Bangladesh 227 for 8 (Kayes 60, Shahzad 3-63) beat England 225 (Trott 67, Morgan 63) by two wickets
- Mahmudullah kept his cool alongside Shafiul Islam to take Bangladesh home ! -
England vs Bangladesh Full Match Highlights World Cup 2011
Shafiul Islam raised Bangladesh's World Cup campaign from the dead, as he turned yet another astonishing contest on its head with a breathtaking assault in the batting Powerplay to leave England stunned by their fifth cliffhanger in consecutive contests, and facing their own make-or-break encounter with West Indies in Chennai next week.
In another unbearably tense finale, Bangladesh's ninth-wicket pair of Shafiul and Mahmudullah transformed a futile situation with a glorious blaze of strokeplay, as they turned an asking rate of 57 in 62 balls into an emotional victory with an over to spare. The honour of the winning hit went to Mahmudullah, who belted a Tim Bresnan full-toss through the covers for four to cue pandemonium among the most passionate cricket supporters in the world, but it was Shafiul's refusal to accept defeat that ultimately paved the way for glory.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Tsunami-hit Japan - At least 427 are being killed - Confirmed but likely to rise over 1000 !
Twin disasters overwhelm Japan - Video - All Jazeera
At least 427 are confirmed to have been killed after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Japan, triggering a devastating 10-metre-high tsunami along parts of the country's northeastern coastline and triggered an emergency at two nuclear power plants as well.
Japanese media said on Saturday the death toll was expected to exceed 1000, most of whom appeared to have drowned by churning waters.
"The damage is so enormous that it will take us much time to gather data," a Japanese official at the national police agency said.
The towering wall of water, generated by the 8.9 magnitude earthquake, pulverised the northeastern city of Sendai, where police on Friday reportedly said that 200-300 bodies had been found on the coast.
The wave of black water sent shipping containers, cars and debris crashing through the streets of Sendai and across open farmland, while a tidal wave of debris-littered mud destroyed everything in its path.
The northeastern Japanese city of Kesennuma, with a population of 74,000, was hit by widespread fires and one-third of the city was under water, according to Jiji news agency .
Radiation fears - Reactor cooling systems had failed !
- but no immediate health hazard -
Japanese authorities scrambled on Saturday to prevent nuclear accidents at two atomic plants where Japanese authorities scrambled on Saturday to prevent nuclear accidents at two atomic plants where reactor cooling systems failed, as it evacuated tens of thousands of residents.
Radiation 1,000 times above normal was detected in the control room of one plant, although authorities said levels outside the facility's gates were only eight times above normal, spelling "no immediate health hazard".
The two nuclear plants affected are the Fukushima No. 1 and No. 2 plants, both located about 250 kilometres northeast of greater Tokyo.
A total of 45,000 people living within a 10-kilometre radius of the No. 1 plant were told to evacuate -- raising the number from the fewer than 6,000 people within three kilometres told to leave Friday.
Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan early on Saturday morning left on a helicopter ride to Fukushima to assess the situation at the plants operated by Tokyo Electric Power, and at other areas in the disaster zone.
When Friday's massive quake hit, the plants immediately shut down, along with others in quake-hit parts of Japan, as they are designed to do -- but the No. 1 plant's cooling system failed, the government said.
When reactors shut down, cooling systems must kick in to bring down the very high temperatures. These systems are powered by either the external electricity grid, backup generators or batteries.
This is key to prevent a "nuclear meltdown" and radioactive release.Japan's network of advanced nuclear power plants are designed to shut down as soon as the earth shakes in one of the world's most quake-prone countries, though a fire broke out in the turbine building of another nuclear plant in Onagawa., as it evacuated tens of thousands of residents.
Radiation 1,000 times above normal was detected in the control room of one plant, although authorities said levels outside the facility's gates were only eight times above normal, spelling "no immediate health hazard".
The two nuclear plants affected are the Fukushima No. 1 and No. 2 plants, both located about 250 kilometres northeast of greater Tokyo.
A total of 45,000 people living within a 10-kilometre radius of the No. 1 plant were told to evacuate -- raising the number from the fewer than 6,000 people within three kilometres told to leave Friday.
Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan early on Saturday morning left on a helicopter ride to Fukushima to assess the situation at the plants operated by Tokyo Electric Power, and at other areas in the disaster zone.
When Friday's massive quake hit, the plants immediately shut down, along with others in quake-hit parts of Japan, as they are designed to do -- but the No. 1 plant's cooling system failed, the government said.
When reactors shut down, cooling systems must kick in to bring down the very high temperatures. These systems are powered by either the external electricity grid, backup generators or batteries.
This is key to prevent a "nuclear meltdown" and radioactive release.Japan's network of advanced nuclear power plants are designed to shut down as soon as the earth shakes in one of the world's most quake-prone countries, though a fire broke out in the turbine building of another nuclear plant in Onagawa.
26 people have died UP TO NOW from the MASSIVE tsunami in Japan !
Up to 26 people are reported to have been killed after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Japan, triggering a 10-metre-high tsunami along parts of the country's northeastern coastline.
The massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan on Friday, sweeping away cars, boats, homes and people as widespread fires burned out of control.Japan's NHK television reported many injuries and showed pictures of major tsunami damage in the north, with buildings being inundated by waves of water in Onahama city in Fukushima prefecture.
Will earthquake triggered Japanese tsunami will affect Sri lanka
Will earthquake triggered Japanease tsunami will affect Sri lanka ?
Sri Lankan Meteorological Department stated that Sri Lanka is under no threat with regard to the tsunami warnings.
Sri Lankan Meteorological Department stated that Sri Lanka is under no threat with regard to the tsunami warnings.
CNN Video of the tsunami that struck Japanese Coastline !
CNN Video of the massive earthquake followed by tsunami in Japan
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Buildings on fire dot a vast wall of mud littered with boats and debris moving fast across farmland in northern Japan. Houses, cars and a train can be seen in the path of the tsunami.
Location of the earthquake
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Buildings on fire dot a vast wall of mud littered with boats and debris moving fast across farmland in northern Japan. Houses, cars and a train can be seen in the path of the tsunami.
Location of the earthquake
Opposition freedom fighters retreat from Ras Lanuf in Libya
Opposition freedom fighters fall back from oil town under rocket fire and aerial assault as Gaddafi loyalists launch major offensive.
Opposition freedom fighters have been forced to withdraw from the central port city of Ras Lanuf after Dictator Muammar Gaddafi launched a massive offensive against opposition fighting to end the Libyan leader's decades-long rule.
Pro- and anti-government forces are locked in intense fighting for control of several other cities and towns along the coastline to the east of Tripoli, including Brega and Bin Jawad, as well as in Az Zawiyah to the west of the capital.
Opposition freedom fighters have been forced to withdraw from the central port city of Ras Lanuf after Dictator Muammar Gaddafi launched a massive offensive against opposition fighting to end the Libyan leader's decades-long rule.
Pro- and anti-government forces are locked in intense fighting for control of several other cities and towns along the coastline to the east of Tripoli, including Brega and Bin Jawad, as well as in Az Zawiyah to the west of the capital.
Massive 8.9 quake, tsunamis hits Coastal Region of Japan !
An 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan on Friday, triggering tsunamis and sending a massive body of water filled with debris that included boats and houses inching toward highways.
The epicenter was 373 kilometers (231 miles) away from the capital, Tokyo, the United States Geological Survey said. But residents there felt the tremors.
The quake rattled buildings and toppled cars off bridges and into waters underneath. Waves of debris flowed like lava across farmland, pushing boats, houses and trailers toward highways.
Tsunami warnings issued for other countries
In Tokyo, crowds gathered in the streets and tried to reach relatives via cell phone.
Scenes inside office buildings showed papers strewn all over the floor and people clinging onto seats and desks.
Such a large earthquake at such a shallow depth creates a lot of energy, said Shenza Chen of the U.S. Geological Survey.
It caused a power outage in about 4 million homes in Tokyo and surrounding areas.
A tsunami in the Pacific was moving closer to other shorelines in other countries, said CNN meteorologist Ivan Cabrera.
It triggered tsunami warnings for various countries, including Japan and Russia, the National Weather Service said.
"Earthquakes of this size are known to generate tsunamis potentially dangerous to coasts outside the source region," it said.
"Based on all available data a tsunami may have been generated by this earthquake that could be destructive on coastal areas even far from the epicenter."
The quake was the latest in a series in the region this week.
Early Thursday, an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 struck off the coast of Honshu.
A day earlier, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off of Honshu, the country's meteorological agency said.
The largest recorded quake took place in Chile on May 22, 1960, with a magnitude of 9.5, the USGS said.
- Japan Tsunami Earthquake Videos -
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Lands gifted to Former Cricket Captain Arjuna and Hashan for winning the 1996 World Cup to be takenback ?
The Urban Development Authority (UDA) that functions under the Defence Secretary is working to acquired the 10 perch plots of land given to Arjuna Ranatunge and Hashan Thilekaratne for helping Sri Lanka win the World Cup in 1996. Every member of the 1196 Sri Lankan cricket team were given a 10 perch land in the Battaramulla area.
The land near the Western Provincial Council building in Battaramulla was divided into equal plots and distributed among the cricketers following a proposal by then Sports Minister S.B. Dissanayake. The plots of land were handed over to the cricketers by former President Chandrika Kumaratunge.
The UDA has informed the cricketers who were given the lands to write their objections within
two weeks if there were any against the acquisition of the lands by the government. The Authority has stated that the government had to take back the lands as they were not being used.
A former senior of the Sri Lanka cricket team said the government's move to acquire the lands given to the cricketers who won the World Cup in 1996 would affect the morale of the present players when they are playing the World Cup 2011 matches.
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The land near the Western Provincial Council building in Battaramulla was divided into equal plots and distributed among the cricketers following a proposal by then Sports Minister S.B. Dissanayake. The plots of land were handed over to the cricketers by former President Chandrika Kumaratunge.
The UDA has informed the cricketers who were given the lands to write their objections within
two weeks if there were any against the acquisition of the lands by the government. The Authority has stated that the government had to take back the lands as they were not being used.
A former senior of the Sri Lanka cricket team said the government's move to acquire the lands given to the cricketers who won the World Cup in 1996 would affect the morale of the present players when they are playing the World Cup 2011 matches.
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Indian Goverment rejects Prime Ministers funny claims !
The High Commission of India in Colombo yeasterday completely rejected the funny statement made by D.M. Jayaratne ( Prime Minister ) that there are 3 LTTE Terrorist Training camps operating at a secret locations in Tamil Nadu.D.M. Jayaratne, when delivering the opening speech of the emergency debate in the House on Wednesday said LTTE cadres are being trained in Tamil Nadu to target leading Indian politicians.
Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe countered the Prime Minister saying there could not be any element of truth in this statement. " Had there been any such issue, it should have been taken up by the leaders of the two countries" Opposition Leader said.
Most Political analysts says, DM was told to mention this in parliement by Percy Mahinda who fears of loosing power like in some other countries which is happening now. Also he use this on order to overcome oppostion members and journalists from going against the goverment.
Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe countered the Prime Minister saying there could not be any element of truth in this statement. " Had there been any such issue, it should have been taken up by the leaders of the two countries" Opposition Leader said.
Most Political analysts says, DM was told to mention this in parliement by Percy Mahinda who fears of loosing power like in some other countries which is happening now. Also he use this on order to overcome oppostion members and journalists from going against the goverment.
Sri Lanka Qualifies to Quarter Final with win over ZIM ! - It was Dilis Day ! 144runs and 4 wickets
Sri Lanka 327 for 6 (Dilshan 144, Tharanga 133) beat Zimbabwe 188 (Taylor 80, Dilshan 4-4) by 139 runs
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Full Match Highlights World Cup 2011
When Elton Chigumbura chose to bowl in Pallekele, to avoid his spinners having to struggle with a dew-soaked ball, little did he think his team would fail to take a wicket for 44.3 overs. But Tillakaratne Dilshan and Upul Tharanga batted forever, notching up the first double-century opening partnership in World Cup history, and their hundreds set up Sri Lanka's victory, officially securing their place in the quarter-finals.
The result was a foregone conclusion once Sri Lanka scored 327 but there was a flutter of hope in the Zimbabwe camp when Brendan Taylor was at the forefront of the pursuit. He combined orthodoxy and innovation during an aggressive half-century, taking advantage of a wayward Sri Lankan pace attack. The hosts gathered themselves, though, and struck twice at the other end after a century opening stand. Taylor eventually departed for 80 in the 25th over, and with him ended Zimbabwe's improbable chances.
Current Points Table
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Full Match Highlights World Cup 2011
When Elton Chigumbura chose to bowl in Pallekele, to avoid his spinners having to struggle with a dew-soaked ball, little did he think his team would fail to take a wicket for 44.3 overs. But Tillakaratne Dilshan and Upul Tharanga batted forever, notching up the first double-century opening partnership in World Cup history, and their hundreds set up Sri Lanka's victory, officially securing their place in the quarter-finals.
The result was a foregone conclusion once Sri Lanka scored 327 but there was a flutter of hope in the Zimbabwe camp when Brendan Taylor was at the forefront of the pursuit. He combined orthodoxy and innovation during an aggressive half-century, taking advantage of a wayward Sri Lankan pace attack. The hosts gathered themselves, though, and struck twice at the other end after a century opening stand. Taylor eventually departed for 80 in the 25th over, and with him ended Zimbabwe's improbable chances.
Current Points Table
Group A
| Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | N/R | Pts | Net RR | For | Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | +2.705 | 1071/168.4 | 729/200.0 |
| New Zealand | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +1.848 | 746/141.3 | 630/184.0 |
| Pakistan | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +0.760 | 970/200.0 | 818/200.0 |
| Australia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | +1.813 | 469/84.0 | 377/100.0 |
| Zimbabwe | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.690 | 819/200.0 | 878/183.3 |
| Canada | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2.083 | 582/195.3 | 1012/200.0 |
| Kenya | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3.403 | 521/200.0 | 734/122.1 |
Group B
| Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | N/R | Pts | Net RR | For | Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | +0.992 | 1109/182.3 | 1017/200.0 |
| England | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | +0.054 | 1132/198.4 | 1124/199.1 |
| West Indies | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +2.667 | 611/112.2 | 396/142.5 |
| South Africa | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +1.754 | 739/142.5 | 513/150.0 |
| Ireland | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.296 | 714/149.1 | 742/146.0 |
| Bangladesh | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1.764 | 546/150.0 | 607/112.2 |
| Netherlands | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.728 | 716/200.0 | 1168/185.1 |
Clash at Kelaniya University - 600 students Involved & Fighting Still Continues !
According him about 600 students were involved in the incident causing damage to property within the Science Faculty premises of the University. No injuries reported and the fight between the two groups is ongoing.
Vavuniya Mayor to Resign !
" S.N.J. Nathan, The Vavuniya Mayor has sent a letter to the Elections Commissioner, Dayananda Dissanayake expressing his desire to resign from his post as Mayor " said Suresh Premachandran ( Tamil National Alliance MP). He further said that, if Nathan's resignation letter is accepted by the Elections Commissioner, the TNA will receive notification from the Elections Commissioner
Thilakarathne Dilshan's Doping Reports are False - Another Mud Slinging Campaign !
"These are all rubbish going around the world media. These are all false reports," he further clarified.
Few Days ago, bogus so called unbiased media claimed that Dilshan tested positive with a banned substance. The only player to be tested positive during a World Cup is Legendary Spinner Shane Warne from Australia
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Intense fighting in Libyan cities !
Dictator Gaddafi's Forces and opposition backed forces are locked in intense fighting for control of several cities and towns across Libya. Nearly month-long uprising is threatening to end Dictator Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's more than 41-year-old rule.Some of the fiercest fighting is taking place in the oil rich city of Az-Zawiyah which is 50km west of the capital Tripoli ( Tripoli is Where Gaddafi is Hiding).
"The revolutionaries (Oppostion) control the centre of Zawiyah and Dictator Gadhafi's forces are surrounding it. It's 50-50, anybodies victory" a resident who fled the city said."There was no one in the streets, the town is completely deserted, and there are snipers on the roofs," he said, adding that he did not know which side they were on.
Forces loyal to Gaddafi say they have wrested the city from the hands of rebels, a claim denied by those ranged against the Libyan Dictator.Any independent confirmation of the claims and counter-claims, however, is difficult since is difficult since journalists are unable to reach the city due to bombs dropped in these cities by Gaddafi.
But residents said the city had been under sustained attack from Dictator Gaddafi baberic forces whic hwere aided by tanks and war planes.There are also reports of fighting raging in the eastern port city of Ras Lanuf, where an oil installation has gone up in flames.Al Jazeera's Jacky Rowland, reporting from the frontline, described a steady volley of mortar and rocket fire, blanketing the sky with dark smoke, turning day to night.
"Pro-Gaddafi forces unleash a savage counter-offencive against the town of Ras Lanuf," Rowland said. "Rebel fighters sitting on the ground are vulnerable, and they know it."The rebel fighters are largely inexperienced. Abdul Razik Bubakar, 32, car mechanic who has joined anti-Gaddafi forces, told the AP news agency that he is learning how to use anti-aircraft gun on the fly."I didn't know anything about it. I just learnt in two or three days. Now I know how to use it, thanks to God. Now I am really quick using it, cleaning it and fixing it," said Bubakar.
Master plan to Tarnish the Image of Sajith Premadasa ? - ( Baba ) Namal behind the scene !
It is further reported that ( baba ) Namal is behind the scene and keeping a close eye on the progress of the tarnishing campaign. The idea was given to him by Percy who won presidential elections twice by extreme cheating (which involved paying to Tiger Terrorists etc..). (baba) Namal fears that he will find it extremely difficult in future to win a Presidential or General Election against Sajith Premadasa who is having a strong support at the ground level.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Heavy shellings by Dictator Gaddafi in Ras Lanuf oil city in Libya - Heavy casualties !
Forces loyal to Libyan Dictator Muammar Gaddafi have launched new air raids on the oil city of Ras Lanuf under oppstion control and are closing in on the western town of Az Zawiyah.
Fresh reports of rockets landing on Ras Lanuf came on Wednesday, with one news correspondent there saying there was intense fighting taking place between rebels and the government's fighter jets.
"What we are hearing is intense and repeated attacks by Gaddafi's airplanes on the rebels," Jacky Rowland said. "The air force is concentrating on the big junctions at the entrance to the town. The opposition fighters are extremely panicked."
She said the oil facility there had been hit in three places.
"There are huge plumes of smoke leaping into the air. We can see mortar fire from Gaddafi troops and the rebels are firing rockets towards the west."
Khaled Kwafi, a member of the opposition forces based on the outskirts of Ras Lanuf, told Al Jazeera that people were killed and injured in the attack.
"An hour ago we saw warplanes in the sky. We heard very huge explosions and lots of smoke. Our people tried to go there but they were stopped," he said.
"We heard there are people killed and injured there."
Fresh reports of rockets landing on Ras Lanuf came on Wednesday, with one news correspondent there saying there was intense fighting taking place between rebels and the government's fighter jets.
"What we are hearing is intense and repeated attacks by Gaddafi's airplanes on the rebels," Jacky Rowland said. "The air force is concentrating on the big junctions at the entrance to the town. The opposition fighters are extremely panicked."
She said the oil facility there had been hit in three places.
"There are huge plumes of smoke leaping into the air. We can see mortar fire from Gaddafi troops and the rebels are firing rockets towards the west."
Khaled Kwafi, a member of the opposition forces based on the outskirts of Ras Lanuf, told Al Jazeera that people were killed and injured in the attack.
"An hour ago we saw warplanes in the sky. We heard very huge explosions and lots of smoke. Our people tried to go there but they were stopped," he said.
"We heard there are people killed and injured there."
Minister Johnston Fernando gifted with 20 expensive shirts - Given by coordinating secretary, Dida
It is also reported that Dida had allegedly earned millions of rupees fraudulently when he worked as a coordinating secretary to former deputy tourism minister Faizer Mustapha and had joined Johnston's ministerial staff after paying him a large amount of money.
A senior ministry official told us that due to his involvement in all exports and imports carried out by the Ministry, as part of the minister's personal staff, the racketeering has had an impact on the prices of essential commodities.
Though Minister wears blazers most of the time, he had studied only up to grade 8 which was revealed during hearing of one of the bogus cases in a court martial against General Sarath Fonseka.
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