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COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lankan women are being taken to Abu Dhabi in the UAE using Visit Visa, and are being taken away to Oman against their will where they are being auctioned to the highest bidder.According to reports obtained by News 1st, a group of 12 women have been taken to Oman by force.The group of women were taken away to Oman on Tuesday (16), and since then their mobile phones are switched off.Shashikala is one of them, and her husband stepped forward to speak to News 1st on the issue."They are kept in an office and were told that jobs will be given on Monday. I don't have many details.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – A special operation conducted by the Navy in coordination with the Police Special Task Force and Police Narcotics Bureau off Hambantota, led to the interception of a local fishing trawler carrying over 300kg of heroin (Including packages), worth approx. gross street value of over Rs.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – A group of people had attacked a driver of lorry in Wennappuwa Ulhitiawa. and stolen the vehicle The assailants had attached the driver with a knife while he was sleeping. The group had also robbed 1,800 liters of kerosene worth Rs.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Ministry of Justice says more than 7000 Sri Lankan families who fled the country as refugees, and  returned from India have resettled in the Northern Province.According to the Justice Ministry, there are around 12,500 such Sri Lankans who returned back to the country.The Justice Ministry has launched a mobile programme to resolve the legal issues faced by these people in terms of re-obtaining Sri Lankan citizenship. The mobile legal aid programme will be carried out on Monday and Tuesday in Jaffna and Killinochchi. 

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 18: James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers defends Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the second half at TD Garden on October 18, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges an BOSTON - Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 35 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 126-117 on Tuesday night in the opening game of the NBA regular season.Malcolm Brogdon added 16 points and Grant Williams finished with 15 as the defending Eastern Conference champions gave interim coach Joe Mazzulla a victory in his debut.Mazzulla has been tasked with leading the team after Ime Udoka was suspended for the season following an investigation by a law firm that found he committed multiple violations of team policies.Mazzulla successfully led a Celtics team that very much resembled the one that made a surprise run to the NBA Finals a season ago.Boston opened up a 110-97 lead with 8 minutes to play and never trailed again.James Harden scored 35 points — his most since joining the 76ers last season — including 12 of 12 from the free throw line.

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COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says that due to the US sanctions on the MIR payment system, as confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it is NOT in a position to consider favorably, at the current juncture, the request to operate MIR card scheme within the banking system.What is the MIR payment system? MIR is a local payment card in Russia sponsored by the Russian government.The National Payment Card System (NSPK) was established in July 2014 following sanctions against Russia earlier that year, which left Russian cardholders and merchants temporarily unable to transact on international card networks. By December 2015, NSPK had developed the technical infrastructure and commercial agreements to begin card issuance and ATM and POS acceptance for MIR.All Russian banks that are members of the international card networks process and clear via NSPK.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – A mobile phone was recovered from the cell occupied by Thilini Priyamali, who was arrested for financial fraud, at the Welikada Prison.The mobile device was handed over to the Criminal Investigations Department.Prisons Commissioner and Spokesperson Chandana Ekanayake told News 1st that the device was recovered by the Sri Lanka Prisons Emergency Action and Tactical Force on Sunday (9) night.He said the Superintendent of the Welikada Prison is leading an internal investigation into the matter.At the same time, General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party Dayasiri Jayasekera, and MP Nalaka Godahewa filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigations Department seeking an investigation into statements alleging that they were involved in transactions with the woman in question.

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.

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.

A view during the game between the New York Jets and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K.

The Cat Depot shelter in Sarasota, Fla., named its four-day-old kitten "Cane" after the hurricane. The tiny animal survived the hurricane.

Picture taken on June 30, 2022 shows a street banner read as "Donetsk People Republic's square" in front of US embassy in Moscow. (Photo by NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA/AFP via Getty Images) MOSCOW - The U.S.

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch Pad 39B, Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, as the Artemis I launch teams load more than 700,000 gallons of cryogenic propellants including liquid CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's mega moon rocket will have to wait to launch until mid-November as engineers are preparing to roll back the Space Launch System rocket in preparation for Hurricane Ian.On Saturday morning, NASA teams decided to stand down on preparing for a Tuesday launch opportunity to allow them time to configure systems for rolling back the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft to the Vehicle Assembly Building. Artemis I managers announced Monday plans to roll back the SLS to the VAB due to the latest Hurricane Ian forecast, which includes Florida's Space Coast in the cone of uncertainty.HURRICANE IAN STRENGTHENS IN CARIBBEAN'S WARM WATERS; FLORIDA'S GULF COAST AND TAMPA BAY BRACE FOR MAJOR THREATThe first motion of the crawler used to move the giant rocket is expected to happen at 11 p.m.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Chinese Government handed over eight state-of-the-art CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) Screening Vehicles (mobile labs) worth Rs. 660 million to the Ministry of Health on Monday (26).QI Zhenhong, the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, officially handed over the mobile laboratory buses to the Minister of Health, Dr.

Ukraine‘s efforts to take back more Russian-held territory before winter freezes the battlefields, a Washington-based think tank said Sunday.Russia, meanwhile, pressed on with its call-up of hundreds of thousands of men to throw into the seven-month war, seeking to reverse its recent losses. Without control of the skies over Ukraine, Russia is also making increasing use of suicide drones, with more strikes reported Sunday in the Black Sea port city of Odesa.The Russian mobilization — its first such call-up since World War II — is sparking protests in Russia, with fresh demonstrations Sunday.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – A monk who illegally brought goods worth Rs. 3,440,000 via cargo services to the island has been apprehended at the Katunayake International Airport by Customs authorities.Accordingly, Customs Authorities have seized 218 mobile phones worth Rs.

NEW YORK - President Joe Biden is ready to make the case to world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly that Russia's "naked aggression" in Ukraine is an affront to the heart of what the international body stands for as he looks to rally allies to stand firm in backing the Ukrainian resistance.Biden, during his time at the U.N.

PHILADELPHIA - Two Philadelphia business owners woke up shocked on Sunday morning when they realized their three-week-old food truck had vanished. Philadelphia police say at around 5:30 Sunday morning, someone drove a U-Haul truck onto a private lot in Bridesburg and left with the Lui's Kitchen Food Truck attached to its trailer. Kris and Trisha Dogiewicz, owners of the food truck, say they poured money, time, and energy into their mobile restaurant for months until it came to fruition just three weeks ago. "We're trying to make some good Philly food with a southern twist," said Kris Dogiewicz.Lui's Kitchen Food Truck, named after Kris and Trisha's one-year-old daughter, is a popular stop among locals as the couple says they sold out of all their food at an event the day before it was stolen. "It was very, very promising. We were on a high on Saturday night, and we were like, 'This is great." Then, Sunday morning it came crashing down on us," said Trisha Dogiewicz.MORE HEADLINES: Gloucester County man, 51, arrested for animal cruelty, police sayPennsylvania man caught selling baby kangaroo for $5,000 on Facebook, officials sayPolice: Wawa offering $5,000 reward after armed robberies in Philadelphia neighborhoodsA surveillance video obtained by FOX 29 shows the U-Haul truck drive onto the private lot of the Arsenal Campus on Tacony Street.

GREAT FALLS, Mont – The 36th Contingency Response Squadron assigned to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, organized a Mobile Training Team event between the Sri Lanka Air Force and the 120th Airlift Wing, Montana Air National Guard, Sept. 8-12.Airmen from the 120th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 120th Maintenance Squadron showed 15 members of the Sri Lanka Air Force how to use aircraft loading and refueling equipment they will receive next year from the Department of Defense under the Building Partner Capacity Program.The program builds partnerships with foreign nations by providing military and equipment training to enhance their capabilities.During the four-day Mobile Training Team event, the 120th AW Airmen worked with the Sri Lanka Air Force members on pallet buildup, refuel/defuel procedures, forklift operations, weight and balance calculation, loading and unloading aircraft.“We brought a mix of pilots, loadmasters, crew chiefs, fuel specialist, maintenance officers and logistics officers on this Mobile Training Team,” said Danushka Premadasa, Sri Lanka Air Force wing commander.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – A suspect involved in several robberies has been arrested in Dematagoda.Police said that 125 mobile phones worth Rs.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lankan authorities have arrested three women for illegally carrying gold and mobile phones into Sri Lanka at the Bandaranaike International Airport.The suspects are residents of the Giriulla, Marawila, and Hambantota areas, aged 35, 40, and 48.Police said that over 719g of gold, three gold chains, 163 smart mobile phones, 695 other mobile phones, and 810 batteries used for mobile phones were seized from their possession.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Manufacturing PMI recorded an index value of 49.6 in August 2022, up from July, yet slightly below the neutral threshold level. The rate of decline of manufacturing activities was softened with the improvements reported in Employment and Stock of Purchases compared to the previous month while Production and New Orders declined at a slower pace. Further, the Suppliers' Delivery Time was shortened with improved mobility.Overall Production and New Orders declined marginally in August 2022 compared to July 2022. However, considering the largest manufacturing sub-sectors, an increase in Production and New Orders was reported in the manufacturing textile and apparel sector, limiting the overall decline to a marginal level, while the manufacturing food & beverage sector maintained Production and New Orders at the same level as of July 2022. Many respondents revealed that improved fuel availability on a month-on-month basis positively affected manufacturing activities. Meanwhile, Employment increased in August 2022, particularly in the manufacturing textile and apparel sector which frequently suffered from a scarcity of employees. The increase reported in Stock of Purchases was mainly due to higher activity levels anticipated in the coming months. Some respondents mentioned that slightly improved foreign exchange availability in the market allows them to open letters of credit to import materials.Expectations for manufacturing activities for the next three months indicated an improvement in August 2022, for the first time since February 2022, reflecting an improved business sentiment on gradually restoring stability and anticipating a more conducive environment for manufacturing activities in the coming

LOS ANGELES - Starbucks – ringing up record sales but struggling with low employee morale – plans to spend $450 million next year to make its North American stores more efficient and less complex.The company also said it plans to open 2,000 net new stores in the U.S. by 2025, with an emphasis on meeting the growing demand for new types of service, including drive-thru, mobile ordering and delivery. Drive-thru now makes up 50% of U.S.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Türkiye says that Sri Lanka should be given time to fulfil its obligations to the United Nations Human Rights Council during these difficult times, considering the current social and economic challenges.The Türkiye delegate to the UNHRC told the 51st Session on Monday (12) that priority should be given to mobilizing international efforts to provide humanitarian aid to the people of Sri Lanka."We recently dispatched urgent medical aid and we are in the process of putting together another batch of aid to be comprised of food items," he said.Noting that Sri Lanka has started a series of significant reforms not only in the economic sector, but also in the areas of governance, the legal system, and social welfare, the delegate said that Türkiye hopes that these reforms will eventually pave the way to achieve stability in the economic, political and social systems in the country.

Toronto woman with disabilities says she’s unable to attend an accessibility conference after her flight landed in Israel because she claims Air Canada badly damaged her electric wheelchair.“I feel like people with disabilities aren’t seen, like we’re treated like luggage, like cattle,” said Maayan Ziv in a tearful Instagram post, saying she took several precautionary measures, including bubble-wrapping the wheelchair and arriving to the airport early.People with disabilities aren’t permitted to board any aircraft with a personal electronic mobility device, so Ziv says she checked in her wheelchair, only to find it ‘broken’ when she landed in Tel Aviv.“It was a surprise and a complete shock and unfortunately extremely triggering,” she told Global News. “I arrived and my wheelchair was totally damaged, it looked like it had been folded in half, and it’s very sturdy metal so it had either been dropped or something had fallen on it.” Air Canada expects flight, baggage delays to ease this year Ziv said the wheelchair is valued at roughly $30,000 and weighs about 300 to 400 pounds.

United signs purchase agreement for up to 400 eVTOL aircraft (Photo: United) United Airlines thinks that in a few years, plenty of big-city customers will pay $100 or more for a one-way ride to the airport in a four-seat, electric-powered air taxi.The Chicago-based airline said Thursday that it invested $15 million in a startup manufacturer, and signed a "conditional" agreement to buy 200 of the tiny aircraft with options for 200 more.United said it expects to receive the first taxis — which will take off and land vertically, like helicopters — from Eve Air Mobility as soon as 2026.It's hard to judge United's commitment to the deal, since it wouldn't provide terms for the order. A spokesman said the conditions are standard when buying an aircraft that hasn't been certified by regulators, and they cover "a number of United’s business objectives."The stake in Eve amounts to less than 5% of United's second-quarter profit.READ MORE: United Airlines threatens to end service at major U.S. airportBut the deal fits United's pattern of announcing interest in startups that are trying to build and win regulatory approval for air taxis, like Archer, and supersonic planes, like Boom.Mike Leskinen, president of United's venture-funding arm, said the eVTOLs — electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft — will be ideally suited for traffic-clogged cities where United flies, including New York, Chicago and San Francisco.

COLOMBO (News 1st): Senior DIG in-charge of the Western Province Deshabandu Thennakoon said that Sri Lanka Police would revise its crackdown on drugs and the crime wave.The Senior DIG said that crimes were on the rise after Sri Lanka Police was unable to increase its foot & mobile patrols given the situation that prevailed in the country.He said that the methods of raids being carried out also dropped given the situation, and that allowed narcotics such as Crystal Meth to spread even to areas close to schools.The Senior DIG said Sri Lanka Police would increase raids to crackdown on drugs.

The Queen has been advised to postpone her Privy Council meeting and rest due to concerns over her frail health.After being pictured meeting with Liz Truss yesterday as she appointed her Prime Minister, doctors have recommended she now take a break.A Palace spokesman said: “After a full day yesterday, Her Majesty has this afternoon accepted doctors’ advice to rest."READ MORE: Liz Truss calls Queen 'disgraceful' in throwback clip that's come back to haunt herThe 96-year-old will remain at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire where she will not engage in any royal business. The latest medical advice does not require a hospital stay.The Privy Council meeting was already set to take place virtually due to the monarch’s ongoing mobility issues.A spokesperson has confirmed: “The Privy Council meeting that had been due to take place this evening will be rearranged”.

ALTOONA, Pa. - Truck drivers will feel the love every time they find themselves at a Sheetz throughout the month of September.Next week is Truck Driver Appreciation Week, and the gas station is showing their support by reducing diesel gas prices from September 5- 30.Truck drivers will pay $4.49 a gallon at Sheetz stations as Pennsylvania's average diesel price reaches $5.28 this week.MORE HEADLINES:"Truck drivers are the backbone of this country," said Travis Sheetz, President & CEO of Sheetz.In addition to deals on gas, Sheetz is also offering truck drivers a free meal and drink from September 11-30.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Nearly 50 years after the last mission to the moon, NASA is once again counting down to a lunar launch. The Artemis I mission, an uncrewed test flight, is scheduled to blast off from Kennedy Space Center later today.The two-hour launch window opens at 2:17 p.m., but as illustrated by Monday’s scrub, a lot of things have to go right for the historic mission to get underway.First, the weather has to cooperate.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Mobile Phone Importers and Sellers Association says that the mobile phone sales sector has been severely affected under the current import restrictions.The president of the association, Samith Senarath, stated the recently imposed 'temporary suspensions' on over 300 items have severely impaired the market.According to him, mobile phone batteries will not be allowed to be imported from 23rd of August, and the prices of the batteries have increased to Rs. 1,500 from Rs.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Nearly 50 years after the last mission to the moon, NASA is once again counting down to a lunar launch. The Artemis I mission, an uncrewed test flight, is scheduled to blast off from Kennedy Space Center later this morning.The two-hour launch window opens at 8:33 a.m., but delays are starting to pile up and a lot of things have to go right for the historic mission to get underway.First, the weather has to cooperate.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Chairman of All Ceylon Communication Owners Association warns that the recent import suspension has posed an obstacle to importing mobile devices to Sri Lanka.The Chairman of the Lanka Communication Owners Association Indrajith Perera told News 1st that all mobile devices and accessories have to be imported as none of those items are manufactured in Sri Lanka.He said that suspending the imports of such products would definitely threaten the lives of those involved in the mobile phone industry.Sri Lanka tightened import restrictions with a ban on more than 300 additional items, as an economic crisis that has created months of shortages and toppled a president refuses to abate.Signed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his capacity as the Finance Minister, the gazette was issued under the Import and Export Control Act.The list of items included cosmetics, electrical goods, water craft, ships, aircraft, electrical and electronic goods and building materials.

COLOMBO (News 1st); To popularize the LankaRemit National Remittance Mobile Application among migrant workers, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) held a ceremony on Friday (26) at SLBFE to demonstrate its features.LankaRemit provides Sri Lankan expatriates with access to a fast, secure, and more convenient remittance channel to send money to Sri Lanka.

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COLLEGE PARK, Ga. - Chick-fil-A said its grilled nuggets and grilled chicken filets have an undeclared dairy allergen due to a mishap at its supplierThe restaurant chain said a supplier notified the company that it "unintentionally added an undeclared dairy allergen in the recipe for our Grilled Filets and Grilled Nuggets." "We took immediate steps to notify guests of this temporary issue," Chick-fil-A said in a statement. "We are actively working with the supplier so this doesn’t happen again and to ensure the allergen is removed."RELATED: The history of Chick-fil-A: From small diner to fast-food giant closed on SundayA notice warning about the issue is posted on Chick-fil-A’s nutrition and allergens page on its website and mobile app.

COLOMBO (News 1st); SLPP Parliamentarian Sanath Nishantha at a media briefing had made comments in a manner that affect the judiciary, President's Counsel Upul Jayasuriya told the Fort Magistrate's Court on Wednesday (24).The President's Counsel alleged that the comments affect the Lawyers and Officers from the Attorney-General's Department who attend to judicial matters.Accordingly, Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage ordered the Criminal Investigations Department to obtain the original video of the press conference where the MP made the comments from the respective media institution, and conduct an investigation.SLPP MP Sanath Nishantha is a suspect in the case filed over the attacks on the GotaGoGama protest site on the 9th of May 2022.The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court ordered MPs Sanath Nishantha, Milan Jayathilake, and Dan Priyasad to surrender their mobile devices to the Criminal Investigations Department on Wednesday (24).The trio is named as suspects in the case filed over the attack on the GotaGoGama protest site on the 9th of June 2022. Court also ordered the suspects to be detained in court until they surrender the mobile devices to the CID.The court made the relevant order as the trio failed to comply with a previous court order to surrender their mobile devices to the CID.Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage noted that if the three suspects fail to comply with the order, their bail will be terminated, and they would be returned to Remand Custody.When the case was called up on Wednesday (24), the CID told the court that MPs Milan Jayathilake, and Sanath Nishantha, as well as Dan Priyasad, and Satha Nalaka, were instructed by the Magistrate to surrender their mobile devices for the investigations, however, they had

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher at Launch Pad 39B, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, after being rolled out to the launch pad at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. (NASA/Joel Kowsky CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA managers have given the Space Launch System moon rocket the green light to move ahead with launching for the first time from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Artemis program management met Monday at KSC for the flight readiness review to go over every element of the SLS and uncrewed Orion spacecraft mission known as Artemis I.

SEAGOVILLE, Texas - People who are wheelchair-bound and families with children were rescued Monday afternoon in rural Seagoville in Dallas County.All afternoon, fire crews made multiple trips into the community to save people. More than a dozen people needed help.MORE: Flash flooding in North Texas leads to high-water rescues, road closures and submerged carsDallas County Fire-Rescue brought people to safety as floodwaters inundated mobile homes and trailers off Beckett Road.Nolen Williams and his 2-year-old dog were among those rescued."Oh, man. It’s waist deep," he said.

Wendy's Global Next Gen Exterior Main Entry (Credit: The Wendy's Company) DUBLIN, Ohio - Wendy's restaurants will soon get a digital upgrade, according to an announcement by the company. The Wendy's Company unveiled a new global restaurant design standard titled "Global Next Gen" Company leaders said it will enhance customer, crew and digital experiences. The renovations will start to take place in Fall 2022.Under the plan, restaurants will feature a sleek and modern design with upgraded technology to make convenience, speed and accuracy more available to customers. RELATED: Wendy's pulls lettuce from sandwiches amid E. coli outbreakSpecifically, restaurants will feature a delivery pick-up window to allow customers to bypass the dining room to grab to-go orders.

Invited guests and NASA employees watch as NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is rolled out of the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher in High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building as members of the media setup remote cameras to capture the first rollout to Launch Complex 39B, We CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Teams are preparing to move NASA's next-generation moon rocket to the Florida launchpad on Tuesday ahead of the long-awaited Artemis 1 liftoff later this month.The Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft have been inside the Kennedy Space Center Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), undergoing final preparations ahead of the targeted Aug. 29 maiden voyage.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Minister of Energy, Kanchana Wijesekara says that multiple vehicles can now be registered under one business registration number for the fuel pass.In a tweet, the Minister said that Government Institutes, Organizatios and businesses can now register multiple vehicles with one or more mobile numbers, under one business registration number.He added that Governments institutes will be given guidelines on the business registration numbers assigned to them.

gaming in total this year, less than last year but still up 28 percent from the pre-pandemic year of 2019. US video game giant Activision Blizzard, which Microsoft is in the process of purchasing, reported that sales in the first half of this year declined, with gamers spending less time in its powerhouse "Call of Duty" franchise.