SL to face South Africa in first match of World Cup

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2 years 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.

Tenders called for e-NIC project

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July 2, 2025

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The Ministry of Digital Economy Affairs in Sri Lanka has said that Tenders have been called from Indian companies to develop Sri Lanka’s new digital National Identity Card (e-NIC).

Deputy Minister – Eranga Weeraratne stated that a 04 month period will be given for this process.

The Deputy Minister added that the new digital NIC is expected to be issued by mid-2026.

In January, Weeraratne had clarified that the government has decided to cover half of this cost through assistance from India to meet the financial burden.

Public consultation on renewable energy sector kicks off today

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July 2, 2025

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The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced that a public consultation will be held today (July 02) to identify challenges faced by renewable energy developers in Sri Lanka.

The Commission stated that oral submissions from stakeholders will be gathered from 8.00 am – 4.00pm at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).

The public consultation is being held under the powers granted to the Commission by Section 17 of the Sri Lanka Public Utilities Commission Act, No. 35 of 2002.

Meanwhile, President of the Solar E P C Association (SEPCA) – Dr. Shyam Pathiraja has said that many stakeholders are expected to present their views on the crisis in the renewable energy sector.

On a related note, National People’s Power (NPP) MP – Ravindra Bandara claimed that the current government has not imposed any restrictions on renewable energy production.

Court order issued against ‘Eh Yaye’ song

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1 hour ago

July 2, 2025

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The Commercial High Court has issued an interim injunction order, preventing popular artistes Romaine Willis and Mass Ramli Miskin (DJ Mass) from performing, reproducing and distributing the song ‘Eh Yaye’.

Colombo Commercial High Court Judge Priyantha Fernando issued the order after the Plaint filed under the Intellectual Property Act by popular singer Corrine Almeida.

The case also alleges that the musical composition and the lyrics of the song ‘Eh Yaye’ were substantially similar to the song ‘Api Natamu’.

Naming Willis and DJ Mass as defendants, the plaintiff Corrine Almeida had also stated that she is the owner of the copyright and economic rights to the musical composition and lyrics of her song titled “Api Natamu”.

The plaintiff instituted action in terms of the Intellectual Property Act, No. 36 of 2003 alleging that the musical composition and the lyrics of ‘Eh Yaye’ were substantially similar to the ‘Api Natamu’ song.

(Source : Dailymirror.lk)