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The Colombo Scene 1950 – by Charles Schokman To all you lovers of music. You will cherish this information that brings back happy memories. Attached is a piece written by Stuart de Silva shortly before his death. It contains not a trace of rancour or bitterness. The name may not mean much to  some of you but I hope it conveys the ambiance of Colombo in the 50’s. ————————————————————————————————————– Source:- kermeey MEMORIES OF A JAZZ MUSICIAN FROM CEYLON/SRI LANKA JAZZ – the word has never been clearly defined. Someone asked Thelonious Sphere Monk in an interview “How would you define Jazz?” He answered, “Man, I don’t have to define it. I PLAY it. All you critics and non-players have to do is LISTEN!” No truer word was spoken. I was born on the same day that piano virtuoso Art Tatum recorded his devastatingly stunning version of Tiger Rag. (He never ever played ...

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Photo of the ANZAC Day Ceremony in Brisbane With the Sri Lankan Veterans at Brookfield Show Grounds in Brisbane The above is a photo with the Sri Lankan Veterans at Brookfield Show Grounds in Brisbane with General Shantha Kottegoda, Admiral Travis Sinniah who was the Key Note Speaker at the event. President of the RSL Kenmore Branch Lt. Col. Rick Maher, Anton Swan OAM. Dr Jay Weerawardena President of the Federation of the Sri Lanka Organizations in Qld. and Also Jayantha Pathikirikorale. These are some of the Ex-Serviceman in the photo. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox!  ...

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Tensions in Gulf strain Ceylon Tea – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Image Source : publicfinance Industry experts caution that rising tensions in Gulf region could impact Ceylon Tea. Issues in the Red Sea have already impacted the industry with longer delivery time and higher freight costs. This situation can also drastically affect the prices and livelihoods of people in the plantation sector who depend on tea export. With over 50 percent of the island nation’s tea exports heading to the Middle East, the industry is especially vulnerable to any disruptions in the region. Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB) has stated that official figures of the current situation have not been shared by those in the tea industry, although, the industry stakeholders have informed that the situation could adversely affect tea exports. Closure of airspace in the region could also adversely affect tea exports. According to senior industry experts “similar to the ...

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eLanka Newsletter -24th April 2024 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Larry Loos celebrates his important milestone that made a party to an event that will not be easily forgotten at St. Michael’s and St Luke’s Church in Dandenong Sri Lanka Foundation Inc in the USA – International Awards – Binara Dharmawardena Mideast Strike Fizzles: Oil Prices Dip Despite Geopolitical Jitters – By Hemantha Yapa Abeywardena Roman Szechowycz: A Discerning Eye for Past & Present in the Gal Oya’s History-by Michael Roberts Success – By Niranjan Selvadurai Slow Dance – By Charles Schokman Slow Dance – By Charles SchokmanAshton Agar in Freelance Rejuvenation?-by Michael Roberts Photo of ST. PETER’S COLLEGE COLOMBO – CLASS OF 1967 Murali’s story about leadership now, recalling how Arjuna stood up for him The Blue Mountains Bookshop Trail; A Book Lovers Adventure ...

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Australia and Sri Lanka further strengthen ties with launch of new joint maritime security operation Source : island Australia and Sri Lanka’s commitment to countering maritime security threats has been on display with the launch of a new joint maritime security operation in Colombo recently. A joint media release between the Australian Border Force and the Department of Sri Lanka Coast Guard said: ‘Aptly named Disi Rela, which means “keeping a watchful eye over the maritime environment,” the new joint activity will see the Australian Border Force (ABF) and Department of Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) undertake a week-long programme of work, from Dikkowita to Chilaw. ‘Commander Joint Agency Task Force Operation Sovereign Borders, Rear Admiral Brett Sonter, RAN said that Disi Rela underscores the strong partnership between the two countries. ‘We often refer to the Australian-Sri Lankan relationship as gold standard. Today’s launch of Disi Rela takes it to a ...

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Anzac Day: eLanka, the Sri Lankan community in Australia, remembers the human cost of war, lest we forget. We strive to create a more peaceful future! Anzac Day, observed on April 25th each year, is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand. It commemorates the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during World War I: the landing at Gallipoli on the Ottoman Empire coast (present-day Turkey) on April 25, 1915. Here’s a deeper look at the significance of Anzac Day: Commemoration: It’s a day to remember all Australians and New Zealanders “who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations” and “the contribution and suffering of all those who have served,” excluding those who served in the New Zealand Wars. Gallipoli Campaign: The Gallipoli campaign was a brutal and unsuccessful eight-month attempt by Allied forces to capture the Ottoman capital, Constantinople (present-day Istanbul). While ...

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“Are eggs good for you? Let’s find out!” – By Harold Gunatillake   Transcript: Website www.Doctorharold.com The new guidelines track the changing views of many nutritionists, who now believe that eating cholesterol-laden eggs may not significantly affect the cholesterol levels of healthy adults or increase their risk of heart disease. According to federal guidelines, eggs are nutrient-dense and are grouped with lean meats, poultry, seafood, legumes and nuts as a healthy source of protein. “From a climate perspective, eggs are better to eat than beef, but are worse than legumes and other plant sources of proteins,” Cardiovascular health One systematic review and meta-analysis of egg consumption found that a higher consumption of eggs (more than one egg/day) was associated with a significant reduction in risk of coronary artery disease. Today, we discuss a controversial topic: the research findings on eggs. Evidence from China and Egypt suggests chickens were domesticated and laying ...

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Chamari Athapaththu, a jewel in the crown of Sri Lanka grabbing number one spot in one-day batting. -BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports Editor) Reward for effort is an age old adage that draws parallels with Sri Lanka’s brilliant cricketing all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu who has sky-rocketed to number one batter in the world in the one-day format.  She’s been there before but has been overrun by stars from other nations. But the fierce competitive spirit has her back on top of the world and challenging her followers, “catch me if you can”. The 34 year old left handed batting sensation who smacked a world record unbeaten 195 in a winning run chase against South Africa recently, is in the twilight of her career.  But she has shelved plans to walk away from the game until she is satisfied that her beloved country continues on their recent upward trend in the ...

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