Import of textile fabrics to be banned in Sri Lanka.

State Minister of Batik, Handloom Fabrics, and Local Apparel Products Dayasiri Jayasekara says that steps have already been taken to ban the import of textile fabrics. The relevant gazette notification has been approved by Parliament as well, the State Minister said. Minister…

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Which countries will benefit most from an IMF SDR increase ?

The world’s top finance ministers are set to back a new $650 billion allocation of the International Monetary Fund’s own currency, Special Drawing Rights, to help low-income countries hit by the current global pandemic. We explain what SDRs are, how they are used and which c…

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Central Bank continues its Accommodative Monetary Policy Stance.

The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 07 April 2021, decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank at their current levels of 4.50 per cent and 5.50 per c…

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Ceylon Tea Demonstration and Tasting in South Africa.

Sri Lanka High Commission in South Africa in collaboration with Sri Lanka Tea Board organized a “Ceylon Tea Demonstration & Tasting” at Brooklyn Mall on 27 March 2021. Representing the tea traders, two leading Ceylon Tea brands in South Africa, Dilmah & Basilur join…

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FIFA suspends Pakistan, Chad football federations over interference.

FIFA has suspended the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) due to third-party interference and also the Chadian Football Association (FTFA) with immediate effect due to government interference, soccer’s global governing body said. A group of football officials led by Ashfaq H…

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Current Sri Lanka cricketers to play Legends team in charity match.

A Sri Lanka Legends team is set to take on a team of current Sri Lankan cricketers, including those who have represented the national team, in a charity match on May 4 in Pallekele. The match is set to be televised and could also be the first in Sri Lanka to host fans since…

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International Romani Day - 08 April

International Romani Day is always marked on April 8th each year. It honors the first major international meeting of Romani representatives, April 7–12 1971 in Chelsfield near London. Romani were originally traveling court musicians in parts of what is now India and Pakistan…

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Justice N V Ramana to assume charge as next Chief Justice of India (CJI).

The senior-most Supreme Court judge Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana has been appointed as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI).  Justice Ramana would succeed incumbent CJI Sharad Arvind Bobde to take over as the 48th CJI.  He would assume charge of the office from April 2…

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Robert Mundell, Nobel Laureate who Inspired the Euro, dies at age 88.

Robert Mundell, the Nobel Prize-winner and supply-side economist who was considered the intellectual father of the euro, has died. He was 88. A Columbia University professor of economics, Mundell won the Nobel Prize in economics in 1999 for his theory that flexible markets, …

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North Korea Decides "Not To Participate" in Tokyo Olympics.

North Korea has reportedly decided drop out of the forthcoming Tokyo Olympics due to concerns its athletes could contract coronavirus. The Games are currently scheduled to take place from July 23 to August 8. The Paralympics will follow, from August 24 to September 05. This i…

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Kosovo's parliament votes in Vjosa Osmani as president.

Kosovo's parliament on Sunday night swore in Vjosa Osmani, the former speaker of parliament and ally of Albin Kurti's Vetevendosje! movement, as president. A total of 71 lawmakers in the 120-seat parliament voted in favour of Osmani, with two opposition parties boyco…

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Forbes’ 35th Annual World’s Billionaires List: Facts & Figures 2021.

The Amazon.com Inc founder, Jeff Bezos has topped Forbes’ annual world’s billionaires list for the fourth consecutive year. The 35th edition Forbes World’s Billionaires list was released on April 06, 2021, comprising a record-breaking 2,755 billionaires. The list is prepare…

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India completes arch of world’s highest railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir.

The construction of the arch of the world’s highest railway bridge that soars 359 metres above the bed of the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir was completed. The 1.3-kilometre-long bridge aims to boost connectivity to the Kashmir Valley and it is being constructed at a cos…

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Japanese scriptwriter Sugako Hashida, passes away aged 95.

Renowned Japanese scriptwriter Sugako Hashida, best known for the internationally popular TV drama series Oshin, has died of lymphoma. She was 95. Hashida had been treated for the illness since earlier this year. She died Sunday at her home in Atami, west of Tokyo, according…

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International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Rwanda Genocide - 07 April.

April 07, 2004 was recognized as the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda by the United Nations. Commemorative events were held in several world capitals including Kigali, Rwanda, New York City, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, and Geneva, Switzerland. As t…

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World Health Day - 07 April.

April 07 of each year marks the celebration of World Health Day. From its inception at the First Health Assembly in 1948 and since taking effect in 1950, the celebration has aimed to create awareness of a specific health theme to highlight a priority area of concern for the…

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Russian President Vladimir Putin signs law that could keep him in Kremlin until 2036.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that could keep him in office in the Kremlin until 2036. The legislation allows him to run for two more six-year terms once his current stint ends in 2024.  Those changes were backed in a public vote last summer and could allo…

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Australia women create world record with 22 straight ODI wins.

Australia has set a new record for the most consecutive ODI wins in both men's and women's cricket.  The 29th of October, 2017 – that is the last time Australia tasted defeat in a women’s ODI. Since that loss, the Aussies have won 22 consecutive ODIs. Their 22-match w…

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Vietnam appoints ex-state security official Pham Minh Chinh as new Prime Minister.

Vietnam’s National Assembly confirmed Pham Minh Chinh, a career security official, as the country’s next prime minister at an official ceremony on Monday 05 April 2021. He will replace former Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Chinh, 62, was the sole nominee put forward by the …

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Hubert Hurkacz of Poland clinches Miami Open Title.

In Tennis, 26th seed Hubert Hurkacz of Poland won the biggest title of his career beating 19-year-old Jannik Sinner of Italy in the Miami Open final. Hurkacz, 24, improved to 10-0 in Florida this year, including the Delray Beach title in January. Ranked 37th, he beat two top…

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North Pole Discovered - 06 April 1909.

Robert Peary and Matthew Henson opened up the gateway to the North Pole. In 1909 they became the first people to make it to the North Pole. Robert Peary, who led many expeditions to the Pole and Greenland, chose Matthew Henson to be his assistant. Henson, an African-America…

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Bohring-Opitz Syndrome (BOS) Awareness Day - 06 April.

Bohring-Opitz Syndrome (BOS) Awareness Day takes place on April 6th each year. The purpose of the day is to educate both the public and the medical community about the disease and to support families who have someone with BOS. Bohring-Opitz Syndrome is an extremely rare gene…

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International Day of Sport for Development and Peace - 06 April.

April 06th recognizes the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. The day celebrates how sports and physical activity contribute to education, human development, healthy lifestyles, and a peaceful world. The observance also recognizes the power of sport in pro…

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The First Modern Olympics Anniversary - 06 April 1896.

On April 6, 1896, the first modern Olympic Games are held in Athens, Greece, with athletes from 14 countries participating. The 1896 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the I Olympiad, was a multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece, from 6 to 15 April 1896. It …

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South Korea’s LG becomes first major smartphone brand to withdraw from market.

South Korea’s LG Electronics Inc will wind down its loss-making mobile division after failing to find a buyer, a move that is set to make it the first major smartphone brand to completely withdraw from the market. Its decision to pull out will leave its 10% share in North Am…

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NASA's Ingenuity helicopter touch downs on the Mars.

NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity touched down on the surface of the Red Planet after being dropped by its mother ship, the Perseverance Rover, the space agency announced late Saturday (April 4). The helicopter's first flight is just over a week away. The Ingenuity wa…

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Veteran Bollywood actress Shashikala dies at age 88.

Veteran Bollywood actress Shashikala passed away at age 88. The actress passed away in her Mumbai residence on Sunday 04 April 2021. Born in August 1932, Shashikala made a mark with her performance in supporting roles and negative roles in Bollywood films. She has appeared in…

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Ashleigh Barty retains Miami Open Crown.

World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty retained her Miami Open title on Saturday 04 April 2021 (Sunday in Manila) as Bianca Andreescu’s injury curse struck again. Australia’s Barty completed a 6-3, 4-0 victory after Andreescu was forced to retire in tears with an injury to her right ank…

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International Day of Conscience - 05 April.

The United Nations declares April 05 as International Day of Conscience. This day serves to remind people to self-reflect, follow their conscience, and do the right things. The first International Conscience Day was observed in 2020. This year 2021, the second United Nation…

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Japanese Nobel laureate Isamu Akasaki passes away.

Japanese physicist Isamu Akasaki, a co-winner of the 2014 Nobel Prize in physics for inventing the world's first efficient blue light-emitting diodes, has died, Meijo University said Friday 02 April 2021. He was 92. Akasaki, a professor at the university, had been recogn…

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