eLanka Newsletter – 5th December 2021 – 2nd Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “A MESSAGE TO EARTHLINGS” – Des Kelly West Indies crumble to spin duo Mendis, Embuldeniya to give SL 2-0 series ..The series win was a triumph for head coach Mickey Arthur on his farewell series – by Sunil Thenabadu (sports editor – eLanka) Shemara Wikramanayake tops Australia’s highest-paid CEO list KOCHCHI: DELIVERING RED SPICE OF MUSIC VIA DYNAMIC SINGING QUARTET DISPLAY AESTHETIC MAGNIFICIENCE – by Sunil Thenabadu Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Sultanate of Oman Ameer Ajwad plants Sri Lankan fruit sapling at Saara Oasis in Buraimi of Oman to mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations Ceylon Cinnamon- Born in Sri Lanka – Webinar on 07 December 2021 St Peter’s College, Bambalapitya Colombo 4 Reaches golden Milestone – 100 years of ...

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SRI LANKA’s ICC CHIEF MATCH REFEREE OFFICIATES IN HIS 200th TEST today – by Sunil Thenabadu (sports editor – eLanka) Photo source: daily news ( https://www.dailynews.lk/2019/04/03/sports/182036/race-most-popular-segments ) Double century for Ranjan Madugalle! Today’s test match between the West Indies and Sri Lanka marks the 200th match being officiated by Ranjan Madugalle as the match referee. He is followed by Chris Broad, who has officiated in 88 Test matches. Similar to Muttiah Muralitharan’s 800 test wicket record, it is unlikely that Ranjan Madugalle’s record would also be broken by anyone. Madugalle is expected to be felicitated by the ICC and Sri Lanka Cricket during the match. ...

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India to host 2026 ICC WC jointly with Sri Lanka – by Sunil Thenabadu (sports editor – eLanka) Photo source:Dailynews India will host three world events in the next decade after the ICC completer the ‘Tours Programme” The ICC Board, which met over the last one week, culminating with the all-powerful board meeting on the 16th, had awarded men’s three global  events to the Board of Control for Cricket in India’\.  The BCCI will host the 2026 T20 World Cup with Sri Lanka, the 2029 Champions Trophy as well as the 2031 ODI World Cup jointly with Bangladesh.The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday confirmed the 14 host countries of the ICC men’s white ball events from 2024-2031. 11 Full Members and three Associate Members have been selected to host two ICC Men’s Cricket World Cups, four ICC Men’s T20 World Cups and two ICC Men’s Champions Trophy events.  The USA and ...

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Sri Lanka Cricket coach South African born Mickey Arthur to bid goodbye after the Windies tour – by Sunil Thenabadu Photo source:Dailynews The South African born Sri Lanka’s head cricket coach Mickey Arthur is to resign with the conclusion of his two year contact term with SLC at the end og the second Test against the Windies to be complleted on 3rd December 2021 In a twitter message he had to say: “Sad that it is the end of the road with SL after the WI test series!I have loved every minute of coaching this great country!To the players and people of SL a big thank you! I know SL cricket is in a better place now than when I started!” Yes true indeed.Mickey Arthur gave his 100 percent was very keen the team did well of course there were a few hiccups.He was one who watched every ball in every ...

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Erandi Madushika possesses a tonal adorned tone  – BY Sunil Thenabadu   The turning moment of the flourished wide-ranging melodious career of Erandi Madushika was her near triumph at the Derana Dream Star Contest Season V1 in year 2015. A song chosen with gusto in the course of this contest was acclaimed by Judges and viewers was the Arabic song “habib ya nour elaim”.To date she has her own songs, theme songs for films,Tele dramas and for Jingles. .Her song “Ramata ma sekai Ravana” lyrics by Punya Samarakoon and music score by Pasan Thilakawardena has been viewed by well over one million viewers . Erandi mingles intellectual and skillful proficiency to convey aesthetic delight is on a firm track to add more feathers to her cap as a sought after artiste.   Erandi has trained herself to have self-controlled breathing which is perhaps the most integral element of singing. If one does not properly pace one’s breathing would muddle up the song, running out of air mid-note, or may even miss a cue as one is naturally busy taking a breadth. She could with her grooming easily navigate over ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 17th November 2021 – 5th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “BOXCAR BRILLIANCE” – by Des Kelly Photos – Ceylon International Film Festival & Foundation Launch – SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA USA Dubai Expo 2020 Lanka pavilion – Watch the Sri Lankan dance performances for Yohani’s “Manike Mage Hithey” & Annesley Malewana’s “Udarata Niliya” Marsh, Warner powers Australia to T20 World Cup triumph over formidable KIWIS -their first T 20 WC Pride – by Sunil Thenabadu (Sports editor – eLanka) Charith Asalanka and Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva makes Sri Lanka proud been elected to the ICC’s most valuable team – by Sunil Thenabadu (Sports editor – eLanka) Sale of New and Preloved clothing, footwear – Saturday 20 November (Sydney event) Vocalist Gamini Susiriwardena bids adieu – by Sunil Thenabadu ARUNI BOTEJU, FOUNDER OF CEYLON INTERNATIONAL ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 14th November 2021 – 4th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “THAT’S LIFE” – by Des Kelly 100 days to 100 years – CJS counts down to centenary celebrations Spectacular run pursuit directs Kiwis into their first T-20 World Cup final on Sunday – by Sunil Thenabadu (Sports editor – eLanka) Why choose Active Super? From responsible investments to strong returns, there’s so many reasons to get Active with your super LIAM DODDRELL – ONWARDS AND UPWARDS – IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HIS FAMOUS GRAND DAD – LIAM DODDRELL MESMERIZES WITH BAT AND BALL – by Bernard VanCuylenburg Yohani – Moving On Duo scene for husband and wife The De Lanerolle Brothers From The Hilton Colombo ​ Crescat Boulevard to launch a new shopping experience ​​ LYDIA STRYDER – Succeed ​​​ Wanindu Hasaranga climbs ...

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Lakshman Wijesekera bids Adieu – Sunil Thenabadu   Veteran singer and musician Lakshman Wijesekera, who made a significant contribution to the field of art as a singer and an actor for nearly five decades, passed away on 12th November while in hospital taking treatment for a prolonged heart illness. He was 73 years old at the time of his demise.   He became popular as an actor from the teledramas ‘Ira Paya’ and ‘Ganga and Nissanka.’ His beloved wife actress Chandra Kaluarachchi pre deceased him just two years ago on 1st November 2019 leaves his daughter Ama and Son. The remains of the late musician will be kept his residence in Mount Lavinia on the  13 Saturday when his final rites will be performed at the Mount Lavinia Public Cemetery on Sunday the 14th.   ...

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All national cricketers need to learn English to speak fearlessly on Podiums – by Sunil Thenabadu (Sports editor – eLanka) Cricket was begun by the English remains a sport since the 17th century, where the language in use is of course was English. Countries like England, Australia, South Africa,West Indies,Zimbabwe( formerly Rhodesia) had no problem with the English language where everything connected to the game was in English .Lately with the advent of Asian countries viz India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh the players ,administrators had to be versed in English jargon which most did up to the end of the 1990 decade. All our past cricketers were able to converse well in the English which was the accepted language at international matches particularly for speaking at previews by the skippers, post- match presentations at press conferences when one is adjudicated as “the player of the match” had to answer to questions posed by the presenter at the podium. From the ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 7th November 2021 – 2nd Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “BAMBALAPITIYA BEAUTIES” – By Des Kelly Sri Lanka thump West Indies with a crisp all-round exhibit in final Group 1 match – by Sunil Thenabadu (eLanka Sports editor) Sri Lanka’s pace trio provokes former South African former paceman Dale Steyn – By Sunil Thenabadu (Sports editor – eLanka) Obituary: Margaret Mary Therese Australia South Asia Forum Inc Presents – A preamble to the South Asian Film Arts & Literature Festival Good News From Jayam November 15, 2021 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 78 05 11 2021 ABC Radio (Australia & Pacific) talks to ALSTON KOCH about his road to success in Australia while introducing DISCO music Humanitarian, Doctor, Researcher, & “Pandemic Whisperer” REMEMBERING Dr. LIONEL ALGAMA, MUSIC MAESTRO ON ...

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