02 New Members were appointed to the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

02 New Members were appointed to the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. A Constitutional Council Meeting was held at 6 pm today (24 June 2020) at the Speaker's Residence under the patronage of its Chairman and former Speaker of the Eighth Parliament Karu Ja…

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Indonesia's Mt. Merapi Volcano erupted.

# Indonesia's Mt. Merapi Volcano erupted. Indonesia's Mount Merapi, one of the world's most active volcanoes, erupted twice on Sunday 21 June 2020, sending clouds of grey ash 6,000 metres into the sky, the country's geological agency said. The two eruptions la…

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World Young Doctors' Day - 24 June.

World Young Doctors' Day - 24 June. Upon their graduation young doctors start a working life that is very interesting, challenging and rewarding; they can finally bring into practice what they have been studying for many years. Young doctors also have a fresh view of the…

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China's 600 kph maglev train conducts successful test run.

# China's 600 kph maglev train conducts successful test run. China conducted a successful trial run of a 600 km/h high-speed maglev. This trial train, manufactured by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) subsidiary Qingdao Sifang, was tested on the maglev test …

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Wrestling legend The Undertaker announces retirement from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)

# Wrestling legend The Undertaker announces retirement from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Wrestling legend and WWE superstar The Undertaker has announced his retirement from World Wrestling Entertainment. The Undertaker’s last match was against AJ Styles at WrestleMan…

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International Widows’ Day - 23 June.

# International Widows’ Day - 23 June. International Widows Day is observed globally on 23rd June every year. The day is widely known to draw attention to the voices and experiences of widows and to galvanize the unique support that they have. Several women around the world …

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United Nations Public Service Day - 23 June.

# United Nations Public Service Day - 23 June. United Nations Public Service Day is observed globally on 23rd June every year. This day is to highlight the contribution of public service in the development process and to value public service to the community. This day is wid…

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International Olympic Day - 23 June.

# International Olympic Day - 23 June. International Olympic Day is celebrated across the world on June 23 every year to mark the importance of games and sports in our lives and to promote participation in games and sports across the world. The International Olympic Day was f…

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Movie producer Steve Bing passes away.

# Movie producer Steve Bing passes away. A movie producer & philanthropist, Steve Bing passed away. He produced films such as Get Carter and Every Breath, and also wrote the screenplay for movie Kangaroo Jack. Steve Bing financed the 2004 film ‘The Polar Express‘ to the t…

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Amartya Sen wins Peace Prize of the German Book Trade.

# Amartya Sen wins Peace Prize of the German Book Trade. The German Book Trade has chosen Indian Nobel prize-winning economist and philosopher Amartya Sen for its prestigious 2020 Peace Prize. He has been chosen for the prestigious prize for his pioneering work addressing is…

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Oldest arrowheads outside of Africa found in Sri Lankan Rainforest.

# Oldest arrowheads outside of Africa found in Sri Lankan Rainforest. Archaeological excavations deep within the rainforests of Sri Lanka have unearthed the earliest evidence for hunting with bows and arrows outside Africa. At Fa-Hien Lena, a cave in the heart of Sri Lanka’s …

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Kristen Stewart set to play Princess Diana in film detailing her split from Prince Charles.

# Kristen Stewart is set to play Princess Diana in an upcoming movie that will focus on the late princess' split from Prince Charles. The film, titled "Spencer," will reveal how Diana over the course of a weekend realized her marriage was over, reports Deadline…

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International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice - 21 June.

# International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice - 21 June. International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice is observed globally on 21st June.This day bring awareness about solstices and equinoxes and their significance for several religions and ethnic cultures. T…

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One billion children experience violence every year as countries fail to protect them.

# One billion children experience violence every year as countries fail to protect them. Half of the world’s children — one billion every year — are affected by physical, sexual or psychological violence, suffering injuries and death because countries have failed to follow e…

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World Music Day - 21 June.

# World Music Day - 21 June. World Music Day is celebrated every year on June 21. World Music Day started in 1982 in France as 'Fete de la Musique', a music festival. The man behind it was the then French Minister of Culture Jack Lang.  The primary aim is to celebrati…

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Father's Day - 21 June.

# Father's Day - 21 June. Father’s Day is celebrated worldwide to recognize the contribution that fathers and father figures make to the lives of their children. This day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting. Although it is celebrated on a variety of dates worldwide,…

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World Hydrography Day - 21 June.

# World Hydrography Day - 21 June. World Hydrography Day is observed globally on 21st June every year. This day was adopted by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) as an annual celebration to publicise the work of hydrographers and the importance of hydrography. …

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Astronomers recently discovered the youngest known neutron star, only about 240 years old.

# Astronomers recently discovered 240 years old youngest known neutron star. Astronomers recently discovered the youngest known neutron star, only about 240 years old – a veritable newborn by cosmic standards. The "infant magnetar",  it was born from an exploded sta…

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International Yoga Day - 21 June.

# International Yoga Day - 21 June. June 21 is observed as International Yoga Day, recognising the many benefits of the ancient Indian practice of yoga. The year 2020 marks the 6th International Yoga Day. The United Nations theme for this year is “Yoga for Health – Yoga at Ho…

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World Refugee Day - 20 June.

# World Refugee Day - 20 June. World Refugee Day is observed on June 20 each year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world. On December 4, 2000 the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution relating to the status of refu…

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