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The New Zealand team won the third and final ODI between the visiting Sri Lankan team and the New Zealand team by 6 wickets and won the ODI series 2 to 0.In the third one-day match, the Sri Lankan team won the toss and decided to bowl first and at the end of 41 overs, they scored only 157 runs. In batting, Pathum Nissanka scored 57 runs, captain Dasun Shanaka scored 31 runs and Chamika Karunaratne scored 24 runs for the Sri Lankan team and none of the other batsmen could cross the 10-run mark.The New Zealand team who played…

The Supreme Court today ordered the adjournment of two petitions filed against the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance Mr Mahinda Siriwardena for contempt of court on May 22nd.The petitions were called today before a five-member bench led by Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya.The Attorney General presented the facts before the court and requested for time to file the documents related to this case.The petitions were filed by Ranjith Maddumabandara, General Secretary of Samagi Jana Balavega and Wijitha Herath, Member of Parliament of Jatiya Jana Balavega. (Divaina)

The third and final ODI between the visiting Sri Lankan team and the host New Zealand is currently being played. Accordingly Sri Lanka, who won the toss of the match and batted first, scored only 157 runs at the end of 41 overs.In batting, Pathum Nissanka scored 57 runs, captain Dasun Shanaka scored 31 runs and Chamika Karunaratne scored 24 runs for the Sri Lankan team and none of the other batsmen could cross the 10-run mark. New Zealand’s target for victory is 158 runs.Get more sports news and information by connecting with Buzzer.lk and Buzzer Sports.

The Turkish Parliament has decided to approve Finland to become a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization or ‘NATO’. According to foreign media reports, in the poll held in the Turkish Parliament on whether Finland should be given NATO membership or not, all the ministers unanimously expressed their consent.’NATO’ is a military alliance formed by the United States, Canada and other European countries to counter threats from Russia. Turkey is also a strong member of NATO. Many opposition political activists have moved to Finland to live against the Turkish government. In addition, many people designated as ‘terrorists’ by Turkey…

In Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in Anuradhapura, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, rain or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the evening or at night.The Department of Meteorology urges the people to take necessary measures to minimize the dangers caused by temporary strong winds and lightning that may occur with thunderstorms.

A meeting was held between the United Nations Population Fund representatives and Mr Ruwan Wijayawardena, Senior Advisor to the President on Climate Change, at the Presidential Secretariat.Matters such as accountability for meeting sustainable development goals have been discussed here. Mr Ruwan Wijayawardena said that UNFPA representatives said that UNFPA is committed to supporting Sri Lanka’s national evaluation capacity development as transparency strengthens a country’s governance.Member of Parliament of Samagi Jana Balavega Mr Mayantha Dissanayake also participated in this meeting. Sri Lanka is the first and only country in South Asia to endorse a national evaluation policy officially. (Lankadeepa)Find out more…

The National Transport Commission says that the revised new bus fares will be effective from today (31).Accordingly, the minimum bus fare has been reduced to 30 rupees and steps have been taken to reduce other bus fares by 12.9%.

On February 15, 2023, Axiata Digital Labs (ADL), the renowned innovative software solutions provider, highlighted its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with a valuable donation of dry rations and everyday essentials to the Social Services Elders Home in Moratuwa. This CSR effort was yet another chapter of the ADL Heartbeat initiative, the company’s dedicated CSR arm that demonstrates ADL’s unwavering commitment to supporting communities in need.ADL Heartbeat was founded in 2019 with the goal of bringing the team in Sri Lanka together to aid in providing much-needed assistance to marginalized groups through charitable efforts, contributing towards social development, and…

Quoting the Vatican, foreign media have reported that His Holiness Pope Francis will have to stay in hospital for a few days due to a lung infection.The 86-year-old Pope Francis has been suffering from breathing difficulties for the past few days and the Vatican has announced that he has not been infected with Covid. (Reuters)Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international news.

MP Harsha de Silva says that the price stabilization fund should be started immediately to be fair to the consumer not only when the world market price goes down but also when it goes up.Attending a press conference held yesterday (29), the MP mentioned that the government can contribute to it through the fund if the fuel price rises due to some reason.Find out more political news and information by engaging Buzzer.lk and Buzzer Politics.