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Madugalle & Dharmasena in T20 WC final

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2 years ago

November 11, 2022

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Although the Sri Lankan team has been eliminated from the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup, a Sri Lankan Referee and an Umpire will take part in the Final match which will be held on the 13th.
Ranjan Madugalle will officiate as the Match Referee of T20 World Cup Final while Kumar Dharmasena will be an Umpire.
Madugalle is currently the most senior referee in the ICC Referee Panel and he has previously refereed four World Cup Finals and another four T20 World Cup Finals.
Dharmasena is also an ICC top grade umpire and has served in two World Cup finals and three T20 World Cup finals so far.
Accordingly, this will be Madugalle’s fifth and Dharmasena’s fourth T20 World Cup final.

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ASPI records an all-time high passing the 14,000 mark

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16 hours ago

December 12, 2024

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The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded an all-time high, surpassing the 14,000 mark for the first time ever in Sri Lanka.

According to the CSE, the ASPI increased by 150.72 points to close at 14,035.81.

A turnover of Rs. 7.3 billion was recorded at the close of trading.

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Fever outbreak in Jaffna identified as Leptospirosis

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17 hours ago

December 12, 2024

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The fever that has been spreading in Jaffna has been identified as Leptospirosis, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry announced today (Dec. 12).

Leptospirosis is commonly known as Rat Fever.

The outbreak had claimed 07 lives so far.

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SJB National List MPs announced

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17 hours ago

December 12, 2024

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has announced the four names nominated to fill its remaining National List MP seats in Parliament.

Accordingly, the main opposition party has named Mano Ganesan, Nizam Kariapper, Sujeewa Senasinghe and Mohamed Ismail for the remaining four National List MP posts.

Following the General Election held on November 14, the SJB secured five National List MP seats with its General Secretary – Ranjith Madduma Bandara being appointed to one seat on Nov. 19.
Meanwhile, the Colombo District Court today issued a restraining order preventing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) from submitting their National List MP nominees without including the name of Nizam Kariapper of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC).