James Bond star, Sir Sean Connery dies at aged 90.

James Bond star, Sir Sean Connery dies at aged 90. Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90, his family has said. The Scottish actor was best known for his portrayal of James Bond, being the first to bring the role to the big screen and appearing in seven of the spy thrill…

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Chris Gayle becomes first player to smash 1000 sixes in T20 cricket.

Chris Gayle becomes first player to smash 1000 sixes in T20 cricket. Chris Gayle becomes the first cricketer in T20 history to smash 1000 sixes in the shortest format. The West Indian achieved this feat in an Indian Premier League match against Rajasthan Royals.  The Universe…

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Chameleon last seen a century ago rediscovered.

Chameleon last seen a century ago rediscovered. Scientists have found an elusive chameleon species that was last spotted in Madagascar 100 years ago. Researchers from Madagascar and Germany said on Friday 30 October 2020 they had discovered several living specimens of Voeltzk…

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New coral species discovered on seabed.

New coral species discovered on seabed. Three species of black coral have been discovered on the seabed of the northern Pacific Ocean, an area where several countries have contracts to explore for metals including cobalt and nickel as they race to find new supplies of the ke…

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World Cities Day - 31 October.

World Cities Day - 31 October. October 31st is World Cities Day when the United Nations focuses on global urbanization. Along with promoting urbanization, the UN addresses the challenges urbanization presents. Cities collaborate on sustainable urbanization. The UN General Ass…

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World Savings Day / World Thrift Day - 31 October.

World Savings Day / World Thrift Day - 31 October. Every year, on 31 October, several countries across the world celebrate World Savings Day. The World Savings Day has been established almost one century ago to celebrate people who save everyday. During the 1st International …

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Nobby Stiles: World Cup winning England footballer and former Man Utd midfielder dies aged 78.

Nobby Stiles: World Cup winning England footballer and former Man Utd midfielder dies aged 78. World Cup-winning England midfielder Nobby Stiles has died aged 78 after a long illness. The former Manchester United player had prostate cancer and advanced dementia. Stiles is the …

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The 14th Asian Film Awards Winners.

The 14th Asian Film Awards Winners. The annual ceremony was organized by the Asian Film Awards Academy (AFAA), which was founded through a collaboration between the Busan, Tokyo, and Hong Kong film festivals. While it was planned to be hosted in Busan, this year’s event was …

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Daniel Menaker, award-winning US author and editor, died at age 79.

Daniel Menaker, award-winning US author and editor, died at age 79. Daniel Menaker, an award-winning author of fiction and nonfiction and a longtime editor at The New Yorker and Random House who worked with Alice Munro, Salman Rushdie, Colum McCann and many others, has died …

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DBS named Asia’s Safest Bank for 12th consecutive year.

DBS named Asia’s Safest Bank for 12th consecutive year. Ranked 14th safest globally, and fourth-safest commercial bank worldwide, unchanged from 2019 and 2018 DBS Bank announced that it has been named the “Safest Bank in Asia” for the 12th consecutive year by New York-based t…

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"The VEXAS syndrome" : Scientists discover a rare and deadly inflammatory disorder.

"The VEXAS syndrome" : Scientists discover a rare and deadly inflammatory disorder. Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered a rare and deadly genetic disease affecting men called vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, autoinflammatory and soma…

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Air Vice-Marshal Pathirana appointed as new Air Force Commander.

Air Vice-Marshal Pathirana appointed as new Air Force Commander. Air Vice-Marshal Sudarshana Karagoda Pathirana has been appointed as the 18th Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). The appointment, made by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will come into effect from the 02nd o…

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Air pollution in Sri Lanka increased unusually.

Air pollution in Sri Lanka increased unusually. The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) says air pollution in Sri Lanka has increased unusually. An unusual increase in the levels of particulate matter (PM) in several areas including Colombo, Kandy, Puttalam, Vavuni…

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Axis Bank shuts down operations in Sri Lanka.

Axis Bank shuts down operations in Sri Lanka. The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, having considered the request made by the Axis Bank Limited, India consequent to a policy decision taken in 2019 on its global operations, has granted approval to close down bu…

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Japan grants Rs. 115M for humanitarian demining in northern Sri Lanka.

Japan grants Rs. 115M for humanitarian demining in northern Sri Lanka. The Government of Japan has provided a total sum of US$ 636,363 (approx. Rs. 115 million) to the HALO Trust for humanitarian demining activities in Northern Sri Lanka. The grant contract was signed on 29th…

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Harley-Davidson unveils its 1st electric bicycle 'Serial 1'.

Harley-Davidson unveils its 1st electric bicycle 'Serial 1'. Harley-Davidson has unveiled its first-ever electric bicycle inspired by the brands very first motorcycle from 1903. The new business called 'Serial 1 Cycle Company' started as a project within the …

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Speaker signs 20th Amendment to the Sri Lankan Constitution.

Speaker signs 20th Amendment to the Sri Lankan Constitution. Speaker of Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has assented the draft bill of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution today (29.10.2020). Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane has put his signature validating the 20th Ame…

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World Psoriasis Day - 29 October.

World Psoriasis Day -  29 October. World Psoriasis Day on October 29th every year recognizes those who suffer from psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis. The day aims to increase awareness and improve access to treatment. Throughout the world, 125 million people have psoriasis…

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International Internet Day - 29 October.

International Internet Day - 29 October. International Internet Day on October 29th celebrates what many consider the most important invention in human history. It’s hard to fathom a world without the Internet. The Internet provides instant access to information. Search engin…

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Disarmament Week: 24-30 October.

Disarmament Week: 24-30 October. Disarmament Week is observed from 24-30 October for every year.  Disarmament Week seeks to promote awareness and better understanding of disarmament issues and their cross-cutting importance. Starting on 24 October, the anniversary of the foun…

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