World's first lab-grown meat to go on sale in Singapore.

World's first lab-grown meat to go on sale in Singapore. Singapore has given U.S. start-up Eat Just the greenlight to sell its lab-grown chicken meat, in what the firm says is the world's first regulatory approval for so-called clean meat that does not come from slau…

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India successfully test-fires anti-ship version of BrahMos missile.

India successfully test-fires anti-ship version of BrahMos missile. India, on Tuesday 01 December 2020, successfully test-fired anti-ship version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The test was part of the trials being conducted by the Indian…

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Lockie Ferguson and his elder brother Mitch develop fast bowling analytics app.

Lockie Ferguson and his elder brother Mitch develop fast bowling analytics app. New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson and his elder brother Mitch Ferguson have developed an app to measure bowling speed of cricket bowlers. The speed obsession has led to the Ferguson brothers devel…

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Giant Puerto Rico radio telescope collapsed.

Giant Puerto Rico radio telescope collapsed. The Arecibo Observatory, a huge and previously damaged radio telescope in Puerto Rico that played a key role in astronomical discoveries for more than half a century, completely collapsed on Tuesday 01 December 2020. The telescope&…

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Kohli becomes fastest cricketer to score 12,000 ODI runs.

Kohli becomes fastest cricketer to score 12,000 ODI runs. India captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday 02 December 2020 became the fastest cricketer to score 12,000 ODI runs, breaking the record held by legendary Indian Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli reached the milestone during…

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DFCC Bank ranked as the No 1 Cash Management Service Provider in Sri Lanka by Euromoney.

DFCC Bank ranked as the No 1 Cash Management Service Provider in Sri Lanka by Euromoney. DFCC Bank, the Bank for Everyone, was recently awarded the Number One Ranking for Best Service by the acclaimed 2020 Euromoney Cash Management Non- Financial Institutions Survey. The awa…

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World Computer Literacy Day - 02 December.

World Computer Literacy Day - 02 December. The World Computer Literacy Day is observed annually on 2nd December to create awareness and drive digital literacy in underserved communities worldwide. The day promotes technological skills, especially in children and women. The W…

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Former Sri Lanka batsman Asanka Gurusinha appointed as head coach of Nigeria.

Former Sri Lanka batsman Asanka Gurusinha appointed as head coach of Nigeria. Nigeria have signed up Asanka Gurusinha, the former Sri Lanka batsman and manager of the national team, as their head coach and high-performance director. In his new job, starting this month, Gurus…

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Annual reports of all government institutions should be submitted within the stipulated time period – COPE.

Annual reports of all government institutions should be submitted within the stipulated time period – COPE. The COPE Chairman, Prof. Charitha Herath, has informed the Secretaries to the Ministries in writing, that all government institutions should submit their Annual report…

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Cabinet approves proposal to develop sports schools in Sri Lanka.

Cabinet approves proposal to develop sports schools in Sri Lanka. The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for several proposals for the upliftment of sports schools and sports scholarships in the country. These proposals involve increasing the sports schools, developmen…

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ADB has approved $400 M loan to support secondary education reforms in Sri Lanka.

ADB has approved $400 M loan to support secondary education reforms in Sri Lanka. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $400 million loan to support the Government of Sri Lanka in transforming its secondary education system to align with the demand for highly skill…

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ICTA Chairman Jayantha de Silva appointed Secretary to Ministry of Technology.

ICTA Chairman Jayantha de Silva appointed Secretary to Ministry of Technology. Jayantha De Silva, current ICTA Chair has been appointed to lead the newly created Ministry of Technology, as its Secretary. The Ministry oversees ten institutions including Telecommunication Regul…

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Sri Lanka and Oman to enhance economic cooperation.

Sri Lanka and Oman to enhance economic cooperation. Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Sultanate of Oman Ameer Ajwad paid a courtesy call on Chairman of the State Council (Upper House) of the Sultanate of Oman Shaikh Abdulmalik bin Abdullah bin Ali al Khalili recently. During th…

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Cyclone ‘Burevi’ enters Sri Lanka.

Cyclone ‘Burevi’ enters Sri Lanka. Cyclone ‘Burevi’ has entered the island through Mullaitivu and Trincomalee areas, the Department of Meteorology confirmed. The Department of Meteorology warns of damages to property, utility structures, and sea vessels, flash floods, and sea…

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US President-elect Joe Biden to nominate Janet Yellen as US treasury secretary.

US President-elect Joe Biden to nominate Janet Yellen as US treasury secretary. US President-elect Joe Biden has named ex-Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen as his nominee for treasury secretary. If confirmed by the Senate, she would be the first woman ever to hold the post. …

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Senegal World Cup footballer Papa Bouba Diop passes away.

Senegal World Cup footballer Papa Bouba Diop passes away. Senegal’s professional footballer, Papa Bouba Diop, who helped the country win the FIFA World Cup match in 2002, has passed away. He was of the age of 42. His goal helped Senegal secure historic 1–0 win over the then-…

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Knight Riders expands into US through investment in Major League Cricket.

Knight Riders expands into US through investment in Major League Cricket. American Cricket Enterprises has announced that the Knight Riders Group, owners of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR), has agreed to a long-term investment in the future o…

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Lewis Hamilton wins Bahrain Grand Prix 2020.

Lewis Hamilton wins Bahrain Grand Prix 2020. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-Great Britain) has won the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain. The race was the fifteenth round of the 2020 Formula One World Championship. This is the 11th victory for Hamil…

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International Day for the Abolition of Slavery - 02 December 2020.

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery - 02 December 2020. Every year on December 2nd, the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery draws attention to slavery that still exists in the world. This day also focuses on the eradication of contemporary slavery. Many …

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The ADB has released a new book titled "Future of Regional Cooperation in Asia and the Pacific".

The ADB has released a new book titled "Future of Regional Cooperation in Asia and the Pacific". This book reviews progress with regional cooperation and integration in Asia and the Pacific and explores how it can be reshaped to achieve a more resilient, sustainabl…

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Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2020.

Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2020. The much awaited, Sri Lanka Economic Summit will be inaugurated today (01 Decemebr 2020) with the patronage of Chief Guest H.E Gotabaya Rajapaksa, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. The Summit is themed “Roadmap for T…

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World AIDS Day - 01 December.

World AIDS Day - 01 December. World AIDS Day, observed on 1 December every year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. Government and health officials observe the day, often with speeches or forums on the AIDS topics. S…

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British Actor David Prowse passes away.

British Actor David Prowse passes away. British character actor David Prowse, best known for playing ‘Darth Vader’ in the original Star Wars trilogy, passed away in November 2020.  He was a weightlifter-turned-actor, was selected to portray Darth Vader for his imposing physiq…

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Merriam-Webster's Top Word of 2020 "PANDEMIC".

Merriam-Webster's Top Word of 2020 "PANDEMIC" . Merriam-Webster on Monday 30 November 2020 announced "pandemic" as its 2020 word of the year. Pandemic, with roots in Latin and Greek, is a combination of "pan," for all, and "demos," f…

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Arab Gulf’s first coal-based power plant being developed in Dubai.

Arab Gulf’s first coal-based power plant being developed in Dubai. The first coal-based power plant of Arab Gulf country is being developed in Saih Shuaib, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The 2,400MW Hassyan clean coal power station will be built at an estimated cost of $ 3.4 b…

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Virat Kohli becomes fastest to reach 22,000 international runs.

Virat Kohli becomes fastest to reach 22,000 international runs. Virat Kohli completed 22,000 runs in his international career when he hit the score of 86 against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Kohli has become the 8th batsman in the history of cricket to reach 22,00…

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Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare - 30 November 2020.

Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare - 30 November 2020. On November 30th each year, the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare pays tribute to victims of chemical warfare. The day also reaffirms the commitment to eliminate the threat of che…

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Burkina Faso incumbent Kabore wins presidential election.

Burkina Faso incumbent Kabore wins presidential election. Roch Marc Christian Kabore will serve another 5-year term as president of the west African nation of Burkina Faso, according to provisional results. Opposition figures have said the election was not entirely fair. Pres…

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FIFA World rankings 2020.

FIFA World rankings 2020. FIFA's World Rankings for November 2020 were published on November 27 at FIFA HQ in Zurich, Switzerland. There is not so much change in the top 20 positions from October. Belgium who finished third at the World Cup 2018 in Russia are still top fo…

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Women's Big Bash League 2020 | Sydney Thunder beat Melbourne Stars.

Women's Big Bash League 2020 | Sydney Thunder beat Melbourne Stars. Sydney Thunder on Saturday (November 28) were crowned the champions of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) for the second time. The side achieved the feat by defeating Melbourne Stars by seven wickets…

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