Two new mosquito species identified within Sri Lanka.

The Department of Entomology of Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka (MRI) has identified two new mosquito species within Sri Lanka, increasing its bio-diversity. The two newly identified mosquito species namely Culex sintellus and Culex niyainfula have reportedly been fo…

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Novel by Sri Lankan Writer wins Booker Prize.

Sri Lankan Writer Shehan Karunatilaka won the prestigious Booker Prize for fiction on Monday (17) for “The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida,” a satirical “afterlife noir” set during Sri Lanka’s brutal civil war. Karunatilaka, one of Sri Lanka’s leading authors, won the 50,000 po…

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The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty - 17 October.

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed every year on October 17th. On this day, people of all backgrounds and societies show solidarity with the poor by renewing their commitment to help them. The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty has…

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Iraqi parliament elects Abdul Latif Rashid as new president.

Lawmakers in Iraq have elected Kurdish politician Abdul Latif Rashid as the country’s new president, paving the way for the formation of a new government and ending a year of deadlock, even as rockets landed near the parliament building. Rashid replaced fellow Iraqi Kurd Bar…

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Global Hunger Index 2022: Sri Lanka ranks 64th out of 121 countries.

In the 2022 Global Hunger Index, Sri Lanka ranks 64th out of the 121 countries with sufficient data to calculate 2022 GHI scores. With a score of 13.6, Sri Lanka has a level of hunger that is moderate. The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool designed to comprehensively measu…

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India clinches seventh Women’s Asia Cup title

India maintain.ed their dominance in the Women’s Asia Cup with an eight-wicket demolition of a self-destructing Sri Lanka in the final here on Saturday for their seventh title in eight editions. Sri Lanka, who were playing their first tournament final in 14 years, imploded a…

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Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane dies.

Actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, has died aged 72. He also appeared in ITV detective drama Cracker and the James Bond films Goldeneye and The World Is Not Enough. In a statement, his agent Belinda Wright confirmed the actor died in hospital …

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World Anesthesia Day - 16 October.

Every year on October 16, World Anesthesia Day celebrates the discovery of anesthesia. This important discovery makes it possible to undergo surgical procedures without feeling any pain. If you have ever had surgery, you probably can’t imagine going through it without anesth…

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World Food Day - 16 October.

World Food Day is held every year on October 16th. On this day, more than 150 countries unite to raise awareness of the issues surrounding poverty and hunger. According to World Hunger Statistics, 785 million people across the globe do not have enough food to sustain a healt…

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World Spine Day - 16 October.

World Spine Day celebrates spine health annually on October 16th. The day also aims to increase awareness for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of back pain and other spine issues. An estimated one billion people around the world suffer from back pain. These people in…

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Global Handwashing Day - 15 October.

Global Handwashing Day is observed every year on October 15th. The day reminds people around the world to wash their hands with soap. You might not think that by merely washing your hands with soap, you could be saving a life. It seems like such a mundane thing to do. It’s s…

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World Singing Day - 15 October (Third Saturday in October)

Every year on the third Saturday in October, World Singing Day encourages people around the globe to sing. The goal of the day is to host a world-wide sing-along that fosters unity and harmony through a common experience. According to research, singing with others forms a st…

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International Day of Rural Women - 15 October.

October 15th each year celebrates the International Day of Rural Women. This day honors the crucial role women play in ensuring the sustainability of rural households and communities. Rural women make up one-quarter of the world’s population. One in three employed women arou…

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'Rare' Roman mosaic found in Rastan, Syria

A 1,600-year-old virtually intact Roman-era mosaic has been discovered in central Syria. The mosaic, measuring 20 x 6m (65.5 x 20ft), was found under a building in Rastan near Homs, which was held by rebels in the civil war until 2018. Showing mythical scenes including the Tr…

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Greenland's future may be written under North Sea.

There are clues to the near-future behaviour of a warming Greenland, and perhaps even a warming Antarctic, buried under the North Sea. Look below its bottom muds and you will find immense valleys. Hundreds of them. They were carved by rivers of meltwater running beneath the i…

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World Standards Day - 14 October.

World Standards Day on October 14th pays tribute to the experts around the world who develop our International Standards . International standards provide a way to get work done more efficiently. These standards also remove technical barriers to trade and improve supply chain…

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World Egg Day - 14 October

Every year on the 2nd Friday in October, World Egg Day celebrates one of the world’s most popular foods. It’s also a day to recognize the health benefits of eggs. There is a good reason that the egg is sometimes referred to as “nature’s perfect package.” Eggs are considered …

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International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction - 13 October.

Every October 13th, the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction celebrates how communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters. It’s also a day to raise awareness about the importance of trying to control some of the risks communities face. Natura…

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International Plain Language Day - 13 October.

On October 13, International Plain Language Day promotes the use of clear and simple information. It’s also a day to help people realize the importance of plain language. All businesses, organizations, and governments should embrace the idea of using plain language. Why? Jus…

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IMF cuts 2023 global growth forecast.

The International Monetary Fund warned recently that colliding pressures from inflation, war-driven energy and food crises and sharply higher interest rates were pushing the world to the brink of recession and threatening financial market stability. In gloomy reports issued …

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Myanmar court extends Aung San Suu Kyi’s prison sentence to 26 years.

A court in military-run Myanmar has sentenced Aung San Suu Kyi, the country’s deposed former leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner, to three additional years in jail for corruption, a source familiar with the case told CNN, extending her total prison term to 26 years. Wednesda…

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EU lawmakers impose single charger for all smartphones.

The EU parliament recently passed a new law requiring USB-C to be the single charger standard for all new smartphones, tablets and cameras from late 2024. The measure, which EU lawmakers adopted with a vote 602 in favour, 13 against, will -- in Europe at least -- push Apple …

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World Thrombosis Day - 13 October

On October 13th, World Thrombosis Day places attention on the overlooked medical condition of thrombosis. It’s also a day for those affected by thrombosis to share their stories. Thrombosis is a medical condition in which blood clots block the blood vessels. The two types of…

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Sri Lanka’s first-ever agrivoltaic power plant declared open.

Solar Universe, a 10MW ground-mounted solar power plant in Vavunativu, Batticaloa, was declared open on Tuesday (Oct. 11). Taking to his Twitter handle, Minister of Power & Energy Kanchana Wijesekera stated that this is the agrivoltaic power plant in Sri Lanka. It is co-o…

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Pfizer buys COVID diagnostic app developed by Aussie-based Sri Lankan professor.

A Brisbane-based company that invented a smartphone app it says can diagnose COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses by listening to someone cough has been purchased by Pfizer for nearly $180 million. ResApp Health Limited uses diagnostic technology developed by Associate P…

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Ancient DNA from 1 Million years ago discovered in Antarctica.

As we're a species with ever-shrinking attention spans, it can be difficult to comprehend just how long life has been around on Earth. However, try to get your head around this one: Scientists have dug up fragments of DNA dating back 1 million years ago. Found beneath th…

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Experts Says to Give Legal Rights to Animals, Trees, and Rivers.

According to scientists, countries must grant legal rights and protections to non-human things like animals, plants, and rivers if they want to combat climate collapse and biodiversity loss. According to the research titled Law in the Emerging Bio Age, legal frameworks are c…

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Rizwan and Kaur seal ICC Player of the Month crowns for September 2022.

India’s Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan were on Monday voted the ICC ‘Player of the Month’ awards for September in their respective categories. Harmanpreet Kaur becomes India’s first winner of the ICC Women’s ‘Player of the Month’ courtesy of her leading role…

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