World Parkinson's Disease Day - 11 April.

World Parkinson's Disease Day is celebrated on the 11th of April of every year to raise awareness of to support people affected with Parkinson's disease and to educate the community of its causes, symptoms and the medical/surgical treatment methods available. It is …

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Germany will get weaponized drones for the first time.

Germany will get weaponized drones for the first time after years of debate, parliamentary sources told AFP Wednesday, as the EU giant, shaken by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, moves to ramp up its defense capabilities, turning to Israel for its military needs. Parliamentary …

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Imran Khan ousted as Pakistan's PM after vote.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has been ousted from power after losing a no-confidence vote in his leadership. The vote was held past midnight after opposition parties brought a motion against him, following days of drama. The motion was first brought last week, but…

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Pakistan President Arif Alvi has dissolved the National Assembly.

Pakistan President Arif Alvi has dissolved the National Assembly on the proposal of Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday 03 April 2022, with the elections likely to be held in the next 90 days. Earlier, Imran Khan surprised the Opposition to announce in his televised address …

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World Homeopathy Day - 10 April.

Every year on April 10th, World Homeopathy Day honors the memory of Dr. Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy. The day also challenges understanding and strategies that will further develop homeopathy. Homeopathy comes from the Greek words homeo, wh…

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Chris Silverwood named Sri Lanka's new head coach.

Chris Silverwood, the former England fast bowler, has been signed by SLC on a two-year deal as head coach of the Sri Lanka men's national team. His first series in charge will be the team's upcoming two-Test tour of Bangladesh in May. Silverwood was until February th…

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Pakistan's parliament has elected opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister.

Pakistan's parliament has selected Shehbaz Sharif as the country's new prime minister, after Imran Khan was ousted in a no-confidence vote in the early hours of Sunday. The opposition coalition leader - who had worked to depose Mr Khan - won the support of a majority…

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has joined the East African Community (EAC)

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has joined the East African Community (EAC) becoming its 7th Partner State. The Summit of EAC Heads of State at their 19th Ordinary Summit held on Tuesday, 29th March, 2022 admitted DRC following recommendation by the Council of Min…

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Jon Batiste won album of the year honors.

Jon Batiste has already taken home three Grammy Awards, including his first ever, in what could be a big night for this year’s leading nominee. During the show’s pre-telecast ceremony, Batiste won for best American roots performance, American roots song and tied with Carlos …

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‘World’s largest electric cruise ship’ makes maiden voyage in China.

I n what is being dubbed the “world’s largest electric cruise ship,” the Yangtze River Three Gorges 1 recently completed its maiden voyage out of its home port in Yichang, central China’s Hubei Province. The 100 meter long, zero-emissions ship can haul up to 1,300 passengers…

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Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban for slapping Chris Rock.

Will Smith has been banned from attending the Oscars for 10 years, the academy that hands out the awards announced, less than two weeks after the American actor slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage. After a meeting of its board of governors, the Academy of Motion Picture Art…

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South Korea doubles employment quota for Sri Lankan migrant workers.

Minister for Government Policy Coordination of the Republic of Korea, Koo Yun-Cheol, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof. G.L. Peiris on Friday (April 01). The meeting was followed by a luncheon where the two sides discus…

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Pakistan successfully conducts Test Flight of Ballistic Missile Shaheen-III.

Pakistan's Army on Saturday 09 April conducted a successful flight test of the surface-to-surface medium-range ballistic missile Shaheen-III which can strike targets up to 2,750 kilometres, bringing a number of Indian cities under its range. Shaheen-III is a surface-to-s…

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World Press Photo of the Year 2022

A photograph by Canadian photographer Amber Bracken titled “Kamloops Residential School” has won the 2022 World Press Photo of the Year award. The photo shows children’s clothing hung on crosses commemorating the more than two hundred children who died of maltreatment, negl…

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New Secretary to Finance Ministry assumes duties.

Newly-appointed Secretary to the Finance Minister K.M. Mahinda Siriwardana has assumed duties in his position. State Minister Shehan Semasinghe and several senior officials of the finance ministry were present at the occasion. Former CBSL Deputy Governor Siriwardena has more …

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First Case Of Coronavirus Variant XE Reported From Mumbai.

India's first case of Coronavirus variant XE was reported in Mumbai on 06 April 2022, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has said in a media release. One case of the Kappa variant has also been detected. The patients with the new variants of the virus don't have…

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Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić wins new term by landslide.

Serbia’s populist pro-Kremlin president, Aleksandar Vučić, won a landslide victory in recent general election, but will need to form a coalition government as he strives to balance ambitions to join the EU with the country’s traditional ties to Russia. Vučić, a former minist…

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UN suspends Russia from human rights.

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has voted to suspend Russia from the organisation’s leading human rights body amid allegations that its soldiers killed civilians while retreating from the region around Ukraine’s capital. The United States-initiated resolution on T…

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Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe assumes duties as the 17th Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe assumes duties as the 17th Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). Dr. Weerasinghe is a career central banker, with extensive experience in Monetary and Exchange Rate Policy. Dr. Weerasinghe was promoted as Deputy Governor on 27 Septemb…

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Viktor Orbán wins fourth consecutive term as Hungary’s prime minister.

Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban has won a fourth term by a landslide in the country's general election, near-complete results show. His right-wing Fidesz party won 135 of 199 seats with almost 99% of the votes counted, preliminary results show. The o…

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China successfully launched a new Earth observation satellite Gaofen-3

China successfully launched a new Earth observation satellite Gaofen-3 03 on April 07, 2022, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre on board a Long March-4C rocket. The new satellite will become part of its land-sea radar satellite constellation by forming a network with the …

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International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda - 07 April.

The date, 7 April, marks the start of the 1994 genocide which lasted for the 100-day period to mid-July 1994. Every year, on or around that date, the United Nations organizes commemorative events at its Headquarters in New York and at United Nations offices around the world.…

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World Health Day - 07 April.

World Health Day is the global observance of health as a human right. From healthcare professionals to policymakers and individuals, families with young children or elderly, we all have a role to play in our personal health and the well-being of those around us. The date of …

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International Day of Sport for Development and Peace - 06 April.

April 06th recognizes the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. The day celebrates how sports and physical activity contribute to education, human development, healthy lifestyles, and a peaceful world. The observance also recognizes the power of sport in pro…

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World Table Tennis Day - 06 April.

Every year on April 6th, World Table Tennis Day promotes social inclusion and unity through table tennis. It’s also a day to encourage people around the world to get involved in this sport. The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) created World Table Tennis Day on Ap…

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The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has appointed an independent expert for human rights and climate change.

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has appointed Dr Ian Fry as the world’s first independent expert for human rights and climate change. Dr Fry has been appointed for a period of three years. He holds dual citizenship of Tuvalu and Australia. The first to hold …

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Oscar-winning filmmaker John Zaritsky passes away.

Veteran filmmaker John Zaritsky, well known for winning an Oscar in 1983 for best documentary feature for 'Just Another Missing Kid', has passed away. As per The Hollywood Reporter, Zaritsky passed away on March 30 due to heart failure at the Vancouver General hospit…

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Formula 1: Max Verstappen beats Charles Leclerc in Saudi Arabia.

Max Verstappen (Red Bull – Netherlands) has won the Formula One 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Saudi Arabia.  Charles Leclerc (Ferrari- Monaco) came second and Carlos Sainz Jr. (Ferrari – Spain) came third.  It was the second edition of the Saudi Ar…

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India-Australia Interim Free Trade Deal "IndAus ECTA".

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Australian Trade Minister Dan Tehan on Saturday (2 April) signed the much-awaited India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (IndAus ECTA) in a virtual ceremony in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian…

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Australia win ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022.

Australia beat England by 71 runs in the finals to claim their seventh Women’s World Cup on April 03, 2022, at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand. Australia posted a record of 356 on the board. In reply, Nat Sciver waged a lone battle and remained unbeaten on 148 but …

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