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Dasun Shanaka fined

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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)

(This story, originally published by dailynews.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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SL embassy in Tehran, relocated – Vijitha

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The Sri Lankan Embassy in Tehran, Iran has been relocated amid the prevailing situation, Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told the Parliament today (June 17).

Embassy officials have also been moved due to the situation. In addition to embassy staff, eight Sri Lankan students who had been at the Embassy in Tehran have also been relocated to the northern part of Iran due to security concerns. 

However, all contact numbers remain operational, the minister added.

Herath said that approximately 35 Sri Lankans remain in Iran, with those residing in Tehran currently facing heightened risks. He also pointed out that nearly 20,000 Sri Lankans are presently in Israel.

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No risk of a fuel shortage – Nalinda

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Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has assured that there is no risk of an impending fuel shortage in the country due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.

Speaking during the Cabinet briefing earlier today (June 17), he assured that Sri Lanka currently has adequate fuel reserves to meet national demand for at least two and a half months and and that necessary arrangements have been made to procure upcoming fuel shipments without any issues.

He urged the public not to be misled by such claims on social media.

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Internal Affairs Unit is established in Parliament

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In line with the vision to build a transparent and corruption-free public service, the Secretary General of Parliament has taken steps to establish an “Internal Affairs Unit” in Parliament in accordance with the circular PS/SB/Circular/2/2025 issued by the Presidential Secretariat on 18 February 2025.

The newly established unit aims to achieve several key objectives, including the prevention of corruption, promotion of a culture of integrity, ensuring accountability and transparency in all institutional operations, and guaranteeing public access to information related to parliamentary activities and decisions. Additionally, the unit will work to promote ethical governance, encourage reporting of misconduct, protect whistleblowers through secure and accessible mechanisms, and assist law enforcement agencies and the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption in enforcing relevant laws.

Mr. Chaminda Kularatne, Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, has been appointed as the Head of the Internal Affairs Unit, while Mr. W.K.D.C. Vithana has been designated as the Integrity Officer. All department heads of Parliament will serve as members of the unit, supported by a dedicated team representing all departments.

The unit held its inaugural meeting on June 6, 2025, under the leadership of Mr. Kularatne. The meeting focused on discussing the implementation procedures in accordance with the directives outlined in the circular.

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