Sri Lanka to face Afghanistan today

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3 years ago

November 1, 2022

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The T20 World Cup Cricket match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will commence at 09.30 am today (01) in Brisbane.

Meanwhile, the match between England and New Zealand is also scheduled to be held at the same stadium in the afternoon.

The Sri Lankan team, which has only 2 bonus points with it, remains at the fifth position in the score table and the chances of Sri Lanka to qualify for the semi-final round are very limited.

If Sri Lanka wins today’s match and the match against England, the team will get another 6 bonus points.

Currently, New Zealand and Australia occupy the first two positions in the first group with 5 bonus points each.

Sri Lanka’s chance to move forward will depend on how New Zealand and Australia play in the series.

COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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9 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

(This story, originally published by newswire.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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10 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.