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SLC grants Rs. 28 mn. in cash awards to Asian Games winners

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6 months ago

November 17, 2023

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), under the direction of SLC President Shammi Silva, and the Executive Committee recognized the Asian Games 2023 medal winners for making the country proud on the international stage.

Accordingly, 11 athletes and two coaches were recognized at the SLC Headquarters this evening, in the presence of Mr. Shammi Silva, President, Sri Lanka Cricket – Mr. Ravin Wickramaratne, Vice President – Mr. Sujeeva Godaliyadda, Treasurer – Mr. Chryshantha Kapuwatte, Acting Secretary and Mr. Lasantha Wickremesinghe, Assistant Treasurer of Sri Lanka Cricket.

Olympic Medalist Ms. Susanthika Jayasinghe, who is the Consultant for Mentoring and Development of Women’s Cricket in Sri Lanka, also took part in the event along with the retired. Major General Palitha Fernando, President of the Athletic Association of Sri Lanka, and Mr. Saman Kumara, Secretary of the Athletic Association of Sri Lanka. Mr. Kithsiri De Silva, Executive Committee Member of the SLC, was also present.

Tharushi Karunaratne, the Asian Games Gold Medalist, Nadeesha Dilhani Lekamge, the ‘Silver Medalist’, and 09 other athletes who made the country proud by winning bronze medals during the concluded Asian Games 2023 were recognized and given cash awards. The coaches of Tharushi Karunaratne (Susantha Fernando) and Nadeesha Dilhani Lekamge (Pradeep Nishantha) were also recognized during the event. Tharushi Karunaratne (Gold Medalist) was given a sum of Rs. 10 million for her gold medal and another Rs. 1 million for her bronze medal, while Nadeesha Dilhani Lekamge (Silver Medalist) was given a sum of Rs 5 million.

In the meantime, athletes Pasindu Kodikara, Aruna Darshana, Kalinga Kumarage, Pabasara Niku, Rajitha Rajakaruna, Dinuka Deshan, Nadeesha Ramanayake, Sayuru Lakshima, and Jayeshi Utthara were also given Rs. 1 million each for winning bronze medals for the country.

(srilankacricket.lk)

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Senior diplomat to oversee Sri Lankan embassy in Russia

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7 hours ago

May 19, 2024

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It is reported that the government has planned to send a senior officer of the foreign service to the Sri Lankan embassy in Russia until a new ambassador is appointed due to the lack of an ambassador.

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Taraka Balasuriya has told the media that the absence of an ambassador is just a gap in the work procedure, and based on the current situation in Russia, a senior official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be directed to supervise its affairs.

He emphasized that a retired foreign service senior is being sent and the lack of an ambassador is not a major problem.

The Minister further stated that there is already a senior Foreign Service officer there, and given the urgent need, a very senior Foreign Service officer is being sent not because the officer currently in Russia is inadequate.

Mr. Balasuriya has stressed that this is being done to strengthen the operation and that the work will be done according to the normal protocol.

However, even though an ambassador has been appointed to Russia, Mr. Balasuriya has made arrangements not to reveal who it is to the media.

The former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation, Prof. Janitha A. Liyanage, was given three extensions, and she ended her service at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Moscow on April 29.

At present, Counsellor Ruvini K. Munidasa serves as the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy.

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Colombo air show and CADE 2024 exhibition postponed to next year

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17 hours ago

May 18, 2024

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The Colombo Air Show and Defence Exhibition (CADE 2024), initially set to take place from May 29 to June 2 at Galle Face and Colombo Port City, has been postponed to next year, according to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF).

The SLAF stated that the decision to reschedule the event was made in response to multiple requests from international partners, defence industry stakeholders, and foreign Air Forces. This postponement aims to enhance participation and provide a more diverse experience for spectators.

The rescheduled event will now be held from February 26 to March 2, 2025, coinciding with the 74th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force.

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Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar arrives in Sri Lanka

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18 hours ago

May 18, 2024

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The Global Peace Ambassador and Spiritual Leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar arrived in Sri Lanka this afternoon (18) for a three-day visit. He was welcomed at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake by State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon and Eastern Province Governor Senthil Thondaman.

During his stay from May 18 to 20, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will participate in an event titled ‘Ekamuthuva: An Evening of Music, Meditation and Wisdom,’ which will be held at Taj Samudra on May 19. Renowned for his global humanitarian efforts and as a peace envoy, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is also an Indian yoga guru and the founder of ‘Transcendental Meditation’.