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SL cricketers spotted at Aussie nightclubs during T20 WC (Pics)

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Exclusive – Several regrettable incidents said to be involving Sri Lankan cricketers during the recent ICC T20 World Cup had been making rounds on social media.

The conduct of the cricket team has been severely criticized by authorities as well and the matter was even taken up in parliament.

Last week, Sports Minister – Roshan Ranasinghe appointed a 6-member committee to inquire into the incidents reported against the Sri Lanka Cricket players while in Australia for the recently concluded ICC T20 World Cup.

‘Sri Lanka Mirror’ learns that the committee has already initiated investigations.

Meanwhile, a Sri Lankan who contacted ‘Sri Lanka Mirror’ from Australia after seeing our news articles in this regard says that he witnessed several players and officials roaming outside during night time and it was important to look into further details on such incidents including that involving Dhanushka Gunathilaka.

He had also sent us two photographs that show Sri Lankan players having fun at a nightclub.

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CID arrests driver of ‘Pilleyan’

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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested an associate of former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias ‘Pillayan’.

The individual is said to have worked as his driver. 

The suspect was arrested over the disappearance of an University Vice Chancellor in the Eastern Province in 2006, police say.

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Gunman arrested after firing at Manampitiya church

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A suspect who opened fire at the Christ Church near Manampitiya Ayurveda Place has been arrested by the Police.

The shooting occurred around 7:00 pm yesterdat (April 18.)

The suspect, a 38-year-old resident of Main Road, Manampitiya, had fled the scene after firing a shot that damaged a church window. 

According to police investigations, the gunman approached the church gate, appeared to survey the area, then returned to the road and fired before fleeing.

No injuries or fatalities were reported.Following a tip-off, officers from the Manampitiya Police Station apprehended the suspect and seized the locally-made firearm used in the incident.

Preliminary investigations suggest the shooting stemmed from a personal dispute with the church’s pastor. Further investigations are underway.

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Fairly heavy rains expected today

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The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa, Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts during the afternoon or night today (April 19).

The department noted that fairly heavy falls of above 50 mm are likely at some places in these areas.

Showers may occur in Western province and in Galle, Matara and Puttalam districts in the morning.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the morning.

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