An employee gets a bag of popcorn for a customer at the AMC Lincoln Square 13 movie theater in New York (Photographer: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images AMC Entertainment wants Americans to snack on its popcorn while sitting at home.CEO Adam Aron tweeted Tuesday that he had "yet another meeting" taste-testing recipes for microwaveable and ready-to-eat AMC Theatres Perfectly Popcorn.

The world's largest cinema operator hopes to roll out the new popcorn product nationally in the U.S. in 2023, he said in the tweet.

Aron's update on microwaveable popcorn comes after he said during an earning call earlier in August that recipe development was "going extremely well." In 2023, the company plans to sell it in grocery and/or convenience stores, he said.AMC APE UNITS BEGIN TRADING ON WALL STREETAMC first announced plans to sell its popcorn outside of movie theaters in November 2021.

In addition to developing microwaveable popcorn, the company said it would start selling freshly-popped popcorn from kiosks at certain malls across the country.

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Long Covid. The study has revealed that a person going through phases of anxiety, depression, and loneliness before being infected by coronavirus has a much stronger chance of developing Long Covid. The finding of the study conducted by researchers at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health was published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry.

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Food production records downward dive, children affected the most

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The production of food has recorded a sharp dive, says the National Organization of Intellectuals in Colombo.Speaking during the briefing, member of the organization Specialist Dr.

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Attestation & verification service at MFA to resume from Tuesday (20)

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will resume its attestation and verification service from Tuesday (20), following a recent computer system breakdown.Moreover, the MFA stated that the attestation and verification services at regional offices in Jaffna, Trincomalee, Kandy, Kurunegala, and Matara have also been resolved, and all other services of the consular division will also be provided.For further details the visiting service seekers may contact;Consular Affairs Division, Colombo 01 0112338812/0112338843 Regional Office, Jaffna 0212215970 Regional Office, Trincomalee 0262223182 Regional Office, Kandy 0812384410 Regional Office, Kurunegala 0372225941 Regional Office, Matara 0412226697

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UNDP redoubles efforts seeking aid for Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Hanaa Singer, the United Nations Resident Coordinator for Sri Lanka, has made more requests for aid in support of Sri Lanka in the face of the country's economic crisis.The appeal states that according to UNICEF, 70% of households have reduced their food consumption, primarily due to the rising cost of food, and 73% of households have had their incomes either curtailed or reduced.

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4 dead, 1 missing after farmhouse fire in Mercer County; cause sought

MERCER COUNTY, Pa. - Four people died and one remains missing following a fire at a farmhouse in western Pennsylvania, authorities said.Fire crews in Mercer County were called to the Delaware Township blaze near Fredonia at about midnight Thursday and found the multi-story farmhouse engulfed in flames. Officials said about a dozen fire departments responded along with state police and ambulance crews.

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Watch: Oregon woman finds stranger asleep in son's bedroom

Portland woman is still in a complete state of shock after the stranger she found in her son's bed on Monday was released from jail.Kelsey Smith, who lives in Northeast Portland, said that when she heard the dogs barking, she checked the front door as contractors were supposed to work on an accessible bathroom for her son, according to FOX 12.After following the dogs to her son's bathroom, she saw that someone was under a pile of clothes. Her son was not in the room at the time."The dogs continued to go crazy, specifically my chihuahua, which was running circles around my legs, which was really unusual," Smith said.

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Pennsylvania man caught selling baby kangaroo for $5,000 on Facebook, officials say

Man attempted to sell kangaroo on Facebook. ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. - A 6-month-old kangaroo is finally safe after the exotic animal was almost sold online in Pennsylvania for thousands of dollars.Officials rescued the animal after receiving a tip about a kangaroo listing on Facebook.

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American contractor held in Afghanistan freed in swap for convicted Taliban drug lord

A Taliban fighter keeps vigil near the Intercontinental Hotel during a press event organised by the members of the Taliban, in Kabul on September 19, 2022. An American navy veteran detained in Afghanistan for more than two years was released by the T WASHINGTON (AP) - An American contractor held hostage in Afghanistan for more than two years by the Taliban has been released in exchange for a convicted Taliban drug lord jailed in the United States, according to the man's family and U.S.

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Sri Lanka ranks third on high food inflation figures

COLOMBO (News 1st) – A report on food security by the World Bank has revealed that Sri Lanka is in the third place according to the real food inflation figures between September 2021 and August 2022, and at the fourth place in consideration of nominal food inflation.Sri Lanka ranks fourth in the world in terms of nominal food inflation, at 91% on an y-o-y basis.According to the World Bank report, Zimbabwe, Lebanon and Venezuela are ranked first, second and third among the countries with high nominal inflation.The report indicates that 205.1 million people worldwide will face a food crisis or a acute food crisis due to this situation.The report also warns of the threat of famine for the Somali Gulf region between October and December this year.Projecting a decrease in production of rice in 2022, the Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) assessed that reduced harvest prospects for India and a few other countries, including Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, outweighed slight upward revisions for Brazil and a few West African countries, although average international rice prices changed little month to month, with mixed movements in the major exporters.

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Lankans stranded in Ukraine; What happened?

COLOMBO (News 1st) – On 17th September, the Ukrainian President Voldomyr Zelenskyy in his briefing noted that seven Sri Lankan students were found in 'torture chambers' where civilians were abused by Russian soldiers in areas of the Kharkiv region in Ukraine. The Russian InvasionOn 24th of February, Russian forces initiated what they dubbed as a 'special operation', which was later declared by Russia as an operation for the “liberation of Donbas” – broadly referring to Ukraine’s regions of Luhansk and Donetsk.More than a third of this area was already seized by Russian proxy forces in a war that began in 2014.The liberation of IziumIzium was subject to intense Russian artillery attacks in April.

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3 stabbed at wedding including bride and father, Quebec provincial police say

All three victims were hospitalized and health authorities say there is no threat to their life.Sûreté du Québec (SQ) police say the suspect fled the scene but was later found and arrested at 2 a.m.

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National Bhikku Front signs petition against electricity bill increase

COLOMBO (News 1st); A petition against the increase of the electricity bill was signed at Colombo Fort on Monday (19).The program to sign the relevant petition was organized by the National Bhikku Front.A large number of people gathered to sign the petition protesting the unsustainable increase in the prices of goods and cost of living.Ven.

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Hurricane Fiona makes second landfall in Dominican Republic as most of Puerto Rico remains in blackout

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. High winds were reported across the island on Sunday, including a 103-mph wind gust in the city of Ponce.Hurricane Fiona was slightly stronger for its second landfall in the Dominican Republic, with maximum sustained winds estimated at about 90 mph – still a Category 1 hurricane. The Punta Cana International Airport clocked a 79-mph wind gust near the time of landfall in the pre-dawn hours of Monday.Hurricane Fiona made its first landfall in Puerto Rico on Sunday, Sept.

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Pennsylvania March for Life: First official state march in the US since Roe v. Wade overturned

Thousands are set to gather at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg Monday to march in support of the pro-life movement. HARRISBURG, Pa. - Thousands are set to gather at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg Monday to march in support of the pro-life movement.The second-annual Pennsylvania March for Life is the first official state march to take place in the United States after the Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v.

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Queen Elizabeth funeral: World says goodbye to British monarch

Great Britain and the world said goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday during the state funeral for the 96-year-old British monarch.

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‘Sister Wives’ Recap: Kody’s Older Kids Cut Him Out Over COVID Restrictions

Kody Brown‘s older kids have had enough when it comes to his COVID restrictions. Coming off the highest season premiere in six years, Sunday’s episode of TLC’s “Sister Wives” didn’t tone down the drama. In it, the patriarch of the Brown family is at odds with some of his older children who accuse him of favoring his youngest wife, Robyn Brown, amid the pandemic.

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Biden tells ‘60 Minutes’ covid pandemic over, says US troops could defend Taiwan

WASHINGTON : President Biden said the Covid-19 pandemic was over, while reiterating comments that U.S.

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Driver shoots, kills University of Tampa student trying to get into wrong car, police say

TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide after they say a current student at the University of Tampa was shot and killed as he tried to enter a man’s car early Saturday morning.According to investigators, before the shooting, the student had been hanging out with friends on South Howard Avenue and caught an Uber to his home near the 1000 block of W Arch St. around 1 a.m.Police say after the student got out of his Uber, he tried to get into another car that was parked nearby with a man in the driver’s seat. The driver, who police say feared for his life and did not know the student or why he was trying to force his way into the car, shot him in the upper body. The student died at the scene. According to TPD, the shooter remained on the scene and is cooperating with law enforcement. Any potential charges would be decided by the State Attorney’s Office. The University of Tampa released this statement on Saturday afternoon:"The UT administration is deeply saddened to report that a UT student was killed early this morning near the intersection of W.

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Flags fly half-mast in memory of the Queen

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The National Flag of Sri Lanka and the flag of the United Kingdom were flown at half-mast as a mark of respect to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, at the President's Office on Monday (19).Monday was also declared as a National day of mourning, in addition to the Ministry of Public Administration announcing today as a special holiday for all government agencies.The grand state funeral of late Queen Elizabeth II was held today, with the participation of over 500 heads of state and foreign leaders. Following the State Funeral, the Coffin will travel in Procession from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch. From Wellington Arch, the Coffin will travel to Windsor, and once there, the State Hearse will travel in Procession to St.

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Hiring, expansions: Indian businesses gear up for festive sales free of Covid-19

festivals of Durga Puja and Diwali between September and November. E-commerce majors Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart have already announced deeply discounted sales.

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Fisheries Minister assures freedom for all Lankans in Indian custody

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Minister of Fisheries, Douglas Devananda says that steps will be taken to release all Lankans in Indian custody as soon as possible.Participating in a discussion held with a group of relatives of 69 people who were arrested by the Indian Navy while attempting to illegally immigrate overseas, the Minister said that diplomatic relations will be utilized to free the Lankans in Indian custody as soon as possible.In the meeting held at the Mullaitivu District Secretariat, the relatives of arrestees stated that their relatives tried to travel abroad due to the inability to continue their jobs amidst the current economic crisis.The arrested suspects are currently detained at Bangalore jail.The Minister added that although he does not approve of trying to go to another country in an illegal manner, steps will be to free the respective youths via diplomacy.

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Police: String of robberies plague one road in Delaware County, armed suspects sought

DELAWARE COUNY - Police are investigating after several robberies unfolded near the same location in just two days.Three robberies were reported on County Line Road in Delaware County between Hannum Drive and Haverford Road.Police say all three robberies occurred over the course of two nights, Thursday and Friday. A weapon was reportedly displayed in two of the robberies.MORE HEADLINES:Two male suspects are being sought in connection to the robberies.

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Six treasure hunters arrested in Gampola

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Police arrested six men for their involvement in an attempt to excavate for treasure in Ethgala, Gampola.Police officers discovered a drill and several religious items in the possession of the suspects.The men are residents of Katugastota, Ulapane, Nawalapitiya, and Ambanpola areas.

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PUCSL approves power cuts for 20th & 21st September

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has approved power outages for the 20th and 21st of September as follows; Groups ABCDEFGHIJKLPQRSTUVW– 1 hour and 20 minutes from 6.00pm – 10.00pm.

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Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral: World gives final farewell to British monarch

LONDON - Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral Monday that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds that massed along the streets of London to honor a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age.A day packed with funeral events in London and Windsor began early when the doors of 900-year-old Westminster Hall were closed to mourners after hundreds of thousands had filed in front of her flag-draped coffin. Many had waited for hours in line, including through cold nights, to pay their respects in an outpouring of collective grief and respect."I felt like I had to come and pay my final respects to our majestic queen.

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Weather Authority: Warm, humid Monday ahead of last days of summer

PHILADELPHIA - Kids may be back at school again today, but it's still feeling like summer!The last Monday of summer 2022 is set to be a warm and humid one as temperatures hit a high of 88 degrees.FOX 29's Sue Serio says the day begins with a B weather grade, then drops to a B- as that humidity starts to pick up.The Eagles home opener could see a little rain Monday night with a chance of a shower later this evening.Warm weather continues the next couple of days until the first day of fall on Thursday - but the real autumn weather starts on Friday with highs of just 67 degrees!___MONDAY: Evening shower. High: 88TUESDAY: Less humid.

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COLOMBO (News 1st) – Today’s exchange rates from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka:USD Buy 358.9434 Sell 369.9135GBP Buy 409.5166 Sell 425.6899EUR Buy 356.6349 Sell 371.6442JPY Buy 2.4897 Sell 2.5921AUD Buy 239.0458 Sell 250.2742

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State funeral of Queen Elizabeth II begins

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, passed away at Balmoral aged 96 on the 8th of September, after reigning for a period of 70 yearsAfter days of lying in state, the body of the late Queen Elizabeth II has begun its final journey as a part of the grand state funeral.President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who travelled to Westminster to attend the funeral, paid his respects on Sunday (18).Since it opened last Wednesday, hundreds of thousands of people have gone to pay their respects to the late monarch – with many standing for more than 10 hours in a queue that stretched across central London.Today, the Lying-in-State will end and the Coffin will be taken in Procession from the Palace of Westminster to Westminster Abbey, where the State Funeral Service will take place.Following the State Funeral, the Coffin will travel in Procession from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch. From Wellington Arch, the Coffin will travel to Windsor and once there, the State Hearse will travel in Procession to St.

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Lankan students in Ukraine: Horrific details revealed. Now safe in rehab center

COLOMBO (News 1st) – A Ukrainian journalist has released horrific details about the seven Sri Lankans who were allegedly captured and tortured by Russian soldiers in the Kharkiv region near the Russian border where there has been intense fighting for months. The seven are currently safe in a Ukrainian rehabilitation center.The six men and one woman were beaten, two had their nails torn off, and all were forced to work cleaning up a house occupied by Russian soldiers, Sergey Bolvinov, Chief of the Investigative Department of Kharkiv Region Police had told Maria Romanenko, a Ukrainian journalist reporting from the UK.

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'Sister Wives' Recap: Kody's Older Kids Cut Him Out Over COVID Restrictions

Kody Brown's older kids have had enough when it comes to his COVID restrictions. Coming off the highest season premiere in six years, Sunday's episode of TLC's didn't tone down the drama.

Lankan students in Ukraine: Horrific details revealed

COLOMBO (News 1st) – A Ukrainian journalist has released horrific details about the seven Sri Lankan medical students who were allegedly captured and tortured by Russian soldiers in the Kharkiv region near the Russian border where there has been intense fighting for months.The six men and one woman were beaten, had their nails torn off, and forced to work for free, Maria Romanenko, a Ukrainian journalist reporting from the UK, said in her Tweeted story.The seven students, aged 20-40, arrived in Ukraine around 3 weeks before the all-out invasion last March and rented a house in Kupiansk, a town that was captured by Russian forces and occupied until it was retaken by the Ukrainian army a few days ago. They were hiding in their house for some time until they decided to try and flee into Kharkiv, she tweeted.However, they were stopped at the first Russian checkpoint that they tried to cross.

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Construction: 95% of projects delayed says NCASL

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The National Construction Association of Sri Lanka (NCASL) says that 95% of the construction projects have been delayed due to the shortage of required raw materials in the local market. The Deputy Head of the National Construction Association of Sri Lanka M.D. Paul said that this has concerned a large proportion of the people employed in the construction sector.He says around 1.5 Million people are employed in the construction industry and among them, 75% are currently unemployed.He further said that import restrictions on construction materials such as Tiles, Air Condition systems, and Elevator systems have further disrupted the construction industry. Moreover, he said that the Government must pay an earned sum of close to Rs.

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Sri Lankans in Ukraine: Journalist reveals horrific details

COLOMBO (News 1st) – A Ukraining Journalist has released the first details about the insane story from Kharkiv region’s police about the 7 Sri Lankans, who were in Ukraine for work and studies, and were kidnapped by Russians, beaten, and had their nails torn off, and forced to work for free (clean).The 6 men and 1 woman, all aged 20-40, arrived in Ukraine around 3 weeks before the all-out invasion and rented a house in Kupiansk (which was occupied until a few days ago). They were hiding in their house for some time until they decided to try and flee into Kharkiv, she tweeted.However, they were stopped at the first Russian checkpoint that they tried to cross.

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US president says Covid pandemic 'is over'

US President Joe Biden has said the Covid-19 pandemic "is over," even though the country continues to grapple with coronavirus infections that kill hundreds of Americans daily.

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COVID-19 update: India reports 4,800 new cases

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Trudeau urges ‘full accountability’ for Putin, Russia after discovery of mass graves

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated calls for a full investigation into potential Russian “war crimes” in remarks to reporters on Sunday.

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European Union moves to cut funding to Hungary for undermining democracy

TheEuropean Union executive recommended on Sunday suspending some 7.5 billion euros in funding forHungary over corruption, the first such case in the 27-nation bloc under a new sanction meant to better protect the rule of law.

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'Viva Mexico!' Over 10K turn out to celebrate Mexico's Independence Day at Penn's Landing

OLD CITY - Almost 13,000 people packed Penn’s Landing to enjoy everything about that beautiful country down south and celebrate Mexico’s independence.Southwest Philadelphia resident Gloria Velazquez declared, "We are very happy we are very proud to be Mexican and American, too. We are proud!"Pride in the heritage, culture and people of the neighbor to the south.

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Chicken prices fixed for Rs.1300/-

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The All Ceylon Poultry Producers Association says that 1kg of frozen chicken with skin will be sold at a price between Rs.1300 and Rs.1350 today (19).The Chairman of the All Ceylon Poultry Producers Association Ajith Gunasekara said that the members of the association will meet and discuss regarding the continuous release of poultry products to the market.Mainly, he said that the cost of poultry production can be reduced if animal feed is received.

Covid-19: India sees a dip in daily cases, reports 4858 new infections in 24 hrs

The country’s active caseload stands at 48,027, with total reported cases so far at 4.45 crore. Death toll stands at 528,355. More than 214.55 crore vaccine doses have been administered till date NEW DELHI : India reported 4,858 new covid cases and 18 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to an update by the Union health ministry stated on Monday.

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Ahead of queen’s funeral, governor general says King Charles ‘committed to reconciliation’

Canada’s governor general says she believes King Charles III is committed to working on reconciliation between the Crown and Indigenous Peoples as he takes over as monarch from his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II.

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Diesel Fraud: Milco to go to CID

COLOMBO (News 1st); Chairman of Milco (Pvt) Ltd Renuka Perera says that he will file a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (19) over alleged fuel fraud that took place at the Ambewela Dairy Factory.He said that the fraud has taken place in late 2019, 2020, and 2021.He said that over 132,000L of diesel have been fraudulently sold from the Ambewela premises.Chairman Renuka Perera said that necessary steps have been taken to suspend the officer involved in the fraud and the officer who supervised it.Also, it was decided to transfer the officer of the relevant department for not logging the relevant information.

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'Covid is not over': Top US health expert after Joe Biden's 'pandemic is over' remarks

@JoeBiden — you’re wrong. Pandemic is not over. Almost 3,000 Americans are dying from #COVID19 every single week.A weekly 9/11 is a very big deal.

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Over 100 volunteers gather in Oxford Circle to restore historic cemetery

OXFORD CIRCLE - One Northeast Philadelphia community is restoring a historic Jewish cemetery, one stone at a time. More than 150 volunteers gathered in Oxford Circle Sunday afternoon for cleanup efforts at Har Nebo Cemetery.Har Nebo Cemetery was founded in 1890 and is considered Philadelphia’s oldest privately-owned Jewish cemetery.

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Sri Lanka to present debt restructuring, IMF bailout plans to creditors

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Crisis-hit Sri Lanka will make a presentation to its international creditors on Friday (23), laying out the full extent of its economic troubles and plans for a debt restructuring and multi-billion dollar International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout.Years of economic mismanagement combined with the COVID-19 pandemic have left Sri Lanka in its worst economic crisis since independence from Britain in 1948, causing it to default on its sovereign debt.The Sri Lanka Ministry of Finance said in a statement via legal firm Clifford Chance that an online call on Sept.

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WEATHER FIRST: Rainfall for western province

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Department of Meteorology says that a few showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle and Matara districts.Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva province and Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the evening or night.Condition of Rain:A few showers will occur in the sea area off the coast extending from Colombo to Matara via Galle.Winds:Winds will be south-westerly and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (40-50) kmph at times the sea area off the coast extending from Puttalam to Kankasanturai via Mannar and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.State of Sea:The sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Kankasanturai via Mannar and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be fairly rough at times.

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Sri Lanka Navy mourns passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

COLOMBO (News 1st) – As messages of condolence flood in at the end of the British monarch’s 70-year reign, Sri Lanka Navy, pays its highest tribute to the life and service of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on 08th September 2022.Just a couple of months after the coronation, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II embarked on her maiden royal visit to Sri Lanka on board SS Gothic in 1954 with Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh who was a WWII veteran. Serving in the Mediterranean Fleet of the Royal Navy as an officer, he had a stint in then Ceylon during WWII. The visit remains engraved as the first visit to Sri Lanka by a reigning monarch. During the visit, the Royals graced a ceremony where a jetty at the Colombo Harbour had been named after ‘Queen Elizabeth Quay’.As the Navy’s annals reveal, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip had visited HMCyS Vijaya which escorted SS Gothic to the Port of Colombo.

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