76th BAFTA Awards 2023

At the Royal Festival Hall in London, England, the 76th British Academy Film Awards, also referred to as the BAFTAs, were presented. The award was hosted by actor Richard E Grant, the star-studded ceremony saw the German ant-war film All Quiet on the Western Front winning s…

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World Scout Day - 22 February.

World Scout Day is observed annually on February 22 by millions of Boy Scouts worldwide. It honours Lord Robert Baden-Powell, who founded the Boy Scout Movement, on the day of his birthday. The day is observed by National Scout Organizations all over the world through event…

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Sri Lanka consumer price inflation eases to 53.2% in January.

Sri Lanka’s National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) eased year-on-year to 53.2% in January, after a 59.2% rise in December, the statistics department said on Tuesday. Food prices were up 53.6% in January from a year ago, while non-food inflation was 52.9% higher, the Department…

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G20 finance chiefs to discuss debt, crypto, inflation.

G20 finance ministers and central bank governors will discuss debt troubles in developing economies, crypto currencies and global inflationary pressures at a meeting later this week, Indian officials said on Tuesday. The Feb. 22-25 meeting in the Nandi Hills summer retreat n…

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Faizal Salieh appointed as new SEC Chairman.

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) announced that Faizal Salieh assumed duties as the Chairman of the SEC on February 20 2023. Salieh is currently the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, which is committed to empowering Directors from bot…

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Meta to test monthly subscription service priced at $11.99.

Meta Platforms on Sunday announced that it is testing a monthly subscription service, called Meta Verified, which will let users verify their accounts using a government ID and get a blue badge, as it looks to help content creators grow and build communities. The subscriptio…

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World's highest weather station rebuilt on Mount Everest.

After the world's highest altitude was destroyed due to hurricane-force winds on Mount Everest, a team of scientists and Sherpa have again placed its new version atop Mount Everest. The group has been led by a 31-year-old electrician and mountain guide Tenzing Gyalzen S…

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Experts predict that the Shiba Inu will be worth $10.

Shiba Inu is a popular Dog themed coin gaining popularity in the market. The coin began as just a joke and gradually proclaimed to me more than a joke. Since the launch, the Shiba Inu coin price has experienced major evolution. Though the coin had very limited popularity at…

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South Korea expects to be the first to launch a 6G network.

South Korea announced on Monday that it will launch its own 6G network using world-class technology, advanced software-based next-gen mobile networks, and by strengthening its network supply chains. The news was announced by the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT. The South …

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Seattle becomes first US city to ban caste discrimination.

Seattle has become the first US city to ban discrimination based on caste after a vote by the city council. Councilwoman Kshama Sawant, who wrote the legislation, said the fight against caste bias "is deeply connected to the fight against all forms of oppression". A…

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Japan, South Korea and U.S. stage rare joint naval drill.

The Japanese, South Korean and U.S. navies conducted a rare joint exercise Wednesday, Tokyo announced, just days after North Korea fired a powerful long-range missile into Japan’s exclusive economic zone off Hokkaido. A Maritime Self-Defense Force Aegis destroyer joined U.S.…

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World Thinking Day - 22 February.

Every year on February 22, the World Organization of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) observes World Thinking Day. The goal of the day is to collect money for the 10 million girl scouts and guides who are active in more than 150 countries while also celebrating sisterho…

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Adani invests $442 million in cash-strapped Sri Lanka.

In a boost to the embattled Adani Group, Sri Lanka's Board of Investment on Wednesday approved the commissioning of two wind power plants by Adani Green Energy Limited for a total of $442 million. This will be crisis-hit island nation's first major foreign investmen…

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03 dead and over 200 injured as new quake hits Turkey, Syria.

A new 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Monday killed three people and injured more than 200 in parts of Turkey laid waste two weeks ago by a massive quake that killed tens of thousands, authorities said. More buildings collapsed, trapping some people, while scores of injuries we…

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James Cameron hopes to make Hiroshima film before Avatar 4

James Cameron has tied himself to directing a large portion of the Avatar franchise in the future, but he still would like to find time to direct a different project prior to starting on Avatar 4. Speaking to LA Times, Cameron said that while the upcoming third Avatar movie …

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Scientists have found an asteroid with dimensions similar to the Empire State Building.

This asteroid, which recently sped past Earth, has caught the attention of NASA astronomers for its bizarre long shape. The space rock — which has perhaps whizzed by to set the record straight that not all asteroids are vaguely ball-like — is more than three times as long a…

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Zimbabwe's former President Robert Mugabe's son arrested

A son of Zimbabwe's former President, Robert Mugabe, has been arrested over allegations he damaged property at a Harare party. Robert Mugabe junior, thought to be 31, faces three counts of malicious damage to property and two charges of assault on a police officer, his l…

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International Mother Language Day - 21 February.

Every year on February 21, the world celebrates International Mother Language Day to encourage linguistic, cultural, and multilingualism variety. The aim of the celebrations is to preserve traditional knowledge and cultures through sustainable methods and support multilingu…

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UK supermarkets face tomato shortages.

Supplies of some fruit and vegetables, including tomatoes, to UK supermarkets have been disrupted by poor weather in Europe and Africa. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) said that harvests had been hit by "difficult weather conditions". Numerous pictures of empty …

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EU lawmakers approve effective 2035 ban on new fossil fuel cars.

The European Parliament on Tuesday formally approved a law to effectively ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the European Union from 2035, aiming to speed up the switch to electric vehicles and combat climate change. The landmark rules will require that by 2035 ca…

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World Day of Social Justice - 20 February.

World Day of Social Justice is observed annually on February 20. The main goal of this day is to raise a voice against social injustice and to bring together diverse communities around the world in an effort to eradicate poverty, physical discrimination, gender inequalities…

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Ben Stokes surpassed Brendon McCullum's world record for number of sixes in Test cricket.

Ben Stokes surpassed Brendon McCullum's world record for number of sixes in Test cricket on the third day of England's match against New Zealand. Stokes arrived at the crease with England still in need of more runs to build their lead having lost Harry Brook and Joe …

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Spain approves paid menstrual leave.

The Spanish parliament on Thursday approved the creation of a sick leave for women suffering from incapacitating periods, becoming the first country in Europe to do so. The new bill creates the possibility for women to call in sick "in case of incapacitating menstruatio…

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Cabinet approval to develop Kandy into fully developed city.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s proposal to transform the historic city of Kandy into a well-planned, organized and developed city has received unanimous approval from the Cabinet of Ministers. To this end, the government intends to take measures to accelerate the Central …

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ASPI records massive gain in Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).

The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange has recorded a massive gain of 233.97 points to close at 9,082.33 points at the end of trading today (Feb. 20). This is an increase of 2.64 percent. According to reports, the massive gain was recorded as a result…

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Biden makes surprise visit to Ukraine for first time.

President Joe Biden slipped into Kyiv on Monday for the first time since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine almost a year ago, demonstrating in dramatic personal fashion his commitment to the country and its struggle as the war enters an uncertain new phase. Th…

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Femke Bol breaks 41-year world record in the women’s indoor 400 meters.

Femke Bol broke one of the oldest records in track and field as she set a new world-best time of 49.26 seconds in the indoor 400 meters on Sunday (19). Bol, running in front of a home crowd at the Dutch Indoor Championships, beat Jarmila Kratochvílová’s world record of 49.59…

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A new ocean is being formed in Africa.

Geologists have confirmed that a new ocean is being created as the African continent is split in half. An international effort has revealed that a 35 miles long rift appeared in the Ethiopian deserts of the Far region in 2005 and is probably the start of a brand-new sea.  Th…

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