US President puts forward Ajay Banga to lead World Bank.

US President Joe Biden has named Indian-American businessman Ajay Banga as the US pick to lead the World Bank. The move comes as the US increases pressure on the bank to put more emphasis on tackling climate change. Mr Banga led credit card giant Mastercard for more than a de…

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Welsh island is first dark skies sanctuary in Europe.

An island in north Wales has been officially recognised for having one of the best night skies in the world. Ynys Enlli (Bardsey Island), off the Llŷn Peninsula, has become the first site in Europe to be awarded International Dark Sky Sanctuary certification. It joins 16 othe…

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UN condemns Russian invasion ahead of anniversary.

The UN General Assembly in New York has overwhelmingly backed a resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine nearly a year ago. It called for the withdrawal of troops from Ukraine and a halt to fighting. The motion was backed by 141 nations with 32 abstaining and se…

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SCAT Airlines to commence flights to Mattala Airport in March.

SCAT Airlines, one of Kazakhstan’s largest carriers, is due to commence operations to Sri Lanka in March 2023.  Accordingly, the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) stated that the airline will commence operations to the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRI…

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Sri Lanka signs Air Services Agreement with the Netherlands.

A bilateral Air Services Agreement has been signed between the Netherlands and Sri Lanka on Wednesday (Feb. 22) in the Hague, the Netherlands. The bilateral agreement will provide a stronger platform to further intensify connectivity both between the countries as well as the…

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BOI approval for two wind power plants by India’s Adani Group.

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has issued a letter of approval to India’s Adani Green Energy Limited for the two wind power plants to be set up in Mannar and Pooneryn at a total investment of USD 442 million.  The project will add 350 MW of electricity to the nat…

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Sri Lanka reports highest rate of diabetes in Asia.

A national study conducted by local researchers has revealed that Sri Lanka has the highest rate of diabetes in Asia, with almost one in four adults having being diagnosed. The survey, done in 2019 by researchers from several local universities, the Medical Research Institut…

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Sri Lanka spin wizard Wanindu Hasaranga becomes world’s top-ranked T20I bowler.

Wanindu Hasaranga, Sri Lanka’s ace leg-spinner, managed to reclaim his reign at the top of ICC Men’s T20I Bowling Ranking. The 25-year-old once again rose to the No. 01 position in the ranking with a rating of 695 points, with Afghan spinner Rashid Khan behind him by only on…

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Strong earthquake shakes remote part of Tajikistan

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook a lightly populated, remote part of Tajikistan early Thursday near China’s far western Xinjiang region. It was 67 kilometers (41 miles) west of Murghob, Tajikistan, and 20 kilometers (12 miles) below ground, according to the U.S. Geological S…

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Mystery sphere found in Japan beach.

A large metal sphere that washed up on a shore in Japan has perplexed locals and set off a flurry of speculation. Authorities can’t say what it is yet - not even the police or bomb squad sent to investigate. But what is known is that it’s hollow - and not a threat. Many suspe…

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76th BAFTA Awards 2023

At the Royal Festival Hall in London, England, the 76th British Academy Film Awards, also referred to as the BAFTAs, were presented. The award was hosted by actor Richard E Grant, the star-studded ceremony saw the German ant-war film All Quiet on the Western Front winning s…

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World Scout Day - 22 February.

World Scout Day is observed annually on February 22 by millions of Boy Scouts worldwide. It honours Lord Robert Baden-Powell, who founded the Boy Scout Movement, on the day of his birthday. The day is observed by National Scout Organizations all over the world through event…

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Sri Lanka consumer price inflation eases to 53.2% in January.

Sri Lanka’s National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) eased year-on-year to 53.2% in January, after a 59.2% rise in December, the statistics department said on Tuesday. Food prices were up 53.6% in January from a year ago, while non-food inflation was 52.9% higher, the Department…

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G20 finance chiefs to discuss debt, crypto, inflation.

G20 finance ministers and central bank governors will discuss debt troubles in developing economies, crypto currencies and global inflationary pressures at a meeting later this week, Indian officials said on Tuesday. The Feb. 22-25 meeting in the Nandi Hills summer retreat n…

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Faizal Salieh appointed as new SEC Chairman.

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) announced that Faizal Salieh assumed duties as the Chairman of the SEC on February 20 2023. Salieh is currently the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, which is committed to empowering Directors from bot…

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Meta to test monthly subscription service priced at $11.99.

Meta Platforms on Sunday announced that it is testing a monthly subscription service, called Meta Verified, which will let users verify their accounts using a government ID and get a blue badge, as it looks to help content creators grow and build communities. The subscriptio…

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World's highest weather station rebuilt on Mount Everest.

After the world's highest altitude was destroyed due to hurricane-force winds on Mount Everest, a team of scientists and Sherpa have again placed its new version atop Mount Everest. The group has been led by a 31-year-old electrician and mountain guide Tenzing Gyalzen S…

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Experts predict that the Shiba Inu will be worth $10.

Shiba Inu is a popular Dog themed coin gaining popularity in the market. The coin began as just a joke and gradually proclaimed to me more than a joke. Since the launch, the Shiba Inu coin price has experienced major evolution. Though the coin had very limited popularity at…

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South Korea expects to be the first to launch a 6G network.

South Korea announced on Monday that it will launch its own 6G network using world-class technology, advanced software-based next-gen mobile networks, and by strengthening its network supply chains. The news was announced by the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT. The South …

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Seattle becomes first US city to ban caste discrimination.

Seattle has become the first US city to ban discrimination based on caste after a vote by the city council. Councilwoman Kshama Sawant, who wrote the legislation, said the fight against caste bias "is deeply connected to the fight against all forms of oppression". A…

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Japan, South Korea and U.S. stage rare joint naval drill.

The Japanese, South Korean and U.S. navies conducted a rare joint exercise Wednesday, Tokyo announced, just days after North Korea fired a powerful long-range missile into Japan’s exclusive economic zone off Hokkaido. A Maritime Self-Defense Force Aegis destroyer joined U.S.…

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World Thinking Day - 22 February.

Every year on February 22, the World Organization of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) observes World Thinking Day. The goal of the day is to collect money for the 10 million girl scouts and guides who are active in more than 150 countries while also celebrating sisterho…

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Adani invests $442 million in cash-strapped Sri Lanka.

In a boost to the embattled Adani Group, Sri Lanka's Board of Investment on Wednesday approved the commissioning of two wind power plants by Adani Green Energy Limited for a total of $442 million. This will be crisis-hit island nation's first major foreign investmen…

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03 dead and over 200 injured as new quake hits Turkey, Syria.

A new 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Monday killed three people and injured more than 200 in parts of Turkey laid waste two weeks ago by a massive quake that killed tens of thousands, authorities said. More buildings collapsed, trapping some people, while scores of injuries we…

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James Cameron hopes to make Hiroshima film before Avatar 4

James Cameron has tied himself to directing a large portion of the Avatar franchise in the future, but he still would like to find time to direct a different project prior to starting on Avatar 4. Speaking to LA Times, Cameron said that while the upcoming third Avatar movie …

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Scientists have found an asteroid with dimensions similar to the Empire State Building.

This asteroid, which recently sped past Earth, has caught the attention of NASA astronomers for its bizarre long shape. The space rock — which has perhaps whizzed by to set the record straight that not all asteroids are vaguely ball-like — is more than three times as long a…

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Zimbabwe's former President Robert Mugabe's son arrested

A son of Zimbabwe's former President, Robert Mugabe, has been arrested over allegations he damaged property at a Harare party. Robert Mugabe junior, thought to be 31, faces three counts of malicious damage to property and two charges of assault on a police officer, his l…

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International Mother Language Day - 21 February.

Every year on February 21, the world celebrates International Mother Language Day to encourage linguistic, cultural, and multilingualism variety. The aim of the celebrations is to preserve traditional knowledge and cultures through sustainable methods and support multilingu…

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