Scotland's Education Secretary speaks out on when schools will re-open

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are searching for a suspect they say tied up delivery truck driver and drove off in his truck with the driver still inside. The incident occurred back on Feb. 10, around 11 a.m.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The 8-year-old boy who was kidnapped from Horana was found on Thursday (17) evening and was handed over to the Horana Police HQI, said Sri Lanka Police.A police operation was launched on Thursday (17) afternoon after the boy was abducted by his own father.The man who abducted his own son from Horana was shot dead in a shootout with police on Thursday (17) afternoon.Sri Lanka Police announced that the man who was gunned down during a shootout with the Police Special Task Force was identified as Neelanka Sandaruwan alias Neela.Sri Lanka Police said the suspect had abducted his 8-year-old son from his mothers’ residence in Horana., after firing several rounds into the air.Police Spokesperson Attorney-at-Law Nihal Thalduwa speaking to News 1st said police officers received a tip-off that the man was in hiding in Walpita, Anguruwatota.Sri Lanka Police had launched a search operation to locate the kidnapper and based on the investigation police officers had surrounded a house in Wellapitiya, Horana.According to Sri Lanka Police, the suspect had opened fire at the officers.Police Officers then immediately called in the support of the Police Special Task Force.The STF’s Motor Cycle Attack squad Quick Reaction Team reached the location and they too were fired upon by the suspect, said Sri Lanka Police adding the STF personnel then returned fire, eventually killing the suspect.A T-56 Assault Rifle and several bullets that were in the possession of the suspect were seized from the crime scene.However, the suspect’s son was not at the house where the shooting took place, said the Police Spokesperson, adding a special operation is underway to locate him.The suspect had recently attacked his wife using a sharp

Mumbai today reported 259 fresh infections, though no deaths were reported in the megacity. With this, the active case tally in the state stands at 1,945. Today's Covid cases are slightly more than yesterday when Mumbai recorded 255 Covid infections.

LOWR OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A Lincoln University student has died and two others were injured after a stabbing inside of a dorm Wednesday. Officers responded to the campus in Lower Oxford Township for a report of a stabbing around 9:30 p.m. Police say three Lincoln University students were stabbed inside of a dormitory.

A six-week-old baby who tested positive for coronavirus is believed to be the youngest casualty in the UK.

The number of people in Scotland who have tragically died after contracting the coronavirus has increased by 49.

The coronavirus pandemic has affected every household in Scotland.

1,811 people have now died in Scotland after testing positive for coronavirus - an increase of 49 compared to Thursday’s figures.

Motorists from England face being turned back at the Border if Boris Johnson eases lockdown restrictions before Nicola Sturgeon.

Dominic Raab tonight insisted any changes to lockdown would be "modest, small and incremental".

Cases of coronavirus in Ayrshire have risen slightly again as Scotland prepares for a lockdown extension.

Nicola Sturgeon confirmed that the lockdown will be continued in Scotland for three weeks - and warned that dropping the "stay at home" message would be "catastrophic".

Scotland's coronavirus lockdown has been extended for another three weeks.

Regional and political fractures are emerging in many nations over how fast to lift the lid on coronavirus-imposed lockdowns, as worries about economic devastation collide with fears of a second wave of deaths.

Scotland’s former chief medical officer warned against easing lockdown before the spread of Covid-19 falls further.

The coronavirus lockdown will continue in Scotland for at least another two weeks, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.

Reopening schools and relaxing rules on social distancing are among the top priorities of the Scottish Government when it comes to easing lockdown measures.

Nicola Sturgeon has conceded Scotland is set to continue its spell in lockdown and warned there is "very little room, if any, for changing the restrictions" currently in place.

A total of 1,620 people have now died in Scotland’s hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus - an increase of 44 from yesterday’s figures.

A woman allegedly spat at a shop worker and told them "you'll get the disease now" as the country continues to battle against the deadly coronavirus.

TRNSMT has announced it has rebooked many artists from the 2020 festival for next year.

The Scottish Government today said that 1492 people have now tested positive for coronavirus in Lanarkshire.

The UK's coronavirus death toll has risen to 28,712 after a further 229 patients sadly died in hospitals.

Ayrshire has reported another increase in positive coronavirus cases today.

The First Minister set out a "test, trace and isolate" strategy to in an attempt to suppress coronavirus in the months ahead.

Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that she will decide when Scottish schools reopen their doors - not the UK Government.

A paramedic working on the frontline has died from coronavirus.

Nicola Sturgeon’s handling of the coronavirus crisis has the support of the vast majority of Scots, a new survey suggests.

The UK's coronavirus death toll in hospitals has risen by 427, bringing the total to 23,363.

The First Minister has announced plans to expand the UK-wide coronavirus testing scheme which is delivered through drive-through centres across Scotland.

Universal Basic Income is being hailed as the answer to a crisis in finances and welfare.

Nicola Sturgeon has dampened hopes that Britain's coronavirus lockdown could soon be lifted.

Nicola Sturgeon has said the coronavirus lockdown in Scotland is unlikely to be lifted before May 7 and expects another extension.

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic some members of the public have taken it upon themselves to start wearing face masks.

A total of 11 Scots who worked for the NHS or the social care sector have died from coronavirus since the start of the pandemic.

An MSP has raised concerns over the recently outlined grading plans for secondary school pupils.

Britain is stockpiling face masks to be used on public transport and in shops.

Discussions are taking place in the Scottish Government about a possible relaxation of alcohol licensing restrictions during the coronavirus outbreak.

SFA president Rod Petrie has added pressure to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon ahead of next week's Scottish Government talks to allow football to return.

The Scottish Government has recommended wearing face masks in public in "limited circumstances".

The Scottish Government has recommended that members of the public wear face coverings while in supermarkets and on public transport.

All Scots aged over 70 will be tested for coronavirus when they are admitted to hospital, regardless of whether they have symptoms.

Nicola Sturgeon has advised Scots to wear face coverings when out in public - but stressed the advice is not mandatory.

Derek McInnes looks around Europe and sees flickers of hope.

A group of 12 lockdown louts have been fined after they met up at a Clackmannanshire boozer at the weekend.

Dumbarton carer Catherine Sweeney will be remembered with a one minute silence on Tuesday which will honour workers who have died due to Covid-19.

The Scottish Government is set to join a minute’s silence tomorrow in tribute to those pay tribute to people who have died from the coronavirus pandemic while working.

Nicola Sturgeon missed six emergency coronavirus Cobra meetings as the deadly virus was tightening its grip on Scotland, it has emerged.