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QUESTION BEFORE AZERBAIJAN CLIMATE MEET – By N.S.Venkataraman The next global climate meet  (COP 29)  is scheduled to take place in Azerbaijan in November, 2024.  While global climate meetings  have  taken place 28 times so far in different countries, these meetings have been marked by  much fanfare,  tall talk, impressive targets  and  some action plans too,  particularly with regard to funding  by developed countries to less developed countries. Rising global temperature : However,  the ground reality is that  in spite of such deliberations and action plans initiated during the global climate meetings , the global temperature is continuing to increase .  As a result, erratic climatic and weather conditions are already witnessed in several parts of the  world.  It is now predicted by World Meteorological Organisation  (WMO)  that the world would witness record high temperature that  will be above the 1991 – 2020  reference period until    the year 2028.  The ...

Jun 14, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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Little India Harris ark Business Association INC – Vidhunarthana Dancing School @ Little India Harris Park – photos thanks to Roy Grafix   Please click here to view the full photo album on eLanka Facebook page  Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Jun 14, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Photo Gallery, Photos Tagged , , , , ,
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Cricket’s Golden Ticket launched as international tickets go on sale Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) Cricket fans will have the chance to win a money can’t buy Golden Ticket when general public tickets for the 2024-25 international cricket season go on sale today (June 14) at 11am venue local time. When fans purchase a ticket to either the NRMA Insurance Men’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series or the CommBank Women’s Ashes Test by June 30, 2024, they’ll go into the draw for a chance to win one of six Golden Tickets. All fans who purchased tickets in the pre-sale window from June 4-13 will be automatically included in the draw. As the ultimate upgrade to their Test Match ticket, the Golden Ticket winners and a guest will experience a pitch walk, a behind the scenes tour, a meet and greet with an Australian player, a ticket upgrade to corporate ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 12th June 2024 – 4th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Prof Siri Kannangara – Dhamma Sermon (Tueaday 11 June ) and Alms Giving ( Wednesday 12 June) at the Lankarama Buddhist Temple, Schofileds (Sydney) Understanding Creatinine: Your Kidney’s Health Indicator – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Pakistan crumble in run chase against India in crunch T20 World Cup encounter Dr. Siri: Village boy to global healer, a legacy of kindness and excellence – By Krishantha Prasad Cooray Sharp rise in US crude stocks: the only chart that explains the oil price stagnation – By Hemantha Yapa Abeywardena An Inspirational Message for the Month of June 2024 – Glorifying God in our Weakness – By Charles Schokman HIGH COMMISSIONER SECURES PAKISTAN FAN ZONE TICKETS BONEY M. Sets Sydney Disco Inferno Ablaze at Enmore Theatre in Sydney! ...

Jun 13, 2024 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , ,
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Sri Lanka a Wealthy Nation at all Times – By Gowri Shankar The wealth of nations does not consist in the amount of gold and silver in its vaults, as mercantilists believed, but rather in the sum total of its annual production and commerce. A nation’s wealth is determined not by its currency but by the productivity of its people. A nation should focus on commerce, innovation and a well-functioning market system. Countries should focus on the unique selling preposition (USP) of the workmanship to enhance efficiency, achieve overall economic growth and build a brand for themselves. Laissez-Faire economics advocates for minimal government intervention in markets, suggesting that competition and the free market are seen as the best ways to ensure efficient allocation of resources. When left to operate without excessive government interference, markets have a natural tendency to balance supply and demand, set prices, and encourage innovation. The government’s ...

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Lessons For Life …. from Roger Federer … in Dartmouth & in Curate’s Gown in – By Michael Roberts Source : thuppahis LISTEN …. all budding sportsmen … FEDERER speaking from retirement ….. An Item sent to Thuppahi by the son of Professor EOE Pereira of the Engineering Faculty Peradeniya Univeristy … one Lorenz Pereira of Wellawatte, Royal College, Cambridge University and Melbourne …. himself more a ruggerite and cricketer than racquet-artist.   Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Jun 13, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts
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Captivating Buddhist Heritage Unravels in Pakistan – By Kelum Bandara Source : dailymirror Pakistan is uncovering a remarkable past: a once-thriving Buddhist civilization.  Excavations reveal ancient universities and stupas, like Jaulian with its university ruins and Bhamala with the world’s oldest Nirvana statue. This newfound heritage is drawing international interest, making Pakistan a destination for history and spiritual exploration Takht-i-Bahi monastic complex Jaulian monastic complex In the green mountainous terrain coupled with the gorges and valleys of Pakistan, what is unfolding with yimmense grandeur is the cradle of the ancient Buddhist civilization of Gandhara.  Painstaking excavation under the supervision of renowned Pakistani archaeologists has led to the discovery of thousands of Buddhist heritage sites and artefacts.  Among them are stupas, statues of the Buddha in different postures including the famous fasting Buddha statue currently kept at the Lahore museum and the Maha Pari Nirvana statue in Bhamala, Taxila.  The remnants of ...

Jun 13, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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Piyumi Wijesekera Leaps into NASA Space …. and Mars – by Michael Roberts Sri Lankan born NASA scientist Piyumi Wijesekera being chosen for NASA’s simulated Mars journey Source:-Thuppahis  News Item in SATYN,  8 April 2024…. entitled “Sri Lankan born NASA Scientist Piyumi Wijesekera selected for Simulated Mars Journey” Sri Lankan born NASA scientist Piyumi Wijesekera has been chosen for NASA’s simulated Mars journey, NASA announced recently. Image Source : LiveSahan Twitter In a powerful inspirational leap for Women in science and a proud moment for Sri Lanka, Piyumi Wijesekera has been selected by NASA to participate in the next simulated Mars mission. This groundbreaking endeavor aims to prepare for future human exploration of the Red Planet. ...

Jun 13, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged , ,
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Tale of two Institutions – Dr. Gnana Sankaralingam Image Source : wikimedia Front view of school Image Source : Merchant Taylors linkedin Aerial view of school Image Source : routeyou Grounds with Pavilion   Merchant Taylors’ School, London Merchant Taylors’ School, one of the leading boys’ school in England was established in central London in 1561 and moved to the present location in the Moor Park region in 1933. It was founded by Mr. Thomas White. It stands on 285 acres of land with 10 cricket pitches. The school colours are Black and Gold and the motto is “Concordia Parvae Res Crescunt”. Royal College Colombo, Sri Lanka Image Source : wikipedia Front view of school Image Source & Feature Image Source : rcu Aerial view of school Grounds with pavilion Royal College which is the premier government boys’ school in Sri Lanka, was started in central Colombo in 1835 and moved to the present ...

Jun 13, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Dr. Gnana Sankaralingam Tagged ,
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