Asalanka hits century as Sri Lanka make 279 against Bangladesh in World Cup
New Delhi, Nov 6: Charith Asalanka scored a century, while opener Pathum Nissanka and Sadeera Samarawickrama made useful contributions as Sri Lanka scored 279 all out in 49.3 overs in their World Cup match against Bangladesh here on Monday.
Middle-order batter Asalanka scored a 105-ball 108, while Nissanka and Samarawickrama contributed identical scores of 41 runs each in a contest between teams which are out of semifinal contention.
The Sri Lankan innings was marred by an incident where all-rounder Angelo Mathews became the first international cricketer to be 'timed out' after not being ready to face the ball within two minutes of the fall of a wicket.
The 36-year-old walked out to bat after the dismissal of Samarawickrama but had some issues with his helmet strap and signalled for a replacement, prompting Bangladesh to appeal for a 'time out'.
Mathews was seen having a animated discussion with the umpires but the Sri Lankan was asked to leave the field.
Earlier, Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl first.
Brief scores:
Sri Lanka: 279 all out in 49.3 overs (Pathum Nissanka 41, Sadeera Samarawickrama 41, Charith Asalanka 108, Dhananjaya de Silva 34; Shakib Al Hasan 2/57, Tanzim Hasan Sakib 3/80, Shoriful Islam 2/52).
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Bima Sakhi Yojana of LIC aimed at women empowerment becomes popular
(Press Release) - The Bima Sakhi Yojana – a project aimed at women empowerment - has been received with enthusiasm across India. The Yojana was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at Panipat, Hariyana on 9th December, 2024. Within a month of launch of the Yojana, LIC has received 52,511 registrations of which 27,695 were issued appointment letters.
Sri Puneet Kumar, LIC Zonal Manager, Hyderabad informed that in the South Central Zone, 12201 applications were registered of which 6284 were given appointment letters. Nearly 3000 agents have started earning commission upon sale of Life Insurance Policies besides the fixed stipend. Addressing the gathering at the stall in All India Industrial Exhibition, Sri Puneet Kumar explained that the Yojana is applicable to any woman whose age is between 18 and 70 years and has passed 10th Class. The selected Bima Sakhi is eligible for stipend of upto Rs 7000.00 per month for a period of three years and also eligible for regular commission on the Life Insurance policies secured by her. After the stipendiary period, Bima Sakhi can continue with LIC as a regular agent and continue to earn. He said that LIC of India is proud to be a partner in Viksit Bharat by including women as partners in the nation’s progress by providing them with opportunity as BIMA SAKHI to become self-reliant.
Sri R. Sateesh Babu, Sri Uthup Joseph, Smt Saraswathi Gopakumar, Sri GBV Ramaiah, Sri Promoda Kumar Sahoo and other senior officials from LIC were present in the event.
Dated at Hyderabad on 9th January, 2025.
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