World Patient Safety Day - 17 September.

Every year on September 17th, World Patient Safety Day raises global awareness and spurs global solidarity about the safety of patients. The day also encourages countries around the world to recognize patient safety as a global health priority. According to the World Health …

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SpaceX launches four people to orbit in company's first-ever tourism mission.

A SpaceX rocket soared into orbit Wednesday (15th) evening, carrying four people — none of whom are professional astronauts — and kicking off the first-ever mission to Earth's orbit crewed entirely by tourists. The launch pad at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida…

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International Day of Listening - 16 September.

Every year on the third Thursday in September, the International Day of Listening promotes the importance of listening to one another. It’s also a day to practice the art of listening. Whether in the workplace, at home, or in a social setting, listening well is an important …

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International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer - 16 September.

September 16 marks the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. The UN established this day to spread awareness about the importance of the ozone layer. This layer of the Earth’s stratosphere is located 9 to 18 miles above the Earth’s surface. The ozone la…

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Sri Lankan novelist Anuk Arudpragasam shortlisted for Booker Prize 2021.

Sri Lankan novelist Anuk Arudpragasam’s “A Passage North” has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2021. The shortlist for the prestigious literary prize awarded each year for the best novel written in English and published in the UK or Ireland was announced on Tuesday (Sep…

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DGCA, EASA partner for safety, environment protection standards.

Aviation regulators European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have entered into a working arrangement to achieve common safety and environmental protection standards. Through the agreement, which recognises mutual interests…

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Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor announces retirement from International Cricket.

Former Zimbabwe skipper and wicket-keeper batsman, Brendan Taylor has announced his retirement from international cricket.  He made the announcement while playing the third final ODI match on September 13, 2021, against Ireland.  The 34-year batsman made his ODI debut for Zim…

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SpaceX set to launch first all-civilian crew into orbit.

Four private citizens are set to launch into orbit Wednesday in what will be the first mission to space without any professional astronauts on board. The all-civilian crew will ride to space aboard a rocket and capsule developed by SpaceX. The mission, dubbed Inspiration4, i…

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Lasith Malinga announces retirement from all forms of cricket.

Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga has decided to hang up his boots in T20I cricket, bringing an end to one of the great careers in the sport. The pacer made this announcement on his social media channels. Malinga played 30 Test matches, 226 ODIs and 84 T20Is for Sri Lanka, pick…

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CSE implements a new OTC Platform to conduct REPO Transactions on Debt Securities.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announces the introduction of a new Over the Counter (OTC) Platform to facilitate the Repurchase (REPO) Transactions on Corporate Debt Securities with effect from tomorrow (16th September 2021). The new OTC Platform is a significant step in …

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China opposes external interference in Sri Lanka’s internal affairs.

China told the United Nations Human Rights Council on Tuesday (Sep. 14) that it opposes the interference of powerful nations in the internal affairs of Sri Lanka. Delivering a statement at the 3rd meeting of the UNHRC General Debate of the 48th regular session, the Permanent…

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Ajith Nivard Cabraal has officially assumed duties as Governor of Central Bank.

Ajith Nivard Cabraal has officially assumed duties as the 16th Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, a short while ago today (15th).  Cabraal had received his letter of appointment from President Gotabaya Rajapaksa this morning (15). With the resignation of the previous …

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Legendary actor, comedian, and former SNL cast member Norm Macdonald has died at the age of 61.

Legendary actor and comedian Norm Macdonald has died at the age of 61. Born in Quebec City in 1959, Macdonald began his comedy career doing stand-up in Canada before landing a writing gig for the TV show Roseanne.  He then landed a job at Saturday Night Live, where he was a …

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World Lymphoma Awareness Day - 15 September.

World Lymphoma Awareness Day on September 15th is dedicated to informing the public about cancers of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a vast network of vessels that make up our lymphatic system. They branch out into every tissue of our body. The vessels contain …

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International Day of Democracy - 15 September.

The United Nations has marked September 15th as the International Day of Democracy. On this day the UN urges all governments to promote and uphold the principles of democracy. Democracy is a form of government in which citizens exercise power by voting. Democracy is built on…

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Australia to support India's Gaganyaan mission.

Australia will support India's Gaganyaan mission by tracking it through Cocos Keeling island. Speaking at the International Space Conference organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Deputy Head Australia Space Agency Anthony Murfett said that. The space ag…

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Britain begins world's largest trial of blood test.

Britain's state-run National Health Service will on Monday begin the world's biggest trial of Grail Inc's (GRAL.O) flagship Galleri blood test that can be used to detect more than 50 types of cancer before symptoms appear. The Galleri test looks at the DNA in a p…

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U.S., EU pursuing global deal to slash planet-warming methane.

The United States and the European Union have agreed to aim to cut emissions of the planet-warming gas methane by around a third by the end of this decade and are pushing other major economies to join them. Their pact comes as Washington and Brussels seek to galvanize other …

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UN leading to raise USD 600 Million as an aid for Afghanistan.

Leading the appeal in Geneva for $606 million to support emergency aid for 11 million people across the country, Secretary-General of the UN António Guterres said that even before the uncertainty caused by the Taliban takeover last month, people were in the grip of one of t…

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India has launched its first satellite, ballistic missile tracking ship INS Dhruv.

India has launched its first satellite and ballistic missile tracking ship Dhruv on Friday 10 September 2021. The 10,000-tonne vessel has commissioned from Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. INS Dhruv, the latest addition to the Indian Navy’s arsenal, was built by the Hindusta…

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Daniel Ricciardo wins Italian Grand Prix 2021.

Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren, Australian-Italian) has won the Formula One Italian Grand Prix 2021 title held at Autodromo Nazionale Monza track, Italy.  This is the first victory for McLaren in 9 years. Lando Norris came second while Valtteri Bottas came third in the F1 race.  L…

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Yahoo Appoints Jim Lanzone as its new CEO.

The web service provider, Yahoo has named Jim Lanzone as its new chief executive officer (CEO). He was currently serving as the CEO of the Dating app Tinder. Jim Lanzone will replace Guru Gowrappan, to the post of Yahoo CEO. As for Tinder, Renate Nyborg has been appointed a…

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UAE to introduce green visa to attract talent and funds.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) tops the list of hosting the largest number of immigrants from India, reported to be 3.5 million, according to a UN report (2020). As the UAE is set to roll out green visas and expand eligibility for golden visas, this number could grow by lea…

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British Author Susanna Clarke wins for 'truly original' comeback.

British author Susanna Clarke has won the 2021 Women's Prize for Fiction for her second novel Piranesi. The fantasy work is the long-awaited follow-up to her acclaimed 2004 debut Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell. Piranesi, a mystery about a man living alone in a labyrinthi…

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MS Dhoni to mentor Indian team for the T20 World Cup.

BCCI announced that the former India captain MS Dhoni will mentor the team for the tournament, which will be played in UAE and Oman in October and November. He announced his retirement from international limited-overs cricket on August 15, 2020. Dhoni had last played for Ind…

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Britain announces biggest auction round in renewable energy scheme.

The British government announced on Monday 13 September the biggest auction round of its renewable energy scheme, hoping to build up enough extra offshore wind capacity to power about 8 million homes. Under its Contracts-for-Difference (CfD) scheme, qualifying projects are g…

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Joe Root & Eimear Richardson voted ICC Players of the Month for August.

England captain Joe Root and Ireland star Eimear Richardson have been voted winners of the ICC Player of the Month for August. Root scored 507 runs in three Tests against India in August. He scored three important centuries, including an unbeaten 180* at Lord’s, and the form…

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Aziz Akhannouch elected as new PM of Morocco.

Aziz Akhannouch has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Morocco by the country’s King Mohammed VI. Akhannouch’s National Rally of Independents (RNI) party secured 102 out of the 395 seats in the parliament election, held on September 10, 2021. Prior to this appointm…

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The Top 25 Islands in the World for holidaymakers.

The Influential Travel + Leisure Magazine has included Sri Lanka among the latest list of "Top 25 Islands in the World" for holidaymakers. This year's World's Best Awards survey was open for voting January 11 through May 10, 2021, as destinations around the…

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Creative Arts Emmys: ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Wins a Leading 9 Awards.

The Queen’s Gambit topped the 2021 Creative Arts Emmys, presented across three ceremonies over Saturday and Sunday, with Netflix’s chess-themed drama collecting nine awards including for casting, cinematography, costumes, editing, makeup, production design, score, sound edi…

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