No LG polls in World Cup Cricket 2010 venue areas

In Sri Lanka the local government poll is due to be held in March 2011.But government may not hold the poll in the areas of World cup venues. Sri Lanka is one of the three host countries of World Cup Cricket 2011 starting from February 19, 2011. Colombo, Hambantota and Kandy are the venues scheduled for observing the matches to take place in Sri Lanka.

The Minister of the Local Government extended the term of 330 Local Councils for one year on April 1, 2009. If not ended before these councils can go till April 2011. So now the due date to hold fresh election is April. The election campaign in the areas with World Cup Cricket Venue may disturb smooth observation of the cricket matches. Nishantha Ranathunga, Sri Lanka Cricket Secretary said that R Premadsa International Stadium in Colombo, Suriyawewa in Hambantota and Pallekele in Kandy are the venues for the scheduled matches to be played in Sri Lanka. So the elections of Local Government in these areas may be held after the World Cup Cricket.

Source: Daily News

Sri Lanka vs England ODI Series: Sri Lankan Airline’s offerings

Sri Lanka Vs. England ODI Series: Sri Lankan Airline’s offerings, Behind Sri Lanka versus England ODI Series Sri Lankan Airline has offered some of chief offerings of the international cricket fans. The series will be started from 1 October 2007. After World Cup Twenty20 it is the first 50-50 ODI series for both the teams. The match will be played only two stadiums Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium and R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo.

You will able to find more on Travel blackboard Asia in detailed, SriLankan Airlines has tailored both packages for cricket fans to catch the exciting matches, as they can either choose to catch the first ODI match or three exciting ODI matches via the two packages.

Furthermore, the packages also offer fans a chance to visit the famed Sigiriya Fortress and do fantastic shopping in Colombo itself. Costs range from $ 875 – $ 935 for 4D/3N and $ 980 – $ 1055 for 6D/5N and include return airfare, transfers based on itinerary, transportation and twin share accommodation. Cost of tickets and entry fees to attractions are not included.

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