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A legal complaint against Tusitha Halloluwa focuses on alleged defamatory statements harming President Dissanayake’s reputation. The case highlights legal measures under Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Act of 2024 against misinformation.

Defamation Case Targets Statement on President Dissanayake

A complaint was filed over purported defamatory statements linked to President Dissanayake, involving former National Lotteries Board executive Tusitha Halloluwa. Investigations under the Online Safety Act emphasize the fight against misinformation.

Defamatory comment on Sri Lanka head sparks FIR

A legal complaint targets Tusitha Halloluwa for allegedly defamatory statements about President Dissanayake.

A complaint has been filed with the Sri Lankan police over an allegedly "false and defamatory" statement made using President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's name, his office said on Monday. His lawyers lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department on Sunday against Tusitha Halloluwa, the President's Media Division (PMD) said in a statement.
Halloluwa served as the executive director of the National Lotteries Board and the director general of public relations during former president Ranil Wickremesinghe's administration.
&ldquo;The statement in question made using President Dissanayake&rsquo;s name is alleged to be severely damaging to his reputation and character," the statement said, calling it "defamatory and false".
The office said it requests an immediate investigation against Halloluwa as well as social media activists who disseminated the statement online. The PMD did not give details of the alleged defamatory statement.
"It calls for legal action against those responsible for spreading misinformation and tarnishing the president&rsquo;s image," said the statement.
Sri Lankan laws do not permit prosecution for criminal defamation.
Analysts say the action is being sought under the Online Safety Act of 2024, which Dissanayake&rsquo;s party, which was then in opposition, had opposed.

Witness the rare exposition of the sacred tooth relic at the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, Sri Lanka, open from noon to 5 p.m. daily until April 27, promoting national unity and recovery.

Kandy Hosts Rare Buddhist Tooth Relic Exposition

Experience a historic event in Kandy, Sri Lanka as the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha is displayed after 16 years, highlighting cultural reverence and national unity.

Rare tooth relic exposition in Kandy, Sri Lanka after 16 years

The sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha is on rare display in Kandy, marking a cultural and religious event while promoting Sri Lanka's unity and economic recovery.

A rare exposition of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha began on Friday in Sri Lanka's central town of Kandy after a gap of 16 years, according to an official statement.
The event will continue for 10 days until April 27, and the relics will be available to the public for viewing from noon till 5 pm local time, said a statement by the office of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Ambassadors from 17 nations including India were arranged to travel by train to Kandy to view the exposition, according to the statement.
Tens of thousands of Buddhist devotees are expected to venerate the relic, Mahawela Rathanapala, a senior monk in the holy shrine of the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, told reporters.
The tooth relic holds special spiritual, historical and cultural significance for the 74 per cent Sinhala Buddhist majority in the island nation of 21 million people.
&ldquo;Thousand have been lining up since two days ago at all three access roads to the temple,&rdquo; Rathanapala said.
According to historical records, the tooth relic which came to Kandy in 1590, came to symbolise Buddhist holiness, becoming Sri Lanka's most treasured possession and the seal of sovereignty.
It is said that no one was ever allowed to view the actual tooth relic. What could be seen behind a gilt railing and a silver table at the Temple of the Tooth is a gold-plated reliquary- the outermost of seven caskets.
For most of its history, the inner sanctum housing the caskets was only accessible to the King and certain powerful Buddhist monks. In the modern day, visitors are allowed to view the reliquary from a distance.
&ldquo;The initiative aims to convey a message to Sri Lanka&rsquo;s friendly nations that the country is recovering economically overcoming previous challenges and fostering national harmony. The event also seeks to strengthen international support for Sri Lanka,&rdquo; a statement said.

Australia defeated Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs in the first Test, with Matthew Kuhnemann taking career-best figures of 9-149. Sri Lanka’s batting collapse saw them lose their last five wickets for just nine runs, sealing the heavy defeat.

Australia crushes Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs in historic Test victory

Australia defeated Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs in the first Test, with Matthew Kuhnemann taking career-best figures of 9-149. Sri Lanka&rsquo;s batting collapse saw them lose their last five wickets for just nine runs, sealing the heavy defeat.

Sri Lanka suffered their heaviest defeat in Test cricket history on Saturday as Australia flexed their muscles to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series with a crushing victory by an innings and 242 runs.
The contest was wrapped up before tea on day four, with rookie left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann's match-winning spell delivering him career-best figures of 9-149 over both innings.
"We were put under pressure," Sri Lanka skipper Dhananjaya de Silva said afterwards. "The batters should have put up a better show."
Kuhnemann underwent surgery only two weeks ago on a broken right thumb sustained during the Big Bash League and battled through the match in pain, requiring constant medical attention.
He was well-supported by the ever-dependable Nathan Lyon, who spun a web around the Sri Lankan batters to finish with seven match wickets.
Sri Lanka's heaviest defeat before Saturday was in Nagpur in 2017, when India hammered them by an innings and 239.
Sri Lanka resumed on 136 for five overnight but their first innings folded for 165, losing their last five wickets for a mere nine runs.
Put straight back in to bat chasing 489, they lost three wickets before lunch and then capitulated in the second session -- a humiliating finish for a team once renowned for its prowess on turning tracks.
Dinesh Chandimal had waged a lonely battle in the first innings to top-score with 72 and, with Angelo Mathews, stitched together one of only two 50-plus partnerships in the second.
However, he was sent back for 31 on the last ball before lunch when he gloved Lyon to Travis Head at short leg.
Oshada Fernando failed to make an impact in his return to the side, undone by a sharp inswinger from Mitchell Starc that trapped him plumb in front for six to go with his first innings seven.
Former skipper Dimuth Karunaratne's horror run with the bat continued after an avoidable dismissal for nought by Todd Murphy.
 - 'Tough place to play' -
Rain forced an early lunch on day three before washing out the final two sessions.
Australia declared on 654-6 late on the second day after opener Usman Khawaja's career-best 232.
"Galle is a tough place to play cricket and we are very happy with this win," Khawaja said.
"I've played a lot of cricket in Sri Lanka, this being my fifth tour. I've made lot of mistakes before. I guess all that experience came in handy in this game."
Stand-in skipper Steve Smith also had a game to remember, becoming only the fourth Australian to breach the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket on the first ball he faced.
He finished his innings with a masterful 141, while wicketkeeper Josh Inglis hit a century on debut.
Galle will host the second and final match of the series next week before a two-match ODI series in Colombo.

India is to provide Rs 315 million for education, Rs 780 million for health and Rs 620 million for agriculture under the arrangement.

India to fund development projects worth Rs 2371 million in Sri Lanka

India is to provide Rs 315 million for education, Rs 780 million for health and Rs 620 million for agriculture under the arrangement.

India is to provide Rs 2,371 million to Sri Lanka for 33 development projects in education, health and agriculture sectors in the eastern province, it was announced on Tuesday.
The cabinet has approved a proposal to sign an MoU to boost socio-economic development and bilateral ties between the two countries, cabinet spokesman and the Health Minister Nalinda Jayathissa told reporters here.
India is to provide Rs 315 million for education, Rs 780 million for health and Rs 620 million for agriculture under the arrangement.
These projects, among the slew of others, are aimed at enhancing infrastructure, growth and empowering local communities.&nbsp;
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Editorji News Desk and is published from a syndicated feed.)

The prime minister also noted that India has so far provided Lines of Credit and grant assistance worth USD 5 billion to Sri Lanka.

India, Sri Lanka Decide To Ramp Up Trade, Defence, Energy Ties

The prime minister also noted that India has so far provided Lines of Credit and grant assistance worth USD 5 billion to Sri Lanka.

India and Sri Lanka Monday adopted a futuristic vision to expand their partnership, resolved to soon conclude a defence cooperation pact and decided to ramp up energy ties by establishing electricity grid connectivity and multi-product petroleum pipelines.
The decisions were taken during wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka.
Prime Minister Modi said both sides decided to emphasise investment-led growth and connectivity for the India-Sri Lanka economic partnership, and it was decided that physical, digital and energy connectivity will be key pillars of the cooperation.
Work will be done to establish electricity grid connectivity and multi-product petroleum pipelines, Modi said, adding India will supply liquefied natural gas to the island nation's power plants.
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The prime minister also announced that a ferry service will be started between Rameshwaram and Talaimanar to boost connectivity between the two nations.
"We both agree that our security interests are interconnected. We have decided to soon finalise the defence cooperation agreement. There has also been an agreement for cooperation on hydrography," Modi said.
The vexed fishermen issue also figured in the talks.
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"We also discussed issues related to the livelihood of fishermen. We agree that we must proceed with a humanitarian approach to this matter," Modi said.
Referring to the Tamil issue, Modi said India hopes that the Sri Lankan government will fulfil the aspirations of the community.
The prime minister also noted that India has so far provided Lines of Credit and grant assistance worth USD 5 billion to Sri Lanka.
"We have cooperation in all 25 districts of Sri Lanka and selection of our projects is always based on priorities of our partner countries," PM Modi said. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Editorji News Desk and is published from a syndicated feed.)

Herath said neither he nor the President would be able to attend the BRICS Summit in Russia on October 23rd and 24th, but the foreign secretary would represent Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Seeks To Join BRICS, Seeks Support Of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa

Herath said neither he nor the President would be able to attend the BRICS Summit in Russia on October 23rd and 24th, but the foreign secretary would represent Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka, under the newly formed government led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, will apply for membership in the BRICS.
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said the nation considered the inter-governmental grouping to be an effective partnership to realise aspiration for mutually beneficial cooperation, peace and development, through strengthened and inclusive multilateralism, according to local media reports.
Herath said neither he nor the President would be able to attend the BRICS Summit in Russia on October 23rd and 24th, but the foreign secretary would represent Sri Lanka, and place the membership request on record.
Sri Lanka has already sought the support of member states Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates joined BRICS as new members in 2024.
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Who Is Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lanka's New Leftist President?

Who Is Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lanka's New Leftist President?

Sri Lankan voters have been swayed by religious and ethnic affiliations, but this time around, the state of the economy is taking center stage.

Sri Lanka Elections: Economy, Not Religion Or Race, On Voters' Mind As Top Candidates Spar

Sri Lankan voters have been swayed by religious and ethnic affiliations, but this time around, the state of the economy is taking center stage.

Sri Lanka is gearing up for its first presidential election since the massive uprising that ousted President Gotabaya Rajapaksa two years ago. In 2022, the country was faced with an economic collapse, sparking widespread protests that ultimately forced Rajapaksa to flee.
Traditionally, Sri Lankan voters have been swayed by religious and ethnic affiliations, but as the country stages a slow recovery from the 2022 crisis, the state of the economy is taking centre stage.
After Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled Sri Lanka, the country's parliament swiftly replaced him with Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was then serving as prime minister.
Under his leadership, the country has made significant progress, with key economic indicators improving, and no shortages of food and fuel. Inflation, which peaked at 70%, is now almost under control.
But, the common man is still struggling to make ends meet, with some having to borrow money for daily expenses. There's an exodus of youth in search of jobs and better opportunities.
While Sri Lanka narrowly avoided bankruptcy, thanks to timely interventions by the International Monetary Fund and countries like China and India, the country is now grappling with the weight of its massive $92 billion debt.
Citizens are also disappointed that the key demands of the 2022 protests are yet to be fulfilled. Rajapaksa and allies are yet to be held accountable for the the economic mismanagement that led to the crisis, and there is still no limitations imposed on presidential powers. The movement seeks a democratic overhaul to prevent similar crises, emphasizing the need for a new political system capable of stabilizing the nation's economy and politics.
In this backdrop, a record 38 candidates are vying for the presidency in the September 21 election. They have outlined similar visions for the country's future, promising to develop new industries to drive economic growth, boost agriculture, broaden the tax base to increase revenue and create tens of thousands of jobs.
The key candidates in the election are Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sajith Premadasa, Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Namal Rajapaksa.
Wickremesinghe, a six-time former prime minister, is seeking re-election as an independent candidate. However, his presidency has been marred by allegations of protecting the Rajapaksa family and shielding them from prosecution. He has denied the claims.
Sajith Premadasa, leader of the main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya, is running on the plank of economic reform, promising to increase taxes on the wealthy and improve conditions for the poor.
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, candidate of the leftist National People's Party alliance, has gained momentum with his promises of tough anti-corruption measures and good governance.
Namal Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, is trying to overcome the political baggage associated with his family's name. He faces an uphill battle convincing voters who blame the Rajapaksas for the country's economic crisis.VO: No matter who is elected to power, the new Sri Lankan President would face the uphill task of stabilising a battered economy and bringing about political reforms that can prevent a rerun of 2022.

The 51-year-old Javed comes with a rather impressive coaching CV, having worked with Pakistan senior and junior teams, Afghanistan and UAE in the past.

Sri Lanka appoint Aaqib Javed as fast bowling coach until T20 WC

The 51-year-old Javed comes with a rather impressive coaching CV, having worked with Pakistan senior and junior teams, Afghanistan and UAE in the past.

Sri Lanka on Saturday appointed former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed as their fast-bowling coach until the completion of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in June.
Javed, a 1992 World Cup winner, is currently serving as the Director of Cricket Operations and head coach of the Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
&ldquo;We warmly welcome Aaqib and believe that his immense international experience, both in playing and coaching, will help our bowlers come into good shape ahead of the upcoming major international competitions, such as the ICC Men&rsquo;s T20 World Cup,&rdquo; Ashley De Silva, the SLC CEO, said in a press release.
The 51-year-old Javed comes with a rather impressive coaching CV, having worked with Pakistan senior and junior teams, Afghanistan and UAE in the past.
Under his guidance, UAE had obtained the ODI and T20I status besides getting qualified for the 2015 50-over World Cup.
He was also the bowling coach of Pakistan when they won the T20 World Cup in 2009.
As a right-arm seamer, Javed was an effective support cast to Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis in the 90s. He captured 236 international wickets across 22 Tests and 163 ODIs for Pakistan.
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The organiser of a 'White Party' in Sri Lanka has apologised to people on internet after receiving backlash. The party, which was allowing only white people, was later cancelled. 

Sri Lanka: organiser of 'White Party' apologises after backlash over 'racism'

The organiser of a 'White Party' in Sri Lanka has apologised to people on internet after receiving backlash. The party, which was allowing only white people, was later cancelled.&nbsp;

The organiser of a 'white party' in Sri Lanka has apologised to people after the idea of the event received a backlash on the internet. In an advertisement of the event, it was specified that people had to wear white dresses, but it also had a line saying, 'Face control: White,' which left people convinced that the party was only open for white people.
However, the organiser of the event released an apology and called it a 'bad idea'. The apology also said that the intention behind organising the event was to bring foreign people living in the country together.&nbsp;
The event was scheduled to be held on February 24 but was cancelled after the criticism by people who called it a 'racist' idea. &nbsp;
A user of Facebook criticised the idea and wrote, "How dare they come to a brown country and ban the people of that country?"
The organiser, geo_ecstatic on Instagram, said that there was no 'racist' intentions while planning the event. He also wrote, "We wanted to meet expats who have been living here for a long time and love Sri Lanka. The team... supported me and a joint decision was made to quickly organise a party." He also added that he had to leave the country as he got multiple threats and abuse from people.&nbsp;
The event was to be held in the Sarayka Lounge in the southern coastal town of Unawatuna. The lounge is said be owned by Russian citizens.&nbsp;
After the incident went viral on the internet, the Russian Embassy in Colombo released a statement saying, "We strongly condemn all forms of racial discrimination and nationalism. We urge citizens residing on the island to follow its laws and respect local customs."&nbsp;

With his magnanimous double ton, Nissanka smashed the joint fifth-highest score by an opener in the history of men's ODI cricket.&nbsp;

Pathum Nissanka scores unbeaten double ton against Afghanistan

With his magnanimous double ton, Nissanka smashed the joint fifth-highest score by an opener in the history of men's ODI cricket. 

With his magnanimous double ton, Nissanka smashed the joint fifth-highest score by an opener in the history of men's ODI cricket.&nbsp;

Pathum Nissanka powered his way to an unbeaten 210 against Afghanistan on Friday to become the first-ever Sri Lankan to slam a double century in ODIs.&nbsp; With his magnanimous double ton, Nissanka smashed the joint fifth-highest score by an opener in the history of men's ODI cricket.&nbsp;
The prolific batter hit a whopping 20 fours and 8 sixes enroute to his milestone.&nbsp; The 25-year-old's knock also helped Sri Lanka post 381 against Afghanistan in Pallekele.&nbsp;

 On Saturday morning in Colombo, the reptile was spotted near the boundary rope during Sri Lanka's batting. 

One-off Test between Afghanistan, Sri Lanka halted, here's why 

On Saturday morning in Colombo, the reptile was spotted near the boundary rope during Sri Lanka's batting. 

On Saturday morning in Colombo, the reptile was spotted near the boundary rope during Sri Lanka's batting.

In a bizarre occurence, the ongoing one-off Test between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka was halted on Day 2 after a monitor lizard crept onto the field.&nbsp; On Saturday morning in Colombo, the reptile was spotted near the boundary rope during Sri Lanka's batting. Consequently, play was stopped as officials attempted to remove it.&nbsp; However, reports state that the lizard returned to the other side of the boundary all by itself.&nbsp; Earlier, Afghanistan were all out for 198 on Day 1.&nbsp;

'Jay Shah is running Sri Lanka Cricket. SLC is being ruined because of pressure from Jay Shah. One man in India is ruining Sri Lankan cricket,' said Sri Lanka&rsquo;s 1996 World Cup winning captain.

'Sri Lanka Cricket is being ruined by Jay Shah,' accuses ex-Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga

Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga accused BCCI Sеcrеtary and Asian Crickеt Council (ACC) chief Jay Shah of ruining Sri Lanka Cricket (SCL).

'Jay Shah is running Sri Lanka Cricket. SLC is being ruined because of pressure from Jay Shah. One man in India is ruining Sri Lankan cricket,' said Sri Lanka&rsquo;s 1996 World Cup winning captain.

Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga accused BCCI Sеcrеtary and Asian Crickеt Council (ACC) chief Jay Shah of ruining Sri Lanka Cricket (SCL).
'Because of the connection between SLC officials and Jay Shah they are under the impression that they can trample and control SLC,' Ranatunga was quoted by Sri Lankan newspaper Daily Mirror.
'Jay Shah is running Sri Lanka Cricket. SLC is being ruined because of pressure from Jay Shah. One man in India is ruining Sri Lankan cricket,' said Sri Lanka&rsquo;s 1996 World Cup winning captain.
'He is only powerful because of his father, who is India&rsquo;s home Minister,' Ranatunga concluded.
Earlier, the International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended its full-member Sri Lanka after observing government interference in the national board following a tumultuous week.
The Sri Lankan parliament on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution, calling for the sacking of the country's cricket governing body, with both the ruling and opposition parties supporting it.

Sri Lanka failed to finish in top 8 of the ODI World Cup 2023 following 7 losses in 9 league games

Sri Lanka officially out of Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan | PAK vs ENG | Cricket World Cup 2023

Sri Lanka won't be a part of Champions Trophy 2025 as Bangladesh and England are now assured to finish above the Lankans in the World Cup points table.

Sri Lanka officially out of Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan

Sri Lanka failed to finish in top 8 of the ODI World Cup 2023 following 7 losses in 9 league games

Sri Lanka has officially failed to make it to Champions Trophy 2025.
It will be the first time in their cricketing history that Sri Lanka won&rsquo;t be a part of an ICC event. They failed to finish in top 8 of the ODI World Cup 2023 following 7 losses in 9 league games.
Bangladesh and England are now assured to finish above Sri Lanka in Net Run Rate.&nbsp;
The Bangla Tigers might have lost their last match against Australia but their total of 306/8 was enough to ensure that their net run rate wouldn't go below Sri Lanka in the race for the Championships trophy qualification.

The ICC's decision comes in response to the extensive government interference in the administration, including the recent sacking of the entire SLC board by the Sports Minister, which was later overturned by Sri Lanka's Court of Appeal.&nbsp;

Sri Lanka Cricket suspended by ICC with immediate effect due to government interference

The ICC's decision to suspend Sri Lanka Cricket comes in response to what it believes as extensive government interference in the administration, including the recent sacking of the entire SLC board by the Sports Minister, which was later reinstated by Sri Lanka's Court of Appeal. 

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<h2>The ICC's decision comes in response to the extensive government interference in the administration, including the recent sacking of the entire SLC board by the Sports Minister, which was later overturned by Sri Lanka's Court of Appeal.&nbsp;</h2>

The International Cricket Council has suspended Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with immediate effect, citing government interference. According to the press release, 'The ICC Board met today and determined that Sri Lanka Cricket is in serious breach of its obligations as a Member, in particular, the requirement to manage its affairs autonomously and ensure that there is no government interference in the governance, regulation and/or administration of cricket in Sri Lanka. The statement further read that 'the conditions of the suspension will be decided by the ICC Board in due course.' The ICC's decision comes in response to the extensive government interference in the administration, including the recent sacking of the entire SLC board by the Sports Minister, which was later overturned by Sri Lanka's Court of Appeal.&nbsp; Sri Lanka will not be allowed to participate in any ICC events until the suspension is lifted.
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The Sri Lankan cricket team returned home early Friday morning from India after their five-wicket loss in the last group stage match against New Zealand in Bengaluru.

Sri Lanka team returns home, chief selector blames external conspiracy for poor World cup show

Sri Lanka Chief Selector Pramodaya Wickramasinghe on Friday alleged that Sri Lanka's disastrous show at the Cricket World Cup was a result "of a conspiracy from outside".

The Sri Lankan cricket team returned home early Friday morning from India after their five-wicket loss in the last group stage match against New Zealand in Bengaluru.

Sri Lanka Chief Selector Pramodaya Wickramasinghe on Friday alleged that Sri Lanka's disastrous show at the Cricket World Cup was a result "of a conspiracy from outside".
The Sri Lankan cricket team returned home early Friday morning from India after their five-wicket loss in the last group stage match against New Zealand in Bengaluru.
Pressed for reasons for the poor performance, Wickramasingha, a member of the World Cup-winning 1996 team, said. "give me two days to disclose everything about it. This was the result of a conspiracy from outside.
"It is very sad, I am taking responsibility,&rdquo; he told reporters at the airport.
Sri Lanka recorded their worst World Cup performance since 1992, winning only two of their nine games.
The former champions were marred by a series of injuries, warranting replacements outside the original squad. That even led to a change of captaincy mid-tournament.
Their disastrous show against India, where they were all out for 56, triggered a backlash at home.
The sports minister then fired the governing body, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) which was then reinstated by the court of appeal, thus further deepening the crisis situation.
On Thursday, a joint government and opposition resolution in parliament demanded the resignation of the SLC&rsquo;s management.
The government, which is split over the minister&rsquo;s decision to sack the SLC board of management, came out with a report, recommending a brand new constitution for the governing body with a new voting structure to appoint office bearers.

'The restoring of the board is for two weeks when the court will hear the case again,' a court official said.

Sacked Sri Lanka Cricket board restored after court's intervention

The Sri Lanka Cricket Board was on Tuesday restored after Sri Lanka’s Court of Appeal intervened and overturned Sports Minister Roshan Ranasingha's decision to establish an interim committee.

'The restoring of the board is for two weeks when the court will hear the case again,' a court official said.

The Sri Lanka Cricket Board was on Tuesday restored after Sri Lanka&rsquo;s Court of Appeal intervened and overturned Sports Minister Roshan Ranasingha's decision to establish an interim committee.
'The restoring of the board is for two weeks when the court will hear the case again,' a court official said. The court accepted a petition by board president Shammi Silva challenging Ranasingha's move.
On Monday, the Sports Minister sacked the entire cricket board after the cricket team's humiliating performance at the ICC Cricket World Cup. He had even appointed 1996 World Cup-winning skipper Arjuna Ranatunga as chairman of a new interim board.
Ranasinghe was at loggerheads with Sri Lanka Cricket for a few months over allegations of widespread corruption.

The decision came days after Sri Lanka faced an embarrasing defeat against India, where they were bowled out for a mere 55.

Sri Lanka sack entire cricket board after Cricket World Cup humiliation against India | SL vs BAN

Sri Lanka's sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe sacked the entire cricket board after the cricket team's humiliating performance at the ICC Cricket World Cup.

Sri Lanka sack entire cricket board after World Cup humiliation against India

The decision came days after Sri Lanka faced an embarrassing defeat against India, where they were bowled out for a mere 55.

The writing was on the wall and the extreme step was finally taken on Monday.
Sri Lanka's sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe sacked the entire cricket board after the cricket team's humiliating performance at the ICC Cricket World Cup.
The decision came days after Sri Lanka faced an embarrassing defeat against India, where they were bowled out for a mere 55.
Ranasinghe was at loggerheads with Sri Lanka Cricket for a few months over allegations of widespread corruption.
The Sports Minister's office stated that 1996 World Cup-winning skipper Arjuna Ranatunga has been appointe chairman of a new interim board. Ranasinghe publicly demanded the entire board's resignation.
On Saturday Ranasinghe wrote to full members of the International Cricket Council (ICC) -- which has rules against political interference in the sport -- asking for understanding and support.
"Sri Lanka Cricket has been besieged with complaints of player disciplinary issues, management corruption, financial misconduct and match-fixing allegations," Ranasinghe said in the letters, released to Sri Lankan media.
The minister was forced by the ICC to withdraw a three-member panel he had appointed last month to investigate alleged corruption at the board after it was deemed to be political interference.

During the pre-match press conference on the eve of Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh game in Delhi, Mendis was asked if he wanted to congratulate Virat on his special feat.

Watch! Sri Lanka star Kusal Mendis refuses to congratulate Virat Kohli on 49th ODI hundred | ICC Cricket World Cup

There was a flood of messages for Virat Kohli after he smashed a record-equalling 49th ODI hundred in the World Cup game against South Africa but Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis had a strange reaction.

Watch! Sri Lanka star Kusal Mendis refuses to congratulate Virat Kohli on 49th ODI hundred

During the pre-match press conference on the eve of Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh game in Delhi, Mendis was asked if he wanted to congratulate Virat on his special feat.

There was a flood of messages for Virat Kohli after he smashed a record-equalling 49th ODI hundred in the World Cup game against South Africa but Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis had a strange reaction.
During the pre-match press conference on the eve of Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh game in Delhi, Mendis was asked if he wanted to congratulate Virat on his special feat.
The Lankan skipper replied, 'Why I would congratulate him?' and then started laughing. Mendis didn't understand why it was his place to say anything about the achievement.

Uncle Percy was often seen waving the Sri Lankan flag during cricket matches and even travelled with the islanders on various tours over the years.

Prominent Sri Lanka fan Uncle Percy passes away aged 87, ex-cricketers left emotional

Former cricketers, including Russel Arnold, Sanath Jayasuriya and Irfan Pathan left emotional as Sri Lanka's super fan Uncle Percy passes away

Ex-cricketers left emotional as prominent Sri Lanka fan Uncle Percy passes away aged 87

Uncle Percy was often seen waving the Sri Lankan flag during cricket matches and even travelled with the islanders on various tours over the years.

Sri Lankan cricket team's super fan Uncle Percy is no more.
Regarded as Sri Lanka's biggest supporter, Uncle Percy passed away at the age of 87 after a long battle with illness.
He was often seen waving the Sri Lankan flag during cricket matches and even travelled with the islanders on various tours over the years.
His demise left many former cricketers, including Russel Arnold, Sanath Jayasuriya and Irfan Pathan emotional as they mourned his loss.
The love wasn't just from his end but the respect was mutual. Notably, Sri Lanka Cricket handed over Rs 5 million to support his well-being and medical expenses in September 2023.

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