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Avishka Fernando Shines with Explosive Batting at Zim Afro T10

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September 28, 2024

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The NYS Lagos Strikers have yet again put up a top notch performance against Cape Town Samp Army at Zim Afro T10 tournament. With his outstanding performance Avishka Fernando, the star player for the Strikers continued to score runs. The game was set in motion by the brilliant opening innings of Rassie van der Dussen (51 runs) and Avishka Fernando (66) who combined to form an explosive opening partnership that helped NYS Lagos win by a commanding 42 runs in an exciting encounter.

Avishka Fernando expressing his satisfaction with his steady scoring throughout the competition shares, “Yes, in this tournament I managed to get runs in all games that I played so I’m happy about that. I can’t wait to maintain this form in the remaining games.

After taking the field first the NYS Lagos batted brilliantly to score a perfect 133/2 runs. In retaliation the Cape Town Samp Army got off to a fast start thanks to contributions of a perfect above 70 runs score from Jack Taylor and Brian Bennett. However big hitters were restricted by the skillful bowling of Oshane Thomas. In the end NYS Lagos won by 42 runs for the day and qualified for the following round.

Talking about NYS Lagos Strikers Squad playing the right team sport, Avishka shared, “As a team, we’re thrilled to have qualified for the next stage. We’re taking it game by game, and our goal is to finish this tournament on a high note.”

Reflecting on the team’s journey, Fernando emphasized the collective effort that led to their qualification, showcasing their focus and determination., “Yes as a team we are happy that we got qualified for qualifiers. We’re taking it game by game, and our goal is to finish this tournament on a high note.”

Discussing his approach in the shorter format of the game, Fernando revealed his strategy for contributing to the teams score without fixating on individual milestones, “I wasn’t focused on scoring a hundred in this innings. In a 10-over match, it’s crucial to communicate with my batting partner and focus on building a solid total for the team, that was the plan.”

With a commanding 42-run victory over Cape Town Samp Army, the NYS Lagos once again established a successful stride and demonstrated their ability to contain the big hitters. By virtue of the disciplined bowling of Oshane Thomas and the strong performances of their openers NYS Lagos not only secured their place in the next round but also established a formidable platform for the rest of the tournament.

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Dubai-India travel: Security procedures triggered for Emirates flight following bomb threat email, flight lands safely

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December 5, 2025

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Authorities at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport activated full emergency protocols on Friday after receiving a bomb threat email linked to Emirates flight EK526 travelling from Dubai (DXB) to Hyderabad (HYD).

According to GMR officials, the threat email landed in the airport’s customer support inbox around 7.30am on December 5. Despite the alert, the flight continued under strict monitoring and landed safely at 8.30am.

Once on the ground, the aircraft was immediately moved to an isolated bay. Passengers were safely deboarded, and security te

ams carried out standard bomb threat checks. Investigations are currently underway.

Emirates confirmed the incident in a statement to local media, saying authorities had alerted them to a “potential security threat” to EK526.
“All standard security procedures were implemented by the relevant local authorities with full co-operation from Emirates’ ground teams,” the airline said, adding that “the safety and well-being of passengers and crew remain the highest priority.”

Authorities say all threats are being investigated, and extra security measures remain in place at the airport.

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Driving through Abu Dhabi this week? Here are the road closures you need to know about

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December 5, 2025

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Abu Dhabi motorists can expect some delays over the next few days, with the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) announcing a series of partial road closures across key routes in the capital. Drivers are being urged to plan, allow extra travel time, and follow diversions to avoid congestion.

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street

A major set of phased lane closures will take place near Sheikh Zayed Bridge from Tuesday, December 9 to Monday, December 22, 2025.

Three left lanes will be closed from 12am on December 9 until 10pm on December 15.
Two right lanes will then shut from 10pm on December 15 until 6am on December 22.

Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Street

Another temporary closure is scheduled on Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Street from 5pm on December 5 until 5am on December 8.

Authorities explained that these restrictions are part of ongoing road enhancement projects designed to improve traffic flow and safety across the city. Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes wherever possible during the maintenance period.

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Sharjah Police give deadline to remove National Day stickers, or face fines

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December 5, 2025

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If your car is still sporting National Day decals, it’s time to take them off. Sharjah Police have announced that all vehicle owners must remove their UAE National Day celebration stickers by Saturday, December 6, and those who miss the deadline will face violations.

The reminder follows a crackdown during the 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations, where authorities impounded 106 vehicles and nine motorbikes for dangerous and irresponsible behaviour on the roads.

According to Sharjah Police, the violations included:

Creating loud noise and disturbing residents
Driving recklessly and endangering others
Operating vehicles without a valid licence

Police officials urged motorists to celebrate responsibly and avoid turning festivities into safety risks.

However, there has been a shift in decorating trends this year. Many residents opted for cleaner, simpler, more elegant designs to showcase their UAE pride ahead of the long weekend, and demand for custom decals surged.

Authorities are now urging residents to ensure all celebratory stickers and decorations are removed by the set deadline to keep roads safe and avoid penalties.