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A crisis-hit SLC, comes before press

Sri Lanka Cricket’s Interim Committee members appeared before the media today (20). Sujeewa Rajapakse, Treasurer to the SLC, Nishantha Ranathunga, Secretary to the SLC, Eshana De Silva, Acting Chairman of the SLC and Ajith Jayasekara, the Chief Executive Officer of SLC were present at the head table. In today’s media briefing, Secretary to the SLC (Sri Lanka Cricket), Mr. Nishantha Ranathunga revealed that it was none other than the Sri Lanka Cricket Interim Committee Chairman D. S. de Silva, who granted approval for the distribution of over 14 million Sri Lankan Rupees, among the staff of SLC, irrespective of their involvement at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011. Ranathunga was responding to a question raised by the journalists gathered at the media briefing which was held this afternoon at the SLC headquarters. READ THE REST OF THE ENTRY

Hashan Tillakaratne continues his ‘Defensive mode’

Hashan Tillakaratne, who was acclaimed as a defensive batsman in the then Sri Lankan batting line-up, is keeping onto his ‘signature batting style’ though he had retired from one-day cricket in 2003! The cricketer turned politician of the opposition, Tillakaratne claimed that match-fixing had been rampant in Sri Lanka since 1992. He also said that he was determined to reveal the names of those who were involved in fixing and he would do it in the due course, at the most appropriate time. Despite this startling revelation done by a former Sri Lankan skipper, many started pouring in comments, both in support of Tillakaratne’s attempt to expose those who were involved in this ‘criminal activity’ and against his approach, arguing it’s ‘fishy’ as to why he waited this long to make such a statement. READ THE REST

ThePapare is recruiting passionate reporters!

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Sri Lanka's Number one sports website: ThePapare.com is at the verge of throwing out a campaign, in recruiting new reporters, writers, photographers, videographers, producers, production co-ordinators and aspiring marketers.  The campaign titled, "The Hunt is on for 'Paparites'" will go online, in the coming weekend and may be around next week. The main objective of the campaign would be to expand the number of reporters and personnel involved in carrying out its operations. The website would be seeking, any individual (despite the gender), who carry the passion for sport, with the ability of working effectively with given deadlines as a writer, reporter, photographer, etc. 

Tesco, to get advice from kids!

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'Tesco', has already planned to build up an advisory board, made up of school children, aged between nine years to 12 years, in helping with the supermarket chain's 'Tesco for Schools & Clubs programme'.  The said advisory board will include six 'young entrepreneurs', as they prove they have a talent in making decisions, and sensory vision towards the future.

Coke's touch on 'Teen love for music'

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World's number one Cola company, Coca Cola is yet again planning on revolutionizing its marketing communications strategies, as they touch upon their consumers' love for music! The company also uses its 'love for music' on par with its 'Open Happiness' campaign, that has strategically being launched in over 200 global markets.

Strong ‘Sri Lankan Pride’, washed away at Asian Games

With much intensified hopes and expectations, a 109 strong Sri Lankan delegation flew to Guangzhou to take part in the 16th Asian Games on the 11th of November. The same number returned to the island with shattered hopes and neither a single medal nor record breaking performances, in their respective events.  The Sri Lankan delegation which took part in the Asian Games with 44 other Asian countries is wedged into this ‘sorry’ situation, perhaps acting as an eye-opener for the Sport Authorities in the island nation.  'Hope', 'Shattered Hopes', The Biggest 'Dilemma in Sri Lanka Cricket' and many more... READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE

Beware of the following if you are a driver!

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If you are a regular online enthusiast, you may come across various characters, stuff and many interesting topics to discuss and share upon.  Now I'm gonna share one of those 'believable' set of information, I received via email, just two hours ago.  It is recommended to share this amongst your loved ones and spread the message whenever possible.  A s received Importance: High Worth Passing On! Sad, especially if you are inclined to 'help' people... While driving on a rural end of the roadway on Thursday morning, I saw an infant car seat on the side of the road with a blanket draped over it. For whatever reason, I did not stop, even though I had all kinds of thoughts running through my head. But when I got to my destination, I called the Police and they were going to check it out. But, this is what the Police advised even before they went out there to check.... "There are several things to be aware of ... gangs and thieves are now pl...