eLanka Newsletter – 25th December 2022 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Kelly Klassic – “AGREE TO DISAGREE” – By Des Kelly New Year Message Sri Lankan Consulate SUNDAY CHOICE- MERRY CHRISTMAS – By Charles Schokman Merry Christmas & a Bright and Prosperous New Year to all out eLanka Members – By Noor Rahim A Heartwarming response – to the article “YULETIDE – BY CHARMAINE CANDAPPA” Our Parents Showed Us The Way At Christmas And Always – By Lawrence Machado Sequel to ‘Spirit of Xmas’ – By Joe Paiva Sivaram Swami. Spirit of Christmas – Introduction by Joe Paiva University of Melbourne welcomes first twin PhD graduation MERRY CHRISTMAS from Charles & Claudette Gethsemane Carols By Candlelight 2022 Need to check your blood pressure, frequently – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 137 23 ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 21st December 2022 – 6th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Another Kelly-Klassic – “Don’t Break The Heart That Loves You” – by Des Kelly It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – By Trevine Rodrigo The launch of Sri Lanka Rugby legends, took off at the Walawwa in Melbourne – By Trevine Rodrigo The egg dilemma-By Dr Harold Gunatillake Sri Lankan receives Australia’s Best Accountant Award BLUE CHRISTMAS – Cover by Hector Dias Feat. Natasha Rathnayake A THOUGHTFUL MESSAGE FOR CHRISTMAS – The Work of Christmas Begins: A Poem By Howard Thurman Hooked on Jaffna Forging Revolutionary Paths. In the Sea. Tamil Females ‘breach’ Arugam Bay – By Michael Roberts BIMAL JAYAKODY VERSATILE AUTOGRAHED ACTOR ON TELEVISION,CINEMA,STAGE IN AN SPARKLING JOURNEY FOR TWO DECADES – By Sunil Thenabadu Argentina become FIFA World Champions ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 14th December 2022 – 4th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “A DIRE WARNING” – by Des Kelly SHEPHERDIAN SUMMER BREEZE – DINNER DANCE FOR A CAUSE (photos thanks to RoyGrafix Seasons’ Greetings – By Noor Rahim Sheila Barbara Phoebus (nee Arnolda) 14 August 1927 – 15 November 2022 Health & Views December 2nd issue – By Dr Harold Gunatillake A Legend of our times reaches his 90th milestone The oldest existing ethnic group in Sri Lanka – Vedda – by Nadeeka – eLanka JOURNALISM AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2021 23rd Edition 10 Best Places to Visit in Sri Lanka – By Malsha – eLanka CBSL Governor sets record straight on export remittances and conversions Tourist arrivals for first week of Dec. already cross15,000 mark Kala Keerthi Jayantha Chandrasiri literate celebrated , director, stage plays, teledrama, ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 7th December 2022 – 2nd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “BORN TO BE BLUE” – by Des Kelly Super Agers-by Dr Harold Gunatillake The Burgher Association Australia Summer 2022 Bulletin issue Two Sri Lankans in Victoria’s Cricket XI …Hallelujah! – By Michael Roberts Kalinga Weerakkody – Introducing an Innovative Style of Singing & Music Announcement INNER CALM A User’s Guide to Tranquility Meditation VISHARADA BANDARA ATHAUDA MOST HUMBLE MODEST MUSIC LECTURER, VIOLINIST, VOCALIST IN A GLITTERING CRUISE FOR OVER FORTY NINE YEARS – By Sunil Thenabadu ‘Malays of Sri Lanka’: Story of a vibrant culture, people How Do You Handle Teenagers? | Sadhguru Who are the six best doctors in the world (sent to eLanka by a member) A rare interview with Carl Muller on Channel 1 MTV’s Nothing Personal (2007) LIVING TO MANAGE ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 30th November 2022 – 8th Edition2 Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter First Christmas tree – by Des Kelly Good News From Jayam – December 1, 2022 – By Jayam Rutnam Sarath Kulanga multifaceted actor in stage, teledrama, cinema, a music director with artistic charisma signature, a rare celebrity – by Sunil Thenabadu In Appreciative Memory of Karen Roberts, 1965-2018-by Michael Roberts More Photos from the The Ceylon Society of Australia AGM & Social – Photos thanks to a Well Wisher THE STORY OF THE UNAUTHORISED LANDING OF AN INDIAN NAVY BRÉGUET ALIZÉ AT RATMALANA IN 1964 Compiled – By Gp Capt Kumar Kirinde, SLAF (Retd) Nature gives life to AkzoNobel’s Color of the Year 2023 Sri Lanka scrabble team for Asian Youth Tourney-by Dhammika Ratnaweera Are we out of touch with reality?-by Gomi Senadhira Gaalu ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 27th November 2022 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter THE GOVERNOR’S LOVER – by Des Kelly Photos from the The Ceylon Society of Australia – 25th Annual General Meeting and Social held on Saturday 19th Nov 2022 (Sydney event) – Photos thanks to Mahal Selvadurai. Afganistan conquer the hills of Pallekelle – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) Sri Lanka’s Advocata Institute Wins 2022 Templeton Freedom Award PUNYA HEENDENIYA PERHAPS THE MOST ACCLAIMED CLARITY ACTRESS IN THE ARCHIVES OF SINHALA FILMS IDEAL TO PORTRAY ANY PROTAGONIST – by Sunil Thenabadu Sri Lanka for tomorrow – By Dr Harold Gunatillake A TRUE AND GREAT STORY & A BEAUTIFUL VOICE – HE RAISED ME UP – By Lawrence Machado More Photos from the The Ceylon Society of Australia AGM & Social – Photos ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 23th November 2022 – 6th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “Greatest Test-Batsmen of all time” – by Des Kelly “HEADLINE NEWS” Sydney Warriors Bring 2022 STC Adelaide Rugby Trophy to Sydney for the First Time Ever. Central Bank of Sri Lanka – Bank Holidays for 2023 Date St Peters College Colombo Students Generosity for the Disadvantaged Village Community in Lanka Health & Views November 2nd issue – Dr Harold Gunatillake Blue Ocean Group acquires 60 per cent stake in Kelsey Development – By Hiran H.Senewiratne Winner of the Templeton Freedom Award By Capt Elmo Jayawardena Shakti – International Christmas Charity Bazzar (Sri Lanka – Colombo Event) – 4th December 2022 Obituary Notice – Rohan Abeysundera DR ROHANA WEERASINGHE HUMBLE UNASSUMING LEGENDARY MELODY KING FOR FILM, TELE DRAMA, STAGE PLAYS, THE WORD “NO’ NOT IN ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 16th November 2022 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “IN DEDICATION” – by Des Kelly Report, Clips and letter of appreciation from Lions Club in Sri Lanka to Lions Club of Wantirna, Victoria Spring Rhythm Dinner Dance in Cherrybrook on 8th of October 2022 with Surenie De Mel, Neel Warnakulasuriya & Ruwan Hettiarachchi England shatter Pakistan dream to prevail in gripping T20 World Cup final – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) Sri Lanka to host U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 PROFESSOR SUNETHRA KANKANAMGE LINGUISTIC ERUDITE SCHOLAR SENIOR LECTURER IN SANSKRIT LITERATURE ,CLASSICAL,THEATRE AND PERFORMING STUDIES,ART OF POETRY,LOVES SONGS AND STANZAS AT SUMMIT OF FAME – by Sunil Thenabadu Eric Rajapakse Opticians encourages artistic talents of youngsters on World Children’s Day An encouraging letter to all would-be tourists to SL ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 30th October 2022 – 10th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter GRANDMA’S APRON – by Des Kelly From Sri Lanka to Maningrida New Zealand compound Sri Lanka woes – Zealand announced themselves as a serious challenger to win the T20 World Cup – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. “APPRECIATION OF ARTICLES” – by Des Kelly Felicitation Event for Dr Harold Gunatillake SUNDAY CHOICE – HAPPY GRANDPARENTS DAY- 30. 11. 2022 – by Charles Schokman ICC T20 WC Sri Lanka Vale’ Gavin Stevens – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Mrs. Rushira Kulasingham ,Designated as Principal of Jaffna College, Vaddukkoddai With Effect From 1st January 2023, Makes History as the First Woman Principal of the Institution DILHANI ASHOKAMALA EKANAYAKE ICON ACTRESS ACCEPTS ANY ROLE ENTRUSTED RELISHES DANCING ACTS TO ADD GLAMOUR TO HER VIVID ROLES DOMINATED OUR ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 23rd October 2022 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “SIR TOM SINGS” – by Des Kelly As you get old – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Sri Lanka clip the wings of flying Dutchmen to enter Super 12’s. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports Editor) Shehan Karunatilaka lands on the BOOKER ‘Moon’-by Michael Roberts The voice of Junker Queen – Leah de Niese – Australian-Sri Lankan actress and voice actor KANCHANAMALA (KANCHI) RANASINGHE-MULTIFACETED GENIUS HIGHLY QUALIFIED MEDICAL DOCTOR ,LECTURER,VOCALIST,CHARITY WORKER, DRAMTIST IN SINHABAHU AT PEAK OF CELEBRITY – BY SUNIL THENABADU Kaleiedoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 128 21 10 22 Dorawaka Ethubandi Cave – venture into Neolithic Era By Arundathie Abeysinghe New trends in making AI useable for non-tech people – By Aditya Abeysinghe Watch: Mendis fires Sri Lanka past Netherlands into T20 ...

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