COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Agrarian Services Department says that it expects to cultivate over 845,000 hectares of paddy in the Maha season.The Agrarian Services Department says that 512,000 hectares of paddy were cultivated in the Yala season.It further said that only 80% of the harvest was reaped during the Yala Season..

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Sri Lanka looks for common agreement with Japan, China & India

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that Sri Lanka hopes to reach a common agreement with creditor nations including Japan, China & India.He told Parliament on Thursday (6) that the country already commenced dialogues with Ambassadors from other countries, that have already provided debt to Sri Lanka.President Wickremesinghe said that after reaching an agreement with the creditor nations, and private lenders Sri Lanka will be able to secure an IMF assurance.The President said thereafter, Sri Lanka will be able to access bridging finace with lenders like the World Bank, and the Asian Development Bank.He said that Sri Lanka hopes to access around USD 1 Billion through bridging finace.

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Japan ready help Sri Lank in Debt process

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Japan has said that it is ready to assist Sri Lanka in the Credit Reconciliation process, President Ranil Wickremesinghe told the Parliament on Thursday (6) morning.He also said that Japan has agreed to co-chair the summit in negotiation with the Debit countries,The President further said that the Asian Development Bank has agreed to provide USD 500 Million loan to Sri Lanka.All steps have been taken to provide fertilizer & seeds required for upcoming Maha season, President Wickremesinghe also told the Parliament.Watch Here:

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Paris Club Approaches China, India for Sri Lanka Debt Overhaul

Bloomberg – Paris Club creditors reached out to China and India to coordinate Sri Lanka’s debt-restructuring talks, according to a person familiar with the matter, in an attempt to bring major global creditors together to rework the obligations of emerging economies.The club, an informal group of mostly rich, western bilateral creditors, is awaiting a response from both countries after it sent an official request in late August to work together, said an official who declined to be identified because talks are continuing.Coordinating on Sri Lanka may result in the formation of an official creditors committee or simply holding regular meetings to share information on debt treatment, the official said.Sri Lanka’s presidency said it’s unaware of the efforts by the club. An Asian diplomat in Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital, confirmed that the Paris Club had been in contact with the country’s non-Paris Club creditors.

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How long PIP payments really last and maximum award length to expect for a long-term health condition

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people aged over 16 and under State Pension age with a disability, long-term illness or mental health condition who need help completing daily tasks inside their home or getting around.

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Health expert issues warning over 'powering through' Covid as it could lead to future health problems

A health expert has warned that 'powering through' a Covid-19 infection will do you no favours.

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Triple Homicide in Minuwangoda, possible link to 2017 Kite Case

COLOMBO (News 1st) – A triple homicide was reported from the Gamangedara area in Minuwangoda.Police Spokesperson SSP & Attorney Nihal Thalduwa told News 1st that a 51-year-old man and his two sons 23-years-old, and 24-year-old were brutally gunned down on Thursday (6) morning.He said that multiple shooters had visited their residence on a motorcycle, and a car and carried out the murder.SSP Thalduwa said the three victims were recently released from prison following their incarceration over a separate murder case. It is reported that the murder is in connection to a kite dispute that dates back to 2017, however, these reports are yet to be verified by police.Police suspect the shooting may have been the result of a personal dispute.Further investigations are currently ongoing under the supervision of the SSP in charge of the Gampaha Districts. Unconfirmed reports said that the shooters were impersonating law enforcement personnel, and T-56 assault rifles were used for the murder.

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ID, Immigration Depts under Public Security Ministry

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued an Extraordinary Gazette placing several state institutions under the Ministry of Public Security.According to the Gazette, the Department of Registration of Persons, the Department of Immigration and Emigration, and the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board have been placed under the purview of the Public Security Ministry.Read Gazette here:

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Smartphone prices have increased by 70% since January

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The prices of smartphones in Sri Lanka have increased by 70% to 100% over the past few months.In January this year, an android smartphone was priced from Rs. 20,000/- updates, however, the prices have now increased."The lowest original phone is around Rs.

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'Murdered over a wig:' LA store owner killed trying to stop shoplifters; 2 teens arrested

LOS ANGELES - New details have been released in the stabbing of a Fashion District store owner in downtown Los Angeles – who possibly may have been murdered over a wig.Tommy Lee immigrated to the United States from South Korea and owned a wig shop in the Fashion District for about 20 years.On Saturday, around 1:15 p.m. near the intersection of Wall Street and Olympic Boulevard, two 17-year-olds approached Lee and tried to rob him. The robbery ended with the store owner being stabbed to death.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Deadly stabbing in Fashion DistrictBoth suspects were eventually arrested following the incident.

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CBSL maintains policy interest rates

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 05 October 2022, decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank at their current levels of 14.50 percent and 15.50 percent, respectively. In arriving at this decision, the Board considered the latest macroeconomic conditions, expected developments, and macroeconomic projections. The Board noted the tight monetary conditions prevailing at present, the decelerating pace of inflation, and the envisaged disinflation path in the near term supported by both domestic and global factors. The Board was of the view that the monetary conditions remain sufficiently tight to achieve the envisaged disinflation path in the period ahead. The contractionary fiscal policies would complement the effects of tight monetary policy measures already in place, helping to mitigate any build-up of aggregate demand pressures, thereby anchoring inflation expectations and bringing down headline inflation to the targeted level of 4-6 percent over the medium term.-Domestic economic activity is expected to remain subdued during 2022, before recovering in 2023 As per the GDP estimates published by the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS), the real economy is estimated to have contracted by 4.8 percent in the first half of 2022, on a year-on-year basis. The economy is expected to contract in the second half of 2022 as well, impacted by tighter monetary and fiscal conditions, along with the continuation of supply-side constraints and uncertainty surrounding the business environment amidst shortages of foreign exchange in the domestic foreign exchange market, among

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Gammadda: Day 2 to visit Jaffna, Kalutara, Matale villages

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Today is day two of the 6th edition of the Gammadda Door to Door program, which was launched to gather scientific data on the issues faced by average Sri Lankans, analyse them and propose sustainable solutions thereafter. On Thursday (6) Gammadda teams will visit rural Sri Lankan villages in Jaffna, Matale, and the Kalutara District.The University of Peradeniya has joined hands with Gammadda similar to previous years to make this initiative a success. The primary task of this year's campaign is to comprehend the ground reality faced by Sri Lankans across the island owing to the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic crisis that ensued thereafter.

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Colorado's oldest living veteran receives long-overdue Silver Star 8 decades late

Maj. Gen. Charles Costanza, the 3rd Infantry Division commanding general, pins U.S Army Veteran Staff Sgt.

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State, cops seek to bar evidence in trial over George Floyd's killing

Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng (FOX 9)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Prosecutors and defense attorneys for two former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd have filed more than 100 motions to limit testimony or evidence at trial — with many requests relying heavily on what happened at the previous two trials in Floyd’s death.J.

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News Scan for Oct 05, 2022

In its latest weekly update on the pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said today that global COVID-19 cases declined 6% last week compared to the previous week, though the pace of activity increased in the European region, which experienced an 8% rise compared to the week before.Of more than 2.9 million cases reported to the WHO l

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Where is Wasantha being taken to under the cover of darkness?

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Concerns were raised in Parliament on Wednesday (5) concerning the protection of Wasantha Mudalige, the Inter-University Student's Federation Convener, who is currently being detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.However, the ruling faction stressed the need to take immediate action to control certain actions committed by the IUSF.Sri Lanka's Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa expressed alarm over reports that Wasantha Mudalige was being moved out of the Tangalle Terrorism Detention Center under the guise of darkness to various locations in Malwana, Kadawatha, Gampaha, and Nawagamuwa.He questioned why detectives cannot escort Mudalige to the said location during the day, and why the secrecy."They will assassinate Wasantha Mudalige and tell us, he tried to escape so we shot him," he said.

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Nia Long Is Prioritizing Her Mental Health Following Longtime Fiancé Ime Udoka’s NBA Cheating Scandal

Nia Long is prioritizing her mental health.

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NYU fires chemistry professor after students sign petition complaining that his class is too difficult

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 25: A New York University (NYU) flag flies outside a Covid-19 test tent outside of the NYU business school on August 25, 2020 in New York City. All students arriving back to the campus are required to get tested for the vi NEW YORK - Maitland Jones Jr., a chemistry professor at New York University who also taught for four decades at Princeton, was fired in August after undergraduate students circulated a petition complaining that his course was too difficult. Dozens of the college students, many of them aspiring doctors, signed on to the petition in the spring. "We are very concerned about our scores, and find that they are not an accurate reflection of the time and effort put into this class," the petition read, according to the New York Times. "We urge you to realize… that a class with such a high percentage of withdrawals and low grades has failed to make students’ learning and well-being a priority and reflects poorly on the chemistry department as well as the institution as a whole."Jones, 84, told the New York Times that he started seeing a loss of focus among students about a decade ago, but the problem was exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. "They weren’t coming to class, that’s for sure, because I can count the house," Jones told the newspaper.

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Mullaithivu Protest: Police fire tear gas to prevent two groups of fishermen from clashing

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lanka Police fired tear gas in Mullaithivu on Wednesday (5) to prevent a brawl from taking place between two groups of fishermen.Fishermen from Mullaithivu have been protesting opposite the Mullaithivu Fisheries Office for three days citing several demands including a ban on illegal fishing methods and the transfer of corrupt officials.While this protest was taking place, another group marched in protest from the Mullaithivu Bus Terminal demanding that a certain type fishing net locally known as the 'Surukku Dela' be permitted to be used for fishing, though it has been banned in Sri Lanka.The group then attempted to march towards the Mullaithivu Fisheries Office.Despite Sri Lanka Police attempting to prevent them marching ahead, the group broke through and Sri Lanla Police were forced to fire tear gas to disperse the crowd.After tear gas was fired, the fishermen who demanded permission to use the banned fishing net protested opposite the Mullaithivu District Secretariat.They handed over a letter to the Mullaithivu District Secretary, and thereafter with Police and Military protection handed over a letter to the Mullaithivu Fisheries Department as well.The group thereafter moved away, however, the fishermen who want to ban the use of the said nets continued with their protest.

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Uncertainty over 22A; Disagreements within SLPP

COLOMBO (News 1st) – A parliamentary debate seeking the 22nd Amendment to Sri Lanka‘s Constitution is scheduled to be held on October 6th and 7th, however, uncertainty looms over this debate.Now the debate on the bill can be stalled due to opposing views within the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP).The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna is uncertain about the adoption of the 22nd amendment, however, the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Justice that met on Tuesday (4) had agreed to debate the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.The Communications Department of the Sri Lankan Parliament quoted Sri Lanka's Justice Minister as saying that the 22nd Amendment will be a more progressive one that goes beyond the 19th Amendment to the constitution.The Minister of Justice had called for a meeting of the ruling party again on Wednesday (5), and none of the members of the ruling party confirmed that the draft will be submitted to the parliament tomorrow.The SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam stated that the reinstatement of the 19th amendment poses a threat of anarchy and separatism and pointed out that the people are not seeking a constitutional amendment at this time.MP Dilan Perera of the Freedom People's Congress stated that at the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Justice, the Justice Minister noted that many SLPP MPs are of the view that the four-and-a-half-year period for the dissolution of Parliament must not be changed. "If this matter was presented to the Supreme Court, the court would definitely say that it needs to be passed by a special majority or at a people's referendum.

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Fuel distribution back on track; TU halts strike

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Petroleum Distributors Association said that it decided to call off the trade union action, and place orders for fuel from Wednesday (5).Kapila Naotunna, the Secretary of the Petroleum Distributors Association said this decision was reached after a solution was provided by the subject minister regarding their concerns. The Petroleum Distributors Association stepped away from placing orders for fuel from Tuesday (4) morning.This was in protest against the decision taken by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation to recover the 45% discounts awarded to Distributors.As the Petroleum Distributors Association stepped away from placing orders for fuel, long queues were seen leading to filling stations across Sri Lanka.Although the Petroleum Distributors Association suspended their trade union action, fuel queues were witnessed at many areas on Wednesday (5) morning.

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People are not asking for a constitutional amendment: Sagara K.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, Sagara Kariyawasam said that the SLPP will not support the proposed 22nd constitutional amendment if it is the 19th amendment being restored for the needs of a single person.If the 19th amendment is being reinstated for the needs of a single person, it creates a questionable situation, Kariyawasam said, adding that there is suspicion whether some parties aim to lead the country to an anarchic situation by bringing forward the relevant amendment.He further alleged that bringing the 19th amendment would only give rise to separatism within the nation."At this time, people are not asking for a constitutional amendment, so if they are bringing this forward to satisfy the needs of someone else, I think there will be a big public uprising against this move," he added.

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Naval officer removed from position over alleged misconduct while deployed to Europe

Canadian minesweeper deployed to Europe was relieved of her duties over an allegation of “inappropriate conduct of a sexualized nature.”The Department of National Defence announced the move in a statement this afternoon, saying the incident is alleged to have occurred during a port visit in Lisbon, Portugal.The department did not reveal more details or the officer’s name.

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Appeal Court issues summons on Sanath Nishantha

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Court of Appeal on Wednesday (5) issued summons on State Minister Sanath Nishantha, requesting him to submit reasons for him to not to be punished with regard to contempt of court allegations, on 13th October 2022.The Appellate Court issued summons after considering a petition submitted by the Sri Lanka Judicial Service Officers Association.Nishantha was issued a summons by the Appellate Court bench consisting of Justices Nishanka Bandula Karunaratne and R.

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Sri Lanka to issue fuel pass for foreign travelers

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lanka is planning on introducing a Fuel Pass for foreign travelers visiting Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka's Minister of Tourism, Harin Fernando says that a new scheme to issue a Fuel pass for foreign travelers visiting Sri Lanka will be in effect from Wednesday (5)He said the Tourism Ministery will speak to Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara and issue a new fuel pass system for tourists."This means that they can refuel from any filling station, the tap and go system is what we are launching," the Minister told Parliament on Wednesday (5).

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Jeewan steps down from National Council

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Secretary of the Ceylon Worker's Congress, Parlimentarian Jeevan Thondaman has stepped down from the National Council.The Speaker says that M. Rameshwaram the Chairman of the Ceylon Worker's Congress has been appointed as his replacement. The Speaker also announced that MP Patali Champika Ranawaka was also included into the National Council.The resolution proposed by the Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena to constitute the Parliamentary Committee called 'National Council' was passed in Parliament recently.The 'National Council’ is constituted to represent all the parties representing the Ninth Parliament from the recognized political parties of Sri Lanka.Presenting this proposal to Parliament on 20th September, the Prime Minister explained the authority and general responsibilities of the 'National Council'.One of them is the determine the general priorities of Parliament to guide the formulation of short, medium, and long-term national policies.Another responsibility is to agree on short-term and medium-term common minimum programs related to economic stabilization.It is also tasked with organizing special meetings with the Ministers of the Cabinet, the National Council, the Chairperson of Special Committees and Youth Observers of Youth Organizations.The 'National Council' also has the power to summon reports from the Sectoral Oversight Committees, the Committee on Public Finance, the Committee on Public Accounts, the Committee on Public Enterprises and any committee that controls the Public finance.The National Council will consist of the Hon.

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Scottish covid inquiry thrown into chaos as top lawyers resign just months after launch

A public inquiry into Scotland's handling of the covid pandemic was thrown into chaos last night after it was revealed four members of its legal team had quit.

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9th May Violence: Transferred OICs allowed to appeal

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lanka Police OICs who were transferred following the 9th May violence have been allowed to file appeals against the transfers.23 Police OICs were transferred following the 9th May violence that broke out.Public Security Secretary S.

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UNHRC : Core Group produces 19-point resolution on Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Core Group at the United Nations Human Rights Council has produced a 19-point resolution on Sri Lanka.This is a draft resolution and it has received the support of thirty other countries Albania,* Australia,* Austria,* Belgium,* Bosnia and Herzegovina,* Bulgaria,* Canada,* Croatia,* Cyprus,* Czechia,* Denmark,* Estonia,* Finland, Germany, Greece,* Iceland,* Ireland,* Italy,* Latvia,* Liechtenstein,* Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malta,* Montenegro,* Netherlands, New Zealand,* North Macedonia,* Norway,* Portugal,* Romania,* Slovakia,* Slovenia,* Sweden,* Switzerland,* United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America.The draft resolution noting with appreciation the work of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights towards the promotion and protection of human rights and truth, justice, reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka, has made the following 19-points.1.Welcomes the oral update presented by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to the Human Rights Council at its forty-ninth session and the report of Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights presented to the Council at its current session;2.Also welcomes the engagement of the Government of Sri Lanka with the Office of the High Commissioner and the special procedures of the Human Rights Council, encourages the continuation of such engagement and dialogue, and calls upon Sri Lanka to implement the recommendations made by the Office and to give due consideration to the recommendations made by the special procedures;3.Expresses concern at the human rights impact of the economic crisis, including as a result of increased food insecurity,

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Sri Lanka central bank to hold rates as inflation worries persist

(Reuters) – Sri Lanka's central bank is likely to maintain interest rates on Thursday in an effort to get a grip on inflation which has remained stubbornly high despite a sharp contraction in the crisis-hit economy.Nine out of 14 economists and analysts polled by Reuters said they expect rates to remain unchanged as the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) waits for the effects of its earlier hikes to filter through to the economy and for inflation to stabilise as the economy cools."The pace of inflation appears to be slowing but it is also largely cost push inflation caused by depreciation and global commodity prices, which a rate hike would have limited impact on," said Dimantha Mathew, head of research for Colombo-based investment firm First Capital.The CBSL has raised rates by a record 950 basis points this year to battle high inflation which is adding to the country's economic woes.However, inflation has remained high, hitting a record peak of 68.9% in September with food inflation climbing to 93.7%.Sri Lanka's economy shrank 8.4% in the quarter through June from a year ago in one of the steepest declines seen in a three-month period, amid fertilizer and fuel shortages.

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Kanchana thanks Harsha for the coal tender probe

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lanka's Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera thanked SJB MP, Dr. Harsha De Silva, for calling for an investigation into the tender that was called for the procurement of coal for the Norochcholai Power Plant.The Minister said that the COPF in its report on the investigation into Coal Procurement has said that Auditor General preliminarily observes that a fair & sufficient time was not accommodated to suitable bidders & thereby has deviated from the Procurement guidelines.The Minister added that the Auditor General's observations said certain limitations on their investigation & unavailability of information in a short time."Officials of the procurement committee has been notified of the observations & recommendations & will respond accordingly," tweeted the Minister.Kanchana Wijesekera said that it would be appropriate for the Committee on Public Finance to consider responses of the officials in this regard & direct to be fully investigated by a suitable authority.Sri Lanka's Auditor General has reported that the tender to procure coal for the Norochcholai Power Plant from 2022 to 2025 did not follow the approved procurement process.Dr.

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6th Edition of Gammadda Door to Door underway in three districts

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The 6th Phase of the Gammadda Door-to-Door program commenced on Wednesday (5) morning centering three district.The Gammadda Door to Door program is joined by the University of Peradeniya as well. The 6th edition of the Gammadda Door to Door program is currently underway in the Jaffna, Matale, and Kalutara Districts.Gammadda is well known among all Sri Lankans, young and old, as the people's force that brings about a new beginning for the villages and towns of Sri Lanka.Gammadda implements these projects by identifying the real needs of the local population.The needs of the people were identified following an extensive and streamlined study of the findings in the Gammadda Door to Door program that was implemented five times before along with the University of Peradeniya.The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Economic Crisis have forced the people of Sri Lanka to undergo various hardships.Gammadda is ready once again to identify the socio-economic issues of the people of Sri Lanka.

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COVID-19 Scan for Oct 04, 2022

New statistics from Ohio and Florida published by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) show that Republicans have suffered more COVID-related excess deaths than Democrats, adding to the literature that demonstrates the link between political party affiliation, vaccination uptake, and COVID-19 mortality.To conduct the study, researchers linked voter registration da

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Nia Long Posts Mental Health Message Following Fiancé Ime Udoka’s Scandal

Nia Long is keeping herself centred amid scandal.

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Nia Long Shares Message on Mental Health Amid Ime Udoka's NBA Scandal

Nia Long is moving forward with her mental health in mind. The actress returned to social media almost two weeks after her longtime partner, Ime Udoka, was suspended as head coach of the Boston Celtics for violating team policies. Udoka has apologized after allegations surfaced in which he was accused of engaging in an intimate relationship with a female member of the team's staff.

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Trading of Twitter shares halted over report Elon Musk has bid to buy company

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CID Chief summoned to P’ment over phone tapping

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The CID Director has been summoned to Parliament over an alleged phone tapping incident.The Director of the Criminal Investigation Department has been informed to appear before the Parliamentary Committee on Ethics and Privileges on the 18th.It is related to an investigation of a complaint made by the Member of Parliament Patali Champika. where he said his phone was tapped.Its Chairman Dr.

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Wheat Flour prices go up: 2,000 small bakeries shut down

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The All Ceylon Bakery Owners Association on Tuesday (4) said that the two main wheat flour companies in Sri Lanka have reportedly increased the price of a kilogram of wheat flour by Rs. 13/-.Chairman of the All Ceylon Bakery Owners Association N.

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Sri Lanka stresses need to adhere to UN charter in combating terrorism

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations, Mohan Pieris emphasized that Sri Lanka stresses the importance of adhereing strictly to the United Nations Charter and international laws while being sensitive in adhereing to human rights, in efforts to combat terrorism. Speaking at the Sixth Committee, 2nd Meeting of the General Assembly 77th Session at the United Nations session this year, the permanent representative said that Sri Lanka condemns all forms of terrorism regardless of its motivation, committed by anyone.He further stated that coordinated measures to address root causes of terrorism should be taken, while humanitarian laws should be adhered to in combatting terrorism.Representative Peiris pointed out that Sri Lanka was successful in rehabilitation of persons and in demining efforts, in addition to counterterrorism, and stressed that the Prevention of Terrorism Act acts as the base for counterterrorism efforts in Sri Lanka.Moreover, he said that Sri Lanka has implemented a number of mechanisms to prevent terrorism financing, including financial intelligence unit and money laundering act, and further emphasized on terrorism becoming a key component of all activities carried out by terrorist groups

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Police must protect Wasantha Mudalige – HCRSL

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka advised that Sri Lanka Police should act with responsibility and take all necessary steps for the protection and safety of Wasantha Mudalige, a suspect currently in detention.Sri Lanka's Human Rights Commission on Tuesday (4) said that every single person is entitled to equal protection of the law.It added that no citizen shall be discriminated on the grounds of political opinion.

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Vijitha Herath demands to publicize China-Sri Lanka FTA

COLOMBO (News 1st) – NPP Parliamentarian Vijitha Herath requested the Government to immediately submit a draft of the trade agreement between the Governments of China and Sri Lanka.Speaking at the Parliament on Tuesday (4), Herath pointed out that the people still do not know the contents of the trade agreement, and in addition, Parliamentarians deserve the right to remain aware of the said FTA.If the agreement is signed without knowing its contents, manufacturers could face much difficulty in manufacturing and exporting their contents.Citing a statement made by Foreign Minister Ali Sabry at New York with regard to hastening the agreement, the NPP MP demanded whether it is being done so for the purpose of loan restructuring.

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Sri Lanka’s export earnings rise by 10.24%

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Earnings from the merchandise exports increased by 10.24 % y-o-y to US$ 1,213.7 Mn in August 2022 as per the data released by the Sri Lanka Customs. According to the Export Development Board, this was mainly due to the increase in earnings from export of Apparel and Textiles.Major product sectors such as Apparel and Textiles, Tea, Rubber based products, Electrical and Electronic components, Spices and Concentrates Diamonds, Gems and Jewellery, Food and Beverages, Seafood and Ornamental fish recorded increased exports in August 2022.Strong Export Growth recorded for top 10 export markets in the period of January to August 2022. The single largest export destination of United States of America recorded over US$ 2 billion worth of exports in the period of January to August 2022 – a significant year on year increase of 21.19 % in comparison to US$ 1.9 billion recorded in 2021.Exports to United Kingdom as the second largest trading partner recorded an increase of 12.91 % to US$ 682.56 Mn during the period of January to August 2022 compared with the corresponding period of previous year.

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Iceland President assures support to Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, President of Iceland congratulating President Ranil Wickremesinghe on his election as the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, has further assured to strengthen the bond of friendship between the two countries.He also expressed confidence that the people of Sri Lanka will successfully deal with the economic challenges while preserving the social harmony, which must be quintessential to Sri Lanka, said the President's Media Division on Tuesday (4).President Guðni Th.

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175,000 MT of Urea given for three districts

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Ministry of Agriculture said that 175,000 MT of Urea fertilizer was distributed in three districts for maize cultivation in the Maha season.According to the Ministry, urea fertilizer has been distributed in the districts of Monaragala, Kurunegala, and Anuradapuraya.It was by the Colombo Commercial Fertilizer Company on the advice of the Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera.Distribution: 75,000 MT: Siyambalanduwa, Ethimale, Dambagalla (Moneragala District)25,000 MT: Ehetuwewa (Kurunegala District)75,000 MT: Mihinthale, Galunbindunuwewa, Yakkala (Anuradhapura)

Vasu opposes rehabilitation act, says is contrary to fundamental rights

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Leader of the Democratic Left Front, Vasudeva Nanayakkara emphasizes that the bill entitled "Bureau of Rehabilitation" is simply injustice waiting to happen, and even minor criminals who plead guilty at court will have to instead go through the rehabilitation process without a choice in the matter.Therefore, the MP said that through this method, it would only drive home the fact that acting against the Government is inherently bad, and instilling fear within youth with regard to the same under the guise of rehabilitation.Therefore, the youth will admit to being guilty under undue influence, MP Nanayakkara said, adding that it is against the jurisprudence of Sri Lanka, and its legal system."It is against the fundamental rights of a person accused of a serious crime.

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Payments pending for Diesel & Crude ships

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Ministry of Power and Energy says that payments have not been made for two shipments of Diesel and Crude Oil that reached Sri Lankan shores recently.The Ministry said that the shipment includes 40,000 MT of diesel and 100,000 MT of crude oil.In the meantime, 37,000 MT of Petrol was unloaded yesterday (3) from a ship that arrived earlier. The Ministry also went on to note that the shipment of 11,000 MT of Jet Fuel is being unloaded.

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Today’s Power Cuts: 2 hours & 20 minutes

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) approved power cuts of 2 hours and 20 minutes for 04th & 05th October as follows;Groups ABCDEFGHIJKLPQRSTUVW: 1-hour during daytime 1-hour and 20-minutes during the night

Sri Lanka

Government declares multiple essential services

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Sri Lankan Government has declared a number of essential services via an extraordinary gazette.Accordingly, the following services have been declared as essential by order of the President:1. All services connected to the supply of electricity 2.

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EXCLUSIVE: Julie Goodwin admits mental health battle is “not over”

Now finding her feet again after being treated for severe depression in 2020, the popular home cook has learnt there is one thing she can always rely on to help get her through the tough times.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
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Sri Lanka to cultivate over 800,000 hectares for Maha Season

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