Australian University Develops World's First Bionic Eye.

# Australian University Develops World's First Bionic Eye. The team at Monash University claims that they have built a system through which people who suffer blindness in any form would be able to see again. According to them, this is the world's first bionic eye. The…

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Bah Ndaw named Mali’s interim president.

# Bah Ndaw named Mali’s interim president. Mali’s former defence minister, Bah Ndaw, has been named as president of the country’s new transition government. Colonel Assimi Goita, the leader of the National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP) which overthrew Mali’…

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Bimshani Jayasinghearachchi, first woman DIG in Sri Lanka.

#  Bimshani Jayasinghearachchi, first woman DIG in Sri Lanka. Bimshani Jayasinghearachchi has been nominated to the rank of woman DIG Police. This is a first in the history of the Police Department. Jayasinghearachchi who served as an SSP presently functions as Directress of t…

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Tadej Pogacar wins Tour de France Cycling to make history for Slovenia.

# Tadej Pogacar wins Tour de France Cycling to make history for Slovenia. Tadej Pogacar became the first Slovenian to win the Tour de France as the famous three-week race ended on the Champs-Elysees in Paris on Sunday 20 September 2020. Pogacar, who celebrates his 22nd birthd…

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American Bill to Promote Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King’s Legacies.

# American Bill to Promote Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King’s Legacies. Legendary civil rights activist and Congressman John Lewis have recently introduced a bill in the US House of Representatives to promote the legacies of 19th century reformists Mahatma Gandhi and Ma…

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Prof. Tissa Vitharana appointed as COPA Chairman.

# Prof. Tissa Vitharana appointed as COPA Chairman. SLPP parliamentarian Professor Tissa Vitharana has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA). He was nominated to the position by Lasantha Alagiyawanna while it was seconded by Udaya Gamma…

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LKR. 858 mn foreign cash inflow from Government Securities in a week.

# LKR. 858 mn foreign cash inflow from Government Securities in a week. The latest data of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) points out that the government securities held by foreign investors in Sri Lanka (Treasury Bills and Treasury Bonds) had gradually increased record…

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Sri Lanka Embassy finalises certification for export of Lankan Cinnamon in bark form to Brazilian market.

# Sri Lanka Embassy finalises certification for export of Lankan Cinnamon in bark form to Brazilian market. The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Brasilia recently finalized the certification process for the export of Sri Lanka Cinnamon to Brazil in bark form with Brazilian Authoritie…

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Prof. Charitha Herath appointed as COPE Chairman.

# Prof. Charitha Herath appointed as COPE Chairman. Prof. Charitha Herath has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE). His name was proposed by Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and seconded by  State Minister Jayantha Samaraweera. # මහ…

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Emmys 2020: 24-Year-Old Zendaya Makes History, Becomes Youngest Actress to Win ‘Lead Actress in Drama Category’

# Emmys 2020: 24-Year-Old Zendaya Makes History, Becomes Youngest Actress to Win "Lead Actress in Drama Category" American actor and singer Zendaya has won an Emmy for "Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series" at the age of 24. She has created a histor…

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Nepal's prominent Mountaineer Ang Rita Sherpa died at age 72.

# Nepal's prominent Mountaineer Ang Rita Sherpa died at age 72. Nepalese Ang Rita Sherpa, the first man to climb Mount Everest 10 times, died of a lengthy illness on Monday 21 September 2020. This was an event that called a major loss to Nepal and the climbing community. …

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Italian Open Tennis Tournament 2020.

# Italian Open Tennis Tournament 2020. In tennis, world number one Novak Djokovic won a record 36th Masters title by beating Diego Schwartzman in the Italian Open at Rome by 7-5, 6-3. Simona Halep of Romania won her first Italian Open title when defending champion Czech Karol…

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Former Canadian Prime Minister John Turner passes away.

# Former Canadian Prime Minister John Turner passes away. John Turner, Canada's 17th prime minister who spent decades in federal politics as a cabinet minister and Liberal Party leader during some of the most turbulent moments in modern Canadian history, has died at age …

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International Celebrate Bisexuality Day - 23 September.

# International Celebrate Bisexuality Day - 23 September.  On September 23rd, Celebrate Bisexuality Day unites the bisexual community, their friends, and their supporters. It also raises awareness and provides an opportunity to educate the public about bisexuality.  The day a…

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International Day of Sign Languages - 23 September.

# International Day of Sign Languages - 23 September. International Day of Sign Languages on September 23rd recognizes the importance of language through signing.  According to the UN, early access to sign language is vital to the growth and development of deaf individuals. …

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World Rose Day is observed - 22 September.

# World Rose Day is observed - 22 September.  The World Rose Day is observed on September 22 every year to bring happiness and joy to the lives of cancer patients. This day is also marked to spread awareness about cancer amongst the people and tell them how they can detect t…

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Former Prime Minister of India H D Deve Gowda takes oath as Rajya Sabha member.

# Former Prime Minister of India H. D. Deve Gowda takes oath as Rajya Sabha member. Former Prime Minister of India H. D. Deve Gowda took oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka.  This is the first time that the JD(S) leader has become a member of the Upper House si…

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Health Advisory Committee to ‘look after Sri Lankan cricketers’.

# Health Advisory Committee to ‘look after Sri Lankan cricketers’. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed five member Medical Advisory Committee to focus on the physical and mental well being of cricketers . This is a significant step forward in looking after the mental well-…

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World Rhino Day - 22 September.

# World Rhino Day - 22 September. World Rhino Day was first announced by WWF-South Africa in 2010. The following year, World Rhino Day grew into an international success, encompassing both African and Asian rhino species. This special day provides the opportunity for cause-re…

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Island-wide mobile service launched to solve electricity consumer complaints in Sri Lanka.

# Island-wide mobile service launched to solve electricity consumer complaints in Sri Lanka. The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) the electricity sector regulator together with Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and Lanka Electricity Company Private Limited (LECO…

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EPF’s listed equity portfolio of Sri Lanka up by Rs.8.6bn at end of June quarter 2020.

# EPF’s listed equity portfolio of Sri Lanka up by Rs.8.6bn at end of June quarter 2020. The listed equities portfolio of the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), a superannuation fund of private sector worker savings, had increased by Rs.8.61 billion, by the end of June quarter…

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US Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Champion of Gender Equality, dies at age 87.

# US Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Champion of Gender Equality, dies at age 87. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who in her 80s became a legal, cultural and feminist icon, died Friday 18 September 2020. The Supreme Court announced her death, saying the cause was complications fro…

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The International Day of Peace - 21 September.

# The International Day of Peace - 21 September. The International Day of Peace ("Peace Day") is observed around the world each year on 21 September. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all human…

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World Alzheimer’s Day - 21 September.

# World Alzheimer’s Day - 21 September. World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21st occurs during World Alzheimer’s Month. On World Alzheimer’s Day, health organizations across the globe focus their efforts on raising awareness about this disease. The first diagnosis of Alzheimer…

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World Gratitude Day - 21 September.

# World Gratitude Day - 21 September. World Gratitude Day on September 21st brings the entire globe together in a day of thankfulness. The celebration joins individuals, nations, and organizations sharing their gratitude in various ways. The idea of World Gratitude Day came a…

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Sri Lanka ranks 83 among 162 countries on Economic Freedom of World index.

# Sri Lanka ranks 83 among 162 countries on Economic Freedom of World index. Sri Lanka ranks 83  out of 162 countries and territories included in the Economic Freedom of the World: 2020 Annual Report, released by Canada’s Fraser Institute in association with the Advocata Ins…

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First Giant Exoplanet Discovered Orbiting Around A White Dwarf Planet.

# First Giant Exoplanet Discovered Orbiting Around A White Dwarf Planet. Astronomers discovered a planet that is roughly the same size as Jupiter orbiting around a dead star. It is the first time ever that a still intact exoplanet has been discovered orbiting around a white …

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"A Promised Land," by Barack Obama, to be published on 17 November.

# "A Promised Land," by Barack Obama, to be published on 17 November. The presidential memoirs of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, will be published in two volumes. The first volume, titled A Promised Land, 768 page book is scheduled for globa…

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US is to ban TikTok and WeChat app downloads in 48 hours.

# US is to ban TikTok and WeChat app downloads in 48 hours. TikTok and WeChat will be banned from US app stores from Sunday 20 September 2020, unless President Donald Trump agrees to a last-minute deal. The Department of Commerce said it would bar people in the US from downlo…

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Barbados wants to remove Queen Elizabeth II as head of state.

# Barbados wants to remove Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. Queen Elizabeth II, who is the head of state in the UK and 15 other Commonwealth realms, including Canada, Australia and New Zealand, will be dropped as monarch by Barbados next year. Barbados has announced its …

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