy Statement for the Second Session of Parliament on the 19th and 20th of January 2022.The second session of the 9th Parliament will open on the 18th of January 2022, with the President expected to deliver the Policy Statement of the Government.President Gotabaya Rajapaksa prorogued the Parliament in accordance with the powers vested in him by Article 70 of the Constitution with effect from midnight on the 12th December 2021, and announced that the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament will commence on the 18th of January at 10.00 am.According to Article 33 of the Constitution, the President has the opportunity to ceremonially open the Parliament and preside over the presentation of the Policy Statement of the Government at the commencement of a new session.

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Institutions under ministries revised via Extraordinary Gazette

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Monday (10) issued an Extraordinary Gazette revising the institution that are placed under several ministries.

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Chinese Foreign Minister meets President; Both parties discuss debt restructuring possibility

COLOMBO (News 1st); Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Sunday (9) afternoon.According to the President’s Media Division, the meeting took place to further strengthen the 65 year diplomatic relations between China and Sri Lanka.Welcoming the visit of the Chinese Foreign Minister, the President recalled the historic close ties between the two countries.The President on behalf of the Government of Sri Lanka and her people, thanked the Government of China for the material and financial assistance received to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.Reflecting on the friendship between the two countries, Wang Yi said he was pleased to be back in Sri Lanka and said that China would always support the island nation as a close friend.President Rajapaksa also thanked the Chinese Government for its continued support in providing Sri Lanka with Sinopharm vaccines for the successful implementation of the COVID-19 vaccination program.The President requested Wang Yi to assist in attracting Chinese tourists to Sri Lanka by allowing visitation using the bio-bubble program.The President pointed out that it would be a great relief to the country if the focus could be on restructuring the debt repayments as a solution to the economic crisis that has arisen in the face of COVID-19.The President also said that if a concessional trade credit scheme could be obtained for imports from China, it would enable industries to run smoothly.Wang Yi invited the President to visit China and expressed confidence that the visit would take place soon.

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