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Sri Lanka Cricket has agreed, in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, to dedicate the first Test match between Sri Lanka and Australia to cricket legend Shane Warne.Harin Fernando, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Tourism, announced that Cricket Australia has confirmed that Warne’s wife and family members will also attend the Warne commemorative Test match.The first Test match between the hosts and the visiting Aussies will be held on June 29th at the Galle International Cricket Ground and he was a key factor in restoring Sri Lanka Cricket following the 2004 Tsunami disaster.

A circular restricting the calling of employees to government offices for 2 weeks from Monday (20)This circular has been released due to the scarcity of fuel and the transportation being a great issue these days.

A police sergeant attached to the Tangalle police station has committed suicide.It is reported that the police sergeant had shot himself in front of the Tangalle DIG’s office.The deceased has been identified as a resident of Weeraketiya.

It is reported that the Makumbura Multipurpose Transport Center in Kottawa has been completely closed due to a protest by bus owners demanding fuel.

Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva has instructed officials to spend about 45 percent of the food provided at the port on cashew nuts and to replace cashews in the meal.During a discussion between the Minister and the Ports Trade Unions yesterday (16th) the Minister of Trade Unions pointed out that 5000 lunches a day and 3500 dinners are prepared in the port kitchen and one meal is close to Rs. 450.The employees have also told the Minister that the port kitchen, which was built in 1976, has not been physically renovated since then. They have pointed…

According to the latest reports released by the Meteorological Department, showers are expected in many parts of the island due to the turbulent nature of the lower atmosphere.It also states that the sky will be overcast in many parts of the island and showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Northern provinces.Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in other parts of the island during the evening or night. The report further states that there could be around 75 mm of rain.

The US Embassy in Sri Lanka says it will provide US $ 6 million in emergency assistance to meet the needs of Sri Lankans at risk from the economic crisis.The US Embassy in Sri Lanka further stated that the assistance will be provided in accordance with a package from the International Monetary Fund and that technical assistance will be provided to the Government of Sri Lanka through the new fund.

Sri Lanka beat Australia by 26 runs in the second ODI of the series.Australia won the toss and elected to bat first. Sri Lanka were 220 for nine in 48 overs when rain stopped play.Kusal Mendis scored 36 runs, Dhananjaya de Silva and Dasun Shanaka 34 runs while Dunith Wellalage scored 20 runs for Sri Lanka.According to the Duckworth-Lewis method, Australia scored 216 runs in 43 overs to win the match.In reply Australia could score only 189 runs for the loss of all wickets in 37 overs.Chamika Karunaratne took 2 wickets, Dhananjaya de Silva took 2 wickets, Dunith Vellalage took…

According to Dr Kapila Kannangara, Provincial Director of Health Services in Sabaragamuwa Province, over 103 persons have been brought to hospital and have been diagnosed with Influenza Type A or B. The bulk of the patients are females.He also stated that there are enough of medications available to treat people who have been hospitalised and are undergoing therapy in a hospitalConsultant Virologist at the Medical Research Institute’s Department of Virology revealed that samples were collected from patients who were admitted to the hospital, and the majority of the patients were infected with the Influenza A type virusHe further stated that healthy people have no underlying illnesses are not at increased risk.” Those with underlying health conditions, the elderly, pregnant women, and children under the age of two are at a higher risk. Those who are healthy will…

Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara is addressing the media regarding the miscommunications and future plans on fuel supply and stocks.