International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime - 09 December 2020.

International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime - 09 December 2020. Each year on December 9th, the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Pre…

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International Anti-corruption Day - 09 December 2020.

International Anti-Corruption Day - 09 December 2020. Every year on December 9th, International Anti-corruption Day raises public awareness for anti-corruption. It also encourages the public to work on innovative solutions aimed at winning the battle against corruption. On 31…

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Sergio Perez wins Sakhir Grand Prix 2020.

Sergio Perez wins Sakhir Grand Prix 2020. Sergio Perez (Mexico-Racing Point-BWT Mercedes), won the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain. Esteban Ocon (Renault-France) secured the second position, followed by and Lance Stroll (Racing …

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Gwalior, Orchha in Madhya Pradesh of India in UNESCO world heritage cities list.

Gwalior, Orchha in Madhya Pradesh of India in UNESCO world heritage cities list. The historical fort cities of Gwalior and Orchha in Madhya Pradesh have been included in the list of UNESCO's world heritage cities under its urban landscape city programme. The United Nation…

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100 MW solar power plant in Siyambalanduwa.

100 MW solar power plant in Siyambalanduwa. The necessary preliminary steps have been taken to implement the Siyambalanduwa solar power plant such as studying the feasibilities, securing the lands and environmental evaluations, the state information office stated. The assista…

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Sri Lanka’s largest wind power plant joins national grid.

Sri Lanka’s largest wind power plant joins national grid. Sri Lanka’s first state-owned wind-powered electricity generating plant was declared open in Mannar this morning (December 08 2020). Located in Mannar ‘Thambapavani’ is the largest wind power plant complex in the count…

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Sports Illustrated's 'Sportsperson of the Year' - 2020.

Sports Illustrated's 'Sportsperson of the Year' - 2020. Rather than a single recipient, Sports Illustrated awarded its 2020 Sportsperson of the Year honor to five individuals who exemplify the modern 'Activist Athlete':  Lakers star LeBron James,  Tennis ch…

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06th BRICS Youth Summit - Russia.

06th BRICS Youth Summit - Russia. From 29 November to 03 December 2020, the City of Ulyanovsk (Russia) was hosted the 6th BRICS Youth Summit which is hosted by the Federal Agency of Youth Affairs of Russia and the Government of the Ulyanovsk Region and co-organized by the la…

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Climate change threatens 'most Alps glaciers'.

Climate change threatens 'most Alps Glaciers'. Up to 92% of glaciers in the Alps could be lost by the end of the century due to climate change, say researchers. The mountain range's 4,000 glaciers include popular skiing resorts such as Zermatt in Switzerland and T…

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Father of Fiber Optics Narinder Singh Kapany passes away.

Father of Fiber Optics Narinder Singh Kapany passes away. Narinder Singh Kapany, also known as the father of fiber optics, passed away. He was 94.Born in Punjab’s Moga, Kapany, who had been living in the US, was called the ‘father of fiber optics’ and had more than 100 paten…

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New Chairman appointed to Export Development Board (EBD).

New Chairman appointed to Export Development Board (EBD). Managing Director of Lanka Fishing Flies (Pvt) Ltd, Suresh de Mel has been appointed as the new Chairman of Export Development Board (EBD). He was preceded in office by Prabhash Subasinghe who recently stepped down as …

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New Commissioner General appointed to Excise Department.

New Commissioner General appointed to Excise Department. Deputy Commissioner General of the Inland Revenue Department , M.J. Gunasiri has been appointed as the Commissioner General of the Excise Department.  He had served as the Deputy Commissioner General Tax Administration …

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Twin monkeys of world's smallest species has born Chester Zoo.

Twin monkeys of world's smallest species has born Chester Zoo. A pair of the world's smallest species of monkey, each "no bigger than a ping pong ball", have been born at Chester Zoo in UK.  The tiny eastern pygmy marmoset twins each measured 2ins (5cm) in l…

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Japan to host FIFA Club World Cup in 2021.

Japan to host FIFA Club World Cup in 2021. Japan will host the Club World Cup in its existing format in late 2021, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced. It means there will be two Club World Cups in the same year, with Qatar hosting the 2020 edition between 1 and 11 Febr…

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Japan’s Hayabusa2 capsule carrying asteroid samples from Ryugu returned to the Earth.

Japan’s Hayabusa2 capsule carrying asteroid samples from Ryugu returned to the Earth. A capsule containing pristine asteroid fragments that may unlock secrets about the formation of the universe has been recovered in the South Australian outback after landing safely back to …

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Jehan Daruvala Becomes 1st Indian To Win Formula 2 Race.

Jehan Daruvala Becomes 1st Indian To Win Formula 2 Race. India’s Jehan Daruvala has created history by becoming the first India to win an F2 Race. His success was seen during the Sakhir Grand Prix held in Bahrain. It was a thrilling competition against F2 champion Mick Schuma…

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Japan, France and U.S. plan their first joint military drills for May 2021.

Japan, France and U.S. plan their first joint military drills for May 2021. Japan, France and the United States will hold joint military drills on land and sea for the first time in May 2021. This military drill will start up due to the  the Chinese military steps up activit…

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World Civil Aviation Day – 07 December.

World Civil Aviation Day – 07 December. International Civil Aviation Day on December 7th generate awareness about the importance of international civil aviation. The annual observance also recognizes the unique role civil aviation plays in creating a rapid transit network ar…

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06 heroes in fight to end current global pandemic named The Straits Times Asians of the Year 2020.

06 heroes in fight to end current global pandemic named The Straits Times Asians of the Year 2020. Singapore's daily 'The Straits Times' has named six people, for the 'Asian of the Year' honour. This year those who have contributed to the war against the …

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China unfurls flag on Moon during Chang'e 5 mission.

China unfurls flag on Moon during Chang'e 5 mission. China unfurled a flag on the Moon and becomes the second nation to plant a flag on Moon.  Chinese spacecraft Chang's-5 sent to Moon to collect lunar rocks launched its return mission to Earth, has raised the Chinese…

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Napoli's San Paolo renamed Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.

Napoli's San Paolo renamed Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. Italian side Napoli's San Paolo stadium has been officially renamed the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium after the late Argentina midfielder who led them to their only two Serie A titles and the UEFA Cup. Marado…

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Corey Anderson quits New Zealand cricket to join Major League Cricket.

Corey Anderson quits New Zealand cricket to join Major League Cricket. Corey Anderson has left New Zealand cricket after accepting a deal to become part of the USA’s Major League Cricket (MLC) venture. He has signed a three-year contract with the franchise-led T20 competition…

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Saint Nicholas Day - 06 December.

Saint Nicholas Day - 06 December. On December 6th, Saint Nicholas Day recognizes the third-century saint who became an inspiration for the modern-day Santa Claus.  St. Nicholas is known for selling all his possessions and giving his money to the poor. Raised as a devout Chris…

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New National Selection Committee appointed for Sri Lanka Cricket.

New National Selection Committee appointed for Sri Lanka Cricket. Asantha de Mel has been named the chairman of the National Selection Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket. The seven-member panel has been ratified by Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Namal Rajapaksa. The composit…

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Indian village schoolteacher wins Global Teacher Prize.

Indian village schoolteacher wins Global Teacher Prize. An Indian schoolteacher has been awarded the 2020 Global Teacher Prize -- and has vowed to give half of the $1 million prize money to the runners-up. Ranjitsinh Disale, pictured here learning he had won, received the pri…

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SriLankan Airlines named ‘World’s Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean’ at WTA.

Sri Lankan Airlines named ‘World’s Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean’ at WTA. Sri Lankan Airlines, the National Carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the one world alliance has won the prestigious ‘World’s Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean’ title once again at the World T…

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World Soil Day – 05 December.

World Soil Day - 05 December. World Soil Day (WSD) is held annually on 5 December as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. An international day to celebrate Soil was recommended by the In…

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Indian, Russian Navy Hold PASSEX Exercise in the Eastern Indian Ocean Region.

Indian, Russian Navy Hold PASSEX Exercise in the Eastern Indian Ocean Region. On the occasion of Navy Day, the Indian Navy is conducting a passage exercise (PASSEX) with the Russian Navy in Eastern Indian Ocean Region (IOR) The Indian side would be represented by the indigeno…

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"Mad Max" star Hugh Keays-Byrne dies at age 73.

"Mad Max"  star Hugh Keays-Byrne dies at age 73. Hugh Keays-Byrne, the actor best known for playing iconic villains in the "Mad Max" action film franchise, has died. He was 73.  Keays-Byrne starred as the villainous Toecutter in the original 1979 "Mad…

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US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris picks Tina Flournoy as her chief of staff.

US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris picks Tina Flournoy as her chief of staff. Tina Flournoy, who is currently serving as chief of staff to former President Bill Clinton, has been chosen to be Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' chief of staff. Before her current role w…

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Time magazine names teenage inventor Gitanjali Rao, as its first ‘kid of the year’.

Time magazine names teenage inventor Gitanjali Rao, as  its first ‘kid of the year’. Indian - American teenager 15-year-old scientist and inventor has been named as Time magazine’s first “kid of the year”. Gitanjali Rao, from Denver, Colorado, has invented new technologies ac…

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US Approves Sale of USD 90 Million Worth Military Equipment, Services to India.

US Approves Sale of USD 90 Million Worth Military Equipment, Services to India. The United States on Friday approved sale of USD 90 million worth of military hardware and services to India in support of its fleet of C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft. The Defen…

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International Volunteer Day for Economic & Social Development - 05 December.

International Volunteer Day for Economic & Social Development - 05 December. Also referred to as International Volunteer Day (IVD), December 5th celebrates people and organizations who volunteer their time and energy to improve the lives of others. Along with recognizing…

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Sheikh Sabah reappointed as Kuwait Prime Minister.

Sheikh Sabah reappointed as Kuwait Prime Minister. Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah has reappointed Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah as prime minister following parliamentary polls in the Gulf Arab state, which is facing its worst economic crisis in decades. Sheikh…

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England’s Sricketer Dawid Malan achieves highest-ever rating points in T20I format.

England’s Sricketer Dawid Malan achieves highest-ever rating points in T20I format. Dawid Malan of England has attained the highest-ever rating points for batsmen in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings. The 33-year-old Malan has reached 915 points, and thus became t…

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World’s greatest athlete-turned actor Rafer Johnson passes away.

World’s greatest athlete-turned actor Rafer Johnson passes away. American decathlete and film actor, Rafer Johnson, who was 1960 Olympic gold medalist in the decathlon, has passed away. After he retired from athletics, Johnson turned to act and appeared in a number of films,…

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Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Zafarullah Jamali passes away.

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Zafarullah Jamali passes away. The 15th Prime Minister of Pakistan, Zafarullah Khan Jamali passed away. He served as PM from November 2002 to June 2004 for a duration of 1 Year, 7 Months and 3 days. He is the first politician from Balochista…

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Former French President Giscard d’Estaing dies at age 94.

Former French President Giscard d’Estaing dies at age 94. Former French President Valery Giscard d’Estaing, who led France into the modern era and was a key architect of European integration in the early 1970s, has died at the age of 94. Giscard, who was France’s leader from …

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Frappart Becomes 1st Woman to Officiate in men’s Champions League.

Frappart Becomes 1st Woman to Officiate in men’s Champions League. Stephanie Frappart has become the first female to officiate a men's match in UEFA Champions League game on 02 December 2020. Frappart achieved the feat after she officiated in the Juventus-Dynamo Kyiv clas…

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International Day of Banks - 04 December.

International Day of Banks - 04 December. On 19 December 2019, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 74/245, which designated 4 December as the International Day of Banks. This day was stablished in recognition of the significant potential of multilateral development ban…

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Cristiano Ronaldo scores 750th career goal.

Cristiano Ronaldo scores 750th career goal. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 750th goal of his astonishing career in Juventus' comfortable 3-0 win against Dynamo Kyiv in the Champions League. The majority of his goals came in Spain where he scored 450 times for Real Madrid. H…

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Germany bans far-right "Wolf Brigade 44"

Germany bans far-right "Wolf Brigade 44" Police raided homes in three German states early-morning  on Tuesday 01 December 2020 after banning a far-right extremist group called “Wolf Brigade 44” which the government says wants a Nazi state. Swastikas were among the N…

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Attorney at Law Kushani Rohanadeera appointed new Deputy Secretary General of Parliament.

Attorney at Law Kushani Rohanadeera appointed new Deputy Secretary General of Parliament. Kushani Rohanadeera has been appointed as the new Deputy Secretary General and Chief of Staff of Parliament, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena anouecd on 03 December 2020. She replaces Ne…

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Insurance industry wins major legal battle against unregistered foreign brokering concerns.

Insurance industry wins major legal battle against unregistered foreign brokering concerns. The Civil Appellate High Court of Colombo has ruled against J B Boda, a Singapore based brokering Company in what insurance industry watchers see as a landmark judgment. JB Boda asser…

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