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Dambulla stadium floodlights to be upgraded at Rs. 150 mn. cost

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1 year ago

May 1, 2023

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Sri Lanka Cricket is currently working to upgrade the floodlights system at the Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, despite the venue not hosting more than 3-4 Day and Night ODIs a year.

The tender in this regard has been awarded to DIMO, which has already commenced work.

It is said that the project could cost around Rs. 150 million.

Dambulla had hosted day-night ODIs until 2010, but players had been critical about the lights’ lack of intensity, which affected batsmen in particular. The venue’s floodlights were later ruled to be inadequate for international cricket, as they produced substantially less than the 2500 lux of light required as a minimum by the ICC.

The venue has hosted just 55 D/N ODIs since it was established in 2001.

The lights project is underway while two other projects planned by a previous SLC interim committee has been halted.

It had been planned to build an indoor gymnasium and swimming pool at the R. Premadasa stadium for the training of the national players but plans had been halted midway even despite the laying of a foundation to do so.

‘Sri Lanka Mirror’ learns that players have expressed their displeasure over prioritizing the floodlights of a stadium which only hosts a handful of games, over the gym and pool which are two basic requirements for the players’ training.

Earlier, it was alleged that DIMO had secured a contract to replace non working lights at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Khettarama, Colombo but had even replaced lights that had been working with no issue.

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RDA probes Central Expressway beam collapse mystery

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34 mins ago

May 7, 2024

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The Road Development Authority has initiated a special investigation into the collapse of a concrete beam in the Kadawatha to Mirigama section of the Central Expressway, which was under construction, and later suspended.

According to the Chairman of the Road Development Authority, the relevant report is anticipated soon.

On Sunday, at around 5:45 PM, a concrete beam collapsed on the Central Expressway between Kadawatha and Mirigama, specifically in the Kadaoluwawa area in Bemmulla.

The collapsed concrete beam measures approximately 35 meters in length.

This incident occurred within a 17 km section of the Central Expressway.

According to the Road Development Authority, there are similar constructions elsewhere on this road.

Two more beams are reportedly in a dangerous condition.

A senior official from the Road Development Authority has informed the project director to provide a report regarding the incident.

The report will consider factors such as construction delays and potential errors in the construction

The Scene Of Crime Officers of the Sri Lanka Police visited the site this afternoon.

An on-site investigation was conducted in response to a complaint suggesting sabotage by a group.

However, specific explanations regarding the cause of the collapse have not been provided by relevant parties.

(News 1st)

(This story, originally published by News 1st has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Speaker endorses certificate on Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill

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50 mins ago

May 7, 2024

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Deputy Speaker – Ajith Rajapakse announced to the Parliament today (May 07) that Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana has endorsed the certificate on the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill recently (May 03).This Bill was taken up for debate on April 24th of 2024 and was passed in Parliament.

Accordingly, the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill came into force as the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act No. 25 of 2024 with effect from the 03rd of May 2024.

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‘Manna Ramesh’ extradited to Sri Lanka

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54 mins ago

May 7, 2024

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Notorious criminal Ramesh Mihiranga, alias ‘Manna Ramesh’, was brought to Sri Lanka from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake this morning (May 07).

A team from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had left for Dubai to escort ‘Manna Ramesh’ back to Sri Lanka following his arrest by the Dubai Police around 2 months ago.

Earlier, an Interpol Red Notice was issued over the arrest of ‘Manna Ramesh’, who was wanted over several crimes including multiple murders in the Avissawella area.

He will be detained by the CID for further questioning after being produced before court.