Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the first player to captain 300 T20 games.

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Friday became the first player history to captain 300 T20 games when he walked out for the toss in the IPL 2021 final against Kolkata Kight Riders in Dubai. Dhoni, who led CSK since the inaugural 2008 edition, guided them t…

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Covid-19 treatment Sri Lanka explores possibility of using Merck’s oral antiviral pill.

Sri Lanka is exploring the possibility of using the oral antiviral pill developed by the pharmaceutical giant ‘Merck’ for the treatment of COVID-19 patients, Daily Mirror learns.  Merck & Co Inc (MRK.N) which developed the pill has already applied for U.S. emergency use…

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Pluto's atmosphere is starting to disappear, scientists find.

Pluto's atmosphere is going through a strange transformation, scientists are finding.  The icy dwarf planet, which lies over 3 billion miles (4.8 billion kilometers) away from Earth in the Kuiper Belt, caught astronomers' attention as it passed in front of a star bac…

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UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 15).

The Fifteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP15), the biggest biodiversity conference in a decade, was kikked off on 11 October 2021.  Hosted by China, the first phase takes place virtually from 11 to 15 October 202…

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Colin Powell, first Black US secretary of state dies.

Colin Powell, the former United States secretary of state and the first Black person in the country’s history to fill the position, has died due to complications from COVID-19, his family has said. Powell, a four-star general who last held public office in 2005, died on Mond…

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Sri Lanka’s first Test captain Bandula Warnapura passes away.

Sri Lanka’s first Test cricket captain Bandula Warnapura has passed away at the age of 68. He had passed away while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo, sources said.  He had been hospitalized earlier this month after he was diagnosed with high sugar levels a…

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China’s Shenzhou-13 spacecraft docks for 6-month mission.

China's Shenzhou-13 spacecraft carrying three Chinese astronauts docked Saturday (16th) at its space station, kicking off a record-setting six-month stay as the country moves toward completing the new orbiting outpost. The spacecraft was launched by a Long March-2F rocke…

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Sri Lankan Trade Minister appoints Export Advisory Committees for 24 sectors.

The Hon. Trade Minister, Dr. Bandula Gunawardane has appointed Export Advisory Committees covering 24 sectors for a period of 5 years (from 2021 to 2026). In terms of the Section 10 of The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) Act no 40 of 1979, the minister in charge of…

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World Menopause Day - 18 October.

On October 18th, World Menopause Day raises awareness of menopause and for menopausal women to realize the support options available to improve their health and well being. If you are a woman, there is no escaping menopause. Every woman will reach a point in their life in wh…

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World Trauma Day - 17 October.

World Trauma Day occurs every year on October 17th. The day focuses on the importance of saving and protecting lives during emergencies. It’s also a day to provide education on how to avoid traumatic injuries and deaths. What is Trauma? In the medical world, trauma is conside…

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Rahul Dravid all set to take over as full-time coach of Indian cricket team.

India's batting stalwart Rahul Dravid is all set to take over as the national cricket team's head coach following the T20 World Cup in the UAE, having agreed to the BCCI's offer after initial reluctance.  The 48-year-old Dravid, one of the greatest ever to have p…

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The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty - 17 October.

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed every year on October 17th. On this day, people of all backgrounds and societies show solidarity with the poor by renewing their commitment to help them. The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty has…

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IPL 2021: Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in final to win fourth title.

Chennai Super Kings have been crowned Indian Premier League champions for the fourth time after beating Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in the final. Faf du Plessis hit a terrific 86 off 59 balls and Moeen Ali scored a 20-ball 37 as Chennai posted 192-3 from 20 overs. Shubma…

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EU launches first green bond in October 2021.

The European Union sold its first ever green bond to record demand, taking its first step to potentially become the biggest issuer of environmentally-friendly debt with a record-sized deal. The 15-year green bond raised 12 billion euros ($13.9 billion) and received more than…

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World Spine Day - 16 October.

World Spine Day celebrates spine health annually on October 16th. The day also aims to increase awareness for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of back pain and other spine issues. An estimated one billion people around the world suffer from back pain. These people in…

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World Food Day - 16 October.

World Food Day is held every year on October 16th. On this day, more than 150 countries unite to raise awareness of the issues surrounding poverty and hunger. According to World Hunger Statistics, 785 million people across the globe do not have enough food to sustain a healt…

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World Anesthesia Day - 16 October.

Every year on October 16, World Anesthesia Day celebrates the discovery of anesthesia. This important discovery makes it possible to undergo surgical procedures without feeling any pain. If you have ever had surgery, you probably can’t imagine going through it without anesth…

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NASA launches first space probe to study Jupiter's Trojan asteroids.

NASA launched a first-of-its kind mission called "Lucy Mission" on Saturday (16th) to study Jupiter's Trojan asteroids, two large clusters of space rocks that scientists believe are remnants of primordial material that formed the solar system's outer plane…

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Sri Lankan student filmmaker wins big at Turkey short film festival.

A short film “Mutton” produced by Sri Lankan student filmmaker Hasantha Prabhoothi Dissanayake has been chosen for the final jury selection of the 7th Sakarya International Short Film Festival. The event, organized by the Sakarya University in Turkey, was held from October 1…

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ICC joins hands with UNICEF to raise awareness on mental health of children.

The ICC has partnered with UNICEF to amplify awareness around mental health and well-being of children and adolescents throughout the men's T20 World Cup, beginning on Sunday (17th).  The partnership will amplify UNICEF's global campaign #OnYourMind which calls for c…

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One in five of Europe’s bird species slipping towards extinction.

The common swift, common snipe and rook are among species slipping towards extinction in Europe, according to the continent’s latest “red list” report, which finds that one in five bird species is now at risk. From the Azores in the west to the Ural mountains in the east, bi…

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U.S. Wins Seat on UN Human Rights Council in Uncontested Election.

The United States won a seat on the U.N. Human Rights Council that former president Donald Trump denounced and quit, joining 17 other nations elected in uncontested votes Thursday that were criticized for guaranteeing spots to countries with abysmal rights records. The 193-m…

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Arianespace launches 36 new OneWeb internet satellites into orbit on Soyuz rocket.

A Soyuz rocket launched 36 new OneWeb internet satellites into orbit from Russia early Thursday (Oct. 14), pushing the communications provider past the halfway mark to completing its growing megaconstellation. The OneWeb satellites soared into space atop a Russian-built Soyu…

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World Student's Day 2021 - 15 October.

World Student's Day is celebrated every year on October 15. The day is celebrated in honour of the birth anniversary of the former president of India, Late Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. Since 2010, the United Nations Organisation (UNO) has marked October 15 as World Student's…

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Nadella gets C K Prahalad Award for Business Sustainability Leadership.

Indian American Satya Nadella, the Microsoft CEO, is among the corporate leaders to receive this year's prestigious C K Prahlad award for Global Business Sustainability Leadership. Created in 2010 by the invitation only Corporate Eco Forum to honour Indian American Prahl…

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Global Handwashing Day - 15 October.

Global Handwashing Day is observed every year on October 15th. The day reminds people around the world to wash their hands with soap. You might not think that by merely washing your hands with soap, you could be saving a life. It seems like such a mundane thing to do. It’s s…

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International Day of Rural Women - 15 October.

October 15th each year celebrates the International Day of Rural Women. This day honors the crucial role women play in ensuring the sustainability of rural households and communities. Rural women make up one-quarter of the world’s population. One in three employed women arou…

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Earth receives first radio signals from planet outside of Solar System.

In a major discovery, astronomers have for the first time detected stars that are blasting radio signals hinting at the presence of hidden planets around them.  The signals were picked up using the world’s most powerful radio antenna, the Low-Frequency Array (LOFAR) situated…

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Ecological Threat Report 2021.

1.26 billion people at highest risk of conflict and displacement caused by environmental damage On October 07 2021, marks the launch of the second Ecological Threat Report (ETR) from the international think tank, the Institute of Economics and Peace (IEP). Key results Eleven o…

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Reconstitution of the Financial System Stability Consultative Committee.

The Financial System Stability Consultative Committee (FSSCC) has been reconstituted with eminent personnel in the financial sector with effect from 6th October 2021. Dr. Kenneth de Zilwa; Chairman of the LankaClear (Pvt.) Ltd. is appointed as the Chairperson of the FSSCC. …

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