SL to face South Africa in first match of World Cup

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3 months ago

July 5, 2023

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South Africa will be the opponents of Sri Lanka in the opening match of the 2023 World Cup to be held in India.

The 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, which will begin on October 5 in India, is scheduled to be held in 10 stadiums for 46 days.

Ten countries are playing in the World Cup and the series includes 48 matches.

The 10 countries are Sri Lanka, Australia, India, England, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, New Zealand, South Africa and the other team yet to be selected from the qualifiers.

Sri Lanka will play against South Africa on October 7, Pakistan on October 12 and Australia on October 16.

The Sri Lankan team will play against the team that is yet to be selected from the qualifiers on October 21, against England on October 26, Afghanistan on October 30, and India on November 2.

Sri Lanka will play against Bangladesh on November 6 and the final match of the first round will be played against New Zealand on November 9.

Landslide warnings extended

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4 hours ago

September 30, 2023

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The Department of Irrigation says that the water levels in the Kelani River and Attanagalu Oya are rising to levels that requires attention.

Director of the Hydrology and Disaster Management Division of the Irrigation Department S. P. C. Sugeeshwara says that the Gin, Nilwala and Kalu Ganga remain at the flood level.

Many roads in the vicinity of the rivers have been inundated.

S. P. C Sugeeshwara warns that people should refrain from further using the rivers.

The landslide warnings issued to seven districts have also been extended, due to the prevailing weather conditions.

The Met Department predicts that the heavy showers in the South West will continue.

Heavy showers of about 75 mm can be expected in some areas.

“SLPP Leadership can change if needed”

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6 hours ago

September 30, 2023

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Former President Mahinda Rajapaska yesterday said that there should be a change in the leadership of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), if the need arises.

When the former President was asked about the veracity of the news on social media about imminent change of the SLPP leadership, said that he is not aware of any change in the leadership.

The President was speaking to the media after calling on Mahanayake Thera of the Rammanya Maha Nikaya Most Ven. Makulewe Sri Wimala Thera at the Vidyawasa Pirivena in Meerigama yesterday.

Commenting on the impending regulations on social media, the former President said that there are pros and cons in the social media. “I don’t have any issue with the social media,” he said.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa also visited the Sacred Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya and participated in religious activities. The Former President also met Chief incumbent of the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya Ven. Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkitha Thera and received his blessings.

Speaking to the media on the occasion, the former President said that he is physically fit despite social media reports to the contrary.

(dailynews.lk)