Sri Lankans safe in Israel amid missile strikes

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4 months ago

October 2, 2024

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Sri Lankan Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara, has confirmed that no Sri Lankans have been harmed by the recent missile strikes launched by Iran.

He assured that the Sri Lankan Embassy has advised all nationals in the region to remain in safe shelters, and the situation is being closely monitored.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) launched missile strikes targeting key military sites, claiming the attack was in retaliation for assassinations and military actions by Israel.

The strikes have caused damage, including to gas platforms in the Mediterranean Sea, and Iranian media reported that 80% of the missiles hit their intended targets.

The situation remains tense, with further warnings of retaliation from Iran should Israel respond to the attacks.

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.