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SL born Nishi wins Mrs. Universe New Zealand title

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For the first time in the history of the New Zealand beauty pageants, a Sri Lankan has won the Mrs. Universe New Zealand title.
Accordingly, Nimakshi Sachindri Ranatunga (Nishi) will represent New Zealand in the Mrs. Universe pageant to be held in Bulgaria next year.
Since the pageant was not held last year due to COVID-19 pandemic, it has been held this year to cover both the 2021 and 2022 pageants.
Accordingly, two winners have been selected. One of the winners has been qualified for the 2022 Mrs. Universe to be held next month in South Korea, and Nishi has been qualified for the 2023 Mrs. Universe to be held in Bulgaria.
Nishi, who received her primary education from Bomiriya Central College and tertiary education from Visaka College, Colombo, moved to New Zealand in 2015.
She currently resides in Auckland and runs a dance academy called NZSL.
While in Sri Lanka, Nishi has worked as a teacher at Vidura College, Museus and Kotikawatta Asian Grammar School and is currently working as a teacher at a school in Auckland.
She excelled in badminton and basketball during her school days and acted in school plays as well.
“I also worked as a dancer in Sri Lanka. I learnt dancing from Channa Wijewardena. Later on, I acted in many music videos. I also participated in dance competitions in other countries representing Sri Lanka,’ she said.
Nishi, the younger daughter of Sri Lanka’s former ‘Miss Ceylon’ Chithra Kantha Ranatunga and businessman R.A. Premaratne,  also wors as a fashion model.
She has acted in many short films in New Zealand, including international award-winning films.

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Sri Lanka clinches second Hong Kong Cricket Sixes title after 17 years

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Sri Lanka, led by Lahiru Madushanka, clinched their second Hong Kong Cricket Sixes title, defeating Pakistan by three wickets with an over to spare at the Mission Road ground. This victory marks Sri Lanka’s first title win since 2007.

Pakistan, five-time champions, were restricted to 72 in 5.2 overs, with Dhananjaya Lakshan and Tharindu Ratnayake taking two wickets each. 

Pakistan opener Muhammad Akhlaq top-scored with 48 off 20 balls. 

Chasing 74, Sri Lankan opener Sadun Weerakkody smashed 34 off 13 balls, supported by Madushanka (19) and Ratnayake, who hit the winning six to remain unbeaten on 16.

In the semi-final, Sri Lanka edged past Bangladesh by three wickets. Ratnayake’s outstanding figures of 4/33 secured him Player of the Match, while Weerakkody’s quick-fire 50 retired hurt helped chase down 104 with a ball to spare.

Ratnayake finished as the tournament’s highest wicket-taker, earning him Player of the Series, while Lakshan’s final spell of 2/6 awarded him Player of the Final. South Africa and Oman won the Plate and Bowl Championships, respectively.

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Semi-final: Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 3 wickets
Bangladesh 103/5 in 6 overs; Sri Lanka 104/4 in 5.5 overs
Player of the Match: Tharindu Ratnayake

Final: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 3 wickets
Pakistan 72/6 in 5.2 overs; Sri Lanka 76/3 in 5 overs
Player of the Final: Dhananjaya Lakshan

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Suspect with 22 outstanding warrants arrested in Kandana

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A 42-year-old suspect with 22 outstanding arrest warrants has been apprehended in Kandewatta, Kandana. 

Police report that the individual, a resident of Madurankuliya, was wanted in connection with multiple crimes, including theft, with warrants issued by courts in Puttalam and Negombo.

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No withdrawal of security at religious places – MoD

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The Ministry of Defence states that the reports claiming the removal of security provided by the Tri-Forces and the Civil Defence Force at religious places in the country are untrue.

This was communicated by the media spokesman of the Ministry of Defence during a special press conference held this afternoon (03).

Speaking during the press conference, the media spokesman of Sri Lanka Army Major General Rasika Kumara stated that the government has not reached any decision to reduce the number of security personnel deployed at the religious places as of yet.

Furthermore, he assured that removing of tri-forces personnel from religious places is carried out only if it is confirmed that the number of security personnel required for a concerned location is less than the deployed amount, during security analysis conducted on a regular basis by the Army Headquarters.

(AdaDerana)
(This story, originally published by AdaDerana has not been edited by SLM staff)

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