50 students hospitalised due to Kandana fire; one killed!

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1 year ago

August 8, 2023

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One person was reported dead in the fire that broke out at a chemical factory in Kandana, Police said.

According to the police, the deceased was a 50-year-old resident of Ganemulla who worked as an accountant in the factory.

Meanwhile, hospital sources said that about 50 school students have been hospitalised due to respiratory complications they developed due to the smoke.

It was reported that the fire brigade, which arrived at the location, is making great efforts to control the fire.

Chamari included in ICC women’s ODI team of 2024

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1 hour ago

January 24, 2025

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Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu has been included in the ICC women’s ODI team of 2024.

The full team is as follows :

4 SL players in ICC men’s ODI team of 2024

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2 hours ago

January 24, 2025

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Four Sri Lankan players have been included in the ICC men’s ODI team of 2024.

Sri Lankan players Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka and Wanindu Hasaranga have been named in this manner.

Also, Charith Asalanka has been named as the captain while Kusal Mendis has been named as the wicket keeper of the team.

The full team is as follows :

2 including Salochana Gamage granted bail

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3 hours ago

January 24, 2025

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Two persons including former Western Provincial Councillor – Salochana Gamage, who were arrested while allegedly accepting a bribe, have been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (24).

Each suspect was granted bail, subject to a cash bail of Rs. 25,000, two sureties of Rs. 500,000 each, and an overseas travel ban.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali also ordered that the guarantors must be close relatives of the two suspects.