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Sri Lankan Entrepreneur Wins Award For Most Significant Contribution To Education Industry In Australia Source : sundaytimes The Australian Centre for Higher Education (ACH), a leading education consulting company operates in Sri Lanka and Australia, owned by former Sri Lankan banker Ms. Chanaka Palihakkara last month won the 2024 Blacktown City Local Business Awards held in Sydney, New South Wales, for its outstanding contribution to the education industry in Australia. The Local Business Awards is the largest Entrepreneur Awards Ceremony in New South Wales, which recognises top performing local businesses each year. The ceremony honours businesses in 15 categories for their community contributions and excellent service. Over 300,000 companies competed, and Ms. Palihakkara became the first Sri Lankan Australian to win in any category and the first to win the education services title. She was also a finalist for Businessperson of the Year 2024, and ACH Education was a finalist for ...

Jun 24, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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Athapaththu leads Sri Lanka to clean sweep over West Indies for the first time. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.  (eLanka Sports Editor) Chamari Athapaththu led Sri Lanka on a run spree to ensure a one-day series clean sweep against the West Indies in Hambantota.  The spirited Sri Lanka skipper has always stood up when the team is vulnerable and this time was no different as she continues to be the team’s guiding light. The win in emphatic fashion, was historic in terms of a series sweep against the West Indies and underlined Sri Lanka’s steady climb in the world rankings taking them to number five behind Australia, England, South Africa and India and raises hope for automatic qualifying for the World Cup. Athapaththu enjoying a charmed start to her innings  reached 50 off 70 balls then accelerated to 91 before falling short of a well deserved century going for an ...

Jun 24, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , , ,
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OBITUARY – CHANDRA SENARATNE (9 Feb 1933 – 3 June 2024 ) – By  Hugh Karunanayake The news of Chandra Senaratne ‘s passing came as no surprise to me, as he was not in the best of health recently. Nevetheless, the sadness and the finality it brings to a life well lived, remains so indelibly etched in my memory, and will remain forever. Chandra was a dear friend with whom I have been able to associate closely over the past 30 years.  He is only two years older than I, and it would have surprised him to know that I remember him as a student in Royal College in Colombo, where we both attended, he a couple of forms senior to me. As you all know, a two year seniority in school brings with it a certain aura of respect, and adulation. In Chandra’s case he was (if I remember ...

Jun 24, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Hugh Karunanayake Tagged , , , ,
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The Growth and Challenges of the Sri Lankan Rubber Industry – By Malsha – eLanka Introduction Sri Lanka’s rubber industry, with its roots tracing back to the early 20th century, stands as a vital segment of the nation’s agricultural and industrial landscape. Known for producing high-quality natural rubber, Sri Lanka has carved a niche in the global market, contributing significantly to the country’s economy. This article delves into the history, current status, and future prospects of the Sri Lankan rubber industry, while also addressing the challenges it faces. Historical Background The rubber industry in Sri Lanka began in 1876 when the first rubber plant was introduced from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London. The plantation sector flourished, with rubber becoming a major export commodity alongside tea and coconut. By the mid-20th century, Sri Lanka had established itself as a key player in the global rubber market. Current Status Today, the ...

Jun 23, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Brain Draining Pearl – By Nisal Rukshan A state’s economy can significantly influence its population. The economic stability of a country relies on salient factors including, labour, taxation, human resources, income distribution, political status, policies & strategies of the government, education system, usage of technology, the contribution of the state sector and private sector, the trade balance (the difference in country’s imports and exports of goods and services), unemployment, infrastructure, wages, inflation etc. However, in times of economic upheaval or political instability, a country’s development growth can be hindered and such a situation can lead to unrest among citizens. Waves of the depressed population will strive to seek remedies or ask for solutions from authorities to overcome financial difficulties. When such efforts have become futile, the road to struggle will automatically open up. That results in a high rate of brain drain aka substantial emigration among any population. Marshlaw’s hierarchy ...

Jun 23, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 23rd June 2024 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Celebrating the Life of Prof. Siri Kannangara – Live Stream of the Funeral Ceremony from Waterview Bicentennial Park, Sydney A musical journey back in time. When a music genre can take you back in time. – By Aubrey Joachim Ravi RUDRA – Photos from the ‘Times Collection’ of National Archives Sri Lanka women surge to series triumph in ‘Calypso ‘ style. Surge in the women’s game has given something for fans to cheer.- BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.(eLanka Sports Editor) Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 215 20 06 2024 SUNDAY CHOICE – What does Psalm 139:23 mean? – By Charles Schokman The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2024-6-22 The Significance of Poson Poya Day in Sri Lanka-by Kalani-eLanka The Psychology of Success: Habits of ...

Jun 23, 2024 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , , , ,
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Afghanistan ‘talibans’ Australian T20 Cricket Aspirations-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis In what must have been a nerve-tingling match-up, the Afghanistan cricket team undermined and shattered Australia’s cricket team at  the T20 match in Kingstown on 22nd June. This was achieved via a team ffort involving several star interventions (as it should be in good cricket). I did not watch the match but the figures reveal that there were several stars — from the big opening stand between Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran when Afghanistan batted first to Naveen Ul-Haq’s 2 for 20 runs in four overs to Mohammad Nabi’s allround feat of 10 runs in  ten balls at the tail-end of their innings and then one wkt for one run — and that was opening bat David Warner — in the only over he bowled. NOTE THESE MOMENTS 14.4 BIG BIG WICKET! Noor Ahmad may not have bowled much, but he may have taken ...

Jun 23, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged , , ,
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West Indian Women Cricketers trounced by the Sri Lanka Women’s Squad-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis While most cricketing fans may be focusing on the T20 World Cup matches in the Caribbean and USA, the female West Indian cricketers have been ‘holidaying’ in Sri Lanka. Or rather, thus far, they have faced the mighty Sri Lankan ladies in three 50-over matches in the south-eastern corner of the island: at the grounds in Hambantota abutting the wild life park at Yala and a vibrant coastline. Kavisha Dilhari Sachini Nishansala Whether the latter distractions proved to be debilitating, I cannot say. But they have been well and truly ‘distracted’ and rolled over by the Sri Lankan ladies. The summary scorelines of the three matches played thus far are as follows ODI ONE:  SL women won …. after Windies [asked to bat] totalled 193 runs, a target which the hosts secured in 35 overs for the loss of 4 wkts. ...

Jun 22, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged , , ,
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Sri Lanka resumes eye cornea donation to Pakistan Source:Dailymirror Colombo, June 20 (Daily Mirror) – Sri Lanka resumed donation of eye corneas to Pakistan. It was stopped following the Covid-19 pandemic, an official said. The latest donation of five corneas were dispatched on a SriLankan Airlines flight to Lahore yesterday night and were received by a team of Pakistani army medical personnel for surgeries to be performed at the army hospital in Rawalpindi, according to Sri Lankan High Commissioner Admiral (Retired) Ravindra C. Wijegunaratne. He is also expected to witness the surgeries. Sri Lanka has donated more than 88,000 eye corneas to the world and more than 36,000 of them to Pakistan. “This is a new chapter and new beginning in this noble project  to bring people to people contacts between two brotherly countries who were steadfast friends during the tests of time.  These eye corneas will be implanted to ...

Jun 22, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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Reviving Hope: Sri Lanka Resumes Eye Cornea Donations to Pakistan Source:Slguardian Sri Lanka has a rich history of eye donations, having donated more than 88,000 eye corneas worldwide through the Eye Donation Society of Sri Lanka, established in 1964 by the late Deshamannya Dr. Hudson Silva. Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society Agrees to Supply Donated Corneas to Pakistan Armed Forces Lahore, Pakistan – A remarkable act of generosity and friendship marked a new chapter in the longstanding relationship between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Five eye corneas, donated by Sri Lankan donors, arrived in Lahore today aboard a Sri Lankan Airlines flight. These invaluable gifts were received by Pakistan Military Medical personnel and will soon be transferred to the Pakistan Army Hospital in Rawalpindi. Sri Lanka has a rich history of eye donations, having donated more than 88,000 eye corneas worldwide through the Eye Donation Society of Sri Lanka, established in 1964 ...

Jun 22, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , ,
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