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Former captain Dasun Shanaka has been fined USD 10,000 by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for breaching his contractual obligations after allegedly faking an injury to leave a first-class match in Sri Lanka in order to play for the Dubai Capitals in the UAE, according to sources.Former Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka found himself in major trouble after being accused of faking concussion in a first-class match in Colombo on February 2 in a bid to travel to Dubai to participate in Dubai Capitals’ ILT20 game against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders that same evening. According to a report, SLC’s chargesheet has revealed…

A number of live ammunition rounds have been discovered in the possession of several young schoolchildren in the Hasalaka area on February 19.While playing near their homes, one of the children had come across the live ammunition. According to the police, the child then shared the bullets with friends.After receiving one of the live bullets, one of these children had thrown it into the stove at his house. When the bullet exploded, the concerned homeowners have reported the incident to the police.In response, the Army, Police, and Scene of Crime Officers (SOCO) arrived and inspected the house where the incident…

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has requested public assistance to trace the suspected woman who provided the weapon to the gunman inside the Aluthkade Courts Complex for the shooting which killed the notorious organized criminal Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias “Ganemulla Sanjeewa”.Suspect Details:Name: Pinpura Devage Ishara SewwandiAge: 25 yearsNIC Number: 995892480VAddress: 243/01, Negombo Road, Jaya Mawatha, KatuwellegamaPolice have released photographs of the suspect to the media to facilitate her arrest. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact the following numbers:Contact Numbers:Director, Colombo Crimes Division – 071-8591727Police Inspector, Colombo Crimes Division – 071-8591735Additionally, Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP)…

The Sri Lankan government’s budget highlights the authorities’ commitment to raising fiscal revenues as a share of GDP – an approach that, if successful, would alleviate a long-standing weakness in the sovereign’s credit profile, says Fitch Ratings.Nonetheless, risks to the fiscal outlook remain significant, and plans to slow the pace of fiscal consolidation could weigh on prospects for debt reduction over the medium term.The budget, unveiled on 17 February, is the first since President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) was elected in September 2024, and provides greater clarity over the administration’s medium-term fiscal and economic reform…

Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana has toppled Afghanistan star Rashid Khan to become the No.1 ranked bowler in ODIs. He was brilliant in the two-match ODI series against Australia picking up four wickets in 12.5 overs. Theekshana, in the latest ICC rankings update, has jumped to the top with 680 rating points while Rashid has slipped to second with 669 rating points.However, Theekshana is unlikely to stay at the numero uno position for long with Sri Lanka not playing ODI cricket for the next three weeks when eight other teams including Rashid’s Afghanistan will be involved in the ICC Champions Trophy. Sri Lanka…

A female Russian tourist travelling on the ‘Podi Menike’ train plying from Badulla to Colombo Fort has died after falling off the train reportedly while attempting to take a selfie. The accident has occurred this morning (19) near the Amunuwelpitiya 180/25 post, close to the Badulla tunnel. The deceased has been identified as a 50-year-old Russian national, who had arrived in Sri Lanka from Russia with a group of 12 other foreign tourists. The group had reached Badulla this morning (19), and were traveling from Badulla to Ella by train when the victim had attempted to take a selfie while hanging from the…

Four Sri Lankan suspects who were wanted over their involvement in various crimes and were arrested in Chennai, India have been brought to the island today (19).One of the four suspects includes Ravindu Sandeepa, the Police Constable (PC) who aided in the escape attempt of notorious drug trafficker Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne alias “Harak Kata” from Criminal Investigation Department (CID) custody and later fled the island, according to Sri Lanka Police.They are currently under the CID custody at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Ada Derana reporter said.

The Meteorology Department has issued a Warm Weather Advisory for Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Eastern and Southern provinces and Rathnapura and Monaragala districts. It states that the Heat Index, the temperature felt on human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’ tomorrow (20) at some places in Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Eastern and Southern provinces and Rathnapura and Monaragala districts.As per the advisory, under the ‘Caution’ level of temperature, fatigue is possible with prolonged exposure and activity while continuing activity could result in heat cramps. Thus, the members of the public are advised to stay hydrated, take breaks in the…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake highlighted that due to the mismanagement of public finances by previous administrations, the country had fallen into bankruptcy and is currently operating under a probationary period of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program. Given this situation, he emphasized that the Budget 2025 has taken the initial steps towards building a strong and stable economy. The President made these remarks while participating in the Post-Budget forum 2025 organized by the University of Colombo Master of Business Administration (MBA) Alumni Association held today (19) at Cinnamon Life Hotel in Colombo, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD).President Dissanayake stated that…

Corporal K.P.M.N. Gunasekara of the 2nd (Volunteer) Battalion of the Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps has been commended for her exemplary act of honesty after returning a lost wallet containing Rs. 102,220.00 in cash and important documents.The female soldier, who is currently serving at the 54 Infantry Division, found the wallet on the premises of a bank in Mannar town and promptly handed it over to the Mannar Police Station to be returned to its rightful owner.Following police inquiries, the wallet was identified and handed over to its owner – Mrs. Sundararasa Mary Sudarshani, a resident of Mannar.Recognizing her integrity…