China has successfully launched satellite "Yogan - 33"

Chinese has successfully launched a new remote sensing satellite into orbit named Yogan-33,  by a Long March-4C rocket. The satellite Yogan-33 was lunched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on 28 December 2020. The eruption will benefit land resourc…

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India-Vietnamese Navy conducts PASSEX-2020.

The Indian Navy and Vietnamese Navy undertook the naval passage exercise PASSEX in the South China Sea. The two-day exercise was conducted s part of efforts to boost maritime cooperation between the two countries. The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kiltan took part in the exercise…

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Skyroot Aerospace successfully test fires Kalam-5.

Skyroot Aerospace Indian Space startup, in Hyderabad has successfully test-fired a solid propulsion rocket engine, named Kalam-5 on December 22, 2020 in Nagpur.  With this test fire, Skyroot Aerospace has become the first private company of India to successfully design, deve…

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ICC Awards of the Decade.

The ICC Awards of the Decade is a one-off edition of the annual awards programme, aimed at celebrating the stand-out performers and moments from the past ten years of international cricket. The apex cricketing body has included the names of several talismanic players who ru…

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Russian Badminton Player Khakimov banned for five years over betting, fixing offences.

Russian doubles badminton player Nikita Khakimov has received a five-year ban after being found guilty of offences relating to “betting, wagering and irregular match results”, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) said. The BWF opened an investigation against Khakimov after o…

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Sri Lanka’s oldest female dies at age 117.

The oldest female of Sri Lanka has passed away earlier today (December 29) at the age of 117 years. The deceased Dodangoda resident had passed away while receiving treatment at the Nagoda Hospital. Her death was confirmed by the Assistant Government Agent’s (AGA) Office of Do…

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Banks suspended from buying Sri Lanka International Sovereign Bonds for three months.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has directed licensed commercial banks and National Savings Bank to suspend the purchase of Sri Lanka International Sovereign Bonds (ISBs) with immediate effect for a period of three months. In a fresh directive issued last week (23 Decem…

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South Africa willing to consider slashing tariffs for SL tea exports.

Outgoing South African High Commissioner in Colombo, Robina P. Marks stated that South Africa is willing to consider slashing tariffs for Sri Lankan tea exports to give some relief to Sri Lanka. Delivering the opening remarks at 'Sri Lanka – South Africa Business Promoti…

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South Africa Beat Sri Lanka by Innings and 45 Runs.

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 45 runs on the fourth day of their first Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Tuesday, 29 December 2020. Kusal Perera hit 64 and Wanindu Hasaranga made 59 before Sri Lanka were bowled out for 180 shortly after lunch. They had …

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India May Become Fifth Largest Economy By 2025; Third Largest By 2030.

India, which appears to have been pushed back to being the world's sixth biggest economy in 2020, will again overtake the United Kingdom to become the fifth largest in 2025 and race to the third spot by 2030. The U.K.-based think tank Centre for Economics and Business Re…

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Jon Huber, known to WWE fans as Luke Harper, passes away.

Professional wrestler Jon Huber died Saturday at age 41, the leagues he worked with and his family announced. Huber, known to fans at both Brodie Lee and Luke Harper, died due to a lung issue and had been getting treatment at the Mayo Clinic, his wife, Amanda, wrote on Insta…

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US President Donald Trump has signed Massive Coronavirus Relief and Spending Package into Law.

US President Donald Trump has signed into law a massive USD 2.3 trillion spending bill that includes a USD 900 billion coronavirus relief package. He had been under growing pressure from both sides of Congress to sign the bill. This bill might be a aid to restore unemploymen…

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BMW to expand German production of Electric Vehicles.

BERLIN -- BMW is expanding its German production capacity for electric-vehicle components. The automaker will add its Leipzig plant as a production site for modules for the high-voltage batteries of the BMW's electrified vehicles. In a statement on Wednesday, BMW said it …

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President orders ban on use of corn to produce alcohol.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed to completely ban the use of corn (maize) to manufacture ethanol and alcohol in the country. He instructed the Commissioner General of Excise to issue a Gazette notification imposing the ban, the President’s Media Division said. The…

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Defense Secretary Kamal Gunaratne elevated to rank of General.

Defense Secretary Major General (Retired) Kamal Gunaratne has been promoted to the rank of General. The promotion was granted by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa a short while ago. Along with Defense Secretary Gunaratne, Commander of Army Lieutenant General Shavendra, too, was pr…

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Army Chief Shavendra Silva promoted to General

Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva has been promoted to the rank of General, stated Sri Lanka Army. Silva has been serving as the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army since August 2019. He is also the Chief of Defence Staff, as appointed in early 2020. His prior appointments inclu…

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Sri Lanka welcomes first batch of foreign tourists since the current global pandemic.

Sri Lanka welcomes first batch of foreign tourists since the current global pandemic. A special charter flight carrying 180 tourists from Ukraine landed at the Mattala International Airport on Monday 28 December 2020.  The batch of foreign tourists, who arrived onboard a SkyU…

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What are the key points of the Brexit deal ?

What are the key points of the Brexit deal ? The UK and EU have struck a Brexit deal that will have many implications for everyday life and the UK's future relationship with other countries. The full complicated agreement is over 1,200 pages long, but here are some of the…

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Doing Business 2020

Doing Business 2020 Doing Business 2020, a World Bank Group flagship publication, is the 17th in a series of annual studies measuring the regulations that enhance business activity and those that constrain it. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regul…

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China has opened the world's largest radio telescope.

China has opened the world's largest radio telescope. Following the collapse of the historic Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, China has opened the biggest radio telescope in the world up to international scientists.  In Pingtang, Guizhou province stands the Five-hundre…

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International Day of Epidemic Preparedness - 27 December.

The current pandemic has underscored the importance of investing in systems to prevent, detect and respond to infectious disease outbreaks.  The first ever International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, being held on 27 December 2020, was called for by the United Nations Genera…

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10-teams for Indian Premier League (IPL) from 2022 Edition.

10-teams for Indian Premier League (IPL) from 2022 Edition. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) general body approved 10-team Indian Premier League (IPL) from 2022 edition at its 89th Annual General Meeting in Ahmedabad. BCCI decided to back ICC's bid for cri…

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16th anniversary of the massive disaster, Tsunami - 26 December 2004.

16th anniversary of the massive disaster, Tsunami - 26 December 2004. A two-minute silence will be observed island-wide in Sri Lanka at 9.25 am this morning (26 December 2020) to commemorate the thousands of people who died in the 2004 Tsunami, the Disaster Management Center…

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Former England cricketer John Edrich dies at age 83.

Former England cricketer John Edrich dies at age 83. The former England and Surrey batsman John Edrich has died aged 83. Edrich played 77 Tests from 1963 to 1976 and appeared in the world’s first one-day international in 1971 against Australia, hitting the first boundary. Edr…

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Former England cricketer Robin Jackman dies at age 75.

Former England cricketer Robin Jackman dies at age 75. Robin Jackman, the former Surrey and England cricketer who went on to become one of the leading broadcasters in South African cricket, has died at the age of 75. Jackman, who made his Test debut in 1981 at the age of 35, …

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Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) cancels next year’s U-20, U-17 World Cups.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) cancels next year’s U-20, U-17 World Cups. FIFA has cancelled men’s U-20 and U-17 World Cup tournaments schduled in 2021 due to the current global pandemic. The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to cancel the 2021…

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Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch Sells to Billionaire Ron Burkle.

Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch Sells to Billionaire Ron Burkle. Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch has reportedly sold to Billionaire Ron Burkle for $22m, less than a quarter of its initially asked price of $100m.  The property in Los Olivos, California, was home to the lat…

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Day of Goodwill - 26 December.

Day of Goodwill - 26 December. Each year on December 26th, South Africa celebrates the Day of Goodwill. The day has become a day to recover from the indulgences of Christmas festivities. People are also encouraged to give back to society following the Christmas holiday. When …

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Boxing Day - 26 December.

Boxing Day - 26 December. Every year on December 26th, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and other Commonwealth countries celebrate Boxing Day. This annual custom began in the United Kingdom in the 19th century under Queen Victoria. It’s not certain why the day after C…

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Israel's seven months old government has collapsed.

Israel's seven months old government has collapsed. The Israeli seven months old government collapsed on Tuesday 22 December 2020 at midnight (17.00 EST) local time after the country's parliament failed to meet a deadline for passage of the 2020 and 2021 budgets. Isr…

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