Sri Lanka clinch first World Cup victory over USA Source : icc-cricket Sri Lanka translated the confidence gained from their warm-up schedule into an opening match victory over the United States of America (USA) Sri Lanka translated the confidence gained from their warm-up schedule into an opening match victory over the United States of America (USA) in the inaugural ICC Under19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Benoni. Chasing a none-too-imposing target of 97 to win after the USA, who won the toss and elected to bat, had only made 96/9 in their innings, the Sri Lankans took the slow burn route in a steady chase that only concluded in the final ball of the 19th over. Just as she had done in Sri Lanka’s seven-wicket win in the warm-up against Scotland on Wednesday, Vishmi Gunarathne was the steady influence with a measured captain’s knock of 34 not out from 40 balls (two fours) ...
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USA to h-elp Sri Lankans to realize their dreams- US Ambassador-By Yohan Perera Source:Dailymirror The United States of America (USA) yesterday stretched its hands to Sri Lankans to realize their dreams with the opening of a new American Centre in Colombo and assured a friendship of joy. US Ambassador in Colombo Julie Chung who was speaking during the opening of new American Centre in Colombo said USA will continue to invest in Sri Lankan people at this challenging time. The USA and Sri Lanka are friends and partners. We are valued democracies. This is a challenging time for Sri Lankans. USA continue to invest in people in Sri Lanka this library is an example of it. Let this friendship be a joy, Ms. Chung said. ...
USAID pledges $60 million of funding for Sri Lanka Source : arabnews USAID would provide $40 million for fertilizer imports and $20 million for humanitarian needs to tackle the country’s deep financial crisis COLOMBO: The chief of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) on Sunday announced a $60 million aid package for Sri Lanka. USAID head Samantha Power said it would provide $40 million for fertilizer imports and $20 million for humanitarian needs to tackle the country’s deep financial crisis. Power, who is visiting Sri Lanka, added: ““I have come to convey that the United States stands with you during this unparalleled crisis.” Sri Lanka is facing acute shortages of essentials including food, fuel and medicines due to a lack of foreign currency needed to pay for imports. ...
Sep 12, 2022
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Sober Island – enchanting islet in Trincomalee – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Sri Lanka is home to breathtaking sights. Some are well-known, whereas others are not and remain elusive … At the entrance of *Trincomalee Harbor, there is a small spectacular islet known as “Sober Island” (“Great Sober Island” and “Little Sober Island”). Strategic location of the Island made it a pivotal point in the Harbor’s defense during World War II when Trincomalee served as a marine fortress. This legacy remains even at present, although, the islets are now veiled in thick shrub jungles that envelop them, gradually. The islet rises steeply, starting from its shoreline and the summit of the islet offers breathtaking vistas of the surroundings and a panoramic view of the Trincomalee Harbor. The vistas were amazing with ocean, shrub jungle and bustling urban life blended together… Located approximately an hour’s drive from Pepper Pot Jetty in Trincomalee, ...
May 26, 2022
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Reflections on the Pandemic – a British Perspective by Dr Remy Perumal MBBS FRCP (Lond) FACP, Dip. In Journalism (LSJ) Retired Consultant Physician & Freelance Journalist This Pandemic has claimed numerous lives! Over half a million lives lost each in the United States of America & Brazil with the United Kingdom at just over 127,000. Of those lost in the UK were significant number of Doctors, Nurses and other healthcare workers. Many Consultants and senior clinicians, were amongst those, including the Registrar of the Royal College of Physicians of London, himself a prominent Nephrologist. In addition to the human cost, the borrowing binge, to keep the country afloat during the Pandemic means, there is a terrifying National debt which must eventually be repaid. “Stay home, save the NHS, save lives” has been our recurring refrain. Yet, hospitals were inundated with ill Covid patients. The National Health Service which was ...
Apr 19, 2021
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