Half centuries by Anthonypillai Sukethan and skipper Mufrin Abinash helped St. John’s College Jaffna record a 2-wicket win against traditional rivals Jaffna Central College in the 17th Battle of the North Limited Overs encounter played at St. John’s ground in Jaffna on Saturday (16).
Jaffna Central 221 all out (46) (S. Sarangan 36, A. Nithushan 32, B. Kujasthus 26, B. Inthujan 22, R. Rajclinton 20: Anton Abishek 4/37, Anton Saran 3/21)
St. John’s Jaffna 222 for 8 wickets (48) (Anthonypillai Sukethan 61, Mufrin Abinash 58, Kanagesgwaran Tishan 33, Naganthirajah Sowmiyan 18, Theivandram Dinoshan 24n.o.: S. Mathushan 3/24, T. Vithushan 2/32)
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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In its first electoral test since taking power, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) fell short of expectations, winning only around 40 % of the national vote in Tuesday’s local government election and falling short of enough seats to gain control of the majority of councils.
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