T20 World Cup prize money: Title winners to get $1.6 million.

Whoever lifts the T20 World Cup trophy on November 14, 2021, in Dubai, will get a cash award of USD 1.6 million to go with it. This was confirmed as the ICC announced the list of prize money for the tournament - a total of USD 5.6 million overall - on Sunday. The losing fin…

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Sri Lanka appoints expert committee on blockchain technology and cryptocurrency mining.

Keeping in line with the National Policy Framework - Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour - which highlights the importance and values of a technology-based society, Cabinet approved the proposal made by the Minister of Project Coordinating and Monitoring Namal Rajapaksa to a…

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Implementing a Mobile Application "SL- Remit" to facilitate Foreign Remittances.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) had appointed a Working Committee to study and suggest new remittance channels for Sri Lanka and to make recommendations on reducing the cost of remitting money, having identified the need to introduce new and low cost remittance channel…

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Tyson Fury knocks out Deontay Wilder to retain WBC title

Tyson Fury defeated Deontay Wilder on Saturday in a vicious 11th round knockout to hold his WBC heavyweight title at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Wilder was an attacker early in the slugfest and used his jab to back up a larger Fury while trying to set up his powerful ri…

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Sri Lanka’s 15-member squad for T20 World Cup 2021

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today announce the 15-member final squad selected by the Cricket Selection Committee to take part in the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2021. Sri Lanka will be captained by Dasun Shanaka while Dhananjaya De Silva will serve as his deputy at the tourn…

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A special gazette notification has been issued declaring the age limit for compulsory retirement of Government registered medical officers to 63 years. The relevant extraordinary gazette notification was issued by the Minister of Public Service Provincial Councils and Local …

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International Day of the Girl Child - 11 October 2021.

On October 11, the International Day of the Girl seeks to bring awareness and solutions to the unique challenges that girls around the world face every day. From the moment a child is born, she can grow up to be a scientist, author, business leader, mother, teacher or anythi…

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Former Iranian President Bani-Sadr dies.

Abolhassan Bani-Sadr, who became Iran's first president after the 1979 Islamic revolution before fleeing into exile in France, died on Saturday aged 88. He died at the Pitie-Salpetriere hospital in Paris following a long illness. Bani-Sadr had emerged from obscurity to be…

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Malayali Girl sets world record by singing 120 songs in 120 languages.

Malayali Girl sets world record by singing 120 songs in 120 languages in 7 Hours and 20 minutes. Suchetha Sathish has become an overnight sensation. She has made it to the Guinness Book of World Records by singing 120 songs in 120 languages in seven hours and 20 minutes.  The…

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‘Father of Pakistan’s nuclear programme’ Abdul Qadeer Khan dies.

Abdul Qadeer Khan, revered as the father of Pakistan’s nuclear programme, has died at 85. The Pakistani atomic scientist, hailed as a national hero for making his country the world’s first Islamic nuclear power but regarded by the West as a dangerous renegade responsible for…

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Philippine president Rodrigo Duterteannounces retirement from politics.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he is retiring from politics and will not stand in elections next year. The 76-year-old leader said last month that he would run for the vice-presidency in 2022. The country's constitution only permits presidents to serve a singl…

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World Day Against the Death Penalty - 10 October.

Every year on October 10th, World Day Against the Death Penalty advocates for the abolition of capital punishment. It’s also a day to raise awareness about the conditions and the circumstances that affect prisoners on death row. Over 70 percent of the countries in the world …

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World Homeless Day - 10 October.

Every October 10th, World Homeless Day brings individuals together to find ways to change the lives of homeless people in their community. It’s also a time to draw attention to the needs of the homeless on a local level. Approximately 150 million people around the world don’…

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World Mental Health Day - 10 October.

Annually, World Mental Health Day on October 10th raises awareness and mobilizes efforts to support mental health. Mental health is a hot topic. This is good news. It means the stigma for mental health issues is slowly going away. Mental health issues are finally getting the…

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International Stage Management Day - 10 October.

Every year on October 10th, International Stage Management Day celebrates and recognizes all the work that stage managers do behind the scenes. It’s also a day to learn more about what stage managers do. The people that do these behind-the-scenes jobs are called stagehands a…

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Images from NASA Rover show existence of lake and river delta on Mars.

Images in a study conducted by NASA have revealed how water helped shape the landscape of Mars billions of years ago. The study further said that this new finding could help the search for evidence of ancient life on the planet. Earlier this year in February, NASA's Pers…

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Forbes Releases 40th Annual Forbes 400 Ranking of the Richest Americans.

Forbes has released its 40th annual Forbes 400 list, the definitive ranking of the wealthiest people in America. The package also includes a look at just how philanthropic America’s richest are. The Forbes 400 list is a snapshot in time of wealth using stock prices from Sep…

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UAE launches plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

The United Arab Emirates on Thursday announced a plan for net-zero emissions by 2050, and would oversee 600 billion dirhams ($163 billion) in investment in renewable energy. This makes it the first country in the Middle East and North Africa region to launch a concrete initi…

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World Migratory Bird Day - 09 October 2021.

World Migratory Bird Day is observed twice a year during the second Saturday in May and again on the second Saturday in October. The goal is to raise awareness of issues affecting migratory birds and to inspire action around the world to take measures for their conservation…

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World Hospice and Palliative Care Day - 09 October 2021.

On the second Saturday in October, World Hospice and Palliative Care Day promotes the goal of improving the quality of life for people affected by serious medical conditions. It is also a day to show support for hospice and palliative care around the world. This year the aw…

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Universal Music Day - 09 October 2021.

On the second Saturday in October, Universal Music Day invites the general public to gather together and make music. It is also a day for people to express themselves in other creative ways. For this reason, the day is also known as Universal Self-Expression Day. Susan Patri…

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World Post Day - 09 October.

World Post Day on October 9th each year honors the work of those who work in the postal industry. Another goal of the day includes raising awareness about the vital role the postal sector plays in the daily lives of businesses and individuals around the world. From early on …

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Arvind Trivedi, best known for his role as ‘Raavan’ in Ramayan, passes away.

Veteran television actor Arvind Trivedi, who is famously known for his iconic role of demon-king Raavan in Ramanand Sagar’s TV serial Ramayan, has passed away. He was 82.  He was also part of the political field, as an MP from Sabarkatha constituency in Gujarat, and had serv…

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The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021.

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021 to Benjamin List (Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany) and David W.C. MacMillan (Princeton University, USA) “for the development of asymmetric orga…

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World Egg Day - 08 October.

Every year on the 2nd Friday in October, World Egg Day celebrates one of the world’s most popular foods. It’s also a day to recognize the health benefits of eggs. There is a good reason that the egg is sometimes referred to as “nature’s perfect package.” Eggs are considered …

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First Malaria Vaccine Approved by W.H.O.

World Health Organization (WHO) is recommending widespread use of the RTS,S/AS01 (RTS,S) malaria vaccine among children in sub-Saharan Africa and in other regions with moderate to high P. falciparum malaria transmission. The recommendation is based on results from an ongoin…

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World Octopus Day - 08 October.

On October 8th, World Octopus Day celebrates one of the earth’s oldest creatures. The animal is best known for its eight legs and ink-squirting abilities. However, there is so much more to know about this fantastic creature. Octopus fossils date back over 300 million years. …

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The Henley Passport Index: Q4 2021 Global Ranking.

The Henley Passport Index includes 199 different passports and 227 different travel destinations. Updated quarterly, the Henley Passport Index is considered the standard reference tool for global citizens and sovereign states when assessing where a passport ranks on the glo…

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International Podiatry Day - 08 October.

October 8th is International Podiatry Day. On this day, podiatrists around the world seek to advance the field of podiatry to better serve those with foot and ankle ailments. They do this through education, advocacy, and strategic alliances. The International Federation of P…

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World Investor Week 2021: October 04-10.

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) is preparing to launch its fifth annual World Investor Week (WIW) from 4 to 10 October 2021. The World Investor Week (WIW) is an initiative promoted by the IOSCO to raise awareness about the importance of inve…

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