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Former Sri Lanka Test cricketer Dulip Samaraweera is facing a Cricket Australia probe amid allegations of serious misconduct towards a female player.As first reported by the Herald Sun, ex-Victoria women’s cricket coach Samaraweera has been accused of alleged historic conduct relating to the woman, who played at a professional level. Cricket Australia’s integrity department is dealing with the matter, with the same outlet reporting that a code of conduct hearing will take place in due course.The 52-year-old former cricketer was in line to take up a coaching role with Australia A women’s team during their series against India A, but was…

Root hits sixth century at Lord’s:Joe Root, the former England captain, once again proved his class by scoring his 33rd Test century with a composed 143 off 206 balls (16 fours) yesterday. England, having been invited to bat first, finished the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s, London, with a strong total of 358 for 7.Root anchored the innings and built a crucial 92-run partnership for the seventh wicket with Gus Atkinson, who scored his maiden Test half-century, remaining unbeaten on 74 from 81 balls, hitting 5 fours and 4 sixes. Atkinson continued to add…

Sri Lanka Police says that more than 95% of the investigation activities into the recent killing of two persons including businessman Surendra Wasantha Perera, also known as ‘Club Wasantha’, have been completed thus far.Speaking to the media, Police Media Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa stated that accordingly 17 individuals including a woman have been arrested so far, in connection with the shooting incident, which killed 2 persons, while injuring four others in the Athurugiriya area on July 08.Additionally, DIG Thalduwa also highlighted that all the main suspects including the two gunmen related to the case have already been identified, and taken…

State Minister of Defence, Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, has announced today (29) that a significant change will be implemented in the system of providing ration allowances to armed forces personnel, effective from January.During a press conference at the State Ministry, the Minister revealed that under the new system, ration allowances will be incorporated into the monthly salaries of Tri-Forces personnel. The Minister also emphasized that this adjustment aims to enhance the financial status of the personnel and improve transparency and accountability in financial matters.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) presidential candidate, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa has handed over his presidential election manifesto to the Chief Prelates of the Asgiriya and Malwathu Chapters this afternoon (29).Accordingly, Premadasa’s presidential election manifesto will be released to the business community and the public on 04 September, 2024.The manifesto, titled “Win For All” has focused on five key points – Building a resilient economy, Empower every citizen, enhance government service, Protect quality of life and safeguarding the nation.Win For All – Sajith Manifesto ENGLISH by Adaderana Onlineon Scribd

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mumbai which arrived in Sri Lanka on 26th August 2024, departed the island today (29thAugust), on successful completion of her formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Colombo port, following naval traditions.On her departure, INS Mumbai engaged in a successful Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with SLNS Gajabahu. The PASSEX involved training exercises in communication and tactical maneuvering, concluding with the traditional cheer ship salute.During the ship’s stay in Colombo, the crew members took time off to visit some of the tourist attractions in the country. In addition, they took part in…

The first payment towards implementation of Hybrid Power Projects in Three Islands off Jaffna has been handed over by the High Commission of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha to the Secretary of Minister of Power and Energy, Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena and Chairman of Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) Mr. Ranjith Sepala.The handing over of the funding was carried out at a ceremony held at the Indian High Commission in Colombo on 28 August 2024. Issuing a statement in this regard, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said a Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of the hybrid renewable energy…

The ‘Puluwan Sri Lanka’ manifesto of Independent Presidential Candidate President Ranil Wickremesinghe launched in Colombo.At the launch of his policy statement, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that financial allocations would be provided to 50,000 school leavers to support their technical training.In his policy statement, President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined the priorities of the five-year plan: easing the cost of living, creating jobs, offering tax relief, promoting economic growth & implementing the Aswesuma & Urumaya programs. As the first step, 100,000 new sources of employment will be created.The “Five Years of Winning the Country with Ranil” manifesto states that a separate authority will…

Sri Lanka faces a crucial challenge as they head into the second Test against England on Thursday at Lord’s, a venue that has often served as an unlikely home away from home for the visiting side.After suffering a five-wicket defeat in the first Test in Manchester, England will be looking to clinch the series. However, Sri Lanka is equally determined to keep the series alive.Sri Lanka has made two changes to their playing XI for this match to strengthen their lineup. Pathum Nissanka replaces Kusal Mendis, bolstering the top order, while Lahiru Kumara comes in for Vishwa Fernando to reinforce…

An accomplice of underworld figure ‘Matugama Shan’ has been arrested and brought back to Sri Lanka, it was reported.The Police said the suspect, Geethmal Benoy Dilshan was wanted over several crimes in Sri Lanka. He was brought back to Sri Lanka from Dubai by a team of Criminal Investigations Department (CID) officers today.