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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

Air Canada customer is sharing his luggage nightmare after his bag arrived destroyed while in the airline’s care.Ori Wolk said he submitted a claim, but the initial compensation he received from Air Canada fell far short of the total value of his damaged belongings.“It just makes me feel that I’m not important, “said Wolk.The Ottawa resident’s compensation battle with Air Canada started this past March when he flew business class with the airline to Israel following a death in the family.On his return flight home from Montreal to Ottawa, Wolk says he was told by an Air Canada agent the plane to Ottawa had minimal storage capacity and recommended he check in his carry-on bag.“I was so exhausted. I was happy to be in Canada, sure I will do it,” said Wolk.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Department of Meteorology says that showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts. Fairly heavy falls of about 50 mm can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa Province.Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Uva and Eastern provinces during the evening or night.The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.Condition of Rain:Showers will occur at times in the sea area off the coast extending from Puttalam to Matara via Colombo.Winds:Winds will be south-westerly and wind speed will be (20-40) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Galle via Colombo. Wind speed may increase up to (55-60) kmph from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. State of Sea:The sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Galle via Colombo will be rough at times and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be rough and very rough at times.There is a possibility to increase swell waves about (2.5 m – 3.0 m) in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota and about (2.0 m – 2.5 m) in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Galle via Colombo.Therefore, it is advised not to venture into fishing and naval activities in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambanthota and requested to be vigilant, in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Galle via Colombountil further notice.

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.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 03: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates after hitting a solo homerun in the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 03, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Gett PHILADELPHIA - Aaron Nola took a perfect game into the seventh inning and Kyle Schwarber homered twice as the Philadelphia Phillies clinched their first playoff berth in 11 years with a 3-0 win over the Houston Astros on Monday night.After Brandon Marsh caught Mauricio Dubon's fly ball in center for the game's final out, players jumped and cheered in jubilation before meeting at the mound where they hugged and bounced around some more.The video board at Minute Maid Park displayed the team's logo and the words: "Congratulations Philadelphia" as the Phillies celebrated.A small but vocal group of Philadelphia fans congregated near the team's dugout and chanted: "Let's go Phillies," in the bottom of the ninth inning.The Phillies clinched at the same ballpark where they secured their last postseason trip on Sept.

PHILADELPHIA - A local husband, father, and artist lost his life to gun violence on Labor Day and now his family wants answers after police released surveillance video of the suspect and the suspected vehicle on Monday night. 50-year-old Charles Gossett, known to many as Chali Khan, was well-known in the music and arts world. Nearly a month after someone shot Gossett to death, police released video of the suspected killer and now Gossett's family is speaking out. "All I feel now is pain and anger," said Linda Cruz, Gossett's sister. Family members say at around 2:00 a.m.

NEW CASTLE, Del. - Out of all the loss, devastation, and heartbreak that has come from Southwest Florida this week, there is still hope for some of the displaced, four-legged victims of the storm.The Brandywine Valley SPCA organized a rescue airlift of shelter animals from Florida following Hurricane Ian's catastrophic damage. On Monday, 68 animals arrived in New Castle, Del., on a Wings of Rescue Flight, ready to be adopted into their next loving family as early as Tuesday. "Many of these animals quite rankle would have never made it out," said Laura Page of Brandywine Valley SPCA. The animals were adoptable in Florida shelters prior to the storm.

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.

Families bereaved in the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic are set to attend the first in-person hearing of the coronavirus inquiry, amid concerns that their testimonies may not be directly heard by the former judge heading the probe.

François Legault‘s Coalition Avenir Québec will form the next government in Quebec after cruising to a commanding majority for a second time.Global News projected the victory Monday night after a five-week election campaign that saw party leaders crisscross the province in hopes of appealing to voters and their base of supporters.Legault’s party jumped to an early lead, with the call coming in around the 15-minute mark after polls closed on election night. As of 9:20 p.m, the CAQ was leading or elected in more than 90 ridings — a significant rise from the party’s standing of 76 seats before parliament broke for the summer.

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating a shooting that left one man critically injured after he was shot 10 times in Port Richmond on Monday night. At around 7:52 p.m., police say they responded to the 2200 block of East Clearfield Street for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, police say they located a 40-year-old man suffering multiple gunshot wounds.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara says that there will be NO disruption to the fuel distribution process. He requests the public NOT to panic by misleading news alerts & statements.

LOS ANGELES - Consumers who are sick of the ongoing impacts of inflation are soon to experience a bit of relief following an announcement from Nike which plans to liquidate some of it's products following a recent flood of inventory. According to a report by The New York Post, Nike said it's planning to offer sales of up to 44% overall and 65% in North America, the company as it reported for its latest quarter last week. The company is blaming supply chain issues for a lag in product movement which resulted in the company overstocking some items while others arrived late. "We effectively have a few seasons landing in the marketplace at the same time," chief financial officer Matt Friend said on an earnings call with analysts on Thursday, adding that some of that inventory is now "seasonally out of relevance" and will be cleared out more quickly to make room for the "newest and best inventory."  So what does this mean for shoppers? Big discounts, and just in time for the holidays. There are three factors that could lead to inflation which include demand-pull inflation, cost-push inflation and built-in inflation.Nike wants to get rid of excess products sitting on its shelves and fast. Many sneakerheads have noted a variety of Jordan shoes and other Nike shoes that normally sell out quickly, collecting dust on shelves. Photos of these normally highly sought after shoes were posted on social media in an attempt to show the impacts of the ongoing economic downturn.  

A mugshot of Adam Howe from an August 11 arrest for breaking into a business. (Tewksbury Police Department) A Massachusetts man charged with murdering his mom, then setting her body on fire in front of her $900,000 Cape Cod home, choked to death on wet toilet paper in his jail cell over the weekend, authorities said.Adam Howe, 34, was rushed to St.

COLOMBO (News 1st) –  Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, Speaker of Parliament announced to the House on Monday (03) that the following Members have been nominated with the Deputy Speaker as the Chair and the Deputy Chairperson of Committees by the Committee of Selection to serve in the Legislative Standing Committee.Accordingly,  • Mohan Priyadarshana De Silva • Sisira Jayakody • (Prof.) G. L.

Jamie Graham stands next to his record-setting pumpkin. (Topsfield Fair)He also won a cash prize of $8,522.

FILE - People watch a television screen showing a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean missile test, at a railway station in Seoul on Sept. 29, 2022.

WILDWOOD, N.J. - Hurricane Ian may have run its course through Florida, but the deadly storm isn't finished with the Jersey Shore just yet. Angry waves are tearing through sand dunes, causing major flooding across the New Jersey coast. The beach in Wildwood has narrowed since chunks of sand have been washed away in the surf.

Police say one man and one teenager are injured after a double shooting in East Mount Airy on Monday night.  PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating a shooting that left one man and one teenager injured in East Mount Airy on Monday night. At around 5:56 p.m., police say they responded to the 6300 block of Musgrave Street for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, police say they located a 20-year-old man suffering multiple gunshot wounds to the stomach. Authorities say they also found a 16-year-old boy who had been shot one time in the right side of his back. MORE HEADLINESPolice: 5 schools locked down after nearly 30 shots fired in deadly Kensington double shootingJohnny Bobbitt, homeless man at center of GoFundMe scam, sentenced to probation in federal courtPolice: 4 suspects carjack, rob man at gunpoint at Germantown gas stationBoth victims were transported to Albert Einstein Medical Center by police.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Special Petition filed challenging the ‘Bureau of Rehabilitation Bill’ in the Supreme Court will be taken up for further examination on Tuesday (6).The 'Bureau of Rehabilitation Bill' was included in the Parliament agenda by the Government on the 23rd of September.The examination of the petition took place on Monday (3) in the presence of a three-member bench comprising Supreme Court Justices Gamini Amarasekara, Mahinda Samayawardena, and Arjun Obeyasekara.Deputy Solicitor General Kanishka de Silva, who appeared on behalf of the Attorney General, pointed out that the relevant bill is not a draft that overrides the constitution and that the Government is ready to amend it during the committee stages if there are any clauses that are felt to be inconsistent with the constitution of Sri Lanka.She has further stated that a person will be rehabilitated only on the orders given by the Magistrate Court and only on the consent of the person subject to undergo rehabilitation.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lanka Police received a missing persons complaint over the disappearance of a third-year student of the Engineering Faculty of the University of Peradeniya.Sri Lanka Police said that the University of Peradeniya filed the missing person complaint citing the student in question was not seen since this morning.The university student was identified as 25-year-old Pulasthi Pramudith Perera from Ganemulla.The University of Peradeniya had informed Sri Lanka Police that the student who was living in the university dorms was last seen on Saturday (2).The Peradeniya Police is conducting investigations.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a big leap of faith this weekend — but it had nothing to do with politics or policy.Instead, Trudeau threw caution to the wind Sunday and launched himself off Canada’s tallest bungee jumping platform. The face reveal of Minecraft YouTuber Dream broke the internet — let us explain Looking like a stereotypical Canadian, the prime minister wore a red lumberjack jacket, jeans and boots as he dove off of the 60-metre tall bungee platform at Great Canadian Bungee in Chelsea, Que.Video posted to social media by Great Canadian Bungee shows Trudeau psyching himself up before he crossed his arms in front of his chest and took the jump, diving head-first into the lagoon below.A post shared by Great Canadian Bungee (@greatcanadianbungee)You can hear Trudeau yelling out as he takes the plunge, before his head briefly splashes down into the water.The prime minister’s jump was a last-minute decision.

Shawn Mendes opened up about his mental health this week after the sudden cancellation of his tour this summer, telling ET he now feels more relaxed ahead of the premiere of his new movie, «It doesn't feel like such high pressure,» Mendes told ET's Rachel Smith about the film. The movie will be the first time fans hear his singing voice after announcing canceling the tour dates.

PHILADELPHIA - It's been almost one week since a group opened fire at four Roxborough High School football players and another teenager as they walked out of a junior varsity scrimmage. Four students were wounded and 14-year-old, Nicolas Elizalde, died from his injuries.Boys Latin Charter School’s JV team was there when gunfire erupted. Fortunately, none of their students were physically injured, but sophomore, Khary Brown, says he heard the gunshots."When I heard them I ran to the opposite, way to the far side of the field," he says.

Fanshawe College has filed a group grievance against the school in hopes of seeing masking requirements return for indoor activities on campus and reducing the spread of COVID-19.In August, Fanshawe announced it would be lifting masking mandates and vaccine policies for the 2022 fall semester, a move that officials at the time said was in line with advice from the Middlesex-London Health Unit. Fanshawe College lifts vaccine and mask mandates for fall semester On Monday, OPSEU Local 110 announced it had filed a grievance against the college and alleged “Fanshawe’s abandonment of indoor masking, social distancing, and many other preventative measures, has created an unsafe work environment.”“We have members in classrooms of 20, 30, 40 people.

Queen Elizabeth II spent her final days in Aberdeenshire, Scotland at the Balmoral Estate, her private residence where she has been known to be “the most happy.”

The funeral for Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96 will be held at Westminster Abbey on September 19.

King Charles III has been proclaimed the Canadian head of state at a ceremony held at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.

Paddington Bear and Queen Elizabeth II sat down for tea together in Buckingham Palace to celebrate the queen’s Platinum Jubilee.The video instantly went viral, warming the hearts of viewers in the U.K. and around the world.Following news of the queen’s death on Thursday, the beloved bear was sure to pay tribute to the monarch.

Queen Elizabeth II’s beloved animals now that she has died?Queen Elizabeth adored animals, especially horses, cows and, perhaps most of all, her corgis.The monarch, 96, died on Sept. 8, and senior members of the Royal Family rushed to Balmoral Castle in Scotland to be at her bedside.

Queen Elizabeth II died on Sept. 8, 2022, marking the end of a 70-year reign spanning from 1952.

LONDON - Royal family members of the House of Windsor have received new titles after the death of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96.After Britain's longest-reigning monarch died at Balmoral Castle Thursday, Prince Charles immediately succeeded his mother as king of the U.K.In addition to Charles, Prince William, Kate Middleton and Charles’ wife, Camilla Parker-Bowles, assumed new titles, with potential new titles for Prince Edward and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children — Archie and Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor.King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort wave after viewing floral tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth II outside Buckingham Palace on Sept. 9, 2022 in London, United Kingdom.

LONDON - Bells tolled around Britain on Friday and mourners flocked to palace gates to honor Queen Elizabeth II as the country prepared for a new age under a new king.King Charles III, who spent much of his 73 years preparing for the role, planned to meet with the prime minister and address a nation grieving the only British monarch most of the world had known. He takes the throne in an era of uncertainty for both his country and the monarchy itself.As the country began a 10-day mourning period, people around the globe gathered at British embassies to pay homage to the queen, who died Thursday in Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, passed away Thursday at the age of 96. She was a life-long public figure, even before she assumed the throne on Feb.

HADDONFIELD, N.J. - People love to shop, but customers at a Haddonfield English gift shop poured in to the sore with mixed emotions Thursday. "Our customers have been very sad too," said Gary Coleman. He owns the English Gardener Gift Shop in Haddonfield. "This is from the platinum jubilee and people are coming in and grabbing these.

CHESTNUT HILL - People across the Delaware Valley are sharing stories of encounters with Queen Elizabeth and for one local couple, Her Majesty was a familiar face."She was always tinier than one expected, but she did have those magical blue eyes and beautiful skin. She was something to behold," Jean Wedgewood, Lord Piers Wedgewood’s widow said.Wedgewood, of Chestnut Hill, recalls meeting Queen Elizabeth II over the years.

PHOENIX - The death of Queen Elizabeth II marked the end of an era for not only the United Kingdom, but also for many other countries around the world as well.As her son, now known as King Charles III, takes over the reign from his late mother, there will likely be some changes that will take place in the UK and a number of other countries, including some countries close to the US.Here's what you should know about the changes ahead.King Charles (then Prince Charles, Prince of Wales), in a photo taken on September 7, 2022. (Photo by Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images) While it goes without saying that with the queen's death, the United Kingdom will get a new head of state, it is also worth noting that this will also mean a change in a number of other countries' heads of state.This is because a number of countries around the world also have the British monarch as their monarch.According to reports from the BBC, King Charles III will also become the head of state in 14 countries that are known as "Commonwealth Realms." These countries are located around the world, with many of them in North America and the Caribbeans.According to an archived version of the Royal Family website from Aug.

(L) Queen Elizabeth II becomes the first reigning monarch to open a session of the Canadian Parliament as she reads a speech from the throne in the Senate Chamber in Ottawa in 1957. (R) Queen Elizabeth II ahead of the Queen's Speech in the House of L LONDON - What does the world look like without Queen Elizabeth II? The British monarch, who died on Thursday at age 96,served as a constant, stabilizing force throughout her 70-year reign.

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history and Canada’s head of state, has died.

LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, has died at the age of 96.The Royal Palace announced the queen’s death on Thursday. She had been placed under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland, after doctors became "concerned" for her health. Prince Charles, the heir to the throne, along with his wife, Camilla, and sister, Princess Anne, traveled earlier on Thursday to Balmoral.

the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the garden house on the Sandringham Estate has just been listed on Airbnb.Located in the Norfolk Coast Area of England, the country retreat has been traditionally used by the queen and the rest of the royal family during Christmas and the New Year.The castle is also where Queen Elizabeth gives her annual Christmas broadcast speech.According to the estate’s official website, the royal family has owned the property since 1862, when it was purchased as a gift for Prince Albert for his 21st birthday.It is also where the queen’s father, George VI, and grandfather, George V, both died.The garden house on the estate, listed by United Kingdom boutique holiday cottage agency Norfolk Hideaways, is comprised of four bedrooms and two bathrooms and was the former home of the queen’s head gardener.“This charming Norfolk hideaway, owned by HM The Queen, nestled within the heart of her much-loved Sandringham Estate country retreat and the closest estate property to Sandringham House itself, is all about an appreciation of the great outdoors and the beautiful gardens it sits within,” the Airbnb listing states. Built with brick, the house offers accommodation for up to eight guests over two floors.“Guests are able to enjoy a stroll around the Country Park, with over 200 hectares (494 acres) to enjoy in all,” the listing adds.And, of course, as a nod to the queen’s love of dogs, the listing notes: “furry friends welcome.”But to book a stay here, you must act fast.

Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral." Prince Charles, the heir to the throne, along with his wife, Camilla, and sister, Princess Anne, were with the queen at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland. Members of the royal family traveled by plane to Scotland.

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The Prime Minister and politicians' have expressed their concern over news that the Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral.

Reuters that immediate members had been informed and played down speculation that the monarch had suffered a fall. UK Prime Minister Liz Truss tweeted that the whole country "will be deeply concerned" about the health of Queen Elizabeth II.

LONDON - Buckingham Palace said Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision because doctors are "concerned for Her Majesty’s health," as members of her family traveled to be with the 96-year-old monarch in Scotland."Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision," the palace said in a statement that sparked deep concern.The announcement comes a day after the queen canceled a meeting of her Privy Council and was told to rest. On Tuesday, she presided over the ceremonial handover power to new Prime Minister Liz Truss at her summer residence in Scotland at Balmoral Castle.Queen Elizabeth II waits in the Drawing Room before receiving newly elected leader of the Conservative party Liz Truss at Balmoral Castle for an audience where she will be invited to become Prime Minister and form a new government on September 6, 202 The palace says the queen is "comfortable" and remains at Balmoral.