Australia wins sixth Women’s T20 World Cup

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1 year ago

February 27, 2023

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Australia won its sixth Women’s T20 World Cup title after defeating South Africa by 19 runs at Newlands, in South Africa on Sunday.

Australia, who previously won the title by defeating England and India in 2018 and 2020 respectively, have won the World Cup consecutively in 2010, 2012 and 2014.

The hosts fell short of the 157-run target despite a stellar batting performance from opener Laura Wolvaardt, who scored 61 (48) during the chase.

The Australian players won the toss and elected to bat first, scoring 156 runs for 6 wickets.

The South African players who chased the goal could only score 137 runs after losing 7 wickets at the end of their 20 overs.

Beth Mooney was named Player of the Final Match and Ashley Gardner won Player of the Series title.

Australia – 156/6 (20 overs)
Beth Mooney (not out) 74, Ashley Gardner 29, Shabnim Ismail 26/2, Marizanne Kapp 35/2

South Africa – 137/6 (20 overs)
Laura Wolvaardt 61, Chloe Tryon 25

RDA probes Central Expressway beam collapse mystery

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9 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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25 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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30 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.