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COLOMBO (News 1st); President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that the nature or extent of the challenges will not matter in fulfilling the promises made to the people.He noted that development activities continue in the country while taking necessary steps to control the COVID-19 pandemic.The President also pointed out that the economy, which had been collapsed for nearly two years, is gradually recovering.The President made these remarks participating in the first round of discussions in a series of sessions with professionals representing various fields, held at the President’s House on Friday (11).The professionals who participated in the discussion said that they are further committed to make the national programme a success by giving the necessary strength to achieve the goals desired by the President, said a statement.The professionals vehemently rejected the allegations spread by some sections with the objective of achieving narrow political agendas, the statement added.Experts in the field said that the new approach to agriculture initiated by the President is being continuously supported by the researchers and entrepreneurs who are engaged full time in these fields, further noted the statement.Representatives from a wide range of fields, including education, policy, sociology, agriculture, research, water and renewable energy, medical, engineering and innovation, were present at the discussion with the President.Ministers, State Ministers, Members of Parliament, the Governor of the Central Bank, the Secretary to the President, the Principal Advisor to the President and many others were also present.

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Ontario hospital on Saturday with COVID-19, as the province continues to battle the pandemic.New data released by the province on Feb. 12 suggests a drop in the number of people in hospital from the previous day.

Health Matters February 11: As the Alberta Diabetes Foundation’s 48 Hours to Stop Diabetes fundraiser continues, Su-Ling Goh explains how local researchers are aiming to find a pharmaceutical way to achieve Type 2 remission, by understanding the diabetes “dimmer switch.”

were discharged in the past twenty four hours taking the total to 10,31,304.

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◾New cases in State: 3,202◾New cases in B'lore: 1,293◾Positivity rate: State - 2.95%; Blore - 2.49%◾Discharges: 8,988◾Active cases: State- 38,747; B'lore- 16k◾Deaths:38 (B'lore- 10)◾Tests: 1,08,534#COVID

has moved to bravely open up about an "embarrassing" chronic health problem. The reality TV star suffers from bronchiectasis, she has revealed in a new interview.

The Windsor Police have commenced enforcement near the Ambassador Bridge, Windsor, Ont.

Nurses in Canada say working during the COVID-19 Omicron wave has left them burnt out, physically and mentally, and an increase in abuse directed at health-care workers has pushed them to breaking point. According to a report from the Ontario Science Table, pre-pandemic, 20 to 40 per cent of health-care workers reported severe burnout. By spring 2021, rates had climbed to more than 60 per cent.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga was sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday (12) for Indian Rs. 10.75 crores after a closely fought bidding war.The Sri Lankan pair of Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera, joined RCB for the second part of IPL 2021.Hasaranga took a hat-trick at last year’s T20 World Cup.

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After two weeks of the protest convoy occupying Ottawa, questions are rising over whether a better security response could have averted all the disruption sooner.

Norway has lifted its final Covid restrictions, scrapping social distancing and masks in crowded spaces despite a surge in Omicron infections.

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Bob Saget died from an accidental blow to the head, likely from a backwards fall.Saget was found dead Jan. 9 in a Florida hotel room.

Squire Barnes speaks with Toronto-born musician Paul Shaffer while in Vancouver to perform with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.

It’s a case of buyer beware: read the fine print. An Edmonton man is sharing his experience trying to sell his SUV, hoping it will help others.

so-called “freedom convoy” that has snarled downtown Ottawa streets is widening its grip on the city, sprawling out in new, smaller encampments scattered around town.And while the police say they’ve negotiated movement of some trucks around the city, there are protesters in various encampments who continue to dig in their heels.“If trucks leave here, they’re going out on a convoy. They’re going to join the rest of the trucks,” said John Bancroft, a coordinator for the encampment site set up on Coventry Road — a short drive from downtown Ottawa.“No one’s leaving here until the mandates are lifted.” Trudeau calls on all parties to denounce ‘illegal’ trucker occupations, blockades But in the days since, that setup has shifted — and Global News has created a map of what the convoy protest’s encampments look like now.The original location of the convoy, Wellington Street, remains lined with trucks and regular vehicles.

Caught on video: A Burnaby business owner and his employee are pepper-sprayed by a man, the latest incident in what they say is an ongoing problem with crime in their neighbourhood. Rumina Daya reports.

Police could soon move in and end the Canada-U.S. border blockade in Windsor Ontario, after a court injunction was granted to remove protesters from the vital Ambassador Bridge crossing.

Covid-19 treatments have been prequalified by WHO, including the three presentations. A prequalification provides assurances to countries that they are purchasing quality health products.

One of Girvan’s most eagerly-anticipated events is set to make a comeback in 2022.

Beijing Winter Games on Saturday.The event made its Olympic debut in Beijing, with pairs of one man and one woman racing back-to-back for a spot on the medal podium.Grondin and O’Dine had already claimed the silver and bronze, respectively, in individual competition earlier in the week.As he was in his earlier event, Grondin was the fastest out of the gate in every round of mixed competition, creating big leads in the earlier rounds. Yet he was finally outpaced in the final and finished third behind American Nick Baumgartner and Italy’s Omar Visintin.That meant O’Dine lost the advantage she had in the quarterfinals and semifinals, as the women started staggered depending on the speed of their teammates.O’Dine battled for second position but fell halfway through her run after colliding with Italy’s Caterina Carpano, yet the Canadian still managed to cross in third position.Baumgartner’s teammate Lindsey Jacobellis brought home her second gold for the U.S.

Justin Trudeau says “everything” is on the table when it comes to ending the blockades paralyzing cross-border trade at multiple locations, and which remain encamped outside Parliament Hill.And he urged anyone still participating in the convoys, which are demanding an end to COVID-19 public health measures, to go home or face “severe” consequences.“Unfortunately, we are concerned about violence, so we’re taking every precaution,” he said.“It’s time to go home – especially if you have kids with you.”Make no mistake: The border cannot, and will not, remain closed. Every option is on the table.

Jeff Tweedy and his sons Spencer and Sammy were the virtual musical guests on last night’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!. The three Tweedys performed “Evergreen” while sitting in their Chicago bathroom. Check it out below.

Jimmy Kimmel returned to YouTube on Friday with his second #FormalFriday edition of his at-home version of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”.

Joe Biden has some strong words for U.S. President Donald Trump.

Jimmy Kimmel is joining many of his fellow late-night hosts in resuming production amid the coronavirus pandemic.The ABC host tweeted that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will resume production March 30, with episodes produced remotely and guests joining via video chat.Kimmel has been producing short segments that he calls "Quarantine Minilogues" from his home during stay-at-home mandates. His tweet also notes that former vice president and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden will join him Thursday.Late-night shows were among hundreds of TV and film productions that shut down in response to the pandemic and its accompanying social-distancing guidelines.

Courteney Cox is brushing up on her Friends trivia while isolating amid the coronavirus pandemic, as she “doesn’t remember even being on the show”.

Jimmy Kimmel is heading back to television.

Courteney Cox is brushing up on her Friends trivia while isolating amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon's kids are contributing to their dads' at-home late-night shows. During the most recent episodes of and , the hosts have proudly used artwork made by their kids to open their shows.

Courteney Cox is taking a trip down memory lane during her coronavirus quarantine at home — but the reason why may surprise you. The "Friends" alum, 55, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel's "Quarantine Minilogue" on YouTube Wednesday night, where she admitted she's begun binge-watching the beloved sitcom starring herself, Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and Lisa Kudrow because she doesn't exactly remember it! "I keep getting asked all these questions about 'Friends,'" Cox sighed.

Given how the world is currently in a lockdown period amidst the coronavirus scare, talk show hosts are finding innovative ways of providing entertainment to millions. Using the video conference format from the confines of their houses, the talk show hosts now converse with Hollywood stars and musicians. Recently, Jimmy Kimmel had an interesting conversation with Courteney Cox on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, over a video conference, as the topic of discussion eventually boiled down to Friends. Courteney first gave an update on how she is handling herself during the self-isolation period and that's she's stocked up on enough tissue paper.

Courteney Cox has revealed she is binge watching Friends while isolating amid the coronavirus outbreak – but admitted she barely remembers being on the show.

James Corden is bringing viewers an international treat in these times of quarantine. The 41-year-old host is headlining the upcoming primetime special,, on Monday, March 30 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS. 

Another day, another “Quarantine Minilogue” video from Jimmy Kimmel.

Jimmy Kimmel discussed Donald Trump, Harvey Weinstein, and others in his latest episode of “Quarantine Minilogue”.

Jimmy Kimmel continues to entertain viewers from the comfort of his own home while self-isolating with wife Molly and their kids, Jane and Billy.

Late-night shenanigans are still going strong! Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel continued their at-home monologues and sketches on Thursday for their shows,  and

Julia Louis-Dreyfus is giving us an update on how she’s doing while quarantined.

Late-night shenanigans are still going strong! Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel continued their at-home monologues and sketches on Thursday for their shows,  and

Jimmy Kimmel may be doing his show from home but he’s not hard up for guests.