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`Battle of Mangosteens ends in violence ; player critical

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May 1, 2023

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The “Battle of Mangosteens”, between Kalutara Vidyalaya and Tissa Central College ended in an exchange of blows which resulted in the Vice captain of the Tissa Central College being hospitalised with critical injuries.

The game was held at the Surrey grounds in Maggona.

The Kalutara Vidyalaya had won the match in the last over of the match and the clash had taken place after students of the losing Tissa Central College had removed 04 stumps off the ground.

Investigations have revealed that around 4,000 students of both schools had been present at the ground.

It is said that the vice-captain of the Tissa Central College is currently being treated at the ICU of the Nagoda Hospital with critical injuries after being struck on the head.

He is to be transferred to the Colombo National Hospital as soon as possible for a special surgery, hospital sources say.

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SLAF helicopter rescues stranded fishermen

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May 30, 2025

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A group of fishermen stranded at sea off the coast of Balapitiya were rescued today by a Bell 412 helicopter under the directive of the Secretary of Defence.

The fishermen were aboard a vessel that encountered distress in rough sea conditions. Upon receiving the alert, the Sri Lanka Air Force launched the helicopter to assist in the emergency rescue operation.

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SLC postpones 03 domestic tournaments

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May 30, 2025

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the postponement of domestic tournaments due to the inclement weather conditions experienced in Sri Lanka.

According to a statement by the SLC, the decision to postpone the ongoing domestic tournaments has been taken by the SLC’s Tournament Committee.

The affected tournaments are :
– The Major Club T20 Tournament
– Tier ‘B’ T20 Tournament
– Governors Trophy

Sri Lanka Cricket further said that the revised schedules will be announced in due course.

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Mahindananda – Nalin transferred to common ward at Welikada

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May 30, 2025

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Former Sports Minister – Mahindananda Aluthgamage as well as former Trade Minister and Sathosa Chairman – Nalin Fernando, have been placed in a common ward at Welikada Prison, where they will be held with other general inmates.

Prison authorities confirmed that both individuals were issued standard-issue jumpers, along with a mat and pillow, as per prison protocol.

The two were brought to Welikada Prison yesterday afternoon following their sentencing and were subsequently subjected to medical examinations before being transferred to their assigned ward.

The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar yesterday (May 29) sentenced the duo over their involvement in a major corruption case linked to the importation of sports equipment, which is infamously known as the ‘Carrom Board’ case.

Ex-Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage was sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment while former Trade Minister – Nalin Fernando was sentenced to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment for his involvement in the case as the Lanka Sathosa Chairman at that time.

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