For Colombo … the DALI shatters the Bridge at Baltimore: Dramatic Scenario-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis HOT PRESS …. Numerous News Items The “Dali” was heading for Colombo in Sri Lanka ……………. SEEhttps://www.reuters.com/world/us/16-mile-bridge-baltimore-collapses-after-ship-collision-fox-baltimore-reports-2024-03-26/ Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...
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GOOD FRIDAY – CAN YOU HEAR THE ECHOES – By Charles Schokman THE MEANING OF THE CROSS—THIS CLIP SAYS IT ALL. Pray you will be touched by God’s Sacrificial Love for us. You are welcome to pass it on. ...
Saints’ rivalry forged strong bonds of friendship – By Lawrence Heyn in Brisbane, Australia Source : sundaytimes History-making Josephian and Peterite teams: (Back row, from left): Kitto Fernandopulle, Angelo Wickremaratne, Charinde Perera, Romello Anandappa, Darrel Wijetunge, Aruna Perera, Carlton Bernadus, Reynold Anandappa, Anura Eliyathamby, Narain Melvani, Noel Warnakula, Lal Perera, Nilkamal Perera, Kevin Hingert, and Suraj Abeysekera (Middle row, from left): Michael Chanmugam (SPC coach), Vernon Tissera (umpire), Priyalal de Silva, Rohan Wijesinghe, Ranjan Perera, Shamilal de S. Wijeratne, S.C. Rohan Fernando, Susilough de S. Wijeratne, Ajit de Alwis, Ranjit Senaratne, Wayne Jansz, Sunanda Jayasekera, Niranjan Weerasinghe, James Perera (SJC coach) and S. Ponnadurai (umpire) (Seated, from left): Angelo Rayer (SJC master in-charge), Rev. Fr. Lucian dep (SJC Prefect of Games), Trevor Croner, Rev. Fr. Quintus Fernando (SJC Rector), Dushan Soza (SJC captain), Bernard Wijetunge (SPC captain), Rev. Fr. Claver Perera (SPC Rector), Frank Hubert, Rev. Fr. Chrys Abeyratne (SPC Prefect ...
Flamboyant Wicketkeeper Batsman Russell Hamer Passes Away – By Lawrence Machado Dashing wicketkeeper-batsman Russell Hamer, who played for Ceylon (later Sri Lanka) for many years, passed away in Colombo on Wednesday, March 27. He was 76. The former Wesley College star, who had his share of health issues, was always a treat to watch on the field. He loved to entertain and had a loyal following wherever he played. A former Ceylon Schools representative, Hamer represented the country at the annual Gopalan Trophy against Tamil Nadu, with a highest score of 52 in the 1970-71 series. These matches were among the highlights for Ceylon and later Sri Lanka in the days before the country attained Test status in 1982. During a time when Ceylon produced crack wicketkeeper batsmen, Hamer was at the top of his game, playing a few limited over matches for the national team. This was a time ...
Mar 27, 2024
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Sujatha the genius female musician in the annals of our history – By Sunil Thenabadu Image Source : facebook ‘Weera Matha’ Visharada Dr Sujatha Attanayake, the musical genius acclaimed as one of the most popular vocalists, commenced her pivotal career in music when she was just eight years when she sang a song at the then Radio Ceylon ,to the music composed by AJ Kareem.Since then she had not looked back apart from deploying diverse techniques such as Gamak, Tan, Meend, and singing styles such as Khayal, Dhruvpad, Tarana and Dhamar that measure their theoretical and animated values, the guiding philosophy of the inventiveness of music artistry. Sujatha could play many musical instruments conquering the Harmonium and Sitar, also excelling in composing notations in quick succession. Sujatha could sing in numeral styles and languages including Tamil and Hindi sans any clue of the slenderest Sinhalese inspiration, and when she sings a song in the ...
Ancestral Genealogy and the DBU’s Marvellous Service-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Nick Van Der Hoeven, whose choice of title was “The Dutch Burgher Union while highlights have been imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi snSpedtoorh3fi1c80a115m1h307g3u8i82016f0i28a6c396l64390307fi · I have been reflecting on how lucky we are (as a group) to have such incredible access to the history of our ancestors. Yes, its very interesting: the diverse biological backgrounds (Dutch, British, Prussian, French, Portuguese, local etc). I am, however, a second generation Australian-born Burgher on my father’s side (plus Hungarian on mothers) and no doubt have a different reading history than those who ‘lived it’ back in Ceylon for those 500 years of colonisation. ...
Mar 27, 2024
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Most of the Senior Citizens die rich but do not live rich Source:Linkedin The younger generation is moving away from Real Estate, whereas the Seniors are still engrossed emotionally in Real Estate. The Seniors have built houses not only for themselves but also for their children, and even for those who have settled abroad or outside the home State. The next generation is least interested in these houses, howsoever the elephant house? They have no time to look at these gigantic properties.*The next generation is very asset light. One such Senior Citizen died at the age of eighty five. His Wife had already passed away few years ago. One son lives in London and the other one in New Zealand. They have the nationality of those countries. Neither was interested in the house their father had built in his prime age. The father had written a will before his death ...
Mar 27, 2024
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Anti-racism survey [SEC=OFFICIAL] Dear Community Representatives, As you are aware, the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils (FECCA) has been commissioned by the Australian Human Rights Commission to undertake nationwide multicultural community consultations to inform the development of a National Anti-Racism Framework (the Framework). As part of this consultation process, FECCA have developed a survey to hear about the experiences, knowledge and insights people have on ending racism in Australia and seeks to hear from a broad range of people from culturally and linguistically diverse and negatively racialised backgrounds. The survey is de-identified, will not ask for personal details and will take around 5-10 minutes to complete. Please share the survey with your relevant networks. The survey can be found here Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...
Triglycerides can harm your body. – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Transcript: Triglycerides are a type of fat (lipid) found in the blood. When you eat, your body converts any calories it doesn’t need to be used immediately into triglycerides, which are stored in your fat cells. High levels of triglycerides in the blood can be caused by a few factors, with obesity and poorly controlled diabetes is the most common ones. If you have excess weight and are not physically active, your triglyceride levels maybe high, mainly if your diet is high in carbohydrates, sugary foods, or alcohol. “You are concerned about cholesterol levels in your blood, including bad LDL and good HDL. It is also essential to consider your triglyceride levels, as they play an important role in your health but can also cause harm if they are too high. Triglyceride levels usually fall into the following categories: Healthy: ...
Mar 27, 2024
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eLanka Newsletter – 24th March 2023 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Health & Views – MARCH 3rd issue 2024 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Former Journalist of India to Communications Specialist in Cricket NSW: A journey of Swagata Sen in Australia SUNDAY CHOICE – PALM SUNDAY—-HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST – By Charles Schokman Let’s know about anxiety and us. – By Nisal Rukshan Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 202 21 03 2024 15-member AUS Womens’ U19 squad, including 2 players of Indian origin, are set to depart tomorrow for Sri Lanka tour British Council launches Women in STEM Scholarships for 2024-25 Recording of the latest Multicultural Media Online Conference on oral health is available now The crisis in Sri Lanka and the world Siddhalepa Liv-Pro recognized at the International Innovation Awards 2023! What Foreigners Think About ...
Mar 26, 2024
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