Maria Ressa conferred UNESCO World Press Freedom Prize 2021.

Investigative journalist and media executive Maria Ressa of the Philippines has been named as the 2021 laureate of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize, following the recommendation of an international jury of media professionals. The Award Ceremony will take…

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WHO, Germany launch new global hub for pandemic and epidemic intelligence.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Federal Republic of Germany will establish a new global hub for pandemic and epidemic intelligence, data, surveillance and analytics innovation. The Hub, based in Berlin and working with partners around the world, will lead innova…

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Sri Lankan gymnast Milka Gehani qualifies for Tokyo Olympics.

Artistic gymnast Milka Gehani de Silva has become the second Sri Lankan to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The 18-year-old is set to compete at the Tokyo Olympics after qualifying through the continental quota. She was the first reserve ahead of Indian gymnast Pranati Na…

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Philippines suspends travelers from four countries including Sri Lanka.

The Philippines has banned the entry of travelers from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka to avert the spread of the double mutant variant of the coronavirus disease 2019 into the country. In a memorandum signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, President Rod…

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Cabinet grants approval for 'National Week on Road Safety'.

The Cabinet has granted approval for a proposal presented by the Minister of Transportation for the implementation of a National Week on Road Safety. The National Week on Road Safety will be held from 21 November 2021, and private institutions, school children, drivers and t…

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Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa elected as Chair of ADB’s Board of Governors.

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has been elected as Chair of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors for the year 2021/2022 during the 54th Annual Meeting that was held virtually this afternoon (May 05). PM Rajapaksa, as the Minister of Finance, serves as the Go…

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Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) records 29% growth of Turnover Volumes in April.

Total Market Turnover of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) demonstrated a positive growth of 29.43% in the month of April compared to the previous month. Market turnover was recorded at Rs. 53 billion while Domestic Turnover has seen a growth of 64% indicating the sustained …

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HSBC becomes the first bank to offer LiveSign in Sri Lanka.

HSBC LiveSign powered by Adobe is a cloud-based service that replaces the paper and ink signature process with a fully automated electronic signature workflow made availbale for HSBC’s corporate clients. With HSBC LiveSign customers can easily sign documents anywhere, anyti…

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Sri Lanka suspends all arrivals from India.

Sri Lanka has halted all arrivals from India with immediate effect, says the Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The decision has been taken on the directives of the Ministry of Health. India is currently afflicted by a second wave of the Current Global Pandemic …

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World Password Day - 06 May. (01st Thursday in May)

Each year on the first Thursday in May, World Password Day promotes better password habits. Passwords are critical gatekeepers to our digital identities, allowing us to access online shopping, dating, banking, social media, private work, and life communications. In a cyber w…

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Congo declares end of Ebola outbreak.

The Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday (03) declared the end of an Ebola outbreak that infected 12 people in the eastern province of North Kivu and killed six of them. The outbreak was contained using Merck's (MRK.N) Ebola vaccine, which was given to more than 1,600 …

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The Lag B’Omer festival of Israel.

The Lag B’Omer festival was celebrated in Israel on 30 April 2021. Lag B’Omer is an annual Jewish festival observed during the Hebrew month of Iyar. It is celebrated on the 33rd day of the Omer, the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.  Lag B’Omer is the only day durin…

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World Hand Hygiene Day - 05 May.

Every year, the World Hand Hygiene Day is observed on May 5. The day is organised by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness among people across the globe about the importance of hand hygiene in warding off many serious infections. The theme for 2021 is ‘Secon…

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World’s largest aeroplane by Stratolaunch completes test flight.

The world’s largest aeroplane, designed to transport hypersonic vehicles and facilitate easy access to space, soared into clear skies over California’s Mojave Desert. The company Stratolaunch designed it to transport hypersonic vehicles and facilitate easy access to space. T…

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World Athletics Day 2021 - 05 May.

The World Athletics Day-2021 is observed on the 5 May. The date is subject to adjustment, the date of World Athletics Day is decided by the IAAF, however, the month stays the same as May. The first World Athletics Day was observed in 1996. The basic objective of World Athle…

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CNN Shines Global Spotlight on Sri Lanka Tourism.

Sustaining the global spotlight on Sri Lanka as a ‘safe and secure’ holiday destination that has successfully opened up to the world, CNN's Asia Travel journalist, Lilit Marcus visited the island early last month to experience first-hand how Sri Lanka Tourism has manage…

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World Snooker Championship final: Mark Selby wins fourth world title.

Mark Selby claimed his fourth World Championship title with an 18-15 victory over Shaun Murphy at a sold-out Crucible Theatre. Selby, who led 14-11 prior to the final session, is now three Crucible crowns off Stephen Hendry's record of seven. Runs of 66, 68 and a superb 1…

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International Midwives' Day - 05 May.

The medical profession of a midwife is celebrated every year on May 5. The goal of the observance is to draw attention to this field of health care and to attract more registered nurses to become midwives. Midwives are qualified health care providers who receive comprehensi…

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African World Heritage Day - 05 May.

Every year on May 5th, African World Heritage Day offers an opportunity for people around the world to celebrate Africa. Africa is the world’s second-largest continent. Some of the biggest threats facing Africa include climate change, uncontrolled development, disease, civil…

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World Portuguese Language Day - 05 May.

Every year on May 5th, World Portuguese Language Day highlights the important role this language plays in preserving human civilization and culture. Around the world, Portuguese is one of the world’s most spoken and widespread language. It is the most widely spoken language …

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Turkey adds crypto firms to terror funding regulations.

Turkey has added cryptocurrency trading platforms to the list of firms covered by anti-money laundering and terrorism financing regulation. The Official Gazette said the country’s latest expansion of rules governing cryptocurrency transactions would take immediate effect and…

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Coal Miners’ Day - 04 May.

Coal Miners’ Day is celebrated on May 4 to recognize the hard work of some of the great unsung heroes of the Industrial Revolution. The day is celebrated to show appreciation for the coal miners and honour their accomplishments. Coal miners spend most of the days digging, t…

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World's first pregnant mummy discovered in Poland.

The first-ever Egyptian mummy of a young pregnant woman has been discovered by scientists from Warsaw University. The discovery was made as part of the Warsaw Mummy Project of Warsaw University, where the research has been underway since 2015. During the research, scientists…

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Ethiopia to designate TPLF, OLF-Shene as ‘terror’ groups.

Ethiopia has added two armed groups to its “terror list”, including the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), against which it launched a massive security operation late last year. The council of ministers approved a resolution to designate the TPLF as a “terrorist” organ…

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Prime Lands Residencies Limited debuts Initial Public Offering (IPO).

Prime Lands Residencies Limited the condominium property arm of the maestro of real estate artistry in Sri Lanka, Prime Group, recently debuted its Initial Public Offering (IPO) Proposition. Through the past 25 years of the Prime Group journey, this feat is certainly a rema…

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One in two people globally lost income due to the pandemic.

One in two people worldwide saw their earnings drop due to the coronavirus, with people in low-income countries particularly hard hit by job losses or cuts to their working hours, research showed on Monday. U.S.-based polling company Gallup, which surveyed 300,000 people acr…

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Business sentiment rose ahead of the festive season but may wane in its aftermath.

Sri Lanka’s economy is expected to expand by 3.4 percent this year, according to the World Bank. In its report entitled ‘Sri Lanka Development Update,’ the funding agency says the country’s recovery is likely to hinge on foreign investments, as well as the normalisation of …

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Bill and Melinda Gates announce they are getting divorced.

Billionaire philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates announced in a statement Monday 03 May 2021 afternoon that they will divorce after 27 years of marriage. The Microsoft co-founder said that he and his wife will continue working together at the Bill & Melinda Gates Found…

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World Asthma Day - 04 May 2021 (First Tuesday in May)

World Asthma Day is an annual event held on the first Tuesday in May, in collaboration with health care groups and asthma educators throughout the world. The day calls attention to the health issue and the struggles of asthma suffers. The goal is to improve asthma awareness…

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International Firefighters’ Day - 04 May.

International Firefighters’ Day is observed each year on 4th May. On this date you are invited to remember the past firefighters who have died while serving our community or dedicated their lives to protecting the safety of us all. At the same time, we can show our support …

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