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Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 216 27 06 2024 Today – check out the birthplace of the Gods, dirty fashion, a queen with a cause, a logistics man, a 102 year old cover girl & some positive economic news Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

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Foreign Policy significance of Dr. Jaishankar’s visit to Sri Lanka – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s first bilateral overseas visit to Sri Lanka on June 20, 2024 (in his second consecutive term in office since the formation of India’s new government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi) has set the stage for a significant chapter in India-Sri Lanka relations. This was apparent during his standalone visit to the island nation after assuming duty, a robust outreach to Indian Ocean neighbors. During his visit, he engaged in high-level meetings with President Ranil Wickremasinghe, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, opposition MPs and set a positive trajectory for future engagements between the two countries while emphasizing continuity and proactive diplomacy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He discussed on wide-ranging issues from the power sector to maritime security and commissioned the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), (constructed with ...

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The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2024-6-29 Source : omny.fm A lifestyle radio show that connects with your community and focuses on topics that you can relate to, a little bit of this and a little bit of that with a real Sri Lankan touch – Anything and everything goes on The Brad & Kiara Show – Tune in Saturday Mornings 7-8 right here on Triple H 100.1 FM   Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

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Homemade Jackfruit seeds Toffee – By Malsha – eLanka Ingredients: 2 cups jackfruit 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon butter 2 cardamom seeds A little vanilla extract A pinch of salt Instructions: Prepare the Jackfruit Seeds: Add a pinch of salt to the jackfruit seeds and boil them until soft. Remove the peel from the boiled seeds and grind them into a smooth paste. Cook the Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground jackfruit paste and sugar. Place the bowl on the stove over medium heat and stir continuously until the sugar melts and forms a cohesive lump with the jackfruit paste. Add Flavorings: Once the sugar has melted, add the butter, vanilla extract, and cardamom seeds to the mixture. Mix well to incorporate all the ingredients and reduce the heat to low. Thicken the Mixture: Continue stirring the mixture on low heat until it thickens to a toffee-like consistency. ...

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Wood Apple in Sri Lanka: A Hidden Gem of Tropical Fruits-by Kalani-eLanka Sri Lanka, a tropical paradise known for its rich biodiversity and unique agricultural products, is home to a variety of exotic fruits. Among these is the wood apple (Limonia acidissima), a lesser-known but highly valued fruit. This article delves into the cultural, nutritional, and economic significance of wood apple in Sri Lanka. Wood apple, also known as “divul” in Sinhala, is a hardy tree that thrives in the dry regions of Sri Lanka. The tree can reach up to 9 meters in height and is characterized by its rough, grayish-brown bark and thorny branches. The fruit itself is round, about the size of an apple, with a hard, woody shell that encases a sticky, brown pulp. The tree is typically grown in home gardens, small orchards, and is also found wild in rural areas. It requires minimal care, ...

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Sri Lanka Tourism Road Show at Lahore – By Ravindra Chandrasiri Wijegunaratne Our big show to promote “Destination- SRI LANKA” Tourism Road Show was held on 28 June 2024! Our dancing girls and boys from Channa Wickramasinghe “ mesmerized “ the guests at Avari Hotel! This will also be followed by a grand Food Festival.  Sri lanka welcomes all Pakistani people to visit Sri Lanka over the next six months !    Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

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A tribute to Roma De Zoysa: Roma, a Lankan icon, passes away in Los Angeles-by Palitha Pelpola Roma de Zoysa Source:Dailymirror Roma de Zoysa was a flawless aristocrat who was the subject of many discussions around the ‘Los Angeles Si Lankan’ circles. The first time I met her, her presence was of no surprise, however; the impression she embedded in me was never to fade away. Roma lived to be 90 years old, which is a journey that most Sri Lankan women would be blessed to share. Roma was born into one of the most respected families from the south of Sri Lanka. Roma led her own life under her own terms and influenced a then patriarchal social environment to embrace the feminine impact as well. She wouldn’t let a social event occur without her involvement nor without influence with solid diplomacy and spiritual guidance. ...

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A major global worry. When leaders and politicians do not know when to quit! Has the US Presidential debate got lessons for Sri Lanka? – By Aubrey Joachim June 28th 2024 may well go down in the annals of history as a day that changed the fortunes of the world. Most of the world would have been in shock watching two geriatrics – one the current leader of the free world and the other the prospective leader of the free world – go at each other tooth and nail to stake their claim to be the next President of the United States of America. One of them an 82-year old frail statesman and the other a convicted felon. Neither would have convinced any sane and intelligent person of their suitability to hold the important job. One was clearly and literally at a loss for words – and thoughts – while ...

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