Gemma Collins believes her cat Twinkle died from coronavirus after ‘breathing problems’

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.

Gemma Collins says she plans to have a breast reduction after losing three stone.The 39-year-old Towie star has made changes to her lifestyle in recent years after doctors advised her to lose weight to increase her chances of conceiving – and she admits that she wants to be able to not have to wear a bra.Speaking to The Sun, she revealed: ‘My breasts these days are rather large and I would like a reduction at some point.‘I can remember not knowing if it was OK to wear a bra in bed, I did also think to myself, was it safe to wear a bra in bed?‘I remember looking it up thinking, “Well do you wear a bra in bed?”’She added: ‘Now I can’t wait to rip my bra off and let them hang out.

Gemma Collins is fed up of her ample assets.

Gemma Collins could quite possibly provide fans with the jaw-dropping Adele effect soon as she strides past the three stone weight loss marker.

GEMMA Collins spoiled her unwell mother Joan yesterday with a shopping spree at Harrods. The GC joined her mother for a hospital visit in London and shared a clip of the 65-year-old being treated with a drip on Instagram.

Gemma Collins is flogging facemasks with her own face on as part of her sell-out In The Style range.

TOWIE favourite Gemma Collins has continued to impress her fans with her impressive weight loss over the past year.The 39-year-old television personality has always been open and honest about her struggles with her weight and she's using her days in coronavirus lockdown to shed the pounds and get fit.

Chris Riley is a psychic to the stars, with everyone's favourite Essex babe Gemma Collins on his list of celebrity clients.

The Sun, she revealed that her beloved cat passed away earlier this week.‘I was so upset about it – I think she had Corona. She’d never had breathing problems, and it was just so weird how she died,’ she explained.She shared a picture of her tabby cat writing: ‘I rescued her 22 years ago she passed last night I’m absolutely heartbroken I love you Twinkle’.She explained that she brought her to the vet and begged the vet to save her cat’s life.

Gemma Collins has revealed she believes her cat Twinkle died from complications due to coronavirus.The 39 year old's feline friend died last month, over two decades after the reality star rescued her. But The Only Way Is Essex star has now said she believes coronavirus killed her beloved pet.Twinkle was put on a ventilator before her unexpected death but sadly passed away the same day.

Gemma Collins has said she believes her beloved cat Twinkle died from coronavirus following his "weird" death. The 39-year-old TOWIE star says Twinkle must have contacted the deadly virus prior to the moggy's unexpected and rapid death.

Gemma Collins has been left devastated by the death of her beloved kitty, Twinkle, who passed away lsat month.

HEARTBROKEN Gemma Collins says her beloved cat Twinkle has died of ­Covid-19. The 39-year-old believes her beloved moggy contracted the killer virus before being put on a ventilator and passing away later that day.

Boris Johnson recently announced that lockdown measures in the UK were easing, with shops opening earlier this week, amid the global pandemic.And the Towie star has now urged her followers to take the Prime Minister’s advice and head on a spending spree.Taking to her Instagram story after she enjoyed a shopping trip to the West End, the 39-year-old said: ‘Like Boris is urging the nation to get back and go shopping, the GC is saying the same thing.‘Everywhere you go there are masks, hand sanitisers, but it’s lacking atmos.

Gemma Collins was back at her favourite hobby of shopping this weekend, but declared the whole experience as "strange" due to the coronavirus measures in place. After Boris Johnson announced that non-essential shops were to reopen on 15 June, Gemma followed the PM's advice and went out to "shop with confidence".

Gemma Collins celebrated the reopening of shops by heading to London to stock up on designer clobber.

Gemma Collins has once again showed off her impressive weight loss after shedding an incredible three stone.The 39 year old got dressed up as she prepared to watch Royal Ascot safely from her home in Essex as audiences are not welcome at this year's racing festival due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. She opted to wear a gorgeous blue wrap dress which was covered in a print of white birds for her big day in, matching the look with a pair of nude strapped heels.The Only Way Is Essex star's blonde locks were hidden underneath an extravagant cream hat complete with French netting.

Gemma Collins looked glamorous as she stepped out in a bright blue Royal Ascot outfit after celebrating the racing event at home.

GEMMA Collins showed off her three stone weight loss in her Royal Ascot dress as she celebrated the races from her home. The 39-year-old star looked super glamorous in a gorgeous wrap dress and extravagant hat topped with cream quiffs and french netting.

Gemma Collins has made a prediction that she will be pregnant next year, when she turns 40.

GEMMA Collins turns 40 next year and she has just one birthday wish – to have a baby. The reality favourite has shed nearly 3st on the advice of doctors to help her get pregnant and she is already dreaming of life as a yummy mummy.