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Sri Lankan family murdered in Ottawa identified; teen suspect arrested The victims during a birthday party (File photo) Source:Island Six people, including a mother, her four young children, and a family acquaintance, were killed inside a townhouse in the south Ottawa suburb of Barrhaven, late Wednesday night. During a media briefing Thursday afternoon, Ottawa police Chief Eric Stubbs said there were initially two calls to 911 around 10:52 p.m. Wednesday. He said first responders arrived within minutes to the home on Berrigan Drive, near Palmadeo Drive, a residential area close to two schools. Police have identified five of the victims as a family of newcomers to Canada from Sri Lanka. They are: • Darshani Dilanthika Ekanayake (35-year-old mother) • Inuka Wickramasinghe (7-year-old son) • Ashwini Wickramasinghe (4-year-old daughter) • Rinyana Wickramasinghe (2-year-old daughter) • Kelly Wickramasinghe (2-month-old daughter) Police said Ekanayake’s husband was injured and is currently in hospital in ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 10th March 2023 – 3rd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter St Paul’s Milagiriya Past Pupils Association of NSW – The ‘Starry Night’ Dinner Dance at the Epping Club on 24th February 2024 – Photos thanks to RoyGrafix The clan in Melbourne rally round to celebrate veteran Mirage leader Donald Pieries birthday at a Thai Street Food surprise party – by Trevine Rodrigo (eLanka – Melbourne) Sri Lankan club cricketer shines bright in Australian cricket Media conference with New Zealand captain Tim Southee on the Qantas Tour of New Zealand Media conference with New Zealand captain Tim Southee on the Qantas Tour of New ZealandSri Lanka vs Bangladesh – T20 Cricket Highlights Safety; Accidents; & You – By Noor Rahim “Exploring the Enchanting Pratunam Night Market in Bangkok” -By Harold Gunatillake Nostalgia of evoking courageous ...

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The Story of Wellawatte– by Asiff Hussein, the Author of The Great Days of Colombo, on how Wellawatte came to be and the origins of its street names  Interview by Ifham Nizam The Island 19 February 2024 Image Source : Wellawatte beach, though not very wide, is of any significance in Colombo, the rest of its shoreline being with little or no beach with plenty of rock (Courtesy Asiff Hussein)  Q: You have covered Wellawatte fairly extensively in your book, The Great Days of Colombo. Could you share with our readers something about your findings in the course of your research? A:Wellawatte is a fairly new addition to Colombo City which originally started in the Fort and Pettah areas before expanding to the outlying areas, like Cinnamon Gardens and the long stretch from Colpetty to Wellawatte, which is its southernmost limit. Although today Wellawatte is a very busy part of Colombo, it was not very ...

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The Bambalapitiya Flats Colombo 4, Sri Lanka – Celebrating Friends, Families and Community – The website – dedicated to a far flung diaspora of some 250 families from Sri Lanka who lived at the ‘Bambalapitiya flats’ Source: The Bambalapitiya Flats Colombo 4, Sri Lanka Website  The Bambalapitiya Flats Colombo 4, Sri Lanka – Celebrating Friends, Families and Community website hosted in Melbourne, Australia, is dedicated to a far flung diaspora of some 250 families from Sri Lanka who lived at the ‘Bambalapitiya flats’, or ‘The Flats’ as it is affectionately known – between the years 1955 and 1975. Every religion, race, language, creed and colour mingled to form a crucible of human interaction, where almost everyone knew each other by their first name. Cricket matches, badminton tournaments, film-shows, police and robbers, camps, sea-baths, diving, spear-fishing, kite competitions, ‘rugger’, football – all this and more were the stage and we the Flatters were ...

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My Friend Athula Withanage – By Tilak S Fernando My friend, Mr Athula Withanage, who graduated in Russia, suddenly passed away in London seven days ago. This brought tears to everyone’s eyes as he was a role model in lecturing as a medical teacher to other pupils because, in his lectures, he used many similes so that anyone could remember them. Once, he was Clinical Director and lead Clinician in General Surgery at Withybush Hospital Haverfordwest, Wales. He remembered ‘putting back a seventeen-year-old boy, who was brought to the hospital with his arm in a bucket full of ice.’ The Surgeon can be described as a man with compounded ambitions and achievements from medicine, Surgery, literal activity to drama – with the scalpel in one hand and the pen in the other and blood pressure machine with the other hand and feet on the stage, as he started his pratic ...

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Australia’s Great Barrier Reef hit by mass coral bleaching Source : adaderana Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has been hit by a major coral bleaching event likely caused by heat stress built up over the summer at the biologically diverse site, a government agency has said. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA), which monitors the reef’s health, said on Friday that the damage was “widespread” in at least two-thirds of the areas surveyed at the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The reef, a living organism, stretches some 2,300km (1,429 miles) off the northeastern coast of Australia and is considered one of the most species-rich habitats on earth. It is home to hundreds of coral, 1,500 fish species and 4,000 different molluscs. Coral reefs are an important part of marine life as they house more than a quarter of all sea life on Earth, provide protection for coastal communities, and are natural ...

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Empowering Sri Lanka: Women Lead in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Initiatives – By Muhammad Jawad Source : bnnbreaking In Sri Lanka, women professionals lead the charge towards energy sustainability, breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated sector and inspiring global change. Empowering Sri Lanka: Women Lead in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Initiatives In a significant stride towards sustainability and energy efficiency, Sri Lanka witnesses an inspiring movement led by women professionals. Spearheaded by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), this initiative focuses on training professionals across various industries to enhance energy conservation and reduce pollution. Amidst prevailing social gender norms, several female ‘Energy Savers‘ are making noteworthy contributions to Sri Lanka’s industrial de-carbonization and energy security, marking a pioneering shift in the traditionally male-dominated sector. Breaking Barriers: Women at the Forefront of Energy Conservation Interviews with four remarkable women leading Sri Lanka’s energy efficiency crusade reveal a collective vision towards a ...

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Sri Lankan Festival at Queen Victoria Market: A Cultural Feast in Melbourne – By Geeta Pillai Source : bnnbreaking Join the celebration of Sri Lankan culture at Queen Victoria Market on April 28, featuring traditional cuisine, performances, and more. Sri Lankan Festival at Queen Victoria Market: A Cultural Feast in Melbourne Melbourne’s iconic Queen Victoria Market is set to host a vibrant showcase of Sri Lankan culture, cuisine, and entertainment on Sunday, April 28, from 10 am until 4 pm. This eagerly anticipated event promises a day filled with the rich traditions of Sinhala and Tamil heritage, offering something for everyone in the heart of Melbourne. Immerse in Authentic Sri Lankan Cuisine Food enthusiasts are in for a treat with an array of traditional Sri Lankan delicacies such as kottu roti, deviled chicken, and hoppers. Notable vendors, including the much-loved Taku Taku and Drums Cafe, will serve up these and other mouthwatering dishes. ...

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This bulletin focuses on managing type 2 diabetes and was created for Sri Lankans worldwide. – By Dr Harold Gunatillake It is written by Dr Harold Gunatillake-OAM, who holds FRCS, FICS, FIACS, AM(Sing), and MBBS(Cey) qualifications. https://designrr.page/?id=275574&token=3743295896&h=5628 https://designrr.page/?id=25727&token=1660128502&h=2296 Concept of proper management with lifestyle modifications Individuals with Type 2 diabetes who take anti-diabetic medication may experience decreased insulin sensitivity. This can make beta cells more resistant and is an essential factor to consider when managing the condition. While many people find it sufficient to take their medication as prescribed, maintain a low glycemic index diet, and monitor their HbA1c levels every 3-6 months to keep their levels below 7.2, this approach doesn’t encourage the pancreas to produce insulin that can resist stress. Instead, the medication prescribed controls their blood sugar levels and makes insulin-producing Islet cells in the pancreas less active. This situation is worse for those who take insulin ...

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