Two crucial T20 World Cup matches today

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3 years ago

November 4, 2022

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Two crucial matches in the group one of Super-12 round of the T20 Cricket World Cup series are scheduled to be held today (04).

New Zealand, which is at the top of the points table and Ireland, which is in fifth place, are scheduled to play against each other at 9.30 am Sri Lanka time.

New Zealand, England and Australia are occupying the first, second and third places respectively in group one.

They have scored 5 points each. If New Zealand manages to win today, their hopes for a place in the semi-finals will increase.

Meanwhile, the second match to be held today is between Australia and Afghanistan and the two teams are playing against each other for the first time in a 20-over match.

Both matches are scheduled to be held at the Adelaide Stadium.

The results of these two matches are extremely crucial for teams including Sri Lanka who face severe competition to secure their places in the semi-finals.

03 vehicles collide at railway crossing

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10 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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03 vehicles have collided at the Merawala railway crossing on the Chilaw-Colombo main road.

The accident occurred at around 6.25 a.m. this morning (May 21) when a van, which had stopped behind a fuel bowser at the Chilaw Marawala railway crossing while it was closed for train traffic, was rear-ended by a prime mover transporting cement.

The prime mover had been unable to stop due to brake failure.

The van involved in the accident sustained significant damage and Chilaw Police are currently conducting further investigations.

(Pic: Accident 1st)

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Ramith Rambukwella arrives before CIABOC

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10 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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Ramith Rambukwella – son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today (May 21) to record a statement.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali yesterday (May 20) ordered the further remand of Keheliya Rambukwella until June 03, following his arrest by the CIABOC over 03 complaints related to alleged corruption.

The court also granted permission to name Ramith Rambukwella as a suspect in the case.

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Mahindananda seeks permission for home cooked meals

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11 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who is currently in remand custody, has submitted a written request to prison authorities seeking permission to receive food from his home.

He is currently being held at the “M 2” ward of the Colombo Remand Prison along with around 10 other prisoners, according to reports.

It is also reported that former minister Keheliya Rambukwella is being detained in the same ward.