Presidential El Presidential Election and Colvin’s dejection By Dr .Tilak S. Fernando Among the mixed bag of collection on Nicky Karunaratne’s exposures of masked characters of yester year in this country, especially the so-called Socialist comrades, who have been cheating and misleading the innocent public, Nicky Karunaratne found another week in 2004 April. Well! Going by Nicky Karunaratne’s revelations that keeps on unwinding gradually and continuously, it is beginning to unravel more under for so long! As many interesting disclosures become exposed in the future, one thing that will register in readers’ mind would be the stand taken by the patriotic Sri Lankan, who had been disillusioned at first, but his country on top of politics, as time passed by. The second Presidential election held in 1982, was fought amongst the candidates, was fought amongst the candidates in a competitive atmosphere. They were Colvin Reginald Silva, Hector Kobbekaduwa, Kumar Ponnamblam, ...
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Winning Sri Lanka team with supporters at Central Asian Volleyball tournament At National Stadium, Islamabad, Pakistan – photo with H.E. The High Commissioner Admiral Ravindra Chandrasiri Wijegunaratne Winning Sri Lanka team with supporters at Central Asian Volleyball tournament At National Stadium, Islamabad, Pakistan after beating much fancied Islamic Republic of Iran convincingly in straight sets. Iran rank fifteenth (15)in World Volleyball ranking. photo with H.E. The High Commissioner Admiral Ravindra Chandrasiri Wijegunaratne Winning Sri Lanka team with supporters at Central Asian Volleyball tournament At National Stadium, Islamabad, Pakistan after beating much fancied Islamic Republic of Iran convincingly in straight sets. Iran rank fifteenth (15)in World Volleyball rankings and Sri Lanka sixteenth (60) https://en.volleyballworld.com/volleyball/world-ranking/men Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...
“What are prebiotics, and why is it important to know?” – By Dr. Harold Gunatillake Prebiotics are non-digestible parts of food labelled carbohydrates that act as fibre. Unchanged, they go to the colon, where microorganisms of the intestinal microbiota use them. They become food for “good.” intestinal bacteria and promote their growth, colonisation, and sustainability in the digestive tract. Dietary fibre is fermented by the human gut microbiota, producing beneficial microbial metabolites, such as short chain fatty acids. As our dietary fibre intake has plummeted over the past few centuries, the gut microbiota has suffered detrimental changes. This underscores the crucial role of prebiotics, which are unique plant fibres, in maintaining a healthy gut. Welcome to our deep dive into the world of prebiotics, the unsung heroes of gut health. Today, we’ll explore the essential facts about these powerful dietary fibres and their incredible benefits for our bodies. Consider this: nearly 40 per ...
Inaugural Over 70 Cricket World Cup to be played in England from 28th July 2024 to 11th August 2024 It is with great pleasure that the Organisers wish to announce the following team to represent Sri Lanka in the Inaugural Over 70 World Cup to be played in England from 28th July 2024 to 11th August 2024: ( In no particular Order ) Cuthbert Berenger ( Capt ) – St. Josephs College, Colombo. Indran Thavendra ( Vice Capt ) – Royal College, Colombo. Harry Solomons – St, Aloysius College, Galle. Sivarama Krishnan – St Johns College, Jaffna. Neville Alexander – St Johns College, Jaffna. Sabaratnam Thirukumar – St Johns College, Jaffna. John Premachandran – Jaffna Central College, Jaffna. Ransi Fernando – Royal College, Colombo. Sunil De Silva – Royal College, Colombo. Charles Perera – St. Anne’s College, Kurunegala. Nihal Ramanayake – St Thomas College, Mt Lavinia Deepal Ahangama – St ...
Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 210 16 05 2024 Sharing some mum’s day history, we take it to The Met, chat about jackals, car assembly, murals, markets & more Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...
High Tide – by Charmaine Candappa Off the high tide Broken sand dollar shells, slimy sea weeds of green Moon snail shell homes left long ago. Heron tracks in the wet sand Molten crab shells, and an old clamshell remain. Sparkling bits of sea glass, teal green, amber, frosted brown, and elusive blue Shimmering in wet glow. A wispy grey feather floats by of the high tide While puffy clouds sail in the sky. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...
Official Launch of EKONOMOS Issue 5, 2024 at the ABSC Inc.’s Annual Gala Dinner The Australian Business Summit Council Inc. hosted two hundred and fifty business leaders, diplomats and politicians at its lavish Annual Gala Dinner to launch the fifth issue of EKONOMOS, the official business affairs magazine published by the Council, in the Sarah Grand Ballroom of one of Sydney’s five-star reception centres, Le Montage, on 9th May 2024. ABSC Inc. president Dr. Frank Alafaci PhD welcomed the VIPs, dignitaries and guests to this signature occasion, featuring Senator Dave Sharma (Liberal Senator for NSW); the Hon. Mark Coure MP (NSW Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism / Jobs, Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology / and for South-Western Sydney); Dr. Helen Sham-Ho (former Member of the NSW Legislative Council); Ms. Wendy Lindsay (former Member for East Hills in the NSW Legislative Assembly); Mr. Michael Megna (Mayor of the City of Canada Bay); ...
TAKING A TREK DOWN MEMORY LANE AT ST LAWRENCE’S WELLAWATTE Melburnians Beverley Pinder OAM and Sally Grero visited their Alma Mater amid emotions and joy. Bring together two schoolmates at their first school, and you can imagine how many happy memories would come flooding back, interrupted by outbursts of joyful laughter. This was the scene at St Lawrence’s Convent in Wellawatte, Colombo 6, on Wednesday, May 14, 2024, when Beverley Pinder, OAM, took a trip down memory lane at her alma mater. Having emigrated to Australia with her family in 1968, Beverley has enjoyed a rich and successful life in her adopted country. Highlights have included winning the Miss Universe Australia title, running a successful PR firm for almost 40 years, serving two terms as a Councillor for the City of Melbourne, and receiving a Medal of the Order of Australia for her support for various charitable organisations. Beverley released ...
New research explores the experiences of teachers with disabilities in education systems worldwide The British Council in Sri Lanka is proud to announce the release of a groundbreaking publication titled “Being a Teacher with Disabilities: Perspectives, Practices, and Opportunities.” This comprehensive report delves into the challenges, opportunities, policies, and support networks encountered by teachers with disabilities within education systems in Sri Lanka and four other countries where the research was conducted. The report, a result of extensive research and collaboration, sheds light on the lived experiences of English language and other subject teachers with disabilities in national education systems in Sri Lanka, Brazil, Jordan, Rwanda and Spain. It features primary data from interviews with 25 teachers who identified themselves as having visible or non-visible disabilities, providing invaluable insights into the ways in which these educators navigate their working lives. A striking theme emerging from the Sri Lankan teacher narratives was ...
eLanka Newsletter – 15th May 2024 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Sri Lanka pick strong contingent for T20 World Cup in the West Indies and America. Selectors adamant horses for courses was behind reasoning for selected squad. – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports Editor) CA to set up India Fan Zones at all venues for Border-Gavaskar Trophy HEALTH & VIEWS May 2nd issue 2024 – By harold Gunatillake One of the most beautiful articles from the book called “Die Empty” by Todd Henry. – By Charles Schokman Clara Helms at the Sri Lanka Doctors Association NSW Dance – A Night in Paris – 11 May 2024 – Video thanks to Roy Grafix {PeteriteNET:578} THE PETERITE RUGBY FIXTURES FOR 2024 (1ST ROUND) {PeteriteNET:578} THE PETERITE RUGBY FIXTURES FOR 2024 (1ST ROUND)Calling For RCOBA Year ...
