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Sri Lanka to host ICC’s annual general meeting this week Source:Adaderana Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will host the Annual Conference of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in Sri Lanka from July 19 to 22, 2024. In a statement, SLC mentioned that the mega cricket conference will bring together over 220 delegates from 108 ICC member countries from across the world, covering regions such as Africa, the Americas, Asia, East Asia Pacific, and Europe. The pinnacle gathering of cricket administrators and stakeholders from around the globe, the ICC Annual Conference provides the platform for discussions on the strategic direction of the sport, governance, and the development of cricket worldwide, it added. This year’s conference, themed “Capitalizing on the Olympic Opportunity,’ will discuss topics such as ‘Diversity and Inclusion,’ ‘environmental sustainability and the sport,’ and ‘Cricket’s triumphant return at LA28. “This is a significant occasion for Sri Lanka, and we wish to ...

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Best Western Elyon Colombo celebrating a decade of hospitality reflects on resilience and future growth Best Western Elyon Colombo, Sri Lanka’s first-ever Best Western Hotel, proudly celebrated its 10th anniversary recently, marking a decade of exceptional service, resilience, and unwavering commitment to the future of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry. Best Western Elyon Colombo is part of the globally acclaimed Best Western Hotels, the 5th largest hotel chain in the world that boasts approximately 4,300 hotels in over 100 countries and territories worldwide. To mark the important event, the Hotel hosted a series of special events, promotions, and packages including a celebratory evening. Commenting on the achievement, Presantha Jayamaha, Managing Director, Best Western Elyon Hotel said “Our journey has been marked by resilience and untiring commitment. During this decade we have scaled many milestones and also overcome numerous challenges; emerging stronger each time, thanks to our dedicated team, business partners and ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 17th July 2024 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Country band Western Whiskey introduction to Sri Lankan dance goers in Melbourne for their superb Country and Western music. – By Trevine Rodrigo Vital Tips for Avoiding Heart Attacks – By Dr Harold Gunatillake On his Significant Birthday “ written by Hussain Jayah a lifelong friend of Des. Australia men’s squads for UK Tour An Inspirational Message for the Month of July 2024 – By Charles Schokman K SUJEEWA AN UNPARALLELED MULTIPOTENTIALITE INDIVIDUAL, DEGREES IN PSYCOLOGY AND COSMATOLOGY,CHAMPION TENNIS PLAYER. RADIO AND TV PRESENTER, EDITOR ,VOCALIST,OWNER OF SKIN WHITENNING SALON – By Sunil Thenabadu Judy Rutnam (86) of Los Angeles, Ca. Passed Away on July 13th, 2024 CandleAid Lanka 9th KDAP Report Kiribath: The Quintessential Sri Lankan Milk Rice-by Kalani-eLanka The Rich History of ...

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Sri Lanka High Commission in London unveils first ever Replica of the Colombo Port City abroad Source : dailynews The High Commission of Sri Lanka in London in collaboration with the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPEC) and the CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd ceremoniously unveiled a detailed replica of the Colombo Port City on 12 July 2024, showcasing the ambitious and transformative project that is set to redefine Sri Lanka’s economic landscape. The event was held at the “Gateway to Sri Lanka Lounge” at the Sri Lanka High Commission in London and graced by a distinguished array of guests, underscoring the global significance and potential of the Port City particularly among the investors in the UK as well as the Republic of Ireland. The chief guest for the ceremony was former Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords, UK and an eminent British businessman and philanthropist Lord Swraj Paul. ...

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Empowering Women and Crafting Timeless Memories with Miss Ayana Rose The Brand: Miss Ayana Rose Miss Ayana Rose is a Melbourne-based baby and children’s clothing brand specialising in handmade and handsmocked dresses. Founded by Harshani, the brand is committed to empowering women, sustainability, and creating unique, high-quality garments. Our dresses are ethically produced by skilled artisans in Sri Lanka and Melbourne, with a focus on timeless elegance and durability. Melbourne, Australia – Miss Ayana Rose, a proudly women-run business, is transforming the baby and children’s clothing industry with its exquisite handmade and handsmocked dresses. With a strong focus on female empowerment, especially supporting older women, Miss Ayana Rose not only creates beautiful garments but also fosters a supportive and inclusive community that provides vital income streams, enhances mental well-being, and brings a sense of purpose to the lives of many women. Miss Ayana Rose was born out of a passion for ...

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Economy, Psychology, Politics and Us – By Nisal Rukshan The Economy of a country has a profound impact on the effective functioning of all other sectors. To measure the economic perspectives, many standardized factors such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – the total gross value added by all domestic producers in the economy, Gross National Income – per capita (GNI), Exports and imports of goods and services, have to be considered. In psychology, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are considered to provide a better understanding of human activities. These human activities vary according to social, economic, political, and scientific factors. The behavioural economics reveals how human behaviours are consistent with economic perspectives. It further explains beyond the neo-classical definitions of rational or optimal decision-making. By deriving the foundations of questioning and through researching on these fields, behavioural economists further elaborate that “people as human beings who are subject to emotion and ...

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Oil Price: cloudy outlook with bearish tendencies – By Hemantha Yapa Abeywardena Source : oilfutures The slow growth rate of China’s GDP, around 5% according to the latest forecasts,  coupled with the falling gas prices, is clearly inhibiting the potential rise of global oil prices.   China, the world’s top oil importer and second largest consumer after the US, enjoyed four decades of robust growth that used to be close to 10% – the envy of the developed world.  The latest data from China’s Bureau of Statistics, the world’s second largest economy is heading towards its own new ‘normal’ – a relatively modest growth around 5%.   Although China still manages to keep its economy growing despite many headwinds, the concerns on many fronts eclipse the growth picture: its frosty relationships with the West, uneasy diplomatic relations with the neighbours, especially around the South China Sea and of course, its troubled neighbourly ...

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The Boys Night Out “When in Colombo”  The Boys Night Out “When in Colombo” held on 14 June at the Castle Hill Cultural Centre was a resounding success with a record number of attendees, particularly for a wet and windy Friday night, of which a significant number were new attendees. The Committee thanks each and every one who supported the event by purchasing tickets, including a special thanks to those who completed the post event survey. This feedback helps us continuously revise and fine tune the event to deliver better value to you. ...

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  K SUJEEWA AN UNPARALLELED  MULTIPOTENTIALITE INDIVIDUAL, DEGREES IN PSYCOLOGY AND COSMATOLOGY,CHAMPION TENNIS PLAYER. RADIO AND TV PRESENTER, EDITOR ,VOCALIST,OWNER OF SKIN WHITENNING SALON  – By Sunil Thenabadu image source By instagram K Sujeewa ( Karunatanam Sujeewa) is a multifaceted personality extremely happy with her single parent concept spending and looking after the daughter duo with her own funds. Born as the third sibling to a well to do parents in Batticaloa, mother with roots in Valvettithurai  in Jaffna district. Sujeewa had been bought as a pre mature baby hence she was tiny in stature, born when her father was working in France. Her elder sister and brother are very much elder to her. Sujeewa was disliked by mother and sister as she was  very open minded on her utterings, in short she was straightforward person. When she was in the second standard the elder siblings were in the advanced level ...

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The Legend Desmond De Silva was Honoured & Celebrated in Song in Colombo On his Significant Birthday “ written by Hussain Jayah a lifelong friend of Des. I took an early flight from Europe just to be time for the “tribute to Desmond De Silva” show held at the BMICH today (13 July ‘24). The show painstakingly n meticulously organised by Damayantha Kuruppu. Firstly, Happy Birthday to you in Heaven Des. The prelude to the main event was very good. With Dalreen Suby, a colleague of Des, bringing the “Spitfires” days back in action, with a nostalgic opening of “ I am a tiger “, and then followed by the dynamic n evergreen Mignonne Fernando’s rendition of Bombay Mere Hai, ably supported by Suraj. Mariazelle then belted out a fantastic performance with a great touch of emotion and Kirthie Abeywickreme (Kit) , menber of the Clan, with his own brand ...

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