International Women’s Day - 08 March.

International Women’s Day on March 8th each year celebrates the social, economic, and political achievements of women around the world. The day also brings international awareness to gender parity. According to the World Economic Forum, global gender equality is estimated t…

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Sri Lanka’s largest cement factory declared open in Hambantota.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today (07) inaugurated the cement manufacturing facility of Lanwa Sanstha Cement Corporation (Pvt) Ltd., the largest cement factory in the country, located in the Magampura Lanka Industrial Zone. The President…

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Brent crude oil price reached 14-year high at $130 a barrel.

Crude oil prices surged nearly 10% on Sunday evening to top $130 a barrel on fears of a supply crunch. Oil’s relentless price rise comes on the back of fears about a supply crunch after American Secretary of State Antony Blinken told NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday that the…

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Veteran actor and comedian Berty Gunathilake passes away.

Veteran actor and comedian of Sri Lankan cinema and television, Berty Gunathilake passed away on March 06. Gunathilake, who was receiving treatment at the Kahawatte Base Hospital, was aged 98 years at the time of his demise. Born on August 02, 1924 at Ampitiya in Kandy, Mr Gu…

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World Tennis Day - 07 March.

Every year on the first Monday in March, World Tennis Day seeks to increase tennis participation around the world. It’s also a day to learn more about influential tennis players throughout history. The origins of tennis go all the way back to the 12th century. During this ti…

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FIFA/UEFA suspend Russian clubs and national teams from all competitions.

Following the initial decisions adopted by the FIFA Council and the UEFA Executive Committee, which envisaged the adoption of additional measures, FIFA and UEFA have today decided together that all Russian teams, whether national representative teams or club teams, shall be…

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The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2021.

According to the 6th Edition of ‘Sustainable Development Report 2021 (SDR 2021)’ released by Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), Sri Lanka with a score of 68.1 has been placed at 87th rank out of 165 countries.  Finland topped the Index followed by Sweden &…

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Russian, Belarusian athletes banned from Paralympics over Ukraine.

Russian and Belarusian athletes have on Thursday (03) been banned from the Beijing Winter Paralympics over the war in Ukraine with organisers bowing to international pressure and threats of a boycott. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) just a day earlier said athle…

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UN agrees to "historic" global treaty to end plastic waste.

World leaders from 175 countries have agreed to draw up a legally binding UN treaty that will regulate plastic production and pollution on an international scale for the first time. Passed at the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya, using a recycled plastic gavel, the …

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World Obesity Day - 04 March.

World Obesity Day is observed every year on March 04. It is observed to spread awareness about obesity and encourage action towards its elimination. The day is organised by the World Obesity Federation, a non-profit body that is in official relations with the World Health O…

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ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022 begins.

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 has kicked off on March 04, 2022, in New Zealand. This is the 12 edition of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, being held in New Zealand from March 04 to April 03, 2022.  Total 8 teams are participating which includes, New Zealand, Aust…

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Airline SWISS to run flights on solar aviation fuel from 2023.

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), the flag carrier of Switzerland, and its parent company Lufthansa Group have finalised an agreement with Synhelion for using its solar aviation fuel. With this deal, SWISS is said to become the world’s first carrier to use ‘sun-to-liqui…

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NASA launches latest satellite to track hazardous weather.

NASA launches latest generation satellite to track hazardous weather. In a big development, NASA has successfully launched the third in a series of next-generation weather satellites for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The newest Geostationary Ope…

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World Civil Defence Day - 01 March 2022

World Civil Defence Day is annually observed across the globe on 01st March to honour the significance of Civil Defence and the personnel who have sacrificed their lives for it. The purpose of the Day is to promote public awareness about civil defence, civil protection and …

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Microsoft suspends sales in Russia.

Microsoft is suspending all new sales of products and services in Russia, in a major addition to the trend of companies cutting ties over the invasion of Ukraine. The company said it was also stopping “many aspects of our business in Russia in compliance with governmental sa…

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Sony and Honda plan to make electric vehicles together.

Sony and Honda are planning to form a new company to design and sell electric vehicles together.  The venture hasn’t been finalized just yet, but the two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding that states their intent.  The as-yet unnamed new company is expected …

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China’s Long March-8 Rocket Launches 22 Satellites into Space.

China’s second Long March 8 rocket launched carrying a domestic record 22 satellites for a range of commercial Chinese space companies. The Long March 8 lifted off from Wenchang Satellite Launch Center at 10:06 p.m. Eastern Feb. 26, with the China Aerospace Science and Tech…

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Daniil Medvedev officially becomes world no. 01.

Russia's Daniil Medvedev became the 27th player to reach the number one spot in the men's ATP tennis rankings on Monday. Medvedev overtakes 20-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia, who had held the top spot for a record 361 weeks in total. Medvedev, the …

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World Wildlife Day - 03 March.

World Wildlife Day on March 3rd annually dedicates a celebration to all life on our planet. The yearly event is regarded as the most important, raising awareness about threatened and endangered plants and animals. As a planet, we currently face the issue of overexploiting o…

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World Hearing Day - 03 March.

Every year on March 3rd, World Hearing Day raises awareness about hearing loss prevention. It’s also a day that promotes ear and hearing care. According to the World Health Organization, 466 million people worldwide, or 5 percent of the world’s population, are affected by he…

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IOC Withdraws Top Olympic Honour From Vladimir Putin.

The International Olympic Committee has stripped Russian President Vladimir Putin of the Olympic Order award in response to the invasion of Ukraine. International Olympic Committee urged sports federations and organisers to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes and offici…

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Legendary West Indies spinner Sonny Ramadhin passes away.

Former West Indies spinner Sonny Ramadhin has died aged 92.  A bowler who could make the ball turn both ways, Ramadhin played 43 Tests between 1950 and 1961 for 158 wickets at 28.98. He was instrumental in West Indies' first Test win in England, at Lord's in 1950; We…

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31st Southeast Asian Games to open in Vietnam.

The 31st Southeast Asian Games, the region's biggest sporting event, will be held in Vietnam from May 12 to 23 this year, organisers said. The Games will feature 40 sports with 526 events, attracting around 10,000 participants, organisers announced at a press conference …

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Canada Approves World’s First Plant-Based COVID-19 Vaccine.

Canada became the first country in the world that has authorized the use of a plant-based COVID-19 vaccine. The two-dose vaccine of Medicago Inc. (a biopharma company owned by Mitsubishi Chemical and Philip Morris), can be given to adults who are aged between 18 to 64, but …

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Dubai’s Museum of the Future is now open.

The Museum of the Future, which opened on February 25, envisions what the world could look like 50 years from today, with flying taxis, windfarms, and solar energy projects conducted in space. Dubai opened the doors Friday, February 25, to an architecturally stunning buildin…

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Australian cricket legend Shane Warne dies aged 52.

Legendary Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne, one of the greatest cricketers of all time, has died of a suspected heart attack aged 52. Warne took 708 Test wickets, the second most of all time, in 145 matches across a stellar 15-year international career. Warne’s management sa…

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Biden nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to be first Black woman to sit on American Supreme Court.

President Joe Biden nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, setting in motion a historic confirmation process for the first Black woman to sit on the highest court in the nation.  She would also be only the sixth woman to serve on the court.  Senate Democratic l…

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2022 International IP Index.

The 10th Annual International IP Index benchmarks the IP framework in 55 global economies across 50 unique indicators. Out of the 53 economies included in both the ninth and tenth editions, 45 economies saw a net improvement in their scores. United Arab Emirates (UAE), Niger…

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Rare Disease Day - 28 February 2022.

Rare Disease Day is an observance held on the last day of February to raise awareness for rare diseases and improve access to treatment and medical representation for individuals with rare diseases and their families.  The European Organisation for Rare Diseases established …

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US, EU, UK decided to eliminate selected Russian banks from SWIF.

Canada, U.S.A. and their European allies have come to a conclusion to remove the key Russian banks from the Interbank messaging system (IMS) of SWIFT. This is a very big step that will cut off the country from much of the worldwide financial system. SWIFT stands for Society …

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Nadal defeats Norrie to claim Acapulco Title.

Spanish Star Tennis Player, Rafael Nadal (Spain) beat British number one Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-4 to win the singles title of Mexican Open 2022 (also known as Acapulco title).  This is the 91st ATP title of his career and the third title of the season. This is the fourth time …

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Apple suspends all product sales in Russia.

Apple (AAPL) has stopped selling all of its products in Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine, the company announced Tuesday (01). The company said in a statement that it is "deeply concerned" about the Russian invasion and that in response, it has "paused all…

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U.S. will close its skies to Russian aircraft.

President Joe Biden announced Tuesday 01 March 2022 during his State of the Union address that the U.S. would close its skies to Russian aircraft while promising more pain to Russia and its cadre of oligarchs as punishment for its invasion of Ukraine. The president opened hi…

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Chamath Palihapitiya resigns as chairman of Virgin Galactic.

Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya, who was one of the executives to help take Virgin Galactic public, has stepped down as chariman of the company. Virgin Galactic, founded by Virgin Group's Richard Branson, went public through a special purpose acquisition compan…

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World's largest plane destroyed in Ukraine.

The world's largest aircraft, the Antonov AN-225, has been destroyed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials, generating alarm and sadness among the aviation world in which it occupies almost cult status. The enormous aircraft, named &quo…

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World Music Therapy Day - 01 March.

Every year on March 1st, World Music Therapy Day shines a light on music therapists worldwide. The day also showcases how music provides a way to make life better and more fulfilling. Many people refer to music as a universal language. Music therapy is rooted in the healing …

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Zero Discrimination Day - 01 March.

On Zero Discrimination Day, 01 March, we celebrate the right of everyone to live a full and productive life and live it with dignity. Zero Discrimination Day highlights how people can become informed about and promote inclusion, compassion, peace and, above all, a movement …

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