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Sri Lanka won the toss

upekha — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:08:28 +0000

Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene won the toss and chose to bat against India in the 8th ODI of the tri-series at the Gabba in Brisbane on Tuesday.

Issue with the Sri Lankan cricket – Arjuna Ranatunga

upekha — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:06:36 +0000

According to Arjuna Ranatunga the Former captain, the main issue associated with the Sri Lankan cricket is the lack of long-term vision from Sri Lanka’s cricket authorities is ruining cricket in the country.

Sri Lanka has had three coaching changes and two captaincy changes after losing the 2011 World cup final, but has won just one Test and a handful of one-dayers in series against South Africa, Pakistan and Australia. He also stated political meddling in on-field matters was hurting the team’s performance.

“The key issue is that political interference is bringing the downfall of Sri Lanka cricket,” Ranatunga told ESPNcricinfo.

SLIM-Nielson Peoples Awards – NESCAFÉ

upekha — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:05:10 +0000

One of the world’s premium coffee brands NESCAFÉ, was voted the number one people’s choice for ‘Hot Beverage Brand of the Year’ at the SLIM-Nielson Peoples Awards 2012. The awarding ceremony held annually to recognize the brands and personalities that have left a lasting impact on Sri Lankan consumers, the SLIM-Nielsen Peoples Awards is widely likened to a Grammy nomination for those in the local business field; reflecting the votes or choice of the people for their favourite brands, while uplifting the finance of the brands associated.

Sri Lanka is a transit for Cocaine smugglers ?

upekha — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:02:32 +0000

The island is been used as a transit point for all those who smuggle cocaine into countries around the world, stated the Sri Lankan Police Narcotics Bureau.

However a special drug detection teams have been deployed at the country’s Bandaranaike International Airport to nab drug smugglers, while this has given the chance to smuggle Cocaine into the country, disclosed the Police Narcotics Bureau

Increasing in prices of bakery products?

upekha — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:25:12 +0000

It will reach a final decision today (Feb. 17) regarding an increasing in prices of bakery products, due to the recent fuel price hike stated the All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association.

Leaflet distribution – organized by the JVP

upekha — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:06:30 +0000

A leaflet distribution will be organized by the JVP to raise public awareness against repression by the government. The campaign will start at 10.00 am today (Feb. 17) in front of the Colombo Railway Station, under the patronage of JVP leader Somawansa Amarasinghe and secretary Tilvyn Silva.

9 hour water cut to Kandy – 21st Feb

upekha — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:46:58 +0000

There would be a water cut which Kandy and some areas will be experiencing a water cut next Tuesday (February 21) from 8am to 5pm due to repairs being conducted at the Kandy North Water Treatment Plant, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) stated.

Government – how to compete more successfully at the 2013 SAARC games

upekha — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:43:24 +0000

According to Mahindananda Aluthgamage the Sports Minister a taskforce has been appointed by the government to compete more successfully at the 2013 SAARC games being held in New Delhi India. An Action Committee and a Secretariat office both also have been setup, the Minister stated.

Coca-Cola with SLIM – Neilsen People’s Awards 2012

upekha — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:40:59 +0000

Coca-Cola one of the leaders in the beverage industry, exposed their selves at the SLIM – Neilsen People’s Awards 2012 held recently, by being awarded Winners of the prestigious “Youth Beverage Brand of the Year”. The winners of the SLIM – Neilsen People’s Awards are judged by the consumers themselves.

New rugby coach to SriLanka

upekha — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:09:45 +0000

As the new national rugby coach Englishman Phil Greening has been appointed. The appointment was formally announced at a press briefing held at CH and FC auditorium.