India’s defence chief, 12 others killed in chopper crash.

India’s Defence Chief Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 other people were killed after a military helicopter they were travelling in crashed in southern India on Wednesday (08th), the Indian Air Force said. It said Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat, his wife were among 13 killed…

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Premier Imran Khan awards certificate of appreciation to Malik Adnan, who tried to save Priyantha Kumara.

Prime Minister Imran Khan awarded on Tuesday (07th) a certificate of appreciation to Malik Adnan, who tried to save Priyantha Diyawadana from being lynched, stressing the government will not spare those who resort to violence in the name of religion. Members of the federal c…

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Indian-Origin Doctor Anil Menon among 10 astronauts chosen by NASA for Moon Mission.

Indian-origin physician Anil Menon, a lieutenant colonel at the US Air Force, has been selected by NASA along with nine others to be astronauts for future missions, the American space agency has announced. Menon, 45, was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Ukrainia…

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Contract signed to build European Planet Telescope.

A €200m (£170m) contract has been signed with European industry to build the Ariel space telescope. The observatory will study planets around other stars to try to understand how these objects formed and how they have evolved through time. Aerospace giant Airbus will lead the…

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Switzerland approves euthanasia device for ‘painless death’.

Switzerland has legalised a ‘suicide machine’, named Sarco, that allows users to kill themselves relatively painlessly by inducing hypoxia and hypocapnia (the state of inadequate oxygen supply at the tissue level and reduced carbon dioxide in the blood leading to death).  Sh…

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Argentina beat six-time champions Germany to lift Junior hockey world cup.

Argentina showcased its organised game with great composure to beat six-time champion German side 4-2 and win the title after 16 years in the men’s Hockey Junior World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium. Argentina has become the only third team after Germany (six wins) and India (2…

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Mathematician Nikhil Srivastava selected for inaugural Ciprian Foias Prize.

Indian-origin mathematician Prof. Nikhil Srivastava, who teaches at the University of California, Berkeley, has been jointly selected for the inaugural Ciprian Foias Prize by American Mathematical Society (AMS). The Ciprian Foias Prize in Operator Theory is awarded for notab…

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The World Health Organization has launched Omicron variant study tracker.

The World Health Organization has launched the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant assays and animal models study tracker. The tracker compiles information that will facilitate matching those who have materials for Omicron-related studies with those who need them. The WHO’s research …

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Viktor Axelsen, Tai Tzu Ying named 2021 BWF Player of the Year.

Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen and China’s Taipei’s Tai Tzu Ying were named Male and Female player of the year 2021 respectively by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).  It was the first season-ending award in this category for both Vicktor Axelsen and Tai Tzu Ying — the All Engl…

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Adama Barrow wins second term as Gambia’s President.

The President of Gambia, Adama Barrow, won the second term as President during Gambia’s presidential election by achieving over 53% votes from 50 of 53 constituencies.  He defeated his main challenger Ousainou Darboe who won 27.7% of vote. The results of the election were de…

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Second Edition of Lanka Premier League (LPL) started with grand opening ceremony.

The second edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) tournament got underway on 05th December 2021 with a colourful opening ceremony at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. The five-teams Jaffna Kings, Galle Gladiators, Kandy Warriors, Dambulla Giants, and Colombo …

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US announces diplomatic boycott of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

The US has announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China. The White House said no official delegation would be sent to the Games because of concerns about China’s human rights record. But it said US athletes could attend and would have the gover…

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Malaria deaths hike by 69,000 in 2020 due to COVID pandemic - WHO.

Healthcare disruptions linked to the coronavirus pandemic helped malaria kill 69,000 more people in 2020 than the previous year, but a worst-case scenario was averted, the World Health Organization said. In total over 627,000 people globally - most of them babies in the poor…

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British Airways to become first airline to use sustainable fuel.

British Airways will become the first airline to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced on a commercial scale in the UK. The carrier announced it will fly planes using the lower carbon fuel from early next year. The SAF will be produced at Phillips 66’s Humber Refinery,…

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Cambridge Dictionary names 'perseverance' Word of the Year 2021.

The word "Perseverance" has been looked up more than 243,000 times on the Cambridge Dictionary Website and named as the Word of the Year in 2021. Defined by the dictionary as ‘continued effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long …

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International Civil Aviation Day - 07 December.

International Civil Aviation Day on December 7th generate awareness about the importance of international civil aviation. The annual observance also recognizes the unique role civil aviation plays in creating a rapid transit network around the globe. Civil aviation represent…

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Lewis Hamilton wins thrilling Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton beat Max Verstappen in a chaotic and controversial Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to set up a winner-takes-all title finale in Abu Dhabi next weekend. In one of the most dramatic grands prix in years, the race was stopped twice, featured three starts and had an extr…

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Myanmar court sentences ousted leader Suu Kyi to 4 years.

A special court in Myanmar’s capital sentenced the country’s ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, to four years in prison on Monday after finding her guilty of incitement and violating coronavirus restrictions, a legal official said. The sentencing was the first in a series of c…

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Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2021 Commences Today (06 Dec 2021)

The foremost and most anticipated economic event of Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2021 will commence today under the theme ‘Springboard for revival: Opportunity to reset’. The Chief Guest will be Finance Minister Hon. Basil Rajapakse while Governor of the Central …

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Ajaz Patel becomes third bowler in Tests to take all 10 wickets in an innings.

Ajaz Patel became the third cricketer to scalp all 10 wickets in an innings as New Zealand bundled out India for 325 on the second day of the second Test at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday 04 December 2021. The left-arm spinner took all 10 wickets to fall in the hosts’ firs…

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Indian-American chief economist Gita Gopinath to be IMF’s first deputy MD.

Gita Gopinath, the IMF’s Indian-American chief economist has been promoted as its First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD), recognising her exceptional intellectual leadership in helping the global economy and the Fund to navigate the “twists and turns” of the “worst economic …

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Indian Athlete Anju Bobby George wins Woman of the Year Award from World Athletics.

Legendary Indian athlete Anju Bobby George has been bestowed with the Woman of the Year Award by World Athletics (WA) for grooming talent in the country and advocating gender equality. The 44-year-old Anju, the only Indian to have won a medal in the World Championships with …

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UAE buys record 80 French Rafale jets in $19bn arms deal.

The United Arab Emirates and France have signed a $19bn arms deal that will see the Gulf state acquire 80 Rafale fighter jets and 12 military helicopters. The largest-ever overseas sale of Rafale jets was sealed on Friday as French President Emmanuel Macron began a two-day t…

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COVID-19 virus found in 3 Quebec deer, Canadian officials say.

Three deer in Quebec have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada, meaning that the disease isn’t just affecting humans, but also Canadian wildlife. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease conf…

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Ramaphosa made Ivory Coast traditional chief.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has been honoured with the status of a traditional chief in Ivory Coast. He was given a symbolic key to the autonomous district of Abidjan and robed in Ivorian traditional clothes by local leaders during the ceremony on Thursday 02 December 2021. Ram…

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Indian & Japanese space agencies to explore Moon in "LUPEX" mission.

The Indian and Japanese space agencies are planning a joint mission to the Moon, that is meant to explore the Polar region.    The mission, which will be known as Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX), will feature an Indian lunar lander and a Japanese rover.    Dr Hiroshi …

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Peruvian mummy that's at least 800 years old found by archaeologists in Lima.

A mummy estimated to be between 800 and 1,200 years old has been unearthed by archaeologists in Peru, at a site near the country's capital city of Lima. Researchers from the National University of San Marcos found the preserved body underground in the middle of a town sq…

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World Soil Day - 05 November.

Each year on December 5th, World Soil Day (WSD) highlights the importance of healthy soil. It’s also a day to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. One of the biggest concerns for the environment is soil degradation. Degradation is when soil health decli…

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Fast bowler Pat Cummins named 47th Australian men's Test Captain.

Pat Cummins has been named the next Test cricket captain of Australia after wicketkeeper Tim Paine stepped down in the wake of a sexting scandal. Cummins was unveiled as the 47th Australian men's Test captain afternoon, becoming the first bowling skipper the nation has s…

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Walt Disney appoints woman as chair for first time in 98-year history.

Walt Disney has elected a woman to chair its board for the first time in the entertainment giant's 98-year history. Susan Arnold, who has been a Disney board member for 14 years, will succeed Bob Iger at the end of this year. She was formerly an executive at global invest…

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