Former Sri Lanka Cricket performance analyst Sanath Jayasundara has been found guilty of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code and has been banned from all cricket for seven years.

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His ban is backdated to May 11, 2019, when he was suspended. According to the order, Jayasunndhra was found guilty for breaching the following articles:

Article 2.1.3 -- offering a bribe or other Reward to the Sri Lankan Sports Minister to contrive in any way or otherwise influence improperly the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of an International Match.

Article 2.4.7 -- obstructing or delaying an ACU investigation into possible corrupt conduct under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.

Alex Marshall, ICC General Manager - Integrity Unit, in an official release said: "Jayasundara's attempt to bribe a Minister is a grave transgression while the efforts to cover up his tracks and the lack of remorse are hugely disappointing.

"We won't tolerate corrupt conduct in our sport and my team will be relentless in preventing such behaviour. This ban should serve as a deterrent for anyone who may be tempted along the wrong path," he added.

Former Sri Lanka Cricket performance analyst Sanath Jayasundara has been found guilty of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code and has been banned from all cricket for seven years.

Former Sri Lanka Cricket performance analyst Sanath Jayasundara has been found guilty of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code and has been banned from all cricket for seven years. ALSO READ: SLC sets July 8 as the deadline to resolve contracts controversy ahead of India series: Report His ban is backdated to May 11, 2019, when he was suspended. According to the order, Jayasunndhra was found guilty for breaching the following articles: Article 2.1.3 -- offering a bribe or other Reward to the Sri Lankan Sports Minister to contrive in any way or otherwise influence improperly the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of an International Match. Article 2.4.7 -- obstructing or delaying an ACU investigation into possible corrupt conduct under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. Alex Marshall, ICC General Manager - Integrity Unit, in an official release said: "Jayasundara's attempt to bribe a Minister is a grave transgression while the efforts to cover up his tracks and the lack of remorse are hugely disappointing. "We won't tolerate corrupt conduct in our sport and my team will be relentless in preventing such behaviour. This ban should serve as a deterrent for anyone who may be tempted along the wrong path," he added.

Former SLC performance analyst Sanath Jayasundara banned for 7 years for breaching ICC Anti-Corruption Code

Sri Lanka has asked its 1.5 million government employees to donate their May salary to boost the country's economy amid coronavirus lockdown.&nbsp;

The country has suffered massive setbacks since last year's Easter bombing that killed 279 people with the tourism sector been the worst-hit since the outbreak of the virus.&nbsp;

The Lankan government had imposed a nationwide lockdown on March 20 shutting down all&nbsp;industries, shopping complexes, bars as the coronavirus cases began to rise. Only shops with essential supplies were allowed to stay open.&nbsp;

P.B. Jayasundara, a top civil servant has asked all the government sector employees including the armed forces and the police to give away their monthly income (May) to help the country's economy during the lockdown. He called it a "social responsibility."

In a letter written by Jayasundara and accessed by an agency, he said: "In the past month you could not travel, go shopping. A lot of spending was curtailed."&nbsp;

"While seeking loans and aid from other countries, we must also demonstrate our internal strength... Consider it (the donation) as your social responsibility at this time of crisis."

Jayasundara assured that such mass donations will reduce the budget deficit and will help Sri Lanka manage their national debt by saving some 100 billion rupees ($525 million).

Jayasundra is leading the initiative by donating his May's salary. &nbsp;

According to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka has not received any international financial aid to fight the virus. He rubbished any rumours of his government misusing any financial aid.

The economic growth of the island nation slowed to 2.3 per cent last year compared to an expansion of 3.3 per cent in 2018.

Sri Lanka has 797 positive virus cases and nine deaths, according to government figures.

Sri Lanka has asked its 1.5 million government employees to donate their May salary to boost the country's economy amid coronavirus lockdown. The country has suffered massive setbacks since last year's Easter bombing that killed 279 people with the tourism sector been the worst-hit since the outbreak of the virus.

Sri Lanka has asked its 1.5 million government employees to donate their May salary to boost the country's economy amid coronavirus lockdown. The country has suffered massive setbacks since last year's Easter bombing that killed 279 people with the tourism sector been the worst-hit since the outbreak of the virus. The Lankan government had imposed a nationwide lockdown on March 20 shutting down all industries, shopping complexes, bars as the coronavirus cases began to rise. Only shops with essential supplies were allowed to stay open. P.B. Jayasundara, a top civil servant has asked all the government sector employees including the armed forces and the police to give away their monthly income (May) to help the country's economy during the lockdown. He called it a "social responsibility." In a letter written by Jayasundara and accessed by an agency, he said: "In the past month you could not travel, go shopping. A lot of spending was curtailed." "While seeking loans and aid from other countries, we must also demonstrate our internal strength... Consider it (the donation) as your social responsibility at this time of crisis." Jayasundara assured that such mass donations will reduce the budget deficit and will help Sri Lanka manage their national debt by saving some 100 billion rupees ($525 million). Jayasundra is leading the initiative by donating his May's salary. According to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka has not received any international financial aid to fight the virus. He rubbished any rumours of his government misusing any financial aid. The economic growth of the island nation slowed to 2.3 per cent last year compared to an expansion of 3.3 per cent in 2018. Sri Lanka has 797 positive virus cases and nine deaths, according to government figures.

Sri Lanka asks government employees for May salary to boost economy amid shutdown

Sri Lankan security officials have warned that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-president-sirisena-appoints-new-acting-police-chief-jayasundara-sent-on-compulsory-leave-214376">Islamist militants</a> behind Easter Sunday's suicide bombings are planning imminent attacks and could be dressed in military uniforms.

The militants were targeting five locations for attacks on Sunday or Monday, security sources said.

"There could be another wave of attacks," the head of ministerial security division (MSD), a unit of the police, said in a letter to lawmakers and other officials, seen by Reuters on Monday.

"The relevant information further notes that persons dressed in military uniforms and using a van could be involved in the attacks."

There were no attacks on Sunday, and security across Sri Lanka has been ramped up, with scores of suspected Islamists arrested since the April 21 attacks on hotels and churches that killed more than 250 people, including 40 foreign nationals.

Two cabinet ministers and two opposition lawmakers confirmed to Reuters that they were aware of the latest security alert.

"We have been informed about this by the MSD," Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne said.

Authorities suspect members of two little known groups - National Thawheedh Jamaath (NTJ) and Jammiyathul Millathu Ibrahim - of carrying out the Easter attacks, though Islamic State has claimed responsibility.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said a tight-knit group of people were involved, mostly close friends and families. They mostly spoke face-to-face, possibly to evade electronic surveillance.

"They (the group) were small enough that they were not using normal communications, instead of meeting each other," Wickremesinghe told Reuters.

He added the coordinated bombings, the type of explosives used and the tightly guarded plot suggested the bombers had guidance.

"IS (Islamic State) has claimed, we also felt there have to be some international links," he said.

President Maithripala Sirisena said on Monday he had appointed Chandana Wickramaratne, the second in command at the police, as acting police chief.

Over the weekend, two sources at the president's office told Reuters that Pujith Jayasundara, the police chief during the attacks, was refusing the president's request to step down.

It was not immediately possible to contact Jayasundara on Monday.

In India, police said they had raided the homes of three people in the southern state of Kerala, close to Sri Lanka, in connection with their links to Islamic State. They did not say if there was any connection to the attacks in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lankan security officials have warned that Islamist militants behind Easter Sunday's suicide bombings are planning imminent attacks and could be dressed in military uniforms.

Sri Lankan security officials have warned that Islamist militants behind Easter Sunday's suicide bombings are planning imminent attacks and could be dressed in military uniforms. The militants were targeting five locations for attacks on Sunday or Monday, security sources said. "There could be another wave of attacks," the head of ministerial security division (MSD), a unit of the police, said in a letter to lawmakers and other officials, seen by Reuters on Monday. "The relevant information further notes that persons dressed in military uniforms and using a van could be involved in the attacks." There were no attacks on Sunday, and security across Sri Lanka has been ramped up, with scores of suspected Islamists arrested since the April 21 attacks on hotels and churches that killed more than 250 people, including 40 foreign nationals. Two cabinet ministers and two opposition lawmakers confirmed to Reuters that they were aware of the latest security alert. "We have been informed about this by the MSD," Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne said. Authorities suspect members of two little known groups - National Thawheedh Jamaath (NTJ) and Jammiyathul Millathu Ibrahim - of carrying out the Easter attacks, though Islamic State has claimed responsibility. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said a tight-knit group of people were involved, mostly close friends and families. They mostly spoke face-to-face, possibly to evade electronic surveillance. "They (the group) were small enough that they were not using normal communications, instead of meeting each other," Wickremesinghe told Reuters. He added the coordinated bombings, the type of explosives used and the tightly guarded plot suggested the bombers had guidance. "IS (Islamic State) has claimed, we also felt there have to be some international links," he said. President Maithripala Sirisena said on Monday he had appointed Chandana Wickramaratne, the second in command at the police, as acting police chief. Over the weekend, two sources at the president's office told Reuters that Pujith Jayasundara, the police chief during the attacks, was refusing the president's request to step down. It was not immediately possible to contact Jayasundara on Monday. In India, police said they had raided the homes of three people in the southern state of Kerala, close to Sri Lanka, in connection with their links to Islamic State. They did not say if there was any connection to the attacks in Sri Lanka.

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