Strictly fans 'moved to tears' by Nicola and Katya's 'historic' final dance

₹9.57 lakh crore for the economy was far sharper than ₹2.12 lakh crore in GDP growth that was lost in 2008-09 global financial crises, yet the government was able to contain consumer price inflation (CPI) to within 6.2% as opposed to CPI ballooning to 9.1% during the global financial crisis.

Britain without taking any coronavirus tests starting Friday after the government scrapped one of the final restrictions imposed over the past two years in response to Covid-19.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Thousands of Sri Lankan health workers continued their strike action for the fifth consecutive day on Friday (11), despite a court issuing an order against a nurses trade union that is also taking part in the strike.Health workers in Sri Lanka have been staging demonstrations and strikes since November 2021 to draw attention to the issue of salary anomalies.Their major demands include the rectification of salary anomalies, higher allowances, and an increase in overtime rates.Supplementary and paramedical services, nursing services, and professionals from 16 health services including medical laboratory technologists, pharmacists, radiologists, public health inspectors, and family health officers are participating in the indefinite strike.Thousands of poor patients who visited government hospitals were turned away, as a result.A Sri Lankan court on Thursday (10) issued two enjoining orders preventing the strike action by the Government Nursing Officer’s Association from continuing.The Attorney General filed an action against the Government Nursing Officer’s Association and its president Saman Rathnapriya, seeking an enjoining order from the court to immediately suspend the trade union action of the said union.The Attorney General appraised the court of the present deplorable conditions in hospitals due to patient care being severely affected.District Court Judge of Colombo Aruna Aluthge issued two enjoining orders preventing the union from continuing the said trade union strike endangering the lives of the patients.As a result of the strike, over this week the activities at the Colombo General Hospital, Kandy General Hospital, 24 Teaching Hospitals, 26 General Hospitals, 46 Base Hospitals, 410 District

Prince Charles getting Covid again should be "ringing royal alarm bells," according to an expert who warns of some "regal whiplash". The 73-year-old is set to snatch an almost 200-year record by becoming the oldest person to be crowned monarch.

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Boris Johnson ending Covid isolation rules is a "distraction" from the PM's lockdown party scandal, according to a Scots health expert.

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Charli XCX has said that the criticism she’s received on social media lately has taken a toll on her mental health.The singer-songwriter, who releases her fifth album ‘Crash’ on March 18, issued a statement on Twitter yesterday (February 10) to explain that she’s temporarily stepping back from the platform due to the “negativity” surrounding her current campaign.“I’ve always had a pretty open dialogue with you guys and so I just wanna mention a few things that have been on my mind recently,” Charli began.“I have been feeling like I can’t do anything right at the moment.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The new University of Vavuniya was declared open by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Friday (11).The University of Vavuniya is the 17th State University in Sri Lanka and was established with effect from the 1st of August 2021 via an Extraordinary Gazette on the 8th of June 2021 that elevated the Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, to a separate state university in Sri Lanka.The new state university was established for the purpose of providing, promoting, and developing higher education in the branches of learning of Business Studies, Applied Science, and Technology Studies.

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of he World Health Organization (WHO), Buti Manamela, Deputy Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology of South Africa, Dr Joe Phaahla, Minister of Health of South Africa and Meryame Kitir, Minister of Development Cooperation and Urban Policy of Belgium today visit a number of public and private sector partners that are collaborating to develop and build WHO’s global mRNA vaccine technology transfer hub in South Africa.

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Protester numbers outside New Zealand's parliament have increased as police scaled back efforts to clear anti-vaccine demonstrators involved in violent clashes a day earlier.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry has warned against the use of fake vaccination cards to avoid being vaccinated against COVID-19.Dr. Anwar Hamdani, attached to the Health Ministry said information on all those who have been vaccinated are with the Health Ministry, and it is a futile attempt to evade being vaccinated.“Getting vaccinated is a social responsibility and therefore everyone must get vaccinated against COVID-19,” he said.At the same time, the Deputy Director-General of Public Health Services Dr.

Despite key party figures expressing support and posing for pictures with protesters, the Conservative Party is joining pleas to end disruptive blockades against COVID restrictions.

Disruptive blockades protesting COVID-19 mandates are escalating in Ontario, prompting more calls for the province to take action. So why has Ontario Premier Doug Ford been mostly absent over the unrest? Eric Sorensen explains the possible strategy behind keeping a low-profile, as concerns grow over potentially politicizing pandemic strategy.

Ottawa police on Thursday provided an update on their ongoing enforcement measures against trucker protests demonstrating against COVID-19 vaccine mandates throughout parts of the city.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held a meeting with leaders of opposition parties Thursday evening, where he said he briefed them on the latest developments of the trucker convoy protests and blockades.

Unhappy Olympic athletes are calling out organizers of the Beijing Games with a litany of complaints about everything from COVID-19 protocols to inadequate catering.

Camilla Parker-Bowles has broken her silence after she was handed the future title of 'Queen Consort' by the Queen on the eve of the Platinum Jubilee last weekend.The Duchess of Cornwall, 74, said she was "very, very honoured" and "very touched" to be bestowed the honour by Her Majesty while on a royal visit to Nourish Hub community food centre in West London.She went ahead with the public appearance after testing negative for Covid despite spending the previous evening with husband Prince Charles, who remained in self-isolation after contracting the virus for the second time yesterday (February 10).Charles, who is said not to be experiencing any symptoms of the virus, was forced on Thursday to cancel his visit the Great Hall at Winchester Castle and the unveiling of a statue of Jewish-British historical figure Licoricia of Winchester.It was also revealed that he had seen his mum the Queen two days before testing positive.Describing the situation, Camilla told Willie Hartley Russell, high sheriff for Berkshire: "He’s diagnosed now. Luckily (she’s negative).

Simon Cowell has been forced to pull out of Britain's Got Talent auditions after testing positive for Covid.The ITV entertainment show is back this year after being cancelled in 2021 because of the pandemic and auditions have been under way at the London Palladium.Due to his positive test result, the 62-year-old TV personality could not take his seat at the judge's table. Simon's spokesperson exclusively told Mail Online that the star is currently isolating at his London home after contracting the virus.His spokesperson said: "Simon was unable to attend filming today as he was isolating at home after testing positive for Covid-19." Simon was scheduled to be on the set of the talent competition on Thursday alongside his fellow judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.A week before testing positive and withdrawing from the audition process, Simon was rushed to hospital after being caught in a horrific e-bike accident near his home in West London.The incident which happened last Thursday night saw Simon fall off his e-bike while reaching speeds of 20mph.This is the second e-bike accident the father-of-one experienced, just 18 months after breaking his back on an e-bike in Los Angeles.

PHILADELPHIA - Bob Saget's shocking cause of death has caused many to wonder how likely it is that an accidental blow to the head can turn fatal.The 65-year-old entertainer and Philadelphia native was found on his hotel bed at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando on Jan. 9.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); A wanted drug traffickers knowns as ‘Abba’ was killed in a shootout with the Police Special Task Force on Thursday (10) night in Egoda Uyana, Moratuwa.The Police Special Task Force told News 1st that a raid was carried out at around 10 PM on Thursday (10) night after receiving a tip-off that a house in Egoda Uyana contained drugs.During the raid, a man had opened fire from inside the house and the Police Special Task Force had returned fire.The Police in a statement said, “One suspect opened fire at an STF Officer with a pistol, and the STF officer returned fire.”In the exchange of fire, a 27-year-old male identified as ‘Abba’ (Thelge Dilan Sameera Peiris) was killed and he is a known associate of a notorious drug trafficker operating from Dubai.One STF member was injured in the incident.Sri Lanka Police said two bullets fired by the suspect had hit the protective vest worn by the STF Officer, and he was rushed to the Panadura Hospital for treatment.Six other people who were inside the house were arrested by the Police Special Task Force.The Office of the Police Spokesperson said that ‘Abba’ had a murder case filed against him, as we as a case over stabbing a woman and causing serious injury.Further, another 31-year-old man was arrested from Moratuwa upon inspecting the residence of another suspect.Police said that this man has a case filed against him for transporting drugs along the expressway.

LONDON (AP) - AstraZeneca recorded a big jump in revenue on Thursday as it begins to take a profit from its coronavirus vaccine for the first time.The company recorded full-year revenues of $37.4 billion, an increase of 38% from the year before at constant exchange rates. Part of the boost came from $4 billion in sales of its COVID-19 vaccine, developed with the University of Oxford.Despite rising revenue, AstraZeneca reported a pre-tax loss of $265 million due to costs from its purchase of U.S.

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say an armed carjacker hopped into a running vehicle with three children inside and later let the kids out and ditched the car. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said the children's mother left the car running on the 5300 block of Willow Street around 6 p.m.

Shaun White of Team United States reacts during the Men's Snowboard Halfpipe Final on day 7 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at Genting Snow Park on February 11, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China. BEIJING (AP) - In Shaun White’s farewell performance on Friday, Ayumu Hirano of Japan won an elusive Olympic gold in the halfpipe with a boundary-pushing final run.There was no doubt about the winner after Hirano's electric performance as the last rider to go. His run included an intricate and unprecedented series of flips and spins that pushed a sport obsessed with progression to new heights.

Maisie Smith could earn mega cash if she quits her acting job on EastEnders, according to reports.

Strictly Come Dancing's Gorka Marquez has shared photos of his heartwarming reunion with baby daughter Mia after spending the last 78 days away from his family to take part in the competition. Dancers and their celebrity partners formed bubbles together due to restrictions imposed by the pandemic, which also saw Strictly winner Oti Mabuse joining Bill Bailey's bubble and being separated from her husband Marius Lepure - and their very adorable puppy.

Oti Mabuse gushed over her husband Marius Iepure as she paid a sweet tribute to him over the weekend after Bill Bailey's incredible win on Strictly.

STRICTLY Come Dancing's Maisie Smith and Gorka Marquez enjoyed sweet reunions yesterday as they were finally able to cuddle their loved ones after 78 days. The pair lost the iconic Glitterball trophy to winners Oti Mabuse and Bill Bailey on Saturday night's final of the BBC One dance show.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine The Strictly Come Dancing final was just what the nation needed following a disappointing announcement from Prime Minister Boris Johnson regarding more COVID-19 restrictions.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left scratching their heads during Saturday night's live finale as Hollywood favourite Idris Elba and Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney appeared in a household bubble together.

Strictly Come Dancing is almost over for another year as Jamie Laing, Bill Bailey, HRVY and Maisie Smith all battle it out for the Glitterball trophy.

Tess Daly has today spoken out for the first time on the "tough" time she's faced this year.The Strictly Come Dancing host said she will be glad to see the back of 2020, after being left with her "head in hands".The 51-year-old has found the pandemic and social-distancing profoundly sad, saying "I worry about everyone".Her concerns were further exasperated when her husband Vernon Kay took part in the latest run of I'm A Celebrity...

Bill Bailey and Oti were crowned Strictly Come Dancing 2020 champions after four celebrities battled it out with their dance partners for the chance to win the famous Glitterball trophy. EastEnders star Maisie Smith and singer HRVY had been hot favourites throughout the 2020 series, which finished early due to the coronavirus pandemic.

JUDGES PICKMaisie Smith and Gorka Marquez - Samba to Samba (Conga) by Gloria Estefan - 29 out of 30HRVY and Janette Manrara - Jive to Faith by Stevie Wonder feat.

direct to your inboxStrictly Come Dancing viewers were surprised as they watched the show tonight thanks to a surprise guest. The final of the BBC competition aired on Saturday night with Maisie Smith, Jamie Laing, Bill Bailey and HRVY all battling it out for the Gliterball trophy.

Bill Bailey and Oti have been crowned winners of Strictly Come Dancing 2020 after four celebrities battled it out with their dance partners for the chance to win the famous Glitterball trophy. EastEnders star Maisie Smith and singer HRVY had been hot favourites throughout the series, which finished early due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Strictly Come Dancing 2020. The final took place tonight and saw celebrity finalists Maisie Smith, Bill Bailey, HRVY and Jamie Laing take to the dance floor with their partners one last time.Bill was left seriously emotional as his win was announced by Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, as he grabbed Oti for a huge hug.

The 2020 series of Strictly Come Dancing is coming to and end - and one of the finalists will be crowned champion.

direct to your inboxStrictly Come Dancing's HRVY has devised a special plan for the Gliterball trophy.The singer and YouTube star, whose real name is Harvey Cantwell, has made it the to final of the BBC dance competition alongside professional dancer Janette Manrara. He will go head-to-head with Maisie Smith, Bill Bailey and Jamie Laing in Saturday night's Strictly 2020 final and is currently in close second to be crowned winner.

Ahead of the live final of Strictly Come Dancing, Bill Bailey has revealed that his "legs stopped working" while in rehearsals.The comedian, who has garnered support from his fellow competitors, said he was balancing on one knee when he fell onto his side as he was rehearsing with dance partner Oti Mabuse. Writing in his Strictly Come Dancing column for The Telegraph, the 55 year old said: "The long day's training must have taken it out of me, and the result was, as I started to rise, stylishly, not domestically, my legs stopped working.

IT'S here! The Strictly Come Dancing 2020 final. Four celebrities will battle with their dance partners for the chance to win the famous Glitterball trophy this evening.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine In her final HELLO! video diary, Shirley Ballas spoke to Aljaz Skorjanec to find out who he's rooting for in Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing final – huge hint: he's married to her!MORE: Shirley Ballas looks unrecognisable with blonde hairWhile it's not surprising that Aljaz would want his wife Janette Manrara to walk away with the Glitterball trophy, there is a very sweet reason behind it – you're going to need some tissues for this answer. Watch the video below. Video: Lorraine Kelly tells rule-breaking celebrities to 'go f*** yourselves' (The Independent)Bill Bailey and Oti Mabuse dance to 'Rapper's Delight' on StrictlyTiny Pretty Things trailerAlan Sugar says austerity inevitable after coronavirus

Strictly Come Dancing 2020 final is coming up this weekend, and we’ll finally know which couple will lift the Glitterball Trophy.