A bold decision by former Isipathana College captain Manilka Ruberu, to take a 30-metre penalty despite fans urging a lineout, after the end of the 70 minutes, helped them record a thrilling 12-12 draw against S. Thomas' College in a second round match of the Singer Schools Rugby League Championship played at Mt. Lavinia.
At halftime the Thomians led 7-3.
S. Thomas’ scored from two tries and a conversion, while Isipathana went tryless and settled for four penalties.
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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