WRC lifts suspension on Sri Lanka Rugby
The World Rugby Council has lifted the temporary ban imposed on Sri Lanka Rugby, the Ministry of Sports mentioned on Sunday (Nov. 04).
This was communicated to Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe by the Asia Rugby President Qais Al-Dhalai during a meeting held in Dubai, UAE.
On that account, the world rugby governing body’s decision will be officially announced in the coming days, the president of the rugby governing body in the region told the Sri Lankan lawmaker.
The suspension was lifted at a meeting held in Paris a few days ago, Mr. Qais further told Minister Ranasinghe.
On May 17, the World Rugby Council imposed a temporary ban on the Sri Lanka Rugby with immediate effect, in light of the concerns about the governance of the national rugby outfit and a breach of the World Rugby Bye-Laws relating to political interference.
The suspension came into effect after the World Rugby Council and Asia Rugby had agreed that the international federation and regional association would work together with all stakeholders to ensure the least possible disruption of rugby in Sri Lanka.
In its May 17 statement, the world rugby body mentioned that the immediate priority was to work with all relevant stakeholders to resolve the governance issues. It had said a resolution of these issues would enable Sri Lankan athletes and officials to participate in upcoming matches and tournaments in Asia.
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Speaking at a program today, Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles revealed that he was offered Rs. 700 million to take Underworld Leader Harak Kata to Dubai instead bringing him to Sri Lanka, when he was taken into custody.
He went onto note that the underworld is ready to remove him from the position by paying bigger amounts.
He added that the President is aware of this incident, and that the person who offered bribe was murdered.
The Minister was speaking at a program for the Police Chiefs and Officers in charge of the Police stations in the southern province.
Speaking at the program, he iterated that officers who are connected to the underworld will be removed from their positions.
He added that OICs must be held responsible any criminal activity in the areas under their purview.
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Secretary of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Mohan de Silva has tendered his resignation.
The resignation comes in the wake of Sri Lanka’s 302-run defeat to India in the Cricket World Cup, after which Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe which caused huge public uproar.
Six militants attacked an air force training base in the central Pakistani area of Mianwali on Saturday morning damaging three aircraft, the country’s military said.
Three militants were killed before they entered the base and the other three had been cornered, the military said in a statement, adding that three grounded aircraft and a fuel tanker had been damaged thus far in the attack.
“Due to the swift and effective response by the troops, (the attack) has been foiled and thwarted, ensuring the safety and security of personnel and assets,” the statement said.
The military said an operation is underway to clear the area, and did not mention any casualties amongst security personnel.
Islamist militant group Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan (TJP) claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement sent to journalists by its spokesperson.
TJP came to the fore only this year and little is known about the group, which has carried out a string of high-profile attacks in the country, including killing 12 soldiers at a Pakistani military base in the southwestern province of Balochistan in July.
Source: Reuters
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