WHO confirms first case of human to dog monkeypox transmission.

The World Health Organisation (W.H.O.) confirmed Wednesday a dog has been infected with monkeypox through human contact. Commenting on the first human-to-dog transmission of the virus, Dr Rosamund Lewis, technical lead on the monkeypox response team at the W.H.O., said the c…

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World Humanitarian Day - 19 August.

Each year, World Humanitarian Day is held on August 19th to honor aid workers who put their lives at risk to better the lives of others. The day also rallies support for people around the world affected by crises. Around the world, the United Nations, along with Internation…

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Chinese 'spy ship' Yuan Wang 5 docks in Sri Lanka.

A Chinese research ship has docked in Sri Lanka's Hambantota port despite Indian concerns. The Yuan Wang 5 was given permission to dock on the condition it would not carry out research while in Sri Lankan waters, said port officials. India had previously voiced concerns t…

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UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework launched in Sri Lanka.

The United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023-2027 was launched on 17 August by the Government of Sri Lanka and the United Nations in Sri Lanka. The Cooperation Framework will guide the work of UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes for the next f…

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India and Sri Lanka will jointly host the T20 World Cup in 2026.

The upcoming cycle of the ICCs Future Tours Program features five major ICC events, starting with the Cricket World Cup next year in India. West Indies and the USA will host the T20 World Cup in 2024, which will be followed by the return of the Champions Trophy in 2025 to be…

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U.K. Approves Covid Booster Vaccine.

British health authorities stated that the UK has become the first nation to approve a bivalent Moderna Covid booster vaccination. Covid booster vaccination targets both the original strain of COVID-19 and the more recent Omicron version. The Moderna Covid booster vaccinati…

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ICC Player of the Month Award: July 2022.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced Sri Lankan spin sensation Prabath Jayasuriya and England batting all-rounder Emma Lamb as the winners of its Player of the Month awards for July 2022. Prabath Jayasuriya Prabath Jayasuriya claims the ICC Men’s Player of th…

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Nation celebrates 76th Independence Day on 15th August 2022.

This year India is celebrating 76th Independence Day on 15th August 2022 to mark the country’s freedom from nearly two centuries of British colonial rule. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading the celebrations from Red Fort in New Delhi and is addressing the nation from R…

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Dadabhai Naoroji’s London home gets Blue Plaque honour.

London home of Dadabhai Naoroji will get a ‘Blue Plaque’, an honour that is reserved for notable personalities who have lived and worked in London. Naoroji was the first Asian who was elected as a Member of Parliament in Britain. The Blue Plaque scheme, run by the English H…

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Simon Stiell Appointed New UNFCCC Executive Secretary.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Simon Stiell as the new Executive Secretary of the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat based in Bonn, Germany. The appointment has been endorsed by the Bureau of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)…

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U.S. partners with David Pieris Motor Company to boost electric mobility in Sri Lanka.

The U.S. government, through its development agency, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is committed to accelerating clean energy to drive social and economic sustainable growth in Sri Lanka. On August 16, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Power and Energy, Kanchan…

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FIFA suspends All India Football Federation due to third party influence.

FIFA on Monday (15) announced the suspension of All India Football Federation (AIFF) citing “undue influence from third parties, which constitutes a serious violation of the FIFA Statutes.”  The announcement was made on their website which stated that FIFA would lift the sus…

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India’s Adani Green Energy given provisional approval for two wind projects in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Power and Energy says that India’s Adani Green Energy has been issued provisional approvals for two wind energy projects in Mannar and Pooneryn for an investment of over USD 500 million. The minister added that 21 of 46 projects that were delayed due …

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Revised postal charges effective from 15 August.

The revised postal charges come into effect on Aug 15. Accordingly, the Department of Posts stated that the postal rate for a normal letter which was at Rs. 15.00, is increased to Rs.50.00. It is also mentioned that the registered postal fee which prevails at Rs.30 has moved…

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Pakistan celebrates 75th Independence Day.

Pakistan celebrated 75 years of independence on Sunday 14th August with official ceremonies in all major cities. In Karachi, the ceremony was held at the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of the nation. Acting Sindh Governor Agha Siraj Durrani and Sindh Chief Mini…

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Tamara Walcott Sets World Powerlifting Record with 639-Pound Deadlift at Competition.

Tamara Walcott, a female powerlifter from Maryland in the United States broke according to sources in the investigating agency for the heaviest cumulative lift for bench/squat and press in competition (female) after lifting a total of 737.5 kg across three compound lifts – …

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World Organ Donation Day - 13 August.

Every year, August 13 is celebrated as World Organ Donation Day to create awareness about organ donation. The day marks its importance for encouraging people to donate organs. Organ failure is one of the major issues faced by people across the world. An individual’s contribu…

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IMD, Japanese govt, UNDP launch joint project to accelerate climate action in India.

The India Meteorological Division (IMD), the Authorities of Japan, and United Nations Improvement Programme (UNDP) introduced a brand new initiative to speed up local weather motion in 10 states and Union Territories throughout the nation. An official launch said that the in…

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Russia launches Iranian satellite into orbit.

Russia launched an Iranian satellite into orbit on Tuesday from southern Kazakhstan, according to Russian state space corporation. The move came just three weeks after Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei pledged to work together…

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Mexican President proposes 3 men commission for world peace.

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has proposed a 3-men commission comprising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, and Pope Francis for global peace.  The Mexican President is planning to submit a written proposal to the UN to creat…

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01st edition of Women's IPL to be held in March 2023.

The much-awaited Women's IPL will be starting from March 2023 to be held in a one-month window and in all likelihood with five teams, a senior BCCI official confirmed the development on Friday. The BCCI bigwigs have discussed the issue and a March window has been found f…

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William Ruto wins Kenyan presidential election.

Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto has been elected as the country's next President, the electoral commission announced Monday (15). Ruto won with 50.49% of the vote, narrowly defeating veteran opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who was cont…

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CSE’s ASPI moves up for 12th consecutive day.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) showed outstanding growth for the 12th consecutive day today (Aug 15), as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) gained 164.04 points to close at 9,191.52 points. As a percentage, this is an increase of 1.82 per cent. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 ind…

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Former West Indies Skipper Kieron Pollard first cricketer to play 600 T20 matches.

Former West Indies all-rounder, Kieron Pollard became the first cricketer to play 600 T20 matches. The hard-hitting batter achieved this landmark during his side’s London Spirit’s match against Manchester Originals. Behind him are players Dwayne Bravo (543 matches), Shoaib …

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22nd constitutional amendment presented to parliament.

The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution was presented to the Parliament by Minister of Justice, Prisons Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe on Aug 10. The amendment, which had been referred to as the 21st Amendment so far, will in fact be the 22nd Amendme…

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ASEAN Committee in Santiago Celebrated 55th Anniversary of ASEAN.

The ASEAN Committee in Santiago (ACS), under the Chairmanship of the Philippines, hosted a diplomatic reception in celebration of the 55th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the Philippine Embassy Chancery in Las Condes on 08 August 2022.  T…

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Uzbekistan will host the Chess Olympiad 2026.

Chess Olympiad 2026: According to a tweet from the International Chess Federation (FIDE), Uzbekistan will host the 2026 Chess Olympiad. In Chennai’s ongoing Chess Olympiad, their young team is now in the lead. Teams from around the world compete in the Chess Olympiad, a bie…

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Arjuna Ranatunga appointed chairman of National Sports Council.

Former Sri Lanka cricket captain and former MP Arjuna Ranatunga has been appointed as the chairperson of the 15-member National Sports Council to advise the sports minister on subject-related policy matters. The letters of appointment of the council members were handed over …

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Olivia Newton-John, singer and actress died.

Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer whose breathy voice and wholesome beauty made her one of the biggest pop stars of the '70s and charmed generations of viewers in the blockbuster movie "Grease," died on Monday 08th, according to a statement from her hu…

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James Marape returned as prime minister in Papua New Guinea after fraught election.

James Marape has been returned as Papua New Guinea’s prime minister for its 11th parliament after a fraught and violent election period that has run for roughly six weeks. Marape – who became prime minister in 2019 after toppling his predecessor and former party leader, Pete…

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