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Rahul, Kohli centuries carry India to 356/2
KL Rahul marked his return with a fine hundred while Virat Kohli added to his big pile of ODI milestones with a century as India amassed 356/2 on the second day of their Super Fours fixture against Pakistan on Monday (September 11).
India flexed their top-order muscle across both days as Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma got fifties before the pair of Rahul and Kohli took over to torment Pakistan who were without pacer Haris Rauf for the second half of India’s innings. Asked to bat, India were first put on the front foot by Gill, whose own use of feet was far more assured than it was in his previous outing as he went after Shaheen Afridi early on. Rohit Sharma survived some exceptional bowling from Naseem Shah and began to chance his arms too as both hit fifites and added their second-successive 100-plus stand. They then fell to soft dismissals against the run of play, bringing Rahul and Kohli to the crease before rain took over and ensured the game spilled over to the next day.
Rahul played the aggressor on Monday as Pakistan were hamstrung by the absence of Haris Rauf, who was taken out of bowling duty as a precautionary measure after a scan revealed an inflammation in his oblique muscle. Babar Azam tried to get the extra five overs that Rauf wouldn’t bowl, from part-time spinner Iftikhar Ahmed, but the move didn’t come off.
Iftikhar bowled a good first over – for four runs – but was taken apart by Rahul in the next over, with a slog sweep for a six and a cut for a four. Shadab Khan, who endured a tough time on Sunday, was welcomed back with more disdain as Rahul went after him in a 14-run over. He and Kohli got to their respective fifties on either side of a drinks break at the 38-over mark and then proceeded to push harder on the accelerator. It began with a 16-run Iftikhar over in the 43rd, that took India to 280 for 2. Rahul punished width from Faheem in the 44th over before reaching his century in the 47th.
In the next over, Kohli became the fastest batter to 13,000 ODI runs and also reached his 47th century in the format while Pakistan dealt with more misery – Naseem Shah walked off in the next over holding his hand after bowling just two deliveries. The last eight overs fetched 92 runs as Kohli and Rahul finished with incredible scores of 122* and 111* respectively, while stitching together the highest ODI partnership for India against Pakistan (233 runs).
Brief scores:
India 356/2 in 50 overs (Virat Kohli 122*, KL Rahul 111*, Shubman Gill 58, Rohit Sharma 56; Shaheen Afridi 1-79, Shadab Khan 1-71) vs Pakistan
It has been reported that former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias ‘Pilleyan’ has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
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Maintaining public trust is a fundamental responsibility of the Police Department – President
Attending the passing out parade of the 82nd batch of the Special Task Force (STF) at the Katukurunda STF Training Camp in Kalutara on Monday (07), President Anura Kumara Disanayake emphasized the need for a progressive transformation within the Sri Lanka Police to ensure the rule of law, order and authority.
The President noted that the public places its trust in the Sri Lanka Police to uphold the supremacy of the law and maintaining that trust is a fundamental responsibility of the Police Department.
Addressing the newly commissioned officers, President Disanayake stated that how one serves and respects their profession is reflected in their career and urged the officers to embrace their professional duty in a way that contributes meaningfully to the transformative change the country requires.
Highlighting the current state of institutional breakdown in many sectors, the President pointed out that the people have already initiated change by altering the political authority, but reiterated that political transformation alone is insufficient. Instead, a comprehensive and positive transformation across all sectors is necessary for national progress.
The President further emphasized that new police officers carry the responsibility of meeting public expectations. He called on them to ensure public safety and security and to prevent the nation from falling prey to organized crime and drug-related issues.
He also stated that the younger generation must take responsibility for the motherland, bearing that duty on their shoulders and should strive to steer both their personal future and the future of the country in a positive direction.
President Disanayake concluded by saying that joining the regular service of the Sri Lanka Police today should be remembered by all as a significant and powerful step forward.
The President further noted that the service rendered by the Special Task Force (STF) on behalf of the public during times of emergency and disaster is highly commendable.
A total of 118 newly recruited Sub-Inspectors and 231 Probationary Police Constables who successfully completed their basic training graduated during the ceremony.
President Anura Kumara Disanayake awarded certificates and honours to officers who demonstrated exceptional performance during the training programme.
A commemorative token was also presented to President Disanayake, who attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest.
An operational demonstration by STF officers on a simulated battlefield was presented as part of the event.
Established in 1983 under the theme “Victory is Certain”, the Sri Lanka Police Special Task Force is currently recognized as a prestigious unit deployed for VIP protection, crime and organized crime suppression and narcotics control efforts aimed at building a drug-free nation.
The ceremony was attended by Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala, Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala, Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security Ravi Seneviratne, Acting Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya, STF Commanding Officer Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Samantha de Silva, along with other senior police officers, the parents of graduating officers and other invitees.
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National minimum monthly salary for private sector employees raised to Rs. 27,000/-, minimum daily wage to Rs. 1080/-
Parallel to salary hike of public sector officers by the budget proposals 2025, it has been proposed to increase the salaries of private sector employees as well.
Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the proposal submitted by the Minister of Labour to revise the national minimum monthly salary and national minimum daily wage and follow other legal actions as follows:
• To raise the minimum national monthly salary by rupees 9,500/- from rupees 17,500/- to rupees 27,000/- with effect from 01.04.2025
• To raise the minimum national daily salary by rupees 380/- from rupees 700/- to rupees 1,080/- with effect from 01.04.2025
• To raise the minimum national monthly salary by rupees 3,000/- from rupees 27,000/- to rupees 30,000/- with effect from 01.01.2026
• To raise the minimum national daily salary by rupees 120/- from rupees 1,080 /- to rupees 1,200/- with effect from 01.01.2026
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