DEMISE OF WINANT JURIANSZ FOrMERLY OF BRITISH BANK OF THE MIDDLE EAST & HSBC 0MAN Saddened to learn the Demise of Winant Juriansz, fondly known as “Jurie” in Oman. He joined British Bank of the Middle East latterly known as HSBC Oman in the late Seventies leaving Sri Lanka on a Christmas Day. In Sri Lanka, I met Wynant during the late Sixties when he visited his relative the Late Aubrey Moses who was my neighbour separated by a wall in Wedikande Rd Mt Lavinia. Each time Wynant visited Aubrey, as the Administrator of the Muscat 80’s Facebook Post below confirms, we would hear Juire sing late into the night with the then popular songs relayed over Radio Ceylon!!!! I later met Jurie in Oman and when I visited his BBME Quarters known as I believe as “SQ 21” he was playing John Denvers’ Country Road in full blast that ...
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Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 201 14 03 2024 On the show today we found out the story of Taprobane plus we have a powerhouse of justice talking about rehabilitating children of war, the initiator of the country’s first trilingual ad agency, walkthrough an intergenerational collection of art surrounding Lionel Wendt, an AI teacher, FTAs, commodity prices & much more! Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...
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Pakistan Win Third HomeWorld Thunder Nation Cup With Narrow Victory Over India Source: Cricket Australia – Multicultural Media – eLanka Pakistan won their third HomeWorld Thunder Nation Cup with a nail-biting 14-run victory over India at Blacktown International Sports Park. Bilal Qureshi, Player of the Match, struck an unbeaten 62 in a total of 6-130, before Pakistan’s bowlers restricted the winners of the last three editions, India, to 9-116 in reply. Player of the Match Bilal Qureshi said: Source : sydneythunder “We’ve been playing this for a fair while and it’s great to get another win. “I’ve been here since the inception of the cup and I’m much older than the other guys but it’s great to be here. “We’ve had a fair few finals in the last 5/6 years which we’ve lost, most to India as well, so it’s great to beat them. “There’s been lots of different talent coming ...
Health & Views – MARCH 1st issue 2024 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file . Disclaimer : The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In other words, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of ...
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Children’s Festival calls for help 14.03.24 The Children’s Festival Organisations has appealed for community financial support to keep the event vibrant and meaningful in its 26th year. The founding President of the Children’s Festival Organisation, Mr Thuat Nguyen AM, said today: “Over the past quarter of a century we have successfully staged Children’s Festivals across Sydney, attracting tens of thousands of participants from different cultural backgrounds to celebrate diversity and helping build social cohesion. “It is certainly one of the major multicultural festivals in Sydney each year where the thoroughly multicultural nature of our society is on display. “At these festivals, children showcase their talents, make new friends, learn from each other, enjoy each other’s cultures, and feel proud to live in multicultural Australia. “The participation of so many children and their families, despite the current complicated world situation and the renewed fervour to come together in a post pandemic environment, demonstrates the Children’s Festival’s success in building community harmony ...
Vision Care Celebrates 32nd Anniversary with Recognition of Longstanding Employees and Star Performers 13th March 2024, Colombo: Vision Care, Sri Lanka’s leading vision, hearing and eyewear solutions provider, celebrated its 32nd Anniversary with a spectacular Staff Convention & Annual Awards 2023 event, dedicated to recognizing and honoring longstanding employees and star performers. Held under the theme “Vision of Excellence; cultivating respect and excellence in eye & hearing care,” the event underscored Vision Care’s commitment to delivering exceptional eye and hearing care services to communities across Sri Lanka. The Staff Convention & Annual Awards 2023 witnessed the recognition of employees who have dedicated 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years of service, as well as recognizing the best performers across different departments and branches island-wide. Since its inception in February 1992, Vision Care has been a pioneer in revolutionizing Sri Lanka’s eye care industry. The company has consistently delivered scientifically driven, ...
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Hundreds to summit Australia’s highest peak in support of rare cancers Over 650 people will be descending on Thredbo this week (15 th & 16th March) to take on Australia’s highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko, in a charity challenge to raise awareness and vital funds for rare and less common cancers. Kosi Challenge participants start at the base in Thredbo Village and hike up to the mountain’s summit and back, an epic 21km round trip. Along the way, they also raise funds which go directly to Rare Cancers Australia and its vital patient support programs. Among the climbers taking on the Challenge are ‘Dani’s Dynamos’, who will be returning for the third year in a row and with their biggest team yet. Picnic Point family Rob (51), Lily (17) and Ella (16) Crossman, are team champions of ‘Dani’s Dynamos’ and found motivation in doing the Kosi Challenge to remember their late ...
Staying Hydrated: A Vital Practice – By Amithe Gamage Source : Amithe Gamage linkedin In regions of Asia grappling with scorching heat, maintaining optimal hydration levels is paramount to safeguarding health. Disregarding one’s water intake warrants a moment of reflection. Here are several benefits associated with prioritizing hydration: Hydration: Water is essential for maintaining proper hydration levels in the body. It helps transport nutrients to cells and removes waste products, regulating body temperature and supporting various bodily functions. Healthy skin: Proper hydration keeps your skin moisturized, which can improve its appearance and elasticity. Dehydrated skin is more prone to wrinkles and premature aging. Improved digestion: Water aids in the digestion process by breaking down food and assisting in the absorption of nutrients. It also helps prevent constipation by keeping stools soft and promoting regular bowel movements. Weight management: Drinking water before meals can help reduce calorie intake by making you feel ...
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Types of Rice – By Prashanth Sentilkumar Source : Prashanth Sentilkumar linkedin What is Rice ? Rice is one of the eight true cereal grains, the others are wheat, oats, corn (maize), barley, rye, millet, and sorghum. A ricegrain comprises of 4 parts. the hull, bran, white rice, and germ. The types Basmati Rice Basmati rice grains are long, dry, and separate. They impart a pleasant, nutty aroma and flavor in any dish. Jasmine Rice Jasmine rice has an exotic flair. It develops a pleasant floral aroma and a moist, soft texture when cooked Brown Rice Brown rice is a whole grain that has its bran and germ layers still intact. It has a firmer texture and nuttier flavor than white rice, and provides more fiber, vitamins, and minerals per serving Black Rice also known as forbidden rice, gets its color from anthocyanins Arborio Rice Arborio rice is a medium grain ...
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Noel News Do you know the difference between education and experience? Education is when you read the fine print; experience is what you get when you don’t. PETE SEEGER Welcome to our March newsletter. It’s been about five weeks since the last one, but things have been hectic in the Whittaker household. The good news is that the new book on estate planning is almost finished. It will be called Wills, Death and Taxes, and we hope to have final proofs by the end of this week. If all goes smoothly it should go on the printing presses later in the month and be available in April. You’ll be given a chance to pre-order as soon as the book is on the printing presses. I know what the delivery date will be, but I don’t want to commit to any pre-orders until I have a definite printing schedule. It’s so ...
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