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SLC grants Rs. 28 mn. in cash awards to Asian Games winners

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), under the direction of SLC President Shammi Silva, and the Executive Committee recognized the Asian Games 2023 medal winners for making the country proud on the international stage.

Accordingly, 11 athletes and two coaches were recognized at the SLC Headquarters this evening, in the presence of Mr. Shammi Silva, President, Sri Lanka Cricket – Mr. Ravin Wickramaratne, Vice President – Mr. Sujeeva Godaliyadda, Treasurer – Mr. Chryshantha Kapuwatte, Acting Secretary and Mr. Lasantha Wickremesinghe, Assistant Treasurer of Sri Lanka Cricket.

Olympic Medalist Ms. Susanthika Jayasinghe, who is the Consultant for Mentoring and Development of Women’s Cricket in Sri Lanka, also took part in the event along with the retired. Major General Palitha Fernando, President of the Athletic Association of Sri Lanka, and Mr. Saman Kumara, Secretary of the Athletic Association of Sri Lanka. Mr. Kithsiri De Silva, Executive Committee Member of the SLC, was also present.

Tharushi Karunaratne, the Asian Games Gold Medalist, Nadeesha Dilhani Lekamge, the ‘Silver Medalist’, and 09 other athletes who made the country proud by winning bronze medals during the concluded Asian Games 2023 were recognized and given cash awards. The coaches of Tharushi Karunaratne (Susantha Fernando) and Nadeesha Dilhani Lekamge (Pradeep Nishantha) were also recognized during the event. Tharushi Karunaratne (Gold Medalist) was given a sum of Rs. 10 million for her gold medal and another Rs. 1 million for her bronze medal, while Nadeesha Dilhani Lekamge (Silver Medalist) was given a sum of Rs 5 million.

In the meantime, athletes Pasindu Kodikara, Aruna Darshana, Kalinga Kumarage, Pabasara Niku, Rajitha Rajakaruna, Dinuka Deshan, Nadeesha Ramanayake, Sayuru Lakshima, and Jayeshi Utthara were also given Rs. 1 million each for winning bronze medals for the country.

(srilankacricket.lk)

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Young woman brutally murdered in Kuruwita

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A young woman was found in the Dewipahala-Dodam Ella area in Kuruwita, after being brutally attacked and her gold necklace stolen

According to the police, the victim was found collapsed on the roadside with severe neck injuries caused by a sharp weapon. She was rushed to the Ratnapura Hospital but succumbed to her injuries shortly after admission.

The victim has been identified as a 26-year-old.

Arrests are yet to be made and an investigation is underway.

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Revised pensions to be granted from this month

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The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government has announced that the revised pensions approved under the recent Budget will be implemented starting this month.

Minister – Prof. Chandana Abeyratne has stated that more than 500,000 retired public sector employees will benefit from the increased pension payment.

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Rajitha & Wimal fail to appear before CIABOC

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Former Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development – Rajitha Senaratne has not appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) yesterday (July 02), citing ill health.

He faces charges of causing a financial loss to the government by allegedly awarding a sand mining project at the Kirinda Fisheries Harbour to a Korean company, bypassing government procurement procedures.

The CIABOC’s Special Investigations Chief Inspector had formally summoned Senaratne to provide a statement at 9.00 am yesterday, but one of his lawyers submitted a letter claiming Senaratne was unwell and therefore unable to attend.

Meanwhile, former Minister of Construction and Housing – Wimal Weerawansa was also summoned to give a statement regarding investigations into the sale of certain shops during his tenure.

He too has requested a new date, stating that he is unable to appear on the scheduled day.

(Source: Dinamina)

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