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Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour 2023 launched

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June 26, 2023

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The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour 2023 has been launched on a stratospheric scale, giving fans around the world a unique opportunity to interact with the coveted trophy, ahead of the marquee event in India.

The Tour was launched in spectacular fashion, with the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy being launched into the stratosphere, 120,000 feet above the earth, before making a stunning landing at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad.

This was achieved after the trophy was attached to a bespoke stratospheric balloon, and some stunning shots were captured of the trophy sitting on the edge of the Earth’s atmosphere from 4k cameras.

The 2023 edition of the Trophy Tour will be the biggest by far, giving the fans a chance to connect with the coveted piece of silverware in various countries and cities around the globe.

Starting on June 27, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy will travel to 18 countries around the world, including Kuwait, Bahrain, Malaysia, USA, Nigeria, Uganda, France, Italy, the United States of America and the host country India.

The first full-scale Trophy Tour since 2019, the 2023 edition will provide cricket fans around the globe with a chance to recreate the celebratory and carnival atmosphere witnessed during the marquee event.

Through innovative activations and events in different countries, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Trophy Tour will provide a chance to one million fans to have their own personal interactions with the coveted piece of silverware.

On the launch of the Trophy Tour, ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said, “The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour is an important milestone in the countdown to what will be the biggest ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup ever. This Tour will see the iconic silverware meet heads of states, launch community initiatives and support cricket development programmes in addition to visiting some of the most iconic landmarks around the globe.

“Cricket has more than a billion fans and we want to give as many people as possible the opportunity to get up close to this famous trophy that has been held aloft by some of the greatest legends of our sport.”

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah added, “Cricket unites India like no other sport and excitement is building across the country as we prepare to host the 10 best teams in the world over six weeks of heart-stopping cricket.

“As we countdown to the World Cup, the Trophy Tour is a fantastic chance for fans to be part of the event wherever they are. The Tour will travel extensively across India and seek to inspire communities to share the excitement of cricket’s greatest spectacle, while providing an opportunity to showcase iconic venues, cities and landmarks throughout the country.”

The Trophy Tour will begin on June 27 in India, travel around the globe and then return to the host nation on September 4.

Full schedule of the Trophy Tour:

27 June – 14 July: India
15 – 16 July: New Zealand
17 – 18 July: Australia
19 – 21 July: Papua New Guinea
22 – 24 July: India
25 – 27 July: USA
28 – 30 July: West Indies
31 July – 4 August: Pakistan
5 – 6 August: Sri Lanka
7 – 9 August: Bangladesh
10 – 11 August: Kuwait
12 – 13 August: Bahrain
14 – 15 August: India
16 – 18 August: Italy
19 – 20 August: France
21 – 24 August: England
25 – 26 August: Malaysia
27 – 28 August: Uganda
29 – 30 August: Nigeria
31 August – 3 September: South Africa

From 4 September: India

(ICC)

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Firearm appeal review ends today

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January 21, 2025

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The Ministry of Defence announced that the review of appeals concerning the surrender of firearms will conclude today.

Secretary to the Ministry, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha, stated that firearms not surrendered within the deadline or presented for review will be deemed illegal, with legal action to follow.

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Four Lankan criminals arrested by Interpol

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January 21, 2025

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Four Lankan criminals who have been wanted by the Sri Lanka Police for committing several crimes in the country have been arrested by Interpol.

The wanted criminals with red notices issued on them were arrested in Dubai and in three other countries, according to the Police Media Division.

Due to security reasons, Sri Lankan security authorities have taken steps not to reveal the names of the four suspects.

Sri Lankan security authorities had taken steps to submit to Interpol a list of names of Lankan criminals who have fled the country after being accused of committing several crimes, to continue their criminal and drug trafficking operations while staying in hiding overseas.

The Indian Police recently arrested in Mumbai, powerful drug trafficker and organised criminal Janith Madushanka Silva alias ‘Podi Lassie’ who was out on bail and fled the country illegally, while he was banned by Court from travelling out of the country. Sri Lankan authorities are currently in the process of making arrangements to repatriate Podi Lassie from India in consultation with Indian authorities.

Meanwhile, Police investigations have revealed that six out of the eight shootings that took place across the country so far this year have been carried out by organised criminal gangs.

According to the Police, five people had been killed and five others injured and hospitalised from these shootings that took place thus far in 2025. The most recent shooting took place in Mount Lavinia on Sunday (19) in which a 24-year-old youth named Savidu Tharusha, a resident of the Badowita area, was shot and killed by two gunmen on a motorcycle, who fled after the shooting.

The shooting was carried out near a restaurant on Siripala Mawatha, Mount Lavinia, by the two assailants. One of the suspects has been arrested by the Dehiwala Police together with the firearm used to carry out the shooting. Later, the motorcycle used for the crime was found abandoned in the Attidiya area on the same day by the Police.

Police probes have revealed that the victim is a close associate of the organised criminal gang member ‘Kos Malli’ who is currently living in hiding in Dubai. Police also suspect that the shooting has been carried out by the criminal gang leader ‘Badowita Asanka’.

(DailyNews)

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

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Cultural celebration held to mark Chinese New Year (Pics / Video)

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January 20, 2025

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To mark the upcoming Chinese New Year festival, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka and the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism jointly hosted a cultural celebration last night (Jan. 19) at the Cinnamon Life Hotel.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who attended the event as Chief Guest, delivered a congratulatory message from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for the Chinese New Year.

The celebration was also attended by former President – Maithripala Sirisena, former Prime Minister – Dinesh Gunawardena, Industry Minister – Sunil Handunnetti, Deputy Minister Finance and Planning – Dr. Harshana Sooriyapperuma and other political dignitaries, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka – Qi Zhenhong, Prime Minister’s Secretary – Pradeep Saputhanthri as well as a large gathering of Sri Lankans and Chinese nationals.

Impressive Kungfu performances, colourful dances and musical performances graced the evening as well as traditional Chinese art forms such as paper cutting, calligraphy and sugar crafting.

A special delegation comprising 34 members from the Henan Art Troupe and the Sichuan Chef Team has also arrived in Sri Lanka as part of the New Year celebrations. In addition, the festivities will feature the “Chinese Food Festival” and the “Port City Chinese Cultural Night,” scheduled to take place from January 20 to 23.

According to the Chinese lunar calendar, 2025 is the year of the wood snake. The Snake is known for qualities such as grace, intelligence, and intuition.

(Pics – Shanika Jayasekara / Video – Kelum Shivantha)