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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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In the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Andrea Bocelli, the Italian opera singing icon, has broken two of YouTube’s biggest records.

LOS ANGELES — Andrea Bocelli’s solo Easter concert in a deserted Milan cathedral has scored a record as the most watched classical music concert on YouTube.

A Toronto man was in for a surprise after he says a Forest Hill Loblaws that was meant to be closed on Easter Sunday was left open.

Kylie Jenner has showcased her momager Kris' enormous guest room with six queen sized beds in Palm Springs.

The Kardashian/Jenner clan spent last Easter in Palm Springs at mom Kris Jenner's house.But with the global COVID-19 pandemic, this year's celebration was much smaller.Kylie Jenner celebrated Easter Sunday at Kris' desert home with daughter Stormi, two, and Travis Scott, before giving a tour of one of the massive guest rooms. Wow:Kylie Jenner celebrated Easter Sunday at Kris Jenner's desert home in Palm Springs with daughter Stormi, two, and gave a tour of one of the massive guest roomsThe 22-year-old reality star shared a tour on her Instagram stories of the room, which had three bunks beds featuring queen size mattresses and personal televisions.The room had the Kris Jenner signature color palette - black and white tones.

Alexis L. Wilson, 30, is charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, possessing the instrument of crime and related charges. (Chester County District Attorney’s Office)

Temperatures are set to plunge this week as an enormous Arctic chill brings the mini-heatwave to an end.

Jennifer Lopez rocked a sheer, sexy linen tunic over a bright white bikini for her at-home Easter Sunday look. Lopez accessorized the casual ensemble with gold jewelry, a fresh face, and a messy bun.

A MAN who bled to death in an Airdrie street on Easter Sunday after allegedly being stabbed has been named locally as Peter Mcelroy.

Michelle Obama knows that what the world needs now is comfort. Many of us are quarantined inside our homes or on the front lines doing the work considered essential for keeping our communities afloat.

Though many are unable to gather for Easter Sunday as the novel coronavirus continues, Italian music icon Andrea Bocelli aimed to spread a message of hope to Italy and the world by performing a live concert. By invitation of the City and of the Duomo cathedral of Milan, Bocelli gave a solo performance titled "Andrea Bocelli: Music for Hope" in Italy that was live-streamed worldwide on YouTube.

Things got a little awkward on Easter Sunday when Lizzo started showing off her moves on Diddy’s Instagram Live. The 50-year-old music producer and artist was hosting the “world’s biggest dance-a-thon” on his account in an effort to raise money to benefit healthcare workers in underserved areas amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Things got a little awkward on Easter Sunday when Lizzo started showing off her moves on Diddy's Instagram Live. The 50-year-old music producer and artist was hosting the «world's biggest dance-a-thon» on his account in an effort to raise money to benefit healthcare workers in underserved areas amid the coronavirus outbreak. 

Opera superstar Andrea Bocelli wowed fans worldwide by performing a special solo concert at the empty Duomo cathedral in Milan, Italy on Easter Sunday.

She recently broke up the monotony of self-isolation by cutting her own hair and then dying it pink.And on Easter Sunday, Ireland Baldwin clearly felt the need to get out of the house for some fresh air.The 24-year-old daughter of Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger was seen visiting a LA dog park with 21-year-old boyfriend Corey Harper. Out and about: Ireland Baldwin, 24, visited a LA dog park on Easter Sunday wearing a baggy gray sweatshirt and very short pale pink shorts during the coronavirus lockdownIreland wore her hair, with its streaks of fading pink, tied back into a messy bun.She was dressed in a baggy gray sweatshirt and very short pale pink shorts.She added a pair of dark red canvas shoes.

Hilary Duff added a bit of spice to her lockdown look and showed it off to her Instagram followers on Easter Sunday.The 32-year-old Lizzie McGuire star revealed she has given herself a new blue bob while hunkering down at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.She broke the news with a selfie of her mugging for the camera, biting her lip and staring off at something above the screen.

Justin Bieber has been in lockdown with wife Hailey in wake of the growing coronavirus pandemic.But the26-year-old pop star appeared more than happy to be having a low key Easter Sunday at home, when he took to Instagram to broadcast the couple's antics.During a lengthy stint on Instagram Live, Justin snuggled up to the 23-year-old model, while the pair tuned in to a virtual sermon from the comfort of their living room.

Bella Hadid enjoyed an outdoor Easter while in lockdown at her family's Pennsylvania farm during the coronavirus pandemic.The 23-year-old supermodel posted an Instagram album that showed her climbing a tree and frolicking across flower-strewn grass.In one dazzling photograph she looked the picture of happiness as she lay on the ground, surrounded by fallen blossoms.

She has been urging her fellow Angelenos to observe the rules of the coronavirus lockdown.Yet Katherine Schwarzenegger isn't staying home completely and has been regularly joining family members for walks around their upscale LA neighborhood while practicing some social distancing.On Sunday, the 30-year-old joined her mom Maria Shriver, her brother Patrick Schwarzenegger and sister Christina Schwarzenegger for a stroll with their dogs.

She reached a settlement and custody agreement with former domestic partner Heidi Rhoades in January following their split in June 2018.And on Sunday, Jillian Michaels spent Easter with the couple's two children, son Phoenix, seven, and daughter Lukensia, 10.The celebrity fitness guru was spotted enjoying a picnic lunch with the kids and her new girlfriendDeshanna Marie Minuto.

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With large gatherings called off amid COVID-19, religious leaders and followers have found new ways to celebrate Easter Sunday in Canada. Joe Scarpelli reports.

Two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker Ben Affleck cuddled his COVID-19 quarantine partner Ana de Armas during their Easter Sunday stroll with their two dogs near his Pacific Palisades home.At 47, the Berkeley-born, Cambridge-raised actor is 16 years older than the Cuban beauty - who played his cheating wife on the New Orleans set of New Regency's 2021 erotic thriller Deep Water.The Golden Globe nominee wore a half-heart BFF necklace with a white jumpsuit and matching sneakers for their outing.

As Easter Sunday comes to a close, the Florida Department of Health reports there are 19,895 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state.

A business man and restaurant owners have partnered up to make the holiday less lonely for a retirement community, as well as some health-care workers. Alicia Draus has more.

Deep into the coronavirus pandemic, celebs are practicing social distancing as they self-quarantine.But that won't stop Hollywood's A-list from a celebration as they take to social media for Easter Sunday.Tori Spelling channelled her best bunny as she and her children took some photos in their backyard. Happy Easter! Tori Spelling channelled her best bunny on Easter Sunday as she and her children took some photos in their backyardThe 46-year-old wore matching ears with daughters Stella, 11, Hattie, eight, and son Beau, three.She posted a video of herself and the kids performing a choreographed bunny hop dance routine.

Andrea Bocelli steps outside the magnificent Duomo for a special performance on Easter Sunday (April 12) in Milan, Italy.

Kate Middleton and Prince William just gave fans a rare glimpse at their home in celebration of Easter. The royal couple usually joins at St.

There are no new cases of COVID-19 in Manitoba as of Easter Sunday.

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) announced 18 new cases of COVID-19 in the region Easter Sunday, bringing the total to 215.

Actor and comedian Tim Brooke-Taylor has died at the age of 79 after contracting coronavirus.

As of Sunday morning, the Florida Department of Health reports there are 19,347 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Each year ahead of Easter Sunday, the Queen presents special silver Maunday coins to deserving British seniors at a special ceremony.

The Met Office has issued thunderstorm and flash flood warnings for parts of England and Wales for the rest of Easter Sunday.

Pope Francis and Christians around the world marked a solitary Easter Sunday, forced to celebrate the most joyful day in the liturgical calendar amid the sorrowful reminders of the devastation wrought by the coronavirus pandemic.

As the Easter long weekend unfolds, Ontario’s London-Middlesex region now has 197 positive cases of COVID-19 after 14 more were confirmed Saturday afternoon.

If you need to pick up some essential supplies on Sunday then you need to make sure that the store you plan on visiting will be open.

The coronavirus lockdown has caused huge queues outside many major supermarkets, snaking out into car parks and even out onto nearby streets in some cases.

Her Majesty the Queen has a 'golden triangle' made up of three key people who keep her informed of all the latest government plans - even as she self-isolates.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Churches across Central Florida are preparing to hold Easter Sunday services in very nontraditional ways due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

PHILADELPHIA - We know you can't go to your house of worship this Easter Sunday.  But you can celebrate here on FOX 29.

Saskatoon’s most vulnerable can still get a warm and filling meal on Easter Sunday from Friendship Inn and if your looking to help the Friendship Inn, executive director Sandra Kary joins us to let us know what kind of help is needed.

Joel Osteen is enlisting some big-name friends to help him celebrate Easter Sunday despite his church observing social distancing guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Lakewood Church pastor revealed to TMZ that he plans on having Mariah Carey, Kanye West and Tyler Perry on board for Sunday’s virtual service.