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Soil condition at Kardinia also cause for injuries: Theekshana

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2 years ago

October 21, 2022

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Sri Lankan cricketer Maheesh Theekshana said that the cold climate in Geelong is not the only reason why many players of the Sri Lankan team have sustained injuries.

Speaking at a press conference at the end of yesterday’s (20) match, he said that players got injured because of the soil instability at Kardinia Park Stadium in Geelong, where all the three matches for qualifying for Super-12 round of T20 World Cup were held.

The average temperature in Geelong is around 14 degrees Celsius and sometimes it drops down to 6 degrees Celsius at night.

Teekshana said the ball usually stays immobile once it hits the ground at Kardinia Park stadium without moving forward due to soil instability.

Currently, four players in the Sri Lankan team have sustained injuries. They are Dushmantha Chameera, Pramod Madhushan, Danushka Gunathilaka and Pathum Nissanka.

Meanwhile, it was reported that Pathum Nissanka has suffered a minor leg injury and he will be able to play again after a rest of two or three days.

In the meantime, Danushka Gunathilaka’s condition is being observed and a decision has not been taken to remove him from the team.

Cricket team Manager Mahinda Halangoda said Pramod Madushanda will also join the team after a brief break.

Meanwhile, the manager said Dushmantha Chameera will not be sent back to Sri Lanka though he was taken out from the tournament.

He said that arrangements are being made to perform the surgery on Chameera’s injured leg in Australia.

Meanwhile, it was also reported that Kasun Rajitha, who replaced Chameera, reached Australia yesterday.

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Complaint filed alleging assets being misused for President’s political activities

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7 hours ago

April 26, 2024

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Today (26) the Socialist Youth Union (SYU) filed a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) calling for a probe into the alleged misuse of assets owned by the National Youth Services Council (NYSC) for the political activities of current President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
The SYU submitted a formal complaint to the CIABOC today (26) afternoon.

The complaint is filed against Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports – Harin Fernando, Ministry Secretary – Dr. Kanapathipillai Mahesan, and Chairman of the NYSC – Pasindu Gunaratne.

Speaking before the media, Eranga Gunasekara, the national organizer of the SYU said, NYSC vehicles bearing the numbers NA 9099, NB 1389, NB 3384, NB 3383 had been misused for the UNP rally held in Kuliyapitiya on March 10.

He has also said a dance troupe of the NYSC, used for the rally, is yet to be paid.

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Tiran makes revelation on Maithripala’s statement

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8 hours ago

April 26, 2024

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During the inquiry over former President Maithripala Sirisena’s recent statement that he was aware of the real culprits behind the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, he has not mentioned the names of anyone in Sri Lanka, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said.

The lawmaker made this remark while speaking during today’s parliamentary session.

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High Posts committee approves 4 appointments

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8 hours ago

April 26, 2024

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Committee on High Posts approves appointments of a new ambassador, a secretary to a ministry, and 02 chairpersons of institutions

The Committee on High Posts which met recently in Parliament has given its approval for the appointments of a new ambassador, a ministry secretary and two institution chairpersons.

Accordingly, the Committee on High Posts has approved the appointment of Mr. S.A Rodrigo as the new Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Italian Republic.

In addition to that, the appointment of Mr. A.C.M. Nafeel as the new secretary of the Ministry of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development was also approved by the Committee on High Posts.

Furthermore, the Committee on High Posts approved the appointments of Mr. W.A.D.S Gunasinghe as the new chairman of the Regional Development Bank and Mr. N.K.S. Jayasekara as the new chairman of the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Regulatory Council.

Ministers Dr. Ramesh Pathirana and Vidura Wickramanayake, Member of Parliament Rishad Bathiudeen participated in the Committee on High Posts which met under the chairmanship of Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena.