Wimbledon 2023: Roger Federer, Andy Murray meet on Day 2! One steals heart, the other takes the match – See Photos1/9 Dressed in a cream coloured suit with his purple All England Club member pinned to a lapel, Tennis legend Roger Federer received a one-and-a-half minutes standing ovation from the crowd at Wimbledon on Tuesday as he made his way to the Royal Box. The Princess of Wales, Princess Kate, also stood up and clapped for the holder of record eight Wimbledon titles. Federer, who entered Wimbledon as a spectator, was accompanied by his wife Mirka.Later, England’s legendary player Andy Murray entered the court to go up against British player Ryan Peniston. Murray expressed his gratitude for the presence of Princess Kate and Federer and acknowledged the Tennis royalty’s support for him. Murray, who won the match, expressed satisfaction with his performance as well.2/9 Eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer and Mirka Federer. (Image: Reuters) Roger Federer in the Royal Box next to Princess Kate is applauded at Centre Court ahead of play on day two of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London. (Image: AP) Britain’s Andy Murray in action during his first round match against Britain’s Ryan Peniston. (Image: Reuters) Peniston looks dejected after his first round match against Murray. (Image: Reuters) Federer sits alongside Kate, Princess of Wales and wife Mirka during the first round match between Shelby Rogers of the U.S. and Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina. (Image: Reuters) Murray returns to Peniston during a first round men’s singles match. (Image: AP) Murray with Peniston after their first round match. (Image: Reuters) Murray celebrates after winning his first round match against Peniston. (Image: Reuters)
The launched works involve rehabilitating the Galgamuwa Railway Station and upgrading the railway line from Maho to Anuradhapura, including additional tasks. Another project is the second phase of track rehabilitation from Maho to Omanthai (128 kms), funded by a $318 million Indian Line of Credit.
Transport Minister Gunawardena praised the efforts of Indian company IRCON in Sri Lanka and called for more cooperation in the railway sector. State Minister Shantha Bandara and officials from the Sri Lankan Ministry of Transport attended the event.
Railways is a priority for Indian assistance in Sri Lanka, with over $1 billion invested under five Indian Lines of Credit. IRCON has been involved in Sri Lanks since 2009. It has contributed to the modernisation of Sri Lanka Railways by reconstructing the entire railway line network in the Northern Province (253 Km) and upgradation of the Southern line (115 km), as well as improving safety through advanced signalling and telecommunication systems.
Despite Sri Lanka’s debt standstill in April 2022, India’s support under various Lines of Credit has continued.
(With PTI inputs)