Global warming kills 14 percent of world’s corals in 10 years.

Global warming helped wipe out 14 percent of the world’s coral reefs between 2009 and 2018, the largest-ever survey of coral health has found, warning that more of the vibrant underwater ecosystems were likely to die if oceans warm further. Corals in South Asia and the Pacif…

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Navies of India, Japan conduct bilateral maritime exercise in Arabian Sea.

The fifth edition of the India-Japan Maritime Bilateral Exercise (JIMEX) will be conducted in the Arabian Sea from October 6-8. JIMEX-21 aims to develop a common understanding of operational procedures and enhance inter-operability through the conduct of a multitude of advan…

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Russian film crew in orbit to make first movie in space.

A Russian actor and a film director rocketed to space on a mission to make the world’s first movie in orbit, a project the Kremlin said will help burnish the nation’s space glory. Actor Yulia Peresild and director Klim Shipenko blasted off for the International Space Station…

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World Financial Planning Day - 06 October.

Every year on the first Wednesday in October, World Financial Planning Day is held to raise awareness about the importance of financial planning. The day also offers an opportunity for financial planning experts around the world to educate consumers on how to prepare for th…

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World Cerebral Palsy Day - 06 October.

Every year, World Cerebral Palsy Day on October 6th recognizes people with cerebral palsy (CP), their families. The day also shows support for the organizations spreading awareness and expressing pride in the achievements of those with CP. Over 17 million people in the world…

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Russia test fires submarine-launched hypersonic Tsirkon missile.

Russia said it had successfully test launched a Tsirkon (Zircon) hypersonic cruise missile from a submarine for the first time, a weapon President Vladimir Putin has lauded as part of a new generation of unrivalled arms systems. The defence ministry, which tested firing the …

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UAE to launch probe targeting asteroid between Mars, Jupiter.

The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday (05th) announced plans to send a probe to land on an asteroid between Mars and Jupiter to collect data on the origins of the universe. A successful landing would see the UAE join an elite club of the European Union, Japan and the United St…

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BepiColombo spacecraft sends its First close-up pictures of Mercury.

The BepiColombo spacecraft, a joint project by the European and Japanese space agencies swung by its destination planet Mercury in the early hours of Saturday, Oct. 2. Passing within just 124 miles (200 kilometers) of the surface of Mercury, it sent back some spectacular pi…

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Interpol launches online cyber security awareness campaign.

The Interpol has launched an online campaign to apprise people of major cyber threats in order to help them protect their computer systems, networks and personal information from cyber criminals. The three-week awareness campaign, from October 4 to 22, will be run primarily …

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Promoting Bilateral Ties, Exercise ‘Mithra Shakti’ Commences at Ampara Combat Training School.

The symbolic handover parade of the ceremonial Exercise Flag that signalled the formal commencement of the Exercise ‘Mithra Shakti’ to Exercise Director and General Officer Commanding 53 Division, Major General Nishantha Manage took place this morning (5) at the Combat Tran…

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The Nobel Prize in Physics 2021.

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Physics 2021. Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann, Giorgio Parisi jointly won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics for groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of complex physical systems. The No…

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World Teachers’ Day - 05 October.

World Teachers’ Day, also known as International Teachers Day, is held annually on October 5 since 1994. The Day aims to focus on appreciating, assessing and improving the educators of the world and to provide an opportunity to consider issues related to teachers and teachi…

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Cambodia bans telecast of LTTE “Methagu” film.

The Kingdom of Cambodia has banned the telecast of ‘Methagu’ Tamil movie that follows the life of the leader of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Velupillai Prabhakaran following a request from Sri Lanka. The Cambodian Ministry of Information has requested all TV stat…

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Lankan born Kamzy Gunaratnam has been elected a member of the Norwegian Parliament.

Jonas Gahr Støre’s Labour Party won the Norwegian parliamentary election. Gunaratnam was elected to Parliament from the Labour Party. Stoere, 61, is expected to replace Conservative Prime Minister Erna Solberg, 60, as tallies showed a decisive swing in favour of the centre-l…

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Tunisia appoints first female prime minister.

Tunisia's President has appointed the country's first female prime minister, a 63-year-old professor who will lead a transitional government after the head of state sacked the previous prime minister and suspended parliament. Najla Bouden Ramadhane, a professor at a …

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Sri Lankan Young Singer Yohani sings her way to Bollywood.

Sri Lankan Young Artist Yohani De Silva, who grabbed the international audience with her cover song “Manike Mage Hithe” with over 129 million views, has entered the Bollywood market. Yohani has released her soulful interpretation of the female version of the title track from…

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Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed sworn in as PM for second five-year term.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been sworn in for a new five-year term as his government faces a host of challenges, including a months-long conflict in the northern region of Tigray. Abiy took the oath of office, administered by Supreme Court Chief Justice Meaza Ash…

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Shiba inu coin jumped 30% and 'deleted a zero' after a tweet from Elon Musk.

The dogecoin spinoff known as shiba inu jumped 30% after Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk tweeted another picture of his pup late Sunday 03 October 2021. Musk's dog, named Floki, is a shiba inu, which is the namesake of the coin and the iconic dog behind dogecoin.…

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Italian Sonny Colbrelli wins epic Paris-Roubaix classic.

Sonny Colbrelli became the first Italian to win the Paris-Roubaix Monument classic in 22 years when he prevailed on his debut in a three-man sprint finish at the end of a grueling race on Sunday. His whole body caked in mud after 257.7 kilometers featuring 30 cobbled sectors…

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The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2021.

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2021 was awarded jointly to David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian “for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch.” These breakthrough discoveries launched intense research activities leading to a rapid increase in our un…

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World Architecture Day - 04 October.

On the first Monday in October, World Architecture Day shows appreciation for the work that architects do. The day also encourages learning more about architecture throughout the world. Architecture involves the planning, designing, and constructing process of buildings and…

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World Habitat Day - 04 October 2021.

On the first Monday of October each year, World Habitat Day encourages us to reflect upon the fundamental right to have adequate shelter. The day also reminds us that we are responsible for shaping the future of our cities and towns. About 2 percent of the world’s population…

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World Animal Day - 04 October.

World Animal Day on October 4th each year focuses on improving the welfare of animals around the world. Sadly, animals around the world are abused or killed illegally on a daily basis. Illegal hunting contributes to the endangerment of certain animal species. Animals are als…

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World Space Week: 04 - 10 October 2021

World Space Week is observed from 04th to 10th October every year. World Space Week 2021 celebrates “Women in Space”!.  Over 90 countries celebrating accomplishments and contributions of women to the space sector and sciences. In 2020, more than 6,500 events were organized i…

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World Temperance Day - 03 October.

Every year on October 3, World Temperance Day encourages people to give up alcohol. It’s also a day to learn about the history of temperance movements around the world. Fermented beverages and alcoholic drinks date back thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians and Chinese w…

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World Communion Sunday - 03 October 2021.

On the first Sunday in October, World Communion Sunday encourages those of the Christian faith to experience Holy Communion together. The day also demonstrates unity among various denominations in the church. Holy Communion is also known as Eucharist or the Lord’s Supper. Ma…

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Janaprith Fernando assumed duties as Chief Scout Commissioner.

Attorney-at-Law Janaprith Fernando assumed duties as the 21st Chief Commissioner of the Sri Lanka Scout Association (SLSA). Janaprith, who was serving as the Deputy Chief Commissioner of the SLSA has been appointed by the Chief Scout, Gotabaya Rajapaksa succeeding the outgo…

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Chinese organic manure sample rejected due to contains of Bacillus Bacteria.

Due to the presence of Bacillus bacteria in the fresh sample of the Chinese organic fertiliser, the agriculture department has rejected the organic fertiliser from that country, Agriculture Director General Dr. Ajantha de Silva said. He told the Daily Mirror that two tests h…

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China's growing power crunch threatens more global supply chain chaos.

A growing power supply crunch in China is triggering blackouts for households and forcing factories to cut production, threatening to slow the country's vast economy and place even more strain on global supply chains. Companies in the country's industrial heartlands …

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Scientists find an unexpected drop in Earth’s brightness.

A new study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters has found that warming ocean waters related to climate change have caused a significant drop in Earth’s brightness. According to observations gathered by the Big Bear Solar Observatory in Southern California, …

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