Irfan Pathan signs with ‘Kandy Tuskers’ in LPL.

Irfan Pathan signs with ‘Kandy Tuskers’ in LPL. Irfan Pathan, the former India allrounder, has signed a contract to play in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) for the Kandy Tuskers franchise. Irfan, and Tuskers coach Hashan Tillakaratne, both confirmed the signing to ESPNcricinf…

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China begins world's biggest census drive to count its population.

China begins world's biggest census drive to count its population. China started the world's biggest exercise of population count, conducted once in a decade, to document demographic changes in the most populous country. About seven million census takers began door-to…

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International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists - 02 November.

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists - 02 November. Every year, November 2nd marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. The day draws attention to the low conviction rate for crimes committed against journalists on…

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Deepa Mehta’s Funny Boy chosen as Canada’s Oscars entry for best international film.

Deepa Mehta’s Funny Boy chosen as Canada’s Oscars entry for best international film. Director Deepa Mehta’s film Funny Boy will represent Canada at the 93rd Academy Awards as the submission for best international film, Telefilm Canada’s executive director Christa Dickenson a…

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U.S. seizes Iranian missiles, slaps Iran-related sanctions on 11 entities.

U.S. seizes Iranian missiles, slaps Iran-related sanctions on 11 entities. The United States revealed on Thursday it had seized Iranian missiles shipped to Yemen and sold 1.1 million barrels of previously seized Iranian oil that was bound for Venezuela. The Trump administrati…

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UN defeats Russia resolution promoting women at peace tables.

UN defeats Russia resolution promoting women at peace tables. The U.N. Security Council defeated a Russian resolution to commemorate the 20th anniversary of a U.N. measure demanding equal participation for women in activities promoting global peace, with opponents objecting …

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Former Turkish Prime Minister Mesut Yılmaz dies at age 73.

Former Turkish Prime Minister Mesut Yılmaz dies at age 73. Mesut Yilmaz, a former Turkish prime minister and veteran politician who served as premier three times during a tumultuous political era in his country, died at age 72. Yilmaz led the now-defunct center-right Motherla…

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Rare golden tiger cubs born in China zoo.

Rare golden tiger cubs born in China zoo. A zoo in China welcomed four extremely rare golden tiger cubs on October 19 2020. The four cubs, one male and three females, were born at Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise, an amusement park featuring a zoo in Huzhou, in the eastern Zhej…

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US crowned world’s leading generator of plastic waste.

US crowned world’s leading generator of plastic waste. The United States leads the world in plastic waste creation and is also among the top marine polluters, according to new research, which has factored in the huge amount of trash that the US exports into its calculations. …

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Stock Market to resume and operate as normal.

Stock Market to resume and operate as normal. The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announced that all market operations will continue as normal on Monday (02 November 2020) and onwards. The quarantine curfew currently imposed on the Western Province has been extended until Novemb…

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Typhoon Goni: Philippines hit by year's most powerful storm.

Typhoon Goni: Philippines hit by year's most powerful storm. Typhoon Goni is barrelling across the Philippines, bringing with it "catastrophic" 225km/h (140mph) winds and torrential rainfall. At least four people are reported to have died. Homes have been damag…

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World Vegan Day - 01 November.

World Vegan Day - 01 November. World Vegan Day kicks off World Vegan Month on November 1st with education and awareness about vegan diets.  Vegans abstain from eating animal products of any kind. This includes meat, eggs, dairy products, and honey. The Vegan Society began in …

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All Saints' Day - 01 November.

All Saints' Day - 01 November. All Saints' Day is a solemn holy day of the Catholic Church celebrated annually on November 01. The day is dedicated to the saints of the Church, that is, all those who have attained heaven. It should not be confused with All Souls'…

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Dr. Asela Gunawardena appointed as new Director General of Health Services.

Dr. Asela Gunawardena appointed as new Director General of Health Services. Dr. Asela Gunawardena has been appointed as the new Director General of Health Services, according to the Ministry of Health. Dr. Asela Gunawardena was serving as the Director of the Kalubowila Teachi…

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James Bond star, Sir Sean Connery dies at aged 90.

James Bond star, Sir Sean Connery dies at aged 90. Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90, his family has said. The Scottish actor was best known for his portrayal of James Bond, being the first to bring the role to the big screen and appearing in seven of the spy thrill…

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Chris Gayle becomes first player to smash 1000 sixes in T20 cricket.

Chris Gayle becomes first player to smash 1000 sixes in T20 cricket. Chris Gayle becomes the first cricketer in T20 history to smash 1000 sixes in the shortest format. The West Indian achieved this feat in an Indian Premier League match against Rajasthan Royals.  The Universe…

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Chameleon last seen a century ago rediscovered.

Chameleon last seen a century ago rediscovered. Scientists have found an elusive chameleon species that was last spotted in Madagascar 100 years ago. Researchers from Madagascar and Germany said on Friday 30 October 2020 they had discovered several living specimens of Voeltzk…

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New coral species discovered on seabed.

New coral species discovered on seabed. Three species of black coral have been discovered on the seabed of the northern Pacific Ocean, an area where several countries have contracts to explore for metals including cobalt and nickel as they race to find new supplies of the ke…

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World Cities Day - 31 October.

World Cities Day - 31 October. October 31st is World Cities Day when the United Nations focuses on global urbanization. Along with promoting urbanization, the UN addresses the challenges urbanization presents. Cities collaborate on sustainable urbanization. The UN General Ass…

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World Savings Day / World Thrift Day - 31 October.

World Savings Day / World Thrift Day - 31 October. Every year, on 31 October, several countries across the world celebrate World Savings Day. The World Savings Day has been established almost one century ago to celebrate people who save everyday. During the 1st International …

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Nobby Stiles: World Cup winning England footballer and former Man Utd midfielder dies aged 78.

Nobby Stiles: World Cup winning England footballer and former Man Utd midfielder dies aged 78. World Cup-winning England midfielder Nobby Stiles has died aged 78 after a long illness. The former Manchester United player had prostate cancer and advanced dementia. Stiles is the …

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The 14th Asian Film Awards Winners.

The 14th Asian Film Awards Winners. The annual ceremony was organized by the Asian Film Awards Academy (AFAA), which was founded through a collaboration between the Busan, Tokyo, and Hong Kong film festivals. While it was planned to be hosted in Busan, this year’s event was …

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Daniel Menaker, award-winning US author and editor, died at age 79.

Daniel Menaker, award-winning US author and editor, died at age 79. Daniel Menaker, an award-winning author of fiction and nonfiction and a longtime editor at The New Yorker and Random House who worked with Alice Munro, Salman Rushdie, Colum McCann and many others, has died …

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DBS named Asia’s Safest Bank for 12th consecutive year.

DBS named Asia’s Safest Bank for 12th consecutive year. Ranked 14th safest globally, and fourth-safest commercial bank worldwide, unchanged from 2019 and 2018 DBS Bank announced that it has been named the “Safest Bank in Asia” for the 12th consecutive year by New York-based t…

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"The VEXAS syndrome" : Scientists discover a rare and deadly inflammatory disorder.

"The VEXAS syndrome" : Scientists discover a rare and deadly inflammatory disorder. Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered a rare and deadly genetic disease affecting men called vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, autoinflammatory and soma…

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Air Vice-Marshal Pathirana appointed as new Air Force Commander.

Air Vice-Marshal Pathirana appointed as new Air Force Commander. Air Vice-Marshal Sudarshana Karagoda Pathirana has been appointed as the 18th Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). The appointment, made by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will come into effect from the 02nd o…

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Air pollution in Sri Lanka increased unusually.

Air pollution in Sri Lanka increased unusually. The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) says air pollution in Sri Lanka has increased unusually. An unusual increase in the levels of particulate matter (PM) in several areas including Colombo, Kandy, Puttalam, Vavuni…

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Axis Bank shuts down operations in Sri Lanka.

Axis Bank shuts down operations in Sri Lanka. The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, having considered the request made by the Axis Bank Limited, India consequent to a policy decision taken in 2019 on its global operations, has granted approval to close down bu…

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Japan grants Rs. 115M for humanitarian demining in northern Sri Lanka.

Japan grants Rs. 115M for humanitarian demining in northern Sri Lanka. The Government of Japan has provided a total sum of US$ 636,363 (approx. Rs. 115 million) to the HALO Trust for humanitarian demining activities in Northern Sri Lanka. The grant contract was signed on 29th…

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Harley-Davidson unveils its 1st electric bicycle 'Serial 1'.

Harley-Davidson unveils its 1st electric bicycle 'Serial 1'. Harley-Davidson has unveiled its first-ever electric bicycle inspired by the brands very first motorcycle from 1903. The new business called 'Serial 1 Cycle Company' started as a project within the …

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