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Chamari shortlisted for ICC Women’s Player of the Month

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1 month ago

August 6, 2024

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Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Captain Chamari Athapaththu is among the three shortlisters for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for July 2024.

Sri Lanka stalwart Chamari Athapaththu added another feather to her crown with a historic maiden win in the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 over seven-time champions India in July.

This triumph was yet another feat under her leadership in the last 12 months, a period in which Sri Lanka have set several milestones, including first-ever T20I series wins against England and South Africa and securing their qualification for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.

The backbone of Sri Lanka’s batting for several years now, Athapaththu was also the star in their undefeated Asia Cup run. After making just 12 in Sri Lanka’s first game against Bangladesh, Athapaththu responded in style, hitting a career-best 119* against Malaysia. An unbeaten 49* against Thailand in the final group game was followed by back-to-back and match-winning fifties against Pakistan (63) and India (61) in the tournament semi-final and final.

Her 304 runs at a healthy strike rate of 146.85 would’ve been enough to secure a Player of the Tournament award, but the skipper also struck three times with the ball, including in the final against India.

Already a two-time winner of the ICC Women’s Player of the Month, Athapaththu now has a third award in her sights.

The other two shortlisters for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month are India’s Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma.

(newsfirst.lk)
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Around 500 apparel factory workers hospitalized due to food poisoning

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3 hours ago

September 19, 2024

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Around 500 workers at a privately owned apparel factory in Bakamoona, Polonnaruwa have been hospitalised over food poisoning, reports say.
According to reports, the employees have fallen ill after consuming food provided by the factory.

However, they are not in critical condition and are being treated at the Bakamoona and Atthanakadawala Hospitals.

(Source : Aruna)

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HC freezes 2 luxury apartments purchased by Keheliya’s son

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3 hours ago

September 19, 2024

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The Colombo High Court has issued an order preventing the use of two luxury apartments located in the Colpetty area which had been purchased by Ramith Rambukwella, the son of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.

The two luxury apartments had allegedly been purchased for Rs. 80 million and Rs. 65 million.

The order was issued today (19) by Colombo High Court Judge Manjula Thilakaratne after considering a request from the Bribery Commission.

The Bribery Commission informed the court that Mr. Ramith Rambukwella had purchased two apartments from an apartment complex located in Colpetty for Rs. 80 million and Rs. 65 million respectively.

The commission requested the court today to issue an order to prohibit the property from being used or accessed as an investigation is being carried out in this regard, as part of an investigation against former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.

The High Court Judge, who considered the request, issued an order preventing the use of two luxury apartments until December 19.

(adaderana.lk)

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Schools closed islandwide tomorrow

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3 hours ago

September 19, 2024

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The Ministry of Education has announced that all schools across the island will be closed tomorrow (Sep. 20) before reopening on Sep. 23.

Additionally, schools designated as polling stations are required to be handed over to the respective Grama Niladhari officials today, following the conclusion of school hours.