Sri Lanka-Canada Business Council holds 29th AGM.

Sri Lanka-Canada Business Council holds 29th AGM. The 29th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka – Canada Business Council (SLCBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce was held recently at Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. The Chief Guest of the event was the High Commissioner for C…

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World Day for Audiovisual Heritage - 27 October.

World Day for Audiovisual Heritage - 27 October. UNESCO has adopted 27 October as the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage to better focus global attention on the issues at stake, in cooperation with the Co-ordinating Council of Audiovisual Archives Associations (CCAAA) and ot…

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A Guinness record for a ring with 7,801 diamonds.

A Guinness record for a ring with 7,801 diamonds. A Hyderabad-based jeweller has bagged the Guinness World Record for the most number of diamonds set in one ring. Kotti Srikanth, owner of The Diamond Store by Chandubhai (A unit of Hallmark Jewellers), used a total of 7,801 ge…

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Indian-origin Wavel Ramkalawan elected as the President of Seychelles.

Indian-origin Wavel Ramkalawan elected as the President of Seychelles. The Seychelles elected opposition candidate as president for the first time since 1977, following its victory in the presidential election. Indian-origin former Anglican priest Wavel Ramkalawan defeated Pr…

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Indian top class cricketer Virat Kohli Unlocks Major Records.

Indian top class cricketer Virat Kohli Unlocks Major Records. Indian top class cricketer Virat Kohli attained a special record during his recent half-century innings. Kohli became the only batsman in IPL history to achieve the record of hitting 200 sixes and 500 fours.  Kohli…

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Dubai to introduce facial recognition on public transport.

Dubai to introduce facial recognition on public transport. Dubai is introducing a facial recognition system on public transport to beef up security, as the emirate prepares to host the global Expo exhibition. This technology has proven its effectiveness to identify suspicious…

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Pakistan could be the next polio-free nation.

Pakistan could be the next polio-free nation. Pakistan could be the next country on the journey to a polio-free world, the World Health Organisation. Pakistan is one of the three countries, along with Afghanistan and Nigeria, where polio is still endemic. Speaking at an event …

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UN Treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons.

UN Treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons. The United Nations announced Saturday 24 October 2020 that 50 countries have ratified a UN treaty to ban nuclear weapons triggering its entry into force in 90 days, a move hailed by anti-nuclear activists but strongly opposed …

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India and the Philippines commenced negotiations for investment treaty.

India and the Philippines commenced negotiations for investment treaty. India and the Philippines have commenced negotiations on a new bilateral investment treaty.  Since there has been a recent upswing in economic engagement that both sides are keen to accelerate those proc…

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The Colombo Stock Exchange and market Intermediaries successfully operates stock market remotely.

The Colombo Stock Exchange and market Intermediaries successfully operates stock market remotely. The Colombo Stock Exchange and market intermediaries operated normally but completely based on remote functionality today (26 October 2020) with its offices and those of several…

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Lewis Hamilton wins Portuguese Grand Prix 2020 and breaks Schumacher's win record.

Lewis Hamilton wins Portuguese Grand Prix 2020 and breaks Schumacher's win record. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-Great Britain) has won the 2020 Portuguese Grand Prix, held at Algarve International Circuit, Portugal. This was the 12th round of the 2020 Formula One World Champ…

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The Austrian National Day 26 October.

The Austrian National Day 26 October. The Austrian National Day is celebrated on October 26 and relates to political developments after WW II. After the end of the War, Austria was occupied by the four Allied forces (Soviet Union, United States, Great Britain, and France), wh…

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SpaceX launches 60 more satellites during 15th Starlink mission.

SpaceX launches 60 more satellites during 15th Starlink mission. SpaceX  has launched another batch of 60 Starlink satellites, the primary ingredient for its forthcoming global broadband internet service. The launch took place at 11:31 AM EDT, with a liftoff from Cape Canave…

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Ynsect to build world's biggest insect farm in France.

Ynsect to build world's biggest insect farm in France. French startup Ynsect to build world's biggest insect farm.  It has conceptualized as indoor insect farming oriented to fulfill  growing global demand for foods, under scarce availability of lands. Ynsect raised $22…

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Girnar Ropeway, the world's longest temple ropeway in Gujarat.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Girnar Ropeway, the world's longest temple ropeway in Gujarat. The 2.3-km-long passenger ropeway in Gujarat is among the longest in the world to connect a temple. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday 25 October 2020 digi…

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Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee dies at age 78.

Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee dies at age 78. Lee Kun-hee, the chairman of South Korea's largest conglomerate and tech giant, Samsung Group, has died aged 78. Mr. Lee helped to grow his father's small trading business into an economic powerhouse, diversifying int…

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Russell and Afridi to brighten Lanka Premier.

Russell and Afridi to brighten Lanka Premier. Two of the biggest entertainers of the shortest format of the game, Andre Russell and Shahid Afridi are set for a massive showdown in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) T20 Cricket Tournament curtain-raiser match scheduled for Novemb…

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Korean Ambassador Describes Sri Lanka as “One of the Safest Countries”.

Korean Ambassador Describes Sri Lanka as “One of the Safest Countries”. Calling on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees Friday (23) October 2020 evening, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Woonjin Jeong called Sri Lanka “one of the safest countries,” and said he…

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International Artist’s Day - 25 October.

International Artist’s Day - 25 October. International Artist’s Day on October 25th honors artists and all the contributions they make. The day also celebrates one of the most famous artists, Pablo Picasso. The Spanish artist Pablo Picasso, was born on October 25th, 1881. Can…

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Whatsapp Business customers to be charged for services.

Whatsapp Business customers to be charged for services. WhatsApp will start charging companies for its Business chat services soon, Facebook owned messaging giant informed in a blog post on Thursday. WhatsApp Business, which has more than 50 million business users, announced …

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Nippon Life Invests in World Bank Sustainable Development Bonds.

Nippon Life Invests in World Bank Sustainable Development Bonds. The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) issued a 15-year AU$150 million Sustainable Development Bond, while for the first time, highlighting the importance of good …

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Andorra Joins International Monetary Fund (IMF) as its 190th Member.

Andorra Joins International Monetary Fund (IMF) as its 190th Member. Andorra has joined the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to become its 190th member. Andorra is a microstate situated between France and Spain. However, it is the largest microstate in Europe. IMF’s Members…

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An Indian Adm. Officer gets Chairmanship of ILO Governing body after 35 years.

An Indian Adm. Officer gets Chairmanship of ILO Governing body after 35 years. India has assumed the Chairmanship of the Governing Body of International Labour Organization (ILO), after a gap of 35 years. The Labour and Employment Secretary of India, Mr. Apurva Chandra, has …

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EIF and UNDP to strengthen cooperation for sustainable finance

EIF and UNDP to strengthen cooperation for sustainable finance. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) are joining forces to develop joint initiatives for sustainable finance and the implementation of the Sustainable Developmen…

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World Polio Day - 24 October.

World Polio Day - 24 October. The World Polio Day is celebrated annually on October 24, to raise awareness for polio vaccination and eradication of polio for whole world. World Polio Day provides an opportunity to highlight global efforts toward a polio-free world and honour…

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World Development Information Day - 24 October.

World Development Information Day - 24 October. World Development Information Day is celebrated annually on October 24th. The day focuses on improving the dissemination of information and mobilizing public opinion, especially among young people. The United Nations established…

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U.S. urges Sri Lanka to make ‘difficult’ choices over China ties.

U.S. urges Sri Lanka to make ‘difficult’ choices over China ties. The United States will urge Sri Lanka to make “difficult but necessary choices” on its economic relations when Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits there next week, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday 22 …

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U.S. State Department approves $1.8 billion in potential arms sales to Taiwan.

U.S. State Department approves $1.8 billion in potential arms sales to Taiwan. The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of three weapons systems to Taiwan, including sensors, missiles and artillery that could have a total value of $1.8 billion. The defense an…

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Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day - 21 October.

Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day - 21 October. Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) Prevention Day or World Iodine Deficiency Day is observed every year on 21st October. Iodine is an essential micronutrient required for normal thyroid function, growth, a…

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Saad Hariri renamed as Lebanon Prime Minister.

Saad Hariri renamed as Lebanon Prime Minister. Lebanese President Michel Aoun on Thursday 22 October 2020 asked former Prime Minister Saad Hariri to form the country's next government amid a multitude of political and economic crises. The move comes after Hariri secured e…

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