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Big Brother star Nikki Grahame died ; Her friends were heart broken

Big Brother star Nikki Grahame have died at the age 38 and had anorexia and friends had set up a crowd fund to pay for her treatment. Her friends had showed their sadness after their beloved friends death. Former Emmerdale actress Gemma Oaten is one of them and she shared a video, saying: “I wish I could have done more.” BBC “It breaks our hearts to know that someone who is so precious was taken from us at such a young age. Nikki not only touched the lives of millions of people, but also her friends and family who will miss her immensely.” ; Friends in the fundraising page expressed their feeling. Big brother’s Uk also had expressed their sadness with a social media post.

Former NFL player Phillip Adams identified as South Carolina shooting suspect

Authorities in South Carolina police have identified the former NFL player Phillip Adams as the suspect shooting and killing five people. Dr Robert Lesslie who is 70 years old and his wife Barbara Lesslie was at the age of 69 at that time. Also their grandchildren Adah Lesslie 9 years old and 5 years old Noah Lesslie killed along with them. Apart from that there house worker James Lewis was killed at the age 38. The reason behind the shooting was yet not founded. The family lived in their home in Rock Hill, South Carolina, 30 miles (48km) from Charlotte, North Carolina and Sheriff officials guarding the home now. The shooting happened after President Joe Biden announced new gun control measures and the suspect was killed himself after a standoff with police. But “Mr Biden was already scheduled to announce new gun restrictions on Thursday. He paid tribute to the victims during his address at the White House Rose Garden.” BBC

More than 80 people were killed in military crackdown in Bago Myanmar

Protests have been going on in Bago, as well asin other cities in Myanmar for more than two months. It is reported that more than 80 people have been killed by security forces in a crackdown on a protest in the city of Bago, Myanmar. Also the military is reported that they have taken away the bodies of killed ones and the true number of deaths may never be released to the media. Local media stated that “soldiers had used heavy weapons and had shot at anything that moved.” More than 600 people have been killed since the protests started in Myanmar.

Minister Bandula demanded Rs 500 million for defaming Sathosa relief pack

State Minister Bandula Gunawardane says he has instructed his lawyers to send a letter of demand requesting Rs 500 million from those who defamed the Sathosa relief package introduced by him. He conveys his idea to media today after getting huge backlash for the relief package introduced for the Sinhala and Tamil New year.

A special operations will launch to find people don’t follow the health advices and Special Police circular for COVID 19 prevention; DIG Ajith Rohana.

The Police Headquarters has issued a special circular to all Police stations to prevent the spread of the corona virus which is increasing day by day in the country. Police say the public as well as the authorities are not following proper health advice. Due to this, special operations will be launched under the circular from today, said Police Media Spokesman, DIG Ajith Rohana. DIG Ajith Rohana said that police will inspect shops, public transport and other locations and for people were found not wearing face masks or maintaining social distancing.

Roshan Abeysundera set a new Asian record by swimming Talaimannar to Danushkodi

Roshan Abeysundera set a new Asian record by swimming Talaimannar to Danushkodi Roshan Abeysundera one of the Air force Swimmer leading Aircraftman has set a new Asian record by swimming across the Palk Strait from Talaimannar to Dhanushkodi in India and returning to Sri Lanka. His recorded time was 28 hours, 19 minutes and 43 seconds and distance was 59 kilometers 300 meters.He was back to Sri Lanka yesterday. He is 32 years old and join to Sri Lanka Air Force in the year 2008. he has the Sri Lankan National Swimming record of 49km in 23hrs on 26 March 2021.

Carcinogenic coconut oil has yet not been found in the market – State Minister Lasantha

Unhealthy carcinogenic coconut oil has been found in the market so far; Lasantha Alagiyawanna, Minister of State for Consumer Protection said. The 109 samples of coconut oil obtained from all districts did not contain any chemicals harmful to the human body; Minister further said. Therefore, the Minister of State instructs the people to consume the coconut oil available in the market without any fear.

Gun salutes held in tribute to Prince Philip in Britain

Tributes to the Duke of Edinburgh following his death at the age of 99 occurred centering around Windsor Castle.Many gun salutes occurred accross the country. Some of them are in Gibraltar and at sea. “The Honourable Artillery Company fired the gun salute from the bank of the River Thames near the Tower of London. The gun salute by The King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery took place at the Parade Ground, Woolwich Barracks, in central London.” BBC Members of the different Royal regiments fire a 41-round gun salutes accross the country.