Two crucial T20 World Cup matches today

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1 year 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.

Fox Hill After party held just hours after tragic accident (Video)

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19 mins ago

April 23, 2024

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Despite the tragic accident that took place during the 2024 Foxhill Supercross racing event on April 21, organizers had gone ahead with an after party event scheduled for that very night, sparking widespread public criticism.

The accident claimed the lives of 07 while injuring over 20 others. The event was suspended soon after the incident.

Meanwhile, legal experts say that although organizers have been attempting to shift the entire blame on the drivers, legal redress cannot be sought against drivers at such a racing event.

It is also said that the organizers are to be blamed for the incident.

The 28th edition of the ‘Fox Hill SuperCross,’ was organized by the Sri Lanka Military Academy Diyatalawa with the support of Sri Lanka Automobile Sports (SLAS).

Meanwhile, a seven member committee has been appointed by the Sri Lanka Army to investigate the tragic accident and findings are to be submitted to the Army Commander.

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MFA Consular Division to be relocated to “Suhurupaya”

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4 hours ago

April 23, 2024

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that their Consular Affairs Division will be relocated to the new premises at the 16th floor of “Suhurupaya”, Sri Subhuthipura Road, Battaramulla with effect from May 02, 2024.

All consular services will be provided to the public at the new office premises during regular office hours from Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 4.15 pm, an MFA media release notes.

It further adds :

Document authentication services provided by the Consular Affairs Division in Colombo will be temporarily suspended for the public on 29 and 30 April 2024 in order to facilitate the transition of the Electronic Document Authentication System (e-DAS) to the new premises at Suhurupaya.

However, during the said transition period, the Regional Consular Offices in Jaffna, Trincomalee, Kurunegala, Kandy and Matara will remain open to the public during regular office hours. Applications for document authentication can be submitted to the Regional Offices as usual and the authenticated documents will be delivered to the applicants only on Thursday, 02 May 2024.

The public is also hereby advised to submit any urgent application for authentication to the Consular Division in Colombo, or any Regional Consular Offices by 4.15 pm on 26 April 2024, with a view to avoiding any inconvenience.