Tag: Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka to Arrest 1996 World Cup Captain Arjuna Ranatunga in Rs 23.5 Crore Oil Scam Case
Overview: A High-Profile Corruption Case Emerging from the Petroleum Ministry In a development that intertwines sport, politics, and legal accountability, Sri Lankan authorities announced plans to arrest former World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga. The charges relate to a controversial period during his tenure as a minister in the country’s petroleum sector. Prosecutors allege misconduct linked…
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Sri Lanka to Arrest Arjuna Ranatunga Over Rs 23.5 Crore Oil Scam: Court Tells All
Overview: Court Signals Possible Arrest in High-Profile Oil Case In a development that has stirred political and sports circles across Sri Lanka, authorities indicated plans to arrest former World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga on corruption charges linked to his tenure as petroleum minister. A district court was told that the case centers on an alleged…
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Sri Lanka to Arrest 1996 World Cup Captain Ranatunga Over Oil Scam
Overview: Allegations surface about a long-era oil deal In a developing story that has stirred political and sports circles in Sri Lanka, authorities plan to arrest former cricket captain and 1996 World Cup winner Arjuna Ranatunga on corruption charges linked to his tenure as petroleum minister. The case centers on a controversial oil deal valued…
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Sri Lanka rally to edge Zimbabwe and stay in tri-series final chase
Sri Lanka keep their tri-series hopes alive after beating Zimbabwe Sri Lanka revived their chances of reaching the tri-series final with a commanding win over Zimbabwe, retaliating for last week’s defeat and sealing a performance that will keep fans hopeful as the tournament approaches its business end. The triumph came after Sri Lanka restricted Zimbabwe…
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Sri Lanka edge Zimbabwe to stay in hunt for tri-series final
Sri Lanka stay alive in tri-series race after commanding win over Zimbabwe In a match that underscored the high stakes of the ongoing tri-series, Sri Lanka extracted revenge for their earlier defeat to Zimbabwe with a convincing victory that keeps their campaign alive. After restricting Zimbabwe to 146/5, Sri Lanka chased the target with composure,…
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Time for Climate Finance That Is Fair and Inclusive: A Roadmap for Global Action
Setting the Stage: COP30 and a Call for Inclusive Climate Finance At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, a key side event highlighted a simple, urgent message: climate finance must be fair and inclusive. Co-hosted by the governments of Mauritius and Sri Lanka, along with the Commonwealth Secretariat, the session framed finance not as charity but as…
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Scaling Inclusive Climate Finance: A Path to a Fair $1.3T Roadmap
Setting the Stage: COP30, Belém, and a Call for Fair Climate Finance At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the Commonwealth Secretariat hosted a pivotal side event focused on making climate finance more fair and inclusive. Co-hosted by the governments of Mauritius and Sri Lanka, the gathering underscored a shared urgency: channel the $1.3 trillion road map…
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Time for Climate Finance That Is Fair and Inclusive: Insights from COP30 Side Event
Overview: A Call for Fairer, More Inclusive Climate Finance The Commonwealth Secretariat highlighted a pivotal message at its official side event during COP30 in Belém, Brazil: climate finance must be fair, inclusive, and accessible to all nations, especially those most vulnerable to climate risks. Co-hosted by the governments of Mauritius and Sri Lanka, the session…
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South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in WC25 showdown
South Africa chase 106 in rain-shortened WC25 clash South Africa produced another clinical chase to extend their perfect record in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, defeating Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in a rain-curtailed contest at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. With this win, the Proteas registered their fourth consecutive chase-win in the…
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South Africa outclasses Sri Lanka in CWC25, sealing a fourth win
South Africa cruise to a 10-wicket triumph in rain-shortened CWC25 clash In a dominant display at the R Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo, South Africa outclassed Sri Lanka to secure a 10-wicket victory in their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 showdown. The Proteas, who already boasted three wins in the campaign, stretched their winning run…