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COLOMBO (News 1st) – The initial executive council meeting of the 'Uththara Lanka Coalition' is due to be held on Sunday (18).Sri Lanka Communist Party Vice President and Member of Parliament Weerasumana Weerasinghe stated that it will be held today at 2 pm at the Communist Party headquarters, and future plans of the coalition will be discussed at the meeting.The coalition also aims to meet with Ambassadors and religious leaders in the near future.On September 5th, several independent Parliamentarians including MP Wimal Weerawansa, MP Udaya Gammanpila, MP Prof.

The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka held its press conference on 30th August 2022 at Hotel Jetwing, Colombo 07 to recognize and felicitate sponsors and media in association with the upcoming Annual Export Awards of the Chamber. The Chamber is celebrating the Pearl Anniversary of the Exports Awards this year, completing 30 years of success, under the chosen theme “Recognizing, Inspiring and Strengthening” – a 30 years of unbroken commitment to Sri Lankan Exporters on 02nd December 2022 at Hotel Shangri-La, Colombo. The Annual Export Awards ceremony, organized by the NCE serves to recognize and reward Sri Lankan Exporters of products and services and also service providers to exporters, on their performance in the international market.  This prestigious event has achieved national significance as the most looked forward to event in the business calendar of Sri Lanka. The Chamber is proud to announce that this event has been conducted without any disruption for the last 29 years’ even amidst numerous challenges.The NCE by recognizing the best performers in exports have immensely contributed towards creating a positive mindset and uplifting spirits of fellow exporters of this nation.  The Chamber last year, introduced the NCE Challenge Trophy” awarded in respect of organizations who perform ethical trading practices under Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large categories.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Elections Commission of Sri Lanka will be entitled to call for a local government election after coming Tuesday,  the 20th of September.The Elections Commission will be such entitled according to the provisions of the Local Government Polls Act.The Chairman of the Election Commission, Attorney-ar-Law Nimal Punchihewa, stated that the ECSL has already initiated the necessary preliminary work to hold the local government elections before March 20th next year.The chairman stated that the date of the local government election will be decided after the certification of the 2022 voter list by October 31st.He said that discussions with political parties in this regard will also be held.Currently, the minister in charge has taken steps to extend the term of office of the local government bodies including local councils, urban councils and municipal councils by one year and postpone the elections until March next year.

PHILADELPHIA - As a beautiful start to the weekend, Friday saw clear, blue skies, low humidity and temps right around 80 degrees.Overnight into Saturday will see some cool temperatures again, though no 40s. Skies should be mostly clear, with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s.Saturday will see more blue skies and low humidity, with highs in the low 80s, so a little warmer.Sunday begins a stretch of much warmer days, as summer tries to hang on right to the edge of the first day of fall.

The yellow crime scene tape still hangs from the front doors of several homes at James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN). There are still pools of dried blood on the ground, marking the site where beloved community members were brutally murdered.

Joe Biden urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to not use tactical nuclear or chemical weapons in the wake of setbacks in Ukraine, in a CBS News interview to air on Sunday.Ukraine’s military drove back Russian forces in a lightning rout in the northeast of the country this week, putting Putin under pressure from nationalists at home to regain the initiative. UN to allow Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to virtually address next week’s world leaders summit Putin has warned that Moscow would respond more forcefully if its troops were put under further pressure, raising concerns that he could at some point use unconventional means like small nuclear or chemical weaponsAsked by a “60 Minutes” reporter what he would say to Putin if he was considering using such weapons, Biden said: “Don’t.

Team India's pacer Mohammed Shami's T20I comeback will be delayed and has been ruled out of the upcoming T20 series against Australia starting from this week. The pacer was ruled out after he was detected being positive for Covid-19. Mohammed Shami will be replaced by another veteran pacer 35-year-old Umesh Yadav, who played last of his seven T20Is about more than three years ago against Australia is back in the scheme of things, having recovered from a quadriceps injury.

India reported 5,664 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, according to an update by the Union health ministry on Sunday. As a result, active cases currently stand at 47,922. India reported 5,664 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, according to an update by the Union health ministry on Sunday.

WILMINGTON, Del. - Wilmington police say they are investigating a shooting that left a teenager dead on Wednesday, while a man and woman are charged in connection with the teen's death.At around 5:38 p.m., police say they responded to the 900 block of North Spruce Street for reports of a shooting. Sky FOX was over the scene of a shooting in Wilmington that left a teenager dead.  Responding officers say they found a 19-year-old, identified as Za’Quan Blackwell, of Chester, Pa., suffering a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital where officials say he succumbed to his injuries and died.According to Wilmington Police officials, 18-year-old Armani Rogers and 19-year-old Ah’kee Flonnory are both in custody.Flonnory is facing murder charges and is being held on more than $1 million cash-only bail.Rogers is facing second degree assault charges.Police are actively investigating this incident and they are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Kevin Nolan at 302-576-3962.

EAST GERMANTOWN - Several organizations came together on Saturday at Belfield Recreation Center to hold a Gun Violence Prevention Day event.It was hosted by the Omega Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Philadelphia Police officers were there holding a gun buyback and handed out gift cards in exchange for guns."Let’s do all that we can to protect our communities," said Charlene Collins, president of the Omega Omega AKAs. "I’m a native Philadelphian and we have to do what we can to show that we have to get the guns off the streets.""There are far too many illegal guns on the street," said Commissioner Danielle Outlaw of the Philadelphia Police Department.

NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA - A bicyclist is dead after he was struck by a vehicle and thrown from his bike in Northeast Philadelphia in August.Officials say two people were riding their bikes August 22nd, near Bustleton and Cottman Avenues, around 1 a.m. when a vehicle reportedly hit one of the bikes, splitting it in half and throwing the bicyclist several feet.The vehicle fled the scene, heading north on Bustleton Avenue.RELATED HEADLINES:The victim, identified as 42-year-old James B.

Image: KDVR Two small airplanes collided in mid-air Saturday near Denver, killing three people, authorities said.The two occupants of one of the airplanes were both found dead in the wreckage and the occupant of the second plane was also found dead in wreckage at a separate location, the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.The collision happened just before 9 a.m. Saturday.

Also Read: The big challenge right now is…: WHO on what could hinder COVID endgame Previous research showed that people with diabetes and obesity are more likely to become severely ill and die if they catch COVID-19, but are no more likely to contract it. However, the underlying mechanisms, and their role in prolonged post-COVID-19 symptoms (long COVID), remains unclear.

FILE - Pat Sajak attends The Paley Center For Media Presents: Wheel Of Fortune: 35 Years As America's Game at The Paley Center for Media on Nov. 15, 2017, in New York City. (Mike Pont/Getty Images)Pat Sajak may be stepping down as the host of "Wheel of Fortune."The game show host of more than 40 years said the "end is near," as he hinted he’s ready for one last spin, according to "Entertainment Tonight." "Years go by fast.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party was willing to be flexible on the first phase of the Liberal government’s dental-care plan, but in future the New Democrats will bend no further.The government agreed to bring in a federal dental plan for uninsured low- and middle-income families as part of a supply and confidence agreement with the NDP.In exchange for fulfilling its vision for dental care, among other priorities, the NDP agreed not to trigger an election before 2025. Trudeau to unveil new affordability plan during Liberal caucus retreat The agreement stipulates that the government deliver dental care to children under age 12 who meet the criteria by the end of this year.Singh acknowledged in an interview that the timeline was ambitious, which is why the NDP was amenable to an interim measure.

Jordan Magee, Yvandy Rigby and Elijah Deravil tackle Al-Shadee Salaam in the second half. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated the Temple Owls 16-14.

The US Air Force Thunderbirds are seen rehearsing their persision flying routine, September 18, 2015 in Forestville, Maryland. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) The United States Air Force is celebrating a major milestone this weekend. Though the country has seen several wars and aircraft flights for more than 100 years, the Air Force as we know it today is only 75 years old. Benjamin Franklin first considered using air balloons for reconnaissance back in 1783. It wasn’t until 1903 that the Wright brothers took the first flight, leading the world into a decade of innovation.Orville (right) and Wilbur (middle) prepare for take off on July 30, 1909.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Two teens are in custody facing charges of aggravated robbery, aggravated sexual assault, and aggravated kidnapping of a 25-year-old female in northwest Harris County.Neighbors who spoke anonymously with FOX 26 said they can't imagine what the 25-year-old victim is now going through.RELATED: Baytown police release composite sketch of possible suspect following recent park assault"I can't imagine, I have a 25-year-old myself. I can't imagine that it happened in this neighborhood," says a neighbor who did not want her identity known.

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HOUSTON - A Houston-area family says a medical mistake has cost their infant child everything.Attorneys for the family of 5-month-old Milagro Torres say the baby was given the wrong medication after a procedure at Memorial Hermann Health System. RELATED: Houston mom delivers baby in same hospital that saved her life as a childIn May, at 22 days old, Torres was admitted to the downtown location for a procedure on two veins near her heart. The surgery was successful, but her mother Maria was told by the hospital the infant was given the wrong medication. 5-month-old Milagro Torres (Family photo) "She was told a terrible mistake, a horrific mistake had been made," says Attorney Tony Buzbee.

NEW YORK - The wave of attempted book banning and restrictions continues to intensify, the American Library Association reported Friday. Numbers for 2022 already approach last year’s totals, which were the highest in decades."I’ve never seen anything like this," says Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom.

PITTSBURGH - The parents of a 1-year-old western Pennsylvania boy who authorities said died after he was intentionally "dosed with methadone" have pleaded guilty to third-degree murder.Tracy Humphreys and Thomas Snelsire, both 47-year-old Baldwin residents, face standard-range prison terms of 16 to 20 years due to their criminal records when they are sentenced in Allegheny County court on Jan. 11, the Tribune-Review reported.Assistant District Attorney Lisa Carey told a judge last week that Tommy Snelsire’s death wasn’t caused by accidental contact with the methadone, fentanyl and cocaine found in his system.

WASHINGTON - A gold judicial collar made of glass beads that belonged to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has sold at auction for $176,775.The piece was part of a collection of about 75 items of Ginsburg’s that were sold to benefit charity. In total, bidders paid nearly $517,000 for items in the online auction which ended Friday.

WEST PADUCAH, Ky. - When 14-year-old Michael Carneal opened fire on his fellow students during a before-school prayer meeting in 1997, school shootings were not yet a part of the national consciousness. The carnage that left three students dead and five more injured at Heath High School, near Paducah, Kentucky, ended when Carneal put down his weapon and the principal walked him to the school office — a scene that seems unimaginable today.Also stretching today’s imagination — Carneal’s life sentence guaranteed an opportunity for parole after 25 years, the maximum sentence permissible at the time given his age.A quarter-century later, Carneal is 39 with a parole hearing next week that comes at a very different time in American life — after Sandy Hook, after Uvalde.

KENSINGTON - Philadelphia police are investigating a Saturday afternoon double shooting in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood.According to authorities, the shooting happened on the 3000 block of B Street just before 2 p.m. Saturday.24th District officers responded to the call and found two young men with gunshot wounds, when they arrived on location.MORE HEADLINES:An 18-year-old teen was shot three times in his leg, while a 20-year-old man was shot in the knee.They were both taken to Temple University Hospital in a private vehicle.

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating a shooting in Wissinoming after a man suffered several gunshots Saturday afternoon.The victim, a 43-year-old man, suffered two shots in the back and one shot in the upper arm on the 5300 block of Ditman Street just before 1 p.m.He was transported to a local hospital, where he was placed in critical but stable condition.MORE HEADLINES:No arrest has been made, and no weapon recovered.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stopped to view Queen Elizabeth‘s casket ahead of a meeting with King Charles III in London.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY - A car theft took a violent turn when police say a victim confronted a group of men right outside his front door early Saturday morning.Police responded to the 200 block of Grove Avenue in Cheltenham Township around 3 a.m. for reports of a stabbing.They arrived to find a man suffering from several stab wounds.

The Bank of Canada’s rising interest rates have some variable-rate mortgage holders thinking about the upside of locking in a fixed rate, according to experts who spoke to Global News.

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 17: Revellers attend the Einzug der Wiesenwirte (opening parade) of the 2022 Oktoberfest beer fest on September 17, 2022 in Munich, Germany. This year's Oktoberfest, which runs until October 3 and is expected to draw over MUNICH (AP) - The beer is flowing at Munich’s world-famous Oktoberfest for the first time since 2019.With three knocks of a hammer and the traditional cry of "O’zapft is" — "It’s tapped" — Mayor Dieter Reiter inserted the tap in the first keg at noon on Saturday, officially opening the festivities after a two-year break forced by the coronavirus pandemic.The Oktoberfest has typically drawn about 6 million visitors every year to packed festival grounds in Bavaria’s capital.

PHILADELPHIA - Summer is coming to a close, but not without one last beautiful weekend!A chilly start to the day will quickly warm up with highs in the mid 80s as sun fills the sky for most of the weekend.Some humidity returns Sunday as temperatures start to rise for the rest of weekend.Headed to the Eagles game? It's going to feel like summer with 90-degree weather and humidity, and watch out for an evening shower!___SATURDAY: Sunny skies. High: 84, Low: 62SUNDAY: Humidity returns.

A cheetah in India (Credit: Press Information Bureau) NEW DELHI (AP) - Seven decades after cheetahs died out in India, they’re back.Eight big cats from Namibia made the long trek Saturday in a chartered cargo flight to the northern Indian city of Gwalior, part of an ambitious and hotly contested plan to reintroduce cheetahs to the South Asian country.Then they were moved to their new home: a sprawling national park in the heart of India where scientists hope the world’s fastest land animal will roam again.RELATED: Huge 8-foot alligator carries new hatchlings in Oklahoma: videoIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the cats into their enclosure Saturday morning. The cats emerged from their cage, tentatively at first while continuously scanning their new surroundings."When the cheetah will run again … grasslands will be restored, biodiversity will increase and eco-tourism will get a boost," said Modi.Cheetahs were once widespread in India and became extinct in 1952 from hunting and loss of habitat.

ALSO READ: How would you define freebies? Poor entitled to ‘basic needs', says Jayati Ghosh Among other things, the UP CM said that it is a matter of pride that the country has emerged as the fifth largest economy in the world, adding, India's ability is being recognised at the global platform under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Meanwhile, in August renowned economist Jayati Ghosh said that 'basic needs' like nutrition, healthcare, housing and education, which the government should provide for its citizens, are not freebies.

Oktoberfest, Germany's famed beer festival which draws millions of visitors from around the world, has opened in Munich after a two-year pause due to the coronavirus pandemic.

PHILADELPHIA - Tragedy could have unfolded in North Philadelphia Saturday morning when police say shots were fired on a crowded street.Police on "nightlife detail" responded to the 1600 block of Cecil B. Moore when they reportedly heard several gunshots in the area around 12:30 a.m.They found a 22-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the foot.

LONDON (AP) - Thousands of people spent London’s coldest night in months huddled in line to view the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, and authorities warned Saturday that arriving mourners face a 16-hour wait.Police arrested a man after what the force described as a "disturbance" Friday night in Parliament’s Westminster Hall, where the queen’s coffin is lying in state, draped in her Royal Standard and capped with a diamond-studded crown.Parliamentary authorities said someone got out of the queue and tried to approach the coffin on its platform. The Metropolitan Police force said a man was detained for a suspected public-order offense.RELATED: Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral predicted to be most-watched event in TV historyThe tide of people wanting to say goodbye to the queen has grown steadily since the public was first admitted to the hall on Wednesday.