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Dasun Shanaka fined

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3 months ago

February 20, 2025

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Former Sri Lankan cricket captain Dasun Shanaka has been fined US$10,000 by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for traveling to Sri Lanka and returning to Dubai on the same day while playing for the Dubai Capitals in the UAE’s International League T20. The fine was imposed for violating regulations by traveling outside Sri Lanka without registering as a professional player.
The incident occurred when Shanaka was requested by SSC Cricket Secretary Ashan De Silva to return to Sri Lanka for a crucial Inter-Club First Division match against Moors at the Sara Oval. Despite SSC’s struggles in the tournament, Shanaka delivered a remarkable performance, scoring 123 runs off 87 balls, including 8 sixes and 10 fours. He then flew back to Dubai the same day and contributed 34 runs off 12 balls for the Dubai Capitals in a T20 match against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.

SLC clarified that no additional disciplinary charges were filed against Shanaka during the investigation. Reports indicate that several parties have offered to pay the fine on his behalf.

During the match against Moors, Shanaka was struck in the neck by a ball while attempting a sweep shot. He was examined by sports medicine specialist Dr. Ruwan Jayasuriya, who provided a fitness certificate confirming the injury would not affect his ability to play after a short rest.

Despite the controversy, Shanaka continued to play, featuring in SSC’s final preliminary-round match against NCC last weekend.

(dailynews.lk)

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8,742 Vesak Dansals registered islandwide

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2 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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The Public Health Inspectors (PHI)’s Union states that a total of 8,742 Dansals have been registered islandwide, in line with Vesak celebrations this year.

According to the PHI’s Union chairman – Upul Rohana, the highest number of ‘Dansal’ is registered in the Western Province, particularly in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) area.

The union has also urged organiser to reduce the use of polythene and plastic during food distribution efforts.

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Financial assistance from President’s Fund for Gerandi Ella bus accident victims

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3 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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A sum of Rs. 1 million from the President’s Fund will be granted for each individual who lost their life in the Kotmale bus accident, the President’s Media Division states.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has directed that a sum of Rs. 1 million be granted from the President’s Fund to each individual who lost their life in the tragic bus accident that occurred early this morning (11) in the Garadiella area, Kotmale.

Accordingly, arrangements have been made to promptly disburse these funds to the next of kin of the deceased through the President’s Fund.

In addition to this assistance, compensation will also be provided to the affected families through the Sri Lanka Transport Board and relevant insurance schemes.

Meanwhile, authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident, which has claimed 22 lives so far.

(Pic : Accident1st)

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Maxwell gets 5-yr. ban

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3 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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Former Secretary of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) Maxwell de Silva was handed a five-year ban, sources revealed.

Earlier, De Silva was suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Ministry of Sports due to various irregularities committed by him over several years.

Accordingly, the NOCSL Executive Committee decided to hand down a five-year ban on De Silva, considering the recommendations made by the NOCSL Ethics Committee, NOCSL President Suresh Subramaniam told the Daily Mirror.

Subramaniam further stated that the penalty on De Silva has already been communicated in writing to the IOC.

Accordingly, the former secretary, who has been banned for five years, is now completely prohibited from representing the NOCSL at any foreign event or international conference.

(dailymirror.lk)

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