COLOMBO (News 1st); Ministers are begging for oil from other countries all over the world while the economic crisis worsens, says the General Secretary of the JVP Tilvin Silva.Speaking to media, Silva said that at the moment, the Government has a total share of foreign reserves of about $ 1 billion, while a sovereign bond worth $ 500 million has to be repaid on January 8th, 2022.Furthermore, he also stated that more than $ 6 billion will have to be paid just for loans in 2022, while there are purchases to be done as well.By now, about 1,500 containers of essential goods brought to Sri Lanka are stuck at the Port as there is no way to issue Letters of Credit to free them due to the lack of US dollars. .

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Protests in communities across the country have been loud. In an effort to try and stop ongoing honking horns in Edmonton, a temporary injunction was granted to the city.

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Rylan Clark shares health update after he's rushed to hospital with mystery illness

Rylan Clark has shared an update on his health after revealing he had been taken to hospital earlier this week.TV star Rylan, 33, posted a photo of himself and shared an update with fans on his social media channels on Saturday 12 February. X Factor star Rylan has previously sparked concern amongst fans as he revealed he had been on an "extended trip" to hospital. But, after returning home, Rylan posted a selfie showing the TV star wearing a white hoodie and sitting on his emerald green sofa with his thumb up towards the camera.

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Canadian protesters continue to occupy key trade bridge

Canadian demonstrators led by truckers angry over Covid-19 restrictions defied police and kept occupying a key bridge yesterday, while thousands more rallied in the capital as a two-week-old protest showed no signs of abating.

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Queen 'will return to work next week' suggesting she hasn't caught Covid

The Queen is scheduled to return to work next week, which suggests that she didn't catch Covid off her son Prince Charles after having afternoon tea with him a couple of days before he tested positive.Major concerns had been raised after The Queen and Charles had afternoon tea together at Windsor Castle two days before he tested positive for Covid.Many were concerned as Charles would typically greet his mother in public with both a kiss on the hand and a kiss on the cheek.After a long-anticipated nervous wait, it's understood that the Queen, who has been triple jabbed, is showing no symptoms and has submitted a negative result.In an exclusive chat with The Sun, Royal sources told that Her Majesty has a diary of engagements at Windsor Castle next week which she is expected to go ahead with, which is an indication that she doesn't have Covid.The jobs are believed to be video calls with ambassadors and dignitaries from her desk.

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Trucker protests: Demonstrators gather in Ottawa for 3rd weekend in a row

Day 16 of what the prime minister and police are calling an illegal occupation in our nation’s capital. All available officers are being deployed to enforce safety and to encourage protesters to leave, but the disruption continues.

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Fledgling Chapelhall FC are boosting players' mental health in county village

Chapelhall FC will kick their first league ball during the summer, having been borne of a hunger for the game in the village but, more importantly, to help struggling players with their mental health battles.

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trucker convoy protesters who break the law will be “increasingly severe” as an occupation in Ottawa extends past two weeks and blockades spring up across the country.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened a meeting Saturday with ministers and senior officials to see how protests, occupations and blockades can be brought “under control.”“I convened the Incident Response Group again today – we went over the efforts underway to address the illegal blockades and occupations,” Trudeau said on Twitter.

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Navy seizes 2 Indian trawlers and detains 12 Indian fishermen for illegally entering Sea of Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st); In an operation conducted in seas north of Talaimannar in the dark hours of 12th February 2022, Sri Lanka Navy managed to seize 02 Indian trawlers with 12 Indian fishermen, whilst poaching in Sri Lankan waters.Sri Lanka Navy is conducting regular patrols and operations to curb illegal fishing activities in Sri Lankan waters, considering the impact of foreign fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters on the local fishing community and the sustainability of fishery resources of Sri Lanka.Meanwhile, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne visiting the North Central Naval Command to review its operational readiness on 12th February 2022, gave necessary directives to beef up the operational efficiency of fleet units and naval establishments of the Command.Further, he emphasized the importance of curbing all forms of illegal activities including illegal fishing practices and ensuring the security of Sri Lankan waters.

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Pandemic scandal of almost 8,000 Scots children made homeless

Thousands of children were made homeless during the pandemic, according to shock new figures branded a “national disgrace.”

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Police: Man shot in the head and killed in Eastwick

Philadelphia Police investigate after a man was shot at least three times in the head and killed. EASTWICK - Philadelphia Police are investigating after a man was shot in the head and killed.Officials say the shooting happened on the 8100 block of Grovers Avenue, in Philadelphia’s Eastwick neighborhood, Saturday night, just before 7:30.Responding officers found the man, who was in his late 20s or early 30s, with at least three gunshot wounds to his head.MORE HEADLINES:Medics pronounced the man dead at the scene.Investigators say no weapon has been recovered and no arrests have been made.___Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847).

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Anti-vaccine mandate protesters force closure of Pacific Highway border crossing

Transportation officials said the main route to one of B.C.’s busiest border crossings was closed Saturday, amid the latest protest convoy by opponents of vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 measures.

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Trucker protests: Protesters vow to protect National War Memorial in Ottawa after removal of fencing

Purported veterans and supporters of the so-called “Freedom convoy” removed fencing protecting the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Saturday. A police officer can be seen telling the demonstrators they would be responsible for taking care of the memorial, according to Global News’ Abigail Bimman, who was on the ground at the time.

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Convoy vehicles break through RCMP barricades as B.C. border crossing effectively closed

#FreedomConvoy #vancouver#military pic.twitter.com/XhnXUyDUaY— WaiverHunter (@WaiverHunter) February 12, 2022RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Elenore Sturko said late Saturday afternoon a group of vehicles, including a large truck with a military-style paint job, broke through a police blockade and over a median heading the wrong way on the northbound side of the road.It appears to be some type of, maybe military surplus … it’s not anything with the government of Canada, it’s a vehicle that is painted and lifted and looks to be a military type style, and that was one of the first vehicles to break over the median and past police barriers,” Sturko said.UPDATE #BCHwy15 – CLOSED in both directions between 8th Ave and 1st Ave due to a public demonstration.

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More than 49,000 boosters given yesterday; 810 community cases; 32 in hospital

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Traffic Alert for motorists using Colombo – Horana Rd

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police announced that the movement of traffic will be restrict along the Colombo – Horana Road as a result of the development of the Bokundara Bridge in Piliyandala.From the 13th of February 2022 until further notice, two lanes will be open for vehicles to travel to Colombo from 6 AM to 3 PM daily, and one lane to travel to Horana during that time.Further, from 3 PM to 6 PM, two lanes will be open to travel to Horana while one lane will be open to travel to Colombo.In addition, from 6 AM to 9 AM and 4 PM to 8 PM, all heavy vehicles, excluding passenger transport buses, will not be allowed to enter these roads.Sri Lanka Police requested the general public to use the following alternatives to avoid inconveniences.* Horana to Colombo : Proceed to Galle Road from Piliyandala and then move to Colombo.* Horana to Werahera : Proceed to Ratmalana via Galle Road and then use Borupana Road to access Werahera* Colombo to Horana : Proceed to Maharagama from Boralesgamuwa and use the Maharagama Piliyandala Road.

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Trucker convoy protesters gather in Toronto for second straight weekend

Protesters supporting the trucker convoy movement that has occupied Ottawa and Windsor demonstrated in Toronto for a second consecutive weekend. It comes after the province declared a state of emergency in relation to the ongoing blockades.

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protesters fighting the Canadian government’s pandemic measures, a bank spokesperson said on Saturday.The demonstrations, dubbed the “Freedom Convoy” by Canadian truckers opposing a vaccination mandate for cross-border drivers as well as other pandemic restrictions, are now in their third week. They have gridlocked the capital Ottawa and blocked U.S.-Canada border crossings, damaging trade between the two countries.Early on Saturday, Canadian police began clearing protesters blocking a key bridge linking Canada and the United States.

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Senators introduce bill to address social media harm, addiction

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Philadelphia's first gun buyback kicked off Saturday

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Police investigate non-fatal shooting of Delaware teenager

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Group of men assault, rob man of nearly $30K in Northeast Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating after four men broke into a home and assaulted a man in Northeast Philadelphia. The incident happened at approximately 2:30 a.m. on the 6900 block of Horrocks Street. Police say four unknown men, two of which were armed, forced entry through the basement door. They then assaulted a 41-year-old man and took approximately $28,000 ($10,000 in coins, $10,000 in checks, and $8,000 in cash) in various currency from the man.

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Justice Minister hints at return to legal profession

COLOMBO (News 1st); ‘I often hope to go back to the legal profession’, says the Minister of Justice, President’s Counsel Ali Sabry while addressing the event at the opening of the Gampaha branch of the Credit Relief Board on Wednesday (29).Speaking at the event, the Minister of Justice stated that he too is a lawyer and that is his profession, however, he continues to serve the people of this country as his ultimate goal is to find solutions that suit the needs of the people.Speaking further, the Minister stated that he is currently working on 98 new amendments, and had managed to pass 10 amendments last year.

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Chinese Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka in January

COLOMBO (News 1st); China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Sri Lanka in early January 2022, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing confirmed on Wednesday (29).It is reported the visit will be a courtesy call, of the Chinese Foreign Minister to inquire into a range of private sector investments across the island which falls under many of his visits around the world where Chinese interests are concerned.The Sri Lankan Embassy in China has been involved in numerous discussions with a wide range of Chinese companies to bring in investments to Sri Lanka and already some of the firms have shown keen interest in investing in the island nation.Wang Yi’s visit takes place at the backdrop where the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong

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CPC subsidiary for the development of the Trincomalee oil tank farm established

COLOMBO (News 1st) ; Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila said that a subsidiary company of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) was set up with regard to the development of the Trincomalee oil tank farm.Gammanpila earlier said that this subsidiary will be named the Trinco Petroleum Terminal Ltd.In a month’s time, Sri Lanka will ink the long-dragging deal with India to jointly develop the Trincomalee oil tank farms, Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila had told India’s The Hindu.

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Trinco Oil Tank Farm agreement in a month – Gammanpila

In a month’s time, Sri Lanka will ink the long-dragging deal with India to jointly develop the Trincomalee oil tank farms, Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila had told India’s The Hindu.The Minister had noted that the relevant documentation will be submitted at the next Cabinet meeting.The Minister said he has instructed the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) to form a subsidiary company, Trinco Petroleum Terminal Ltd., for the purpose.The move follows President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s nod to set up the special purpose vehicle ahead of the next Cabinet meeting, reported The Hindu.“We don’t have a Cabinet meeting this week because of the holidays. We will get the decision ratified in the next one,” Mr.

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Railway Station Masters to meet with State Minister Dilum Amunugama

COLOMBO (News 1st): A discussion will be held on Tuesday (Dec. 28), between the members of the Railway Station Masters Association who are currently engaged in a trade union action, and State Minister of Bus Transport Services and Train Compartments, Dilum Amunugama.President of the Railway Station Masters Association, Sumedha Somarathna said they expect a definite solution to the cited issues, during today’s discussion.The Railway Station Masters decided to further extend the ongoing trade union action, after previous discussions to resolve the matter failed, and accordingly, they withdraw from the transportation of fuel, cement, and wheat flour with effect from Monday (27) evening.Railway Station Masters launched this trade union action

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Limit your contacts, says Quebec health minister as COVID-19 hospitalizations increase

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Trinity crowned Rugby Champions of Hill Country

KANDY (News 1st): Trinity College Kandy clinched the Inter-School Central Province Sevens Rugby Championship beating Kingswood College Kandy 33 points to 07 at the Trinity Rugby Stadium in Pallekele on Monday (27) evening.It was a clash of the gladiators as both Kingswood and Trinity stood out of the rest and dished out classy, entertaining, and free-flowing rugby sevens.The lads from Randles Hill Kingswood drew first blood in the opening minute.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson is not expected to announce further Covid restrictions imminently after being briefed on the impact Christmas had on infections and hospital pressures, it has been reported.

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'Do we really want to live in a country where ministers direct all our lives?' Sir Graham Brady on Covid, SAGE, and PM Boris Johnson

Sir Graham Brady, MP for Altrincham and Sale West and chairman of the Conservative Party’s 1922 committee, has been more than open in his criticism of government policy throughout the pandemic thus far.

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Cabinet will discuss approaching IMF at next meeting: Minister Nimal

COLOMBO (News 1st); Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva says the cabinet of ministers will discuss matters regarding approaching the International Monetary Fund for financial aid.Addressing an event in Kotte on Sunday (26), the Senior Deputy Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party stated that the CBSL Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal and the Secretary to the Treasury and Ministry of Finance, S.R. Attygalle will be present at the Cabinet meeting which is due to be held on Monday (27) to enunciate further on the topic. The two officials will be answering questions as to whether or not the country is going to the IMF, and the reason to not go to the IMF.

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CPC to import 90,000MT crude oil from Singapore

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation says it will import 90,000 metric tons of fuel on credit from a supplier in Singapore next month.Ceylon Petroleum Corporation chairman Sumith Wijesinghe said 90,000 metric tons of crude oil are due to arrive on January 23rd or 24th.The consignment will be imported from a Singaporean supplier, and the CPC Chairman noted that a total 540,000 metric tons of crude oil will be imported during the next six months.These purchases would be made on credit through Letters of Credit opened by a State Bank, he said. The CPC also stated that the date of making the payment would be decided based on the conditions listed in the Letters of Credit.Meanwhile, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has requested

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Other countries have not had an economic tsunami as Sri Lanka: MP Eran

COLOMBO (News 1st); Countries beaten and battered worse by COVID-19 have not had an economic tsunami as much as Sri Lanka had, says Samagi Jana Balawega MP Eran Wickremaratne.Addressing a media briefing held in Colombo on Sunday (26), the MP expressed his views regarding the economic crisis, pointing out that Sri Lanka has set several economic records in history with its recent steps and statistics. The MP went onto cite several Government reports, stating that inflation has increased by 3.2% from 2014 to 2019, during a period of five years, however it has noted an increase of 10.5% from 2019 until 2021, within a period less than two years. Moreover, MP Wickremaratne mentioned that in the last few months alone, people have sold more than

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There will be no lockdown in Assam: State Health Minister amid Omicron threat

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Like-minded countries should band together in response to China: Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tells Global News’ Mercedes Stephenson during a wide-ranging year-end interview that Beijing is “playing” democracies “off each other” through economic opportunities, but countries still must work with the Middle Kingdom.

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US will lift travel ban on southern African countries on Dec. 31

WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. will lift travel restrictions to eight southern African countries on New Year's Eve, the White House announced Friday.The restrictions, imposed last month, were meant to blunt the spread of the COVID omicron variant.The Nov.

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U.S. preparing to lift travel restrictions on 8 southern African countries

travel restrictions on eight southern African countries imposed last month over concerns about the fast-spreading COVID-19 Omicron variant, a senior administration official told Reuters.Foreign nationals who are barred from the United States because they have been in one of the eight countries within the prior 14 days will again be allowed on U.S.-bound flights leaving after 12:01 a.m. ET on Dec.

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Will Omicron fuel hospitalizations in Canada? Here’s what other countries tell us

Kingston, Ont., posted 154 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday as its Omicron outbreak continued.

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The Covid-19 ‘blackspots’ in Greater Manchester - where cases are among the highest in the country

These are the six areas of Greater Manchester that are some of the worst hit by Covid-19 in the country.

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Campaigners warn over vaccine access in poorer countries

A group backed by international rights organisations and politicians says the European Union, the United States and the UK have received more doses of Covid-19 vaccines in the last six weeks than African countries have all year.

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Health Minister Gillian Keegan appears to backtrack on New Year plans on BBC Breakfast

BBC Breakfast to discuss the new rules regarding isolation due to Covid-19 in England, but appeared to fumble when she was questioned about her New Year’s Eve plans.The period of isolation after a positive test has been reduced to seven days, but only after two negative lateral flow tests have been received.The MP began her chat with presenter Sally Nugent by discussing the developments within the restriction times. Sally asked Gillian to clarify the science behind the new minimised isolation period, to which Gillian replied: "They’ve looked at the difference between ten days isolation or doing a lateral flow test on day six and day seven.

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