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Jayasuriya appointed interim head coach until England series

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Media reports have confirmed that Sanath Jayasuriya, former captain and chairman of the main selection committee, has been appointed as the interim head coach of the Sri Lankan cricket team until the England tournament.

This decision follows the resignations of head coach Chris Silverwood and part-time coach Mahela Jayawardene after Sri Lanka’s disappointing T20 World Cup campaign in the USA and West Indies. Under Wanindu Hasaranga’s leadership, the team failed to progress to the Super 8 round.

Jayasuriya, widely regarded as an all-time great in the sport, previously served as a full-time coach for the national team.

Under Jayasuriya’s leadership, Sri Lanka’s immediate focus is on a white-ball home series against India, the newly crowned T20 World Cup champions. India’s tour of Sri Lanka will feature three ODIs and three T20Is.

Gautam Gambhir is set to take over as India’s new coach starting from the Sri Lanka series. With stalwarts like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retiring from T20Is, there is anticipation of new players making their way into India’s T20 squad. Conversely, a strong squad is expected for the ODIs.

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Long surgery waiting lists at hospitals ; report called

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A special discussion between Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake and the heads of the health sector was held today (18) at the Presidential Secretariat.During the meeting, it was discussed that a committee would be formed to explore possible steps that could be taken through the President’s Fund to reduce the number of patients on long waiting lists for surgeries in government hospitals.

The committee is expected to submit a report on the matter within one month. Based on the findings, appropriate actions will be taken, as indicated by the Secretary to the President.The discussion highlighted the significant number of patients, including those requiring cardiac, ophthalmic, and paediatric surgeries, who are currently awaiting procedures on long waiting lists at government hospitals.

Attention was also given to the potential support that could be provided by the President’s Fund and other relevant sectors to address the challenges faced by these patients.

Additionally, discussions were held regarding the possibility of conducting surgeries after regular working hours at government hospitals. The challenges faced by doctors and staff were also thoroughly discussed during the meeting.The discussion was attended by several key officials, including Deputy Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni, Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Media Dr. Anil Jasinghe, Additional Secretary (Public Health Services) Dr. Lakshmi Somathunga, Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena, Senior Additional Secretary to the President Roshan Gamage, along with directors and specialist doctors from major hospitals across the country.

(President’s Media Division)

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NBRO reports moderate air quality across SL

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The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has announced that the air quality index remains at a moderate level in most regions of Sri Lanka.

However, the air quality is slightly unfavorable in the cities of Ratnapura and Embilipitiya.

 The NBRO urges sensitive individuals to seek medical advice if they experience breathing difficulties due to the current air conditions.

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Who can afford to import vehicles at current rates? – Harsha

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Vehicle imports will be very risky as prices of vehicles have gone up significantly, SJB MP Harsha De Silva said today (Feb. 18).

Speaking during the budget debate, he pointed out that the President had stated in his budget speech that the majority of tax revenue is expected from vehicle imports.

“Vehicle import is very risky. Who can afford to import vehicles at this rate? I do not think there will be affluent people to import vehicles at current rates,” he said.

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