SL fan wins USD 1000 from LPL
News Wire – The Lanka Premier League 2022 launched a new logo for the tournament, heading into the 3rd edition of Sri Lanka’s topmost domestic T20 league, with an international flavor. The new logo depicts multiple facets of Sri Lanka and was designed by an ardent fan of theLanka Premier League, following a fan competition conducted to develop a creative new LPL logo. The new logo is mainly created around the “Lion symbol’ thus symbolizing the courage,determination, boldness, and strength of the nation that holds the competition, while the batsman depicted in the logo shows the power, energy, and excitement revolving around T20 cricket. The multiple colors used in the logo announce the beginning of a “cricket fiesta,” thus bringing entertainment, excitement, and enjoyment for the fans, not only in Sri Lanka but the world over. “As the Lanka Premier League is continuing to pursue its growth pathway to reach the full potential the game can offer, while entertaining fans, and adding value to the stakeholders, I consider this new logo, which looks simple, clear, and yet dynamic, will help the said process,’’ says Mr. SamanthaDodanwela, Tournament Director of the Lanka Premier League. The new logo was designed by 24-year-old Miyulika Weeramanthree from Kandy, who participated and took part in the competition, launched by the Lanka Premier League to seek suitable logo designs. Miyulika was recognized during the logo launch held at Sri Lanka Cricket on the 20th October 2022 and was awarded a price of US$ 1000. ”The new logo represents all the elements the LPL is offering to the cricketing fans and also gives an indication of a vision and a bright future. this tournament has in its hand, as the LPL is seen as fast growing and intending to grow as one of the best T20I leagues in the cricketing world,” said Mr. Anil Mohan, Founder and CEO, IPG Group, the rights holder of the tournament. The Lanka Premier League 2022 will commence on the 6th December 2022 at the MRICS, Hambantota.
West Indies Knocked out
Two time T20 world cup champions West Indies were knocked out of the 2022 world cup by Ireland today in Hobart.
A serious offense is using children as shields during protests, according to President of Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lanka Police were advised by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to take immediate action to stop the recurrence of such conduct, pointing out that using children as shields during public protests is a serious offense under local law. These instructions were given by President Wickremesinghe during a special discussion on the defense of children’s rights on Tuesday (12) at the Presidential Secretariat. The President emphasized that safeguarding children is the primary duty of a government by highlighting sub-section 13 of Article 27 of the Constitution, which states, “The State shall promote with special care the interests of children and youth, to ensure their full development, physical, mental, moral, religious, and social, and to protect them from exploitation and discrimination.” Additionally, steps were taken to entrust the Sri Lanka Police and other relevant government organizations with the task of protecting children. The President supported the need for a law to safeguard children’s rights, stop them from being used for sex abuse, and uphold their basic freedoms. Additionally, he suggested that the officials speak with the Attorney General about this matter and take the appropriate action. The President called attention to the children’s detention, who were kept apart from their parents after being arrested for trying to enter India illegally. He stated that immediate action must be taken to correct the situation and that plans must be made to return the kids to their parents. The President also asked that special attention be given to the rights and education of children in orphanages, and he instructed the officials to submit a report on those who have special needs there. In order to avoid encountering challenging circumstances, President Wickremesinghe emphasized the necessity of providing formal training to those in charge of these children’s homes. Geetha Kumarasinghe, the Minister of State for Women and Children’s Affairs, Saman Ekanayake, the President’s Secretary, and representatives from the line institutions were present during this discussion.
Buckingham Palace announced Tuesday that the new King will be officially crowned on May 6, 2023
The royal family’s calendar already has King Charles III’s coronation date highlighted for another purpose. The new King will be formally crowned on May 6, 2023, the same day his grandson Archie Harrison turns four, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. It was commonly assumed that King Charles would choose June 2 to celebrate the date of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953, however the actual coronation took place earlier in the year than was anticipated. The palace announced that Queen Camilla will be crowned alongside her husband. “The Coronation will represent the monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being entrenched in longstanding traditions and pageantry,” the palace added. In accordance with royal custom, the event will begin at Westminster Abbey in London. The ceremony will start in Westminster Abbey in London, where British kings and queens have been crowned for the last 900 years, in keeping with royal custom. The coronation is the second major royal event to coincide with a small child’s birthday weekend since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle became parents. The ceremony, according to the palace, will be “based in long-standing traditions and pageantry” while “reflecting the monarch’s function today and looks toward the future.” Although it may be doubtful given that it comes on a weekend, it has not yet been determined whether a bank holiday will be observed to commemorate the occasion. On June 2, 1953, the Queen was crowned in a ceremony that lasted three hours and included 8,000 dignitaries. The occasion was streamed live on tv. Thousands of people lined the streets back then to catch a glimpse of the Queen traveling in the gold state carriage, which has been a tradition since George IV’s coronation. Whether the coach will be utilized this time is unknown.
Triple homicide in Minuwangoda:
On October 6, 2022, a triple homicide was reported from Minuwangoda. According to sources, the murders were related to a 2017 kite-related event and a fight between two youths. A 51-year-old dad and his two kids, ages 23 and 24, were brutally killed, adding another more body to a long list of killings. Their home had been visited by several shooters who arrived on a motorcycle and a car and committed the murder. Unverified sources claimed that the murders were carried out with T-56 assault rifles while the perpetrators pretended to be members of the police. Before starting the shooting, the assailants chased the two young men’s mother and sister out of the house. Pushpakumara Silva, also known as Ralahamy, was 51 years old when he passed away in the hospital, and his two sons, Suresh Jeewantha, 24, and Roshan Maduwanta, 23, also passed away immediately. News 1st was informed by Sri Lanka Police and neighbors about a quarrel involving a kite and an argument between two youngsters that occurred in 2017. First and Second Murders: A young man was flying a kite in a field in Minuwangdoa on August 25, 2017, when it collided with Suraj Dananjaya’s kite, another young person in the same neighborhood. When Roshan Maduwanta—one of the men killed in the triple homicide—was visited by Suraj Dananjaya’s father Lal Premasiri and his son to seek clarification on the situation, the argument between the men reached a new level. According to reports, Pushpakumara Silva, also known as Ralahamy, Roshan Maduwanta, and Suresh Jeewantha viciously murdered Suraj Dananjaya and his father after arguing (The three men who were killed on the 6th of October). Additionally, it was claimed that Justin Rathnaseela De Silva, Ralahamy’s brother, was also implicated.The third killing:Ralahamy’s brother Justin Ratnaseela De Silva was fatally shot on August 5, 2018, as the case was going to trial.Lakshitha Lakmal, the cousin of the murdered Suraj Dananjaya and the son of Lal Premasiri’s brother, was the primary suspect in that slaying.The fourth crime: On June 20, 2021, while Lakshita was riding his motorcycle and was hit by a car, he was fatally cut to death. Lakshita was on bail for the murder. Pushpakumara Silva, alias Ralahamy, Roshan Maduwanta, and Suresh Jeewantha were the three primary suspects in the murder of Lakshitha Lakmal (The three men who were killed on the 6th of October) Three houses were burned down on the same day in 2021, and the three men had moved back into a smaller home after being granted bail by the court. The murders of 5th, 6th, and 7th: As part of the line of homicides connected to the 2017 Kite Case, the father and his two sons were brutally shot and killed on Thursday, June 6, early in the morning. Three On Thursday, June 6, when they were riding in an Anuradhapura Route 57 bus, three individuals connected to the triple homicide were detained by Sri Lanka Police and the Police Special Task Force.
Wanted : Triple murder in Minuwangoda
Sri Lanka Police is seeking public assistance to locate and arrest the main suspect responsible for the brutal triple murder in Minuwangoda on 6th October 2022. Police said the suspects is currently in hiding, and his details are as follows: Name: Jayagodage Sanjeewa Don Sanjeewa LakmalAge: 39 yearsNIC: 833214292 VAddress: 10, Mahindarama Road, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte Sri Lanka Police is requesting the public with any available information to contact the following the numbers: SSP Gampaha: 0718 591 608ASP Gampaha: 0718 591 610OIC Minuwangoda: 0718 591 612
Bond Scam:Court released Mahendran, and others
Former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran, and nine other people who were accused in the 1st Bond Scam case of 2015 were released from the charges filed under the Public Property Act, by the Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar on Tuesday (11). The court ruled that it cannot proceed with the charges filed under the Public Property Act by the Attorney General against the ten people accused of committing the Bond Scam of 2015. The verdict was delivered by a 2/3 majority in the court. The case was called up in the presence of Justices Chamath Morias, Damith Thotawatte, and Namal Balalle. President’s Counsel Gamini Marapana had filed a preliminary objection with the court noting that charges cannot be charged against a company under the Public Property Act and noted that Perpetual Treasuries Limited which was also named as an accused is a company and not a person. After the court accepted the objection, the defense counsel also argued that as a majority of the other accused at Directors of Perpetual Treasuries Limited, it applies to them as well, and therefore the charges under the Public Property Act filed against them cannot be taken forward. Thereby, the Justice of the Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar ordered for all other charges to be taken up for a trial, leaving the charges filed under the Public Property Act, on the 16th of December 2022. The case was filed against the 10 accused under 23 counts for committing the Bond Scam on the 27th of February 2015, and causing a loss of Rs. 688 Million to the government. The accused are: Ex-CBSL Governor Lakshman Arjuna MahendranEx-CBSL Deputy Governor P. SamarasiriPerpetual Treasuries LimitedArjun Joseph AloysiusKasun PalisenaGeoffrey Joseph AloysiusPushpa Chandra GunawardenaC. Ranjan HulugalleMuthuraja SurendranAjahn Gardiye Punchihewa
Laugfs Gas reduced domestic gas cylinder prices
LAUGFS Gas has reduced to the price of a domestic 12.5 kg cylinder to Rs. 5,300/-, and a 5 kg cylinder to Rs 2,120/- with effect from Tuesday (11).
110 essential medicines are still in short supply – Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health says that there is still a shortage of 110 types of essential medicines in the country. Dr. Anwar Hamdani, Coordinator of International Medicines Chief, said that patient care services are being maintained by managing shortages of medicines. Dr. Anwar Hamdani also mentioned that several new programs are being implemented to prevent drug shortages.
Fuel prices will increase in the future?
President Ranil Wickramasinghe says that due to the global impact, fuel prices may increase in the coming months of December, January and February. The President mentioned this in his special statement in Parliament. The President further commented, ‘We have to suffer from global trends that we cannot control while moving forward through this crisis. Fuel price is one such thing. Due to the impact of the war in Ukraine, it has been predicted that the world’s fuel production will drop in the coming months of December, January and February. Yesterday I think one of the OPEC organizations announced that they are going to reduce their production. That is why the developed countries of Europe buy this fuel for the winter season. One is that there is a shortage in the fuel market. Most of it is bought by European countries. Then the fuel prices for countries like Sri Lanka will increase. Especially because of this, not only Sri Lanka but many countries in South Asia have to face it. We need to plan now to keep fuel price hikes affordable for consumers.”