eLanka Newsletter – 5th March 2023 – 2nd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter A Kelly Klassic – “Robert Stolz – Op.216 Wien Wird Bei Nacht Erst Schön Song [Sterk] (1915)” – by Des Kelly Honoring the LEGEND – Desmond de Silva – By Mariazelle Goonetilleke Nepal triumph in Asia Qualifier to seal spot at ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 Anton Swan – From Wickrama Weerasooriya’s Book (former High Commissioner Dr. Wickrama Weerasooriya). Cricket – Big Mathes in Sri Lanka – to be played in 2023 Hot Hot Cricket News from Sri Lanka-by Michael Roberts SINHALA DICTIONARY BY BUDDHADASA HEWAGE – By Dr Tilak S. Fernando Health & Views – February 3rd issue 2023 – By Dr harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 147 03 03 23 Samanabedda Cave Temple – abode for meditating monks – ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 22nd February 2023 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “THE GUITAR” – by Des Kelly Valentine’s day at the Grand on Princes – By Trevine Rodrigo Sri Lanka’s revival – By Dr harold Gunatillake Abhisheka Vocalist, Play- back Singer, Lyricist, Author Cum Entrepreneur – by Sunil Thenabadu Pearlyn Wanigatunga (96) Passed Away on February 2, 2023 in Sacramento, Ca. – By Jayam Rutnam Carmel and Damayanthi – “I grieve at the loss of family. I grieve at the loss of friends” – by Charmaine Candappa Honouring The Legend Desmond De Silva Tribute Concert & Dinner Dance – Photos thanks to Roy Grafix Upul Dharmadasa Appointed as the New Chairman of Hotel Developers (Lanka) PLC., Which Operates the Hilton Hotel, Colombo. – By Jayam Rutnam Women’s World Cup in South Africa – Sri Lanka ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 15th January 2023 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “WOMEN PERSONIFIED” – by Des Kelly Off field issues appear to weigh down Lankans as India grab unassailable lead – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Christell Luxury Wellness comes out on top at CNCI Achiever Awards and SLIM Brand Excellence Awards Remembering the Legend Desmond De Silva… Noel News “Opportunities available for skilled Sri Lankans to migrate to Australia” Do you know what Acrylamide is?-Good advice by Dr.Harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 140 13 01 2023 Degaldoruwa Cave Temple – vibrant ancient Kandyan art – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Have AI models enhanced uses in conversational marketing? – By Aditya Abeysinghe The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-1-14 NSW SET TO HOST CUP OF NATIONS AHEAD OF FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023™ AUSTRALIA’S ...

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Good News FromJayam May 15, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Please click on link below for website and past issues goodnewsfromjayam.com It’s Summer in Los Angeles Buddhists, Christians and Muslims Celebrate Ramazan at Galle Face, Colombo The Muslim community organized an alms-giving for the Maha Sangha at Galle Face to mark the end of Ramazan fasting season. A nun and a cleric serving meals to the Maha Sangha at the event. Ven.Omalpe Sobitha Thera and Ven. Rajawatte Vappa Thera were present along with the clergy. Ambassador Dr Palitha Kohona Presents His Letter of Credence to The President of Mongolia Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona, who is concurrently accredited as the Ambassador to Mongolia, presented his Letter of Credence to the President of Mongolia, H.E. KhurelsukhUkhnaa on 27 April 2022. Arriving at the State House for the Credentials Ceremony, Ambassador Dr Palitha Kohona, inspected a ceremonial guard of honour and was accorded an extended meeting by the President, ...

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CEYLONESE! by Jayam Rutnam (Written on a rainy day on October 25th, 2010) I was weened on LACTOGEN powdered milk when I was a baby, I was also given WOODWARDS GRIPE WATER, now I am in my teens.  Woke up this morning, I was sleeping on a mattress made by ARPICO. I listened to Reddifusion, because my GRUNDIG radio was broken.  Washed my face with RANI SANDALWOOD SOAP.  The servants wash in SUNLIGHT SOAP. Brushed my teeth with PEPSODENT.  Put BRYLCREAM and combed my hair. I put a dab of CUTICURA powder on my face. I put on my VELONA banian.  I wore my TULANE shirt since my BROADWAY shirt  was being dry cleaned at SITLANIS. I put on my BATA shoes.  I walked through the hall which was being polished with CARDINAL POLISH.  I then had a breakfast of toast with CHIVERS MARMALADE and another ...

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My Days in the Boarding School of St. Joseph’s College – By Jayam Rutnam    WHY ST. JOSEPHS? It was in the early fifties that my parents enrolled me to the boarding school of St. Joseph’s College. My four brothers were boarded (at different times) at St. Thomas’ College in Bandarawela and then Gurutalawa.  Since my father had attended both St. Thomas’ and St. Joseph’s, he felt that at least one of his sons should attend St. Joseph’s. I would watch my mother pack all kinds of goodies (canned foods, chocolates, new clothes etc) in my brothers’ trunks when they left for their boarding school. I felt that I missed out on the fringe benefits of going to boarding school. It was decided that I should attend St. Joseph’s College and although I lived less than four miles from the school, I insisted that I be boarded, so that I too could enjoy the ...

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