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SLC fines Dasun Shanaka US$ 10,000 for breaching contractual obligations

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has imposed a fine of US$ 10,000 on Dasun Shanaka for breaching the terms of the player contract he entered into with SLC. The decision follows an incident where Shanaka, after playing for his domestic club in the ongoing Major Club Three-Day Tournament, withdrew early due to an injury. This is following the player submitting a medical certificate, which recommended Shanaka to rest, and hence he did not take part in the remainder of the match. However, on the same even

20 Feb, 2025

Ranil slated to return to Parliament by December

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is slated to return to Parliament by December through the National List. According to the Lankadeepa newspaper, one of two National List MPs of the New Democratic Front will resign from Parliament paving the way for Wickremesinghe’s return. Wickremesinghe lost the last Presidential election and the NDF also suffered a humiliating defeat at the Parliament polls. The former President had decided not to contest the last Parliament election and he also announ

20 Feb, 2025

Colombo courtroom assassin arrested

The assassin who carried out a deadly shooting inside a courtroom in Colombo was arrested by the Police Special Task Force (STF) while he was fleeing in a van. The suspect, who was dressed up as a lawyer when he carried out the shooting, was arrested in Puttalam. A notorious criminal was assassinated inside the court premises in Colombo by the gunman. Ganemulla Sanjeewa was escorted to court under tight security by Police Special Task Force (STF) officers. The Police said that the gunman dre

19 Feb, 2025