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WADA reduces Dickwella’s punishment

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The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has reduced Sri Lankan cricketer Niroshan Dickwella’s cricket ban to 3 months from three years.

Following an appeal made by the cricketer, it was found that he had consumed a substance of abuse out of competition and that it was unrelated to sports performance.

As such, the WADA announced yesterday that Dickwella’s three-year ineligibility period imposed by the disciplinary panel should be reduced to 03 months, commencing on 13 August 2024.

When inquired, Farveez Mahroof the Secretary of the cricketer’s Club, the Nondescripts Cricket Club where Dickwella trains, told Newswire that the cricketer had informed the club of WADA’s decision.

Mahroof further said that the club was now awaiting clearance from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in this regard.

Even though Dickwella has been allowed to train with the club, a future decision on his eligibility will be taken based on the SLC’s decision, he added.

On August 16 this year, SLC confirmed that Dickwella was suspended from participating in all forms of cricket with immediate effect due to an alleged anti-doping violation.

Dickwella was found guilty of a doping violation during the 2024 Lanka Premiere League (LPL) following a doping test conducted by the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency.

(Newswire)

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CID probing into ex-President Ranil’s overseas trips

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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (June 24) that it has launched an investigation into the overseas trips made by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe during his tenure as president.

The CID reported the facts to the court and stated that the investigation is being conducted under the Public Property Act.

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Nelumwewa hot springs to be boosted as tourist destination

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As part of the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative, a development project has been proposed to enhance the area surrounding the Nelumwewa hot springs in Welikanda, Polonnaruwa, with the aim of promoting it as a tourist attraction.

A discussion regarding the proposed development was held this morning (June 24) at the site, followed by a field inspection.

Until now, the hot springs area has not been adequately developed, leading to a diminished interest from both local and international tourists.

During the discussion, attention was drawn to the importance of developing the Nelumwewa hot springs, the site’s tourism and scientific potential and its current condition.

Proposals currently being evaluated involve enhancing forest cover in the surrounding area, beautifying the island adjacent to the hot springs and building a bridge from the mainland to the island to facilitate better access for visitors.

Among those present were Deputy Minister of Housing T.B. Sarath, Chairman of the Welikanda Pradeshiya Sabha, D.W. Wasantha, retired hydrologist Prof. Dharma Gunawardena of the University of Peradeniya and officials from the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat, the Mahaweli Authority, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, the Welikanda Divisional Secretariat and several other institutions.

(President’s Media Division)

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22 Oluwil university students suspended over ragging

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A group of 22 students from Oluwil University have been suspended for allegedly ragging first-year students, Vice Chancellor Prof. S.M. Junaideen said.

The university’s Registrar, M.I. Naufer, stated that a special committee made up of university professors has been appointed to carry out a formal investigation into the incident.

According to preliminary reports, a group of second-year students from the Engineering Faculty were involved in ragging several first-year students. University authorities said strict disciplinary action would be taken based on the findings of the investigation.

The incident has raised fresh concerns about ragging in universities, which remains a serious issue despite longstanding efforts to eliminate the practice from Sri Lanka’s higher education institutions.

(dailymirror.lk)

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