International Cricket Council (ICC) Gets Recognition For Two Digital Initiatives.

# International Cricket Council (ICC) Gets Recognition For Two Digital Initiatives. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has been recognised for its twin digital initiatives at the prestigious Leaders in Sports Awards 2019.  The coverage of the women’s T20 World Cup in Aus…

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India successfully test-fires BrahMos supersonic cruise missile.

# India successfully test-fires BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. India on Wednesday successfully test-fired BrahMos supersonic cruise missile with several indigenous features from a test range in Odisha, in a major step towards achieving "Atmanirbhar Bharat" pled…

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India has Indigenously developed Prithvi-II missile test fired.

# India has Indigenously developed Prithvi-II missile test fired. India conducted a successful night test fire of its indigenously developed nuclear capable surface-to-surface Prithvi-II missile as part of a user trial by the Army from a base in Odisha, defence sources said. …

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International Translation Day - 30 September.

# International Translation Day - 30 September. International Translation Day on September 30th pays tribute to language professionals who offer translation and interpretation services. In doing so, translators bring nations together, facilitate dialogue, and contribute to w…

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Fund to be set up to renovate Deegawapi Temple.

# Fund to be set up to renovate Deegawapi Temple. The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal made by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to establish a trust fund for the collection of funds for performing the renovation and conservation activities of Deegawapi temple, Co-cabin…

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Cabinet approves to ban Cattle slaughter.

# Cabinet approval to ban cattle slaughter in Sri Lanka. The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to implement the proposals tabled by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, on banning of cattle slaughter in the country with immediate effect, subjected to the implementation …

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Sri Lanka Sends Illegally Shipped Containers Full of 'hazardous Waste' Back To UK.

# Sri Lanka Sends Illegally Shipped Containers Full of 'hazardous Waste' Back To UK. Sri Lanka authorities informed on Sunday, September 27 that the island has shipped back at least 21 containers to the UK after they were found to contain hazardous waste. As per repo…

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End of an Era - Tennyson Cooray passed away.

# End of an Era - Tennyson Cooray passed away. Veteran Comedian / Actor Tennyson Cooray passed away on Monday 28 September at the National Hospital in Colombo. The late Tennyson Cooray made his debut in Sri Lankan Cinema with the 1986 "Peralikarayo" production. One o…

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Rajasthan Royals complete new record in Indian Premier League 2020.

# Rajasthan Royals complete new record in Indian Premier League 2020. Rajasthan Royals’ Rahul Tewatia clubbed the Kings XI Punjab bowlers for seven sixes, including five in one over, as his side successfully chased 224 on Sunday 27 September 2020 the highest run chase in Ind…

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Mali Foreign Minister Moctar Ouane named transitional Prime Minister.

# Mali Foreign Minister Moctar Ouane named transitional Prime Minister. Mali’s interim President Bah Ndaw has named former Malian Foreign Minister Moctar Ouane as transitional prime minister.  Moctar Ouane is a veteran diplomat and has served as Mali’s ambassador to the Unite…

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International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction - 29 September.

# International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction - 29 September. International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction is observed globally on 29th September. This year is the first-ever observance of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss…

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World Heart Day - 29 September

# World Heart Day - 29 September. Every year World Heart Day on September 29th strives to increase awareness of cardiovascular disease, including how to prevent it. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nea…

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Ceylon Chamber of Commerce to Organize 20th Sri Lanka Economic Summit On 1-2 December 2020.

# Ceylon Chamber of Commerce to Organize 20th Sri Lanka Economic Summit On 1-2 December 2020. The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will be organizing the 20th Sri Lanka Economic Summit (SLES) on the 1st and 2nd of December 2020 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. This will be the 20…

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NASA to Launch a $23 Million 'Compact' and 'Comfortable' Toilet to International Space Station.

# NASA to Launch a $23 Million 'Compact' and 'Comfortable' Toilet to International Space Station. NASA is all set to launch a $23 million advanced bathroom to the International Space Station (ISS) to test out before using a similar system on future Moon and M…

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Valtteri Bottas wins Russian Grand Prix 2020.

# Valtteri Bottas wins Russian Grand Prix 2020. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes-Finland) has won the Formula One Russian Grand Prix 2020 held at Sochi Autodrom, Russia. This is his second win of the season. Max Verstappen (Red Bull–Netherlands) came second followed by the 6-time w…

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Lebanon’s PM designate Mustapha Adib steps down.

# Lebanon’s PM designate Mustapha Adib steps down. The Prime Minister-designate of Lebanon, Mustapha Adib has announced his resignation following his failure to form a new cabinet. Mustapha Adib, Lebanon’s former ambassador to Germany, was selected for the post on 31 August …

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Antonov An-26 military transport crashes in eastern Ukraine.

#  Ukraine military plane, Antonov-26 has crashed. Twenty-six people, most of them air cadets, have been killed in a military plane crash in Ukraine, officials say. The aircraft, an Antonov-26, came down near the eastern city of Kharkiv. The plane was carrying 20 cadets and sev…

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India offers Sri Lanka USD 100m Line of Credit for solar projects.

# India offers Sri Lanka USD 100m Line of Credit for solar projects. India has offered a Line of Credit worth USD 100 million to Sri Lanka for three solar projects in the country, according to an official statement. India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay called o…

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World Rabies Day - 28 September.

# World Rabies Day - 28 September. September 28 is World Rabies Day, a global health observance started in 2007 to raise awareness about rabies and bring together partners to enhance prevention and control efforts worldwide. World Rabies Day is observed in many countries, in…

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International Day for Universal Access to Information - 28 September.

# International Day for Universal Access to Information - 28 September. Each year on September 28th, the International Day for Universal Access to Information is observed. This day promotes the idea that every individual around the world has a right to seek and receive infor…

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Brain-eating microbe found in US city, Lake Jackson.

# Brain-eating microbe found in US city, Lake Jackson. Residents of Lake Jackson, Texas, have been warned about using tap water after a deadly brain-eating microbe was found in the city's public water supply. Tests confirmed the presence of Naegleria fowleri in the system…

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World Tourism Day - 27 September.

# World Tourism Day - 27 September. United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) was established on 2 January 1975 on the entry into force of statutes adopted on 27 September 1970 in Mexico City. World Tourism Day (WTD) has been commemorated on 27 September each year si…

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India grants USD 15 mn for promotion of Buddhist ties with Sri Lanka.

# India grants USD 15 mn for promotion of Buddhist ties with Sri Lanka. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi held a virtual summit today (26 September 2020) in which they discussed bilateral relations and regional & international iss…

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Maximum retail price for coconut gazetted.

# Maximum retail price for coconut gazetted. The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has published an Extraordinary Gazette notification pertaining to the revision of Maximum Retail Prices (MRP) of coconut. Signed by CAA Chairman Major General (Retired) Shantha Dissanayake, the …

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International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons - 26 September.

# International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons - 26 September. September 26th marks the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. On this day, countries around the world are encouraged to reaffirm their commitment to nuclear disarmamen…

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International Rabbit Day - 26 September.

# International Rabbit Day - 26 September. Every year on the fourth Saturday of September, International Rabbit Day promotes the protection and care of domestic and wild rabbits. Who doesn’t love a cute bunny rabbit? These soft, furry animals are enjoyed by many around the wo…

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Turkish diplomat elected President of historic 75th UN General Assembly.

# Turkish diplomat elected President of historic 75th UN General Assembly. Mr. Bozkir, a veteran diplomat and parliamentarian, will preside over the landmark 75th session of the UN General Assembly, which opens in September. He was the sole candidate for the post. Ambassadors…

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World Contraception Day - 26 September.

# World Contraception Day - 26 September. World Contraception Day is observed on September 26 every year. It is supported by the World Health Organisation along with various medical societies and non-governmental organisations around the world and focuses on increasing aware…

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Virtual Bilateral Summit between PM Modi and his Sri Lankan counterpart PM Mahinda Rajapaksa to be held on Sept 26.

# Virtual Bilateral Summit between PM Modi and his Sri Lankan counterpart PM Mahinda Rajapaksa to be held on Sept 26. A Virtual Bilateral Summit is being held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa on 26th of this month. The Sum…

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