Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) records 29% growth of Turnover Volumes in April.

Total Market Turnover of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) demonstrated a positive growth of 29.43% in the month of April compared to the previous month. Market turnover was recorded at Rs. 53 billion while Domestic Turnover has seen a growth of 64% indicating the sustained …

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HSBC becomes the first bank to offer LiveSign in Sri Lanka.

HSBC LiveSign powered by Adobe is a cloud-based service that replaces the paper and ink signature process with a fully automated electronic signature workflow made availbale for HSBC’s corporate clients. With HSBC LiveSign customers can easily sign documents anywhere, anyti…

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Sri Lanka suspends all arrivals from India.

Sri Lanka has halted all arrivals from India with immediate effect, says the Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The decision has been taken on the directives of the Ministry of Health. India is currently afflicted by a second wave of the Current Global Pandemic …

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World Password Day - 06 May. (01st Thursday in May)

Each year on the first Thursday in May, World Password Day promotes better password habits. Passwords are critical gatekeepers to our digital identities, allowing us to access online shopping, dating, banking, social media, private work, and life communications. In a cyber w…

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Congo declares end of Ebola outbreak.

The Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday (03) declared the end of an Ebola outbreak that infected 12 people in the eastern province of North Kivu and killed six of them. The outbreak was contained using Merck's (MRK.N) Ebola vaccine, which was given to more than 1,600 …

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The Lag B’Omer festival of Israel.

The Lag B’Omer festival was celebrated in Israel on 30 April 2021. Lag B’Omer is an annual Jewish festival observed during the Hebrew month of Iyar. It is celebrated on the 33rd day of the Omer, the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.  Lag B’Omer is the only day durin…

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World Hand Hygiene Day - 05 May.

Every year, the World Hand Hygiene Day is observed on May 5. The day is organised by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness among people across the globe about the importance of hand hygiene in warding off many serious infections. The theme for 2021 is ‘Secon…

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World’s largest aeroplane by Stratolaunch completes test flight.

The world’s largest aeroplane, designed to transport hypersonic vehicles and facilitate easy access to space, soared into clear skies over California’s Mojave Desert. The company Stratolaunch designed it to transport hypersonic vehicles and facilitate easy access to space. T…

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World Athletics Day 2021 - 05 May.

The World Athletics Day-2021 is observed on the 5 May. The date is subject to adjustment, the date of World Athletics Day is decided by the IAAF, however, the month stays the same as May. The first World Athletics Day was observed in 1996. The basic objective of World Athle…

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CNN Shines Global Spotlight on Sri Lanka Tourism.

Sustaining the global spotlight on Sri Lanka as a ‘safe and secure’ holiday destination that has successfully opened up to the world, CNN's Asia Travel journalist, Lilit Marcus visited the island early last month to experience first-hand how Sri Lanka Tourism has manage…

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World Snooker Championship final: Mark Selby wins fourth world title.

Mark Selby claimed his fourth World Championship title with an 18-15 victory over Shaun Murphy at a sold-out Crucible Theatre. Selby, who led 14-11 prior to the final session, is now three Crucible crowns off Stephen Hendry's record of seven. Runs of 66, 68 and a superb 1…

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International Midwives' Day - 05 May.

The medical profession of a midwife is celebrated every year on May 5. The goal of the observance is to draw attention to this field of health care and to attract more registered nurses to become midwives. Midwives are qualified health care providers who receive comprehensi…

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African World Heritage Day - 05 May.

Every year on May 5th, African World Heritage Day offers an opportunity for people around the world to celebrate Africa. Africa is the world’s second-largest continent. Some of the biggest threats facing Africa include climate change, uncontrolled development, disease, civil…

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World Portuguese Language Day - 05 May.

Every year on May 5th, World Portuguese Language Day highlights the important role this language plays in preserving human civilization and culture. Around the world, Portuguese is one of the world’s most spoken and widespread language. It is the most widely spoken language …

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Turkey adds crypto firms to terror funding regulations.

Turkey has added cryptocurrency trading platforms to the list of firms covered by anti-money laundering and terrorism financing regulation. The Official Gazette said the country’s latest expansion of rules governing cryptocurrency transactions would take immediate effect and…

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Coal Miners’ Day - 04 May.

Coal Miners’ Day is celebrated on May 4 to recognize the hard work of some of the great unsung heroes of the Industrial Revolution. The day is celebrated to show appreciation for the coal miners and honour their accomplishments. Coal miners spend most of the days digging, t…

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World's first pregnant mummy discovered in Poland.

The first-ever Egyptian mummy of a young pregnant woman has been discovered by scientists from Warsaw University. The discovery was made as part of the Warsaw Mummy Project of Warsaw University, where the research has been underway since 2015. During the research, scientists…

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Ethiopia to designate TPLF, OLF-Shene as ‘terror’ groups.

Ethiopia has added two armed groups to its “terror list”, including the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), against which it launched a massive security operation late last year. The council of ministers approved a resolution to designate the TPLF as a “terrorist” organ…

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Prime Lands Residencies Limited debuts Initial Public Offering (IPO).

Prime Lands Residencies Limited the condominium property arm of the maestro of real estate artistry in Sri Lanka, Prime Group, recently debuted its Initial Public Offering (IPO) Proposition. Through the past 25 years of the Prime Group journey, this feat is certainly a rema…

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One in two people globally lost income due to the pandemic.

One in two people worldwide saw their earnings drop due to the coronavirus, with people in low-income countries particularly hard hit by job losses or cuts to their working hours, research showed on Monday. U.S.-based polling company Gallup, which surveyed 300,000 people acr…

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Business sentiment rose ahead of the festive season but may wane in its aftermath.

Sri Lanka’s economy is expected to expand by 3.4 percent this year, according to the World Bank. In its report entitled ‘Sri Lanka Development Update,’ the funding agency says the country’s recovery is likely to hinge on foreign investments, as well as the normalisation of …

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Bill and Melinda Gates announce they are getting divorced.

Billionaire philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates announced in a statement Monday 03 May 2021 afternoon that they will divorce after 27 years of marriage. The Microsoft co-founder said that he and his wife will continue working together at the Bill & Melinda Gates Found…

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World Asthma Day - 04 May 2021 (First Tuesday in May)

World Asthma Day is an annual event held on the first Tuesday in May, in collaboration with health care groups and asthma educators throughout the world. The day calls attention to the health issue and the struggles of asthma suffers. The goal is to improve asthma awareness…

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International Firefighters’ Day - 04 May.

International Firefighters’ Day is observed each year on 4th May. On this date you are invited to remember the past firefighters who have died while serving our community or dedicated their lives to protecting the safety of us all. At the same time, we can show our support …

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Neuralink co-founder leaves Elon Musk's company.

Max Hodak, co-founder of the neurotechnology company Neuralink , announced on Sunday (02) his departure a couple of weeks ago from the company he opened with Elon Musk . Founded in 2017, Neuralink is a neurotechnology company specialized in the development of brain-computer …

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Indian Navy launches Operation Samudra Setu-II.

The Indian Navy has launched Operation Samudra Setu-II to help in faster transportation of medical oxygen and other requirements from other countries to India, amid its worsening current global pandemic. As a part of operation ‘Samudra Setu II’, seven Indian Naval ships hav…

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Lewis Hamilton wins Portuguese Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton overtook title rival Max Verstappen and Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas to win the Portuguese Grand Prix. Verstappen finished second, while Bottas, who started from pole, came in a disappointing third place. Sergio Perez took the flag in fourth, with Lando…

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Ancient Mayan Cave Reveals In Mexico, Mysterious Painted Hand Prints in Red and Black

Dozens of black and red hand prints cover the walls of a cave in Mexico, believed to be associated with a coming-of-age ritual of the ancient Maya, according to an archeologist who has explored and studied the subterranean cavern. The 137 prints, mostly made by the hands of…

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Thisara Perera retires from international cricket.

Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera today, 03 May 2021 announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket. The 32-year-old said he has tendered his resignation to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), retiring from all forms of international cricket.  A former Sri Lanka cap…

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Mathilda Karlsson becomes first Sri Lankan to qualify for Tokyo Olympics.

Showjumping rider Mathilda Karlsson has become the first Sri Lankan to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics 2020, representing the Equestrian event. Born in Sri Lanka and adopted by Swedish parents and living in Germany, the showjumping rider had decided to compete for her birth c…

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CCPI based Inflation decreased to 3.9 per cent in April 2021.

Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2013=100) decreased to 3.9 per cent in April 2021 from 4.1 per cent in March 2021. This was driven by monthly decreases of prices of items in the Food category. Mea…

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World Press Freedom Day - 03 May.

Every year, May 3 is when the world celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom. It’s a day to evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on their independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exerc…

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Zulu Queen Mantfombi Dlamini dies.

The Zulu royal family in South Africa has announced the death of its monarch Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu just a month after she became regent. Queen Mantfombi, 65, became interim leader of the country's largest ethnic group last month after the death of her husb…

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US actress Olympia Dukakis dies at age 89.

US actress Olympia Dukakis, who won an Oscar for her role in the 1987 romantic comedy Moonstruck, has died aged 89, her family have announced. Her brother wrote she was "at peace" after suffering ill health. Dukakis had a long and distinguished career in theatre, b…

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World Laughter Day - 02 May (First Sunday in May).

Every year on the first Sunday in May, World Laughter Day raises awareness of laughter and the many healing benefits it provides. Another goal of the day is to manifest World Peace and build a global consciousness through laughter. You have probably heard the saying, “laught…

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World’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge opens.

The world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge has been completed in northern Portugal, where residents of the nearby town hope the tourist attraction will help revive a region. Hidden between rock-strewn mountains covered with lush greenery and yellow flowers inside the U…

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Pentagon to cancel Trump border wall projects using military funds.

The Pentagon on Friday 30 April 2021 said it was canceling the construction of parts of former President Donald Trump’s border wall with Mexico that were being built using military funds, with the unused money being returned to military. Trump declared a national emergency i…

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US and NATO start to formally withdraw troops from Afghanistan.

The US has started formally withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, beginning the end of what President Joe Biden called "the forever war". The US and Nato have had a presence in Afghanistan for almost 20 years. But the withdrawal, which runs until 11 September, comes …

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World Tuna Day - 02 May.

World Tuna Day is an annual celebration on May 2. The day highlights the importance of managing fish stocks to maintain sustainability. With proper management, it’s hoped to ensure the world has systems in place to prevent tuna stocks from crashing. More than 96 countries ar…

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Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Releases its Annual Report for the Year 2020.

In terms of Section 35 of the Monetary Law Act No. 58 of 1949, the seventy first Annual Report of the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka was presented to Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance, by Deshamanya Professor W.D  Lakshm…

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NASA extends Mars helicopter Ingenuity's high-flying mission on Red Planet.

NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity will keep flying for an additional 30 days (at least), on an extended mission that will test the chopper's ability to be a "scout," the agency announced on 30th April.  Ingenuity was originally slated to operate for  30 days…

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NATO Military Exercises Launched in Albania.

NATO has launched joint military exercises in Albania with thousands of military forces from the United States and other countries in the first such large-scale drills since World War II in the Western Balkans. Albania is playing a critical part in the DEFENDER-Europe 21 exe…

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International Workers' Day - 01 May.

International Workers' Day is a celebration of the international labour movement that occurs on May Day, May 1, a traditional Spring holiday in much of Europe. May 1 is a national holiday in more than 80 countries, and celebrated unofficially in many other countries. In…

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Polish govt, unions initial plan to phase out coal by 2049.

The government of Poland, a country heavily reliant on coal, initialed an agreement with the coal mining industry Wednesday to phase out coal production by 2049. The deal, which has been under negotiation for months, marks the first time that the powerful coal mining sector …

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