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United States provides additional $2.5 million for urgent COVID-19 assistance in Sri Lanka

United States provides additional $2.5 million for urgent COVID-19 assistance in Sri Lanka Source:Reliefweb October 21, Colombo - The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), announced an additional $2.5 million in...

Oct 25, 2021 | Comments Off

Tamil Community Centre Proposed For Northeast Scarborough

Tamil Community Centre Proposed For Northeast Scarborough Aerial rendering of the TCC, image courtesy of the Tamil Community Centre and AK A. Source:Urbantoronto Northeast Scarborough does not often pop up on our UrbanToronto front page....

Oct 25, 2021 | Comments Off

Talks between Sri Lanka, New Zealand Speakers on boosting bilateral ties

Talks between Sri Lanka, New Zealand Speakers on boosting bilateral ties Source:Adaderana A special meeting between Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena and his New Zealand counterpart Trevor Mallard was held virtually yesterday (October 21) with the...

Oct 25, 2021 | Comments Off

Royal-Thomian Big Match from Oct. 28-30 at SSC-by Dhammika Ratnaweera

Royal-Thomian Big Match from Oct. 28-30 at SSC-by Dhammika Ratnaweera Source:Dailynews After several postponements due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 142nd Battle of the Blues Inter-School Big Match between the traditional rivals Royal College and...

Oct 25, 2021 | Comments Off

Gamini Dissanayake, a supreme politician – by Sunil Thenabandu

Gamini Dissanayake, a supreme politician – by Sunil Thenabandu As a young and energetic politician and the people’s representative in the Nuwara Eliya District, Gamini Dissanayake extended yeoman service to all constituents with devotion, obligation and absolute...

Oct 25, 2021 | Comments Off

An illicit review – Arsikland The Musical 2: The Circle of Strife – by Rajitha Ratwatte

An illicit review – Arsikland The Musical 2: The Circle of Strife – by Rajitha Ratwatte There is a “musical” doing the rounds on the internet about Asikland (Our – sick – Land). I hope...

Oct 24, 2021 | Comments Off

Blind Ashchariya Peiris listed among BBC channel’s world’s 100 most inspiring Women in 2019 – By Sunil Thenabadu

Blind Ashchariya Peiris listed among BBC channel’s world’s 100 most inspiring Women in 2019 – By Sunil Thenabadu This article was compiled after Ashchariya Peiris was elected after she was elected by the BBC channels one...

Oct 24, 2021 | Comments Off

“LANKAN STORIES TO PONDER” – by Des Kelly

“LANKAN STORIES TO PONDER” – by Des Kelly So, it is back again, to why I consider Country Music to be verily, the “Stories Of Life”. Because I now write especially for e’Lanka, my thoughts are...

Oct 24, 2021 | Comments Off

Kamla Bhasin: Joy at Sunset-by Radhika Coomaraswamy

Kamla Bhasin: Joy at Sunset-by Radhika Coomaraswamy Kamla in brushstrokes Source:Dailynews Kamla Bhasin had a close relationship with Radhika Coomaraswamy, Sunila Abeysekara, Kumari Jayawardena and Savithri Goonesekere Kamla Bhasin always called herself one of India’s...

Oct 24, 2021 | Comments Off

Thilak Hapugoda: Legend in music business-by Gamini Akmeemana

Thilak Hapugoda: Legend in music business-by Gamini Akmeemana Does the name Thilak Hapugoda ring a bell? It should, to anyone even remotely connected to the 1990s’ vibrant pop music scene, for Thilak revolutionalised our sound...

Oct 24, 2021 | Comments Off

Spaniard Paula Badosa outclass two-time grand slam and Indian wells champion Belarus Victoria Azarenka in 3 hour epic in WTA Indian Wells USA 2021 – By Sunil Thenabadu (eLanka sports editor)

Spaniard Paula Badosa outclass two-time grand slam and Indian wells champion Belarus Victoria Azarenka in 3 hour epic in WTA Indian Wells USA 2021 – By Sunil Thenabadu (eLanka sports editor) Photo source AFP The...

Oct 24, 2021 | Comments Off

What is the significance of doing a fasting blood sugar level when you are a diabetic?-Dr Harold Gunatillake

What is the significance of doing a fasting blood sugar level when you are a diabetic?-Dr Harold Gunatillake Do peruse my website:www.Doctorharold.com Transcript: Normally in a non-diabetic the fasting blood sugar level reading in the...

Oct 24, 2021 | Comments Off

Lahiru, Hasaranga,Theekshana unplayable as merciless Sri Lanka crush ignorant Netherlands by eight wickets – by Sunil Thenabadu (eLanka Sports editor)

Lahiru, Hasaranga,Theekshana unplayable as merciless Sri Lanka crush ignorant Netherlands by eight wickets – by Sunil Thenabadu (eLanka Sports editor) Photo Courtesy: Ceylon Daily news Player of the match Lahiru Kumara Facebook Chief Scores: Netherlands: Colin...

Oct 23, 2021 | Comments Off

Theory of Mind: Are emotions needed for machines?

Theory of Mind: Are emotions needed for machines? By Aditya Abeysinghe Assessing the mental states of other humans is a task that humans have developed from late childhood. Emotions and social interactions are formed with...

Oct 23, 2021 | Comments Off

A Nest of Vipers – by Rajitha Ratwatte

A Nest of Vipers – by Rajitha Ratwatte The usual way to describe something like what passes for the parliament in the pearl would be a nest of vipers. Vicious, small-brained, reptiles attacking everything in...

Oct 23, 2021 | Comments Off

Harvesting ‘true cinnamon’: The story of the Ceylon spice-By Zinara Rathnayake

Harvesting ‘true cinnamon’: The story of the Ceylon spice-By Zinara Rathnayake A worker stuffs cinnamon barks with small cuttings of the bark called quillings to make one 42-inch cinnamon quill [Nathan Mahendra/Al Jazeera] Source:Aljazeera It...

Oct 23, 2021 | Comments Off

John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) – Sri Lanka – STOCK MARKET WEEKLY – 22-10-2021

John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) – Sri Lanka – STOCK MARKET WEEKLY – 22-10-2021 Brought to you by – John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) is a leading equity brokerage house...

Oct 22, 2021 | Comments Off

Launch of Gethsemene TV – with Kerrigan La-Brooy

Launch of Gethsemene TV – with Kerrigan La-Brooy We are thrilled to announce the Launch of Gethsemane TV which comes to you LIVE 24/7. Just like Gethsemane Radio 24/7, Gethsemane TV has been part of...

Oct 22, 2021 | Comments Off

Sri Lanka Virtual MICE Expo 2021 – 1st to 3rd December 2021

Sri Lanka Virtual MICE Expo 2021 – 1st to 3rd December 2021 Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) in collaboration with Sri Lanka Association of Professional Conference, Exhibition and Event Organisers (SLAPCEO) has planned to organize...

Oct 22, 2021 | Comments Off

Mr Sachithananthan St Thomas’s College longstanding teacher celebrates his 97th birthday – by STC OBA NSW/ACT

Mr Sachithananthan St Thomas’s College longstanding teacher celebrates his 97th birthday – by STC OBA NSW/ACT Source: Chitty Samy of STC OBA NSW/ACT Mr Sachithananthan our longstanding teacher at STC Mount celebrating his 97th Birthday...

Oct 22, 2021 | Comments Off

The Current State of Sri Lanka Portuguese

The Current State of Sri Lanka Portuguese Photo source:Elanka.com.au Sebastian Nordhoff is from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology. I met Sebastian in Batticaloa during his research of this subject. He joined us on a visit to the Burgher...

Oct 22, 2021 | Comments Off

Sri Lanka-Canada Business Council applauded for supporting Sri Lankan and Canadian business partnerships

Sri Lanka-Canada Business Council applauded for supporting Sri Lankan and Canadian business partnerships Source:bizenglish.adaderana.lk The 30th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka – Canada Business Council (SLCBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce was held...

Oct 22, 2021 | Comments Off

“LOVE SONGS, LANKAN STYLE” – by Des Kelly

“LOVE SONGS, LANKAN STYLE” – by Des Kelly I chanced to hear this video and decided that THIS was a type of music that would be enjoyed by all the good members of e’Lanka, everywhere....

Oct 22, 2021 | Comments Off

Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 76 22 10 2021

Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 76 22 10 2021 Record breakers, pot weddings and the Ave Maria add to discussions on mandatory jabs, fuel formulas & phobias. Here’s your happy dose of Prime Group Kaleidoscope! ...

Oct 22, 2021 | Comments Off

Alston Koch sings a special song for the T20 World Cup Cheers – Sri Lanka Cricket – Supreme Cheers

Alston Koch sings a special song for the T20 World Cup Cheers – Sri Lanka Cricket – Supreme Cheers The special song is sung by the international iconic Sri Lankan superstar for our boys going...

Oct 22, 2021 | Comments Off

Sri Lanka’s likely schedule for SUPER 12: First Game against Bangladesh – by Sunil Thenabadu (eLanka Sports editor)

Sri Lanka’s likely schedule for SUPER 12: First Game against Bangladesh – by Sunil Thenabadu (eLanka Sports editor) Photo source: Sunday Observer ( https://www.dailynews.lk/2021/10/15/sports/262002/sri-lanka-cruise-convincing-win-against-png ) Although Sri Lanka is yet to play the final match against the Netherlands tonight...

Oct 22, 2021 | Comments Off

WEBXPAY partners Australian government to empower Sri Lankan MSMEs with digital payments

WEBXPAY partners Australian government to empower Sri Lankan MSMEs with digital payments Source:-island.lk Leading online payment gateway, WEBXPAY announced a milestone partnership with Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to significantly expand access...

Oct 21, 2021 | Comments Off

Sri Lanka Tourism to appoint Yohani as a brand ambassador

Sri Lanka Tourism to appoint Yohani as a brand ambassador Yohani enters Bollywood with Ajay Devgn-starrer ‘Thank God’ By Charumini de Silva Sri Lanka Tourism is planning to appoint young singing sensation Yohani de...

Oct 21, 2021 | Comments Off

Kohonawala – cinematic hamlet in Central Highlands By Arundathie Abeysinghe

Kohonawala – cinematic hamlet in Central Highlands By Arundathie Abeysinghe Spectacular and epic verdant vistas of gorgeous hill country scenery… Misty weather and intense clouds enhance the gorgeous landscape hiding the panorama from the other...

Oct 21, 2021 | Comments Off

Hasaranga, Theekshana ,Lahiru and Nissanka help to rout formidable Ireland in group A clash by 70 runs, FIRST to book berth in Super 12 second phase stage – by Sunil Thenabadu (eLanka Sprots Editor).

Hasaranga, Theekshana ,Lahiru and Nissanka help to rout formidable Ireland in group A clash by 70 runs, FIRST to book berth in Super 12 second phase stage – by Sunil Thenabadu (eLanka Sprots Editor). The Sri...

Oct 21, 2021 | Comments Off

Sri Lanka one step closer to World Cup qualification-Rex Clementine in Abu Dhabi

Sri Lanka one step closer to World Cup qualification-Rex Clementine in Abu Dhabi Sri Lanka completed a seven wicket win over Namibia yesterday in Abu Dhabi. Source:Island They say, well prepared is half done. Sri...

Oct 21, 2021 | Comments Off

Dangerous rail travel by tourists: Why not create an opportunity?-By Srilal Miththapala

Dangerous rail travel by tourists: Why not create an opportunity?-By Srilal Miththapala Coiling Dragon Cliff skywalk, Zhangjiajie, China Source:Island Before the Covid Pandemic hit Sri Lanka, there was some debate and concern voiced about tourists...

Oct 21, 2021 | Comments Off

Disruptive outbreaks expected after the borders are open.- By Dr Harold Gunatillake

Disruptive outbreaks expected after the borders are open.- By Dr Harold Gunatillake A third booster could be Novavax in Australia. Do not wait for your so-called favorite vaccine, as unvaccinated people are far more...

Oct 21, 2021 | Comments Off

Eagles ready to soar in Subbies-By Nick Creely

Eagles ready to soar in Subbies-By Nick Creely Tillakaratne Dilshan sends one down in Premier Cricket last season. 225296 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Source:Dandenong.starcommunity Off the back of a disappointing 2020/21 Subbies season, there is renewed...

Oct 21, 2021 | Comments Off

Sri Lankan star signs on-By Nick Creely

Sri Lankan star signs on-By Nick Creely Ex-Sri Lankan batter Mahela Udawatte has signed at Buckley Ridges. Source:Dandenong.starcommunity The competition keeps going from strength to strength. Yet another high-profile name has joined the ranks of...

Oct 21, 2021 | Comments Off

Sinhala version of Jamaican Farewell

Sinhala version of Jamaican Farewell ...

Oct 21, 2021 | Comments Off

HILARY MATHIASZ the ENGLISH TUTOR – by Quintus de Zylva

HILARY MATHIASZ the ENGLISH TUTOR – by Quintus de Zylva HILARY has been the English Tutor at Beralihela/Tissamaharama for many years. He has taught most of the students that AUSLMAT have known since we first...

Oct 21, 2021 | Comments Off

Hassina Leelarathne (73) of Los Angeles, Ca. Passes Away

Hassina Leelarathne (73) of Los Angeles, Ca. Passes Away It is with deep regret that we announce the passing away of Los Angeles based veteran journalist, (editor of Sri Lanka Express) and community activist, Hassina Leelarathne, on...

Oct 21, 2021 | Comments Off

Active Super partners with MultiConnexions to tap into Australian diversity

MEDIA RELEASE Active Super partners with MultiConnexions to tap into Australian diversity Sydney, 20 October 2021: Active Super is partnering with MultiConnexions Group, a multicultural marketing and advertising agency, to broaden its appeal and increase engagement...

Oct 20, 2021 | Comments Off

Photographs featuring murals by Solis Mendis to be presented to India

Photographs featuring murals by Solis Mendis to be presented to India Inauguration of Kushinagar airport: Source: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Kushinagar International Airport on Oct. 20 and will also lay the...

Oct 20, 2021 | Comments Off

My last minute try tore the hearts out of the Royalists that day, says Naveen-by Indika Welagedara

My last minute try tore the hearts out of the Royalists that day, says Naveen-by Indika Welagedara Naveen Henakankanamge is about to score a try. Source:Dailynews Naveen Henakankanamge went on to captain S.Thomas’ College, Mount...

Oct 20, 2021 | Comments Off

How do we market Sri Lanka globally as a unique country – green socio-economic system-By Jayampathy Molligoda, Chairman, SLTB Source:Island Introduction: One consignment of ‘Potassium Chloride’ fertiliser arrived on September 14, presumably, to be applied...

Oct 20, 2021 | Comments Off

Capital Alliance enters Bangladesh Merchant Banking

Capital Alliance enters Bangladesh Merchant Banking Source:Bizenglish.adaderana Enters into an investment and partnership agreement with BetaOne Investments Limited Dhaka, Bangladesh : Capital Alliance (CAL) –Sri Lanka’s leader in Capital Markets services entered into an investment and...

Oct 20, 2021 | Comments Off

Islandwide broadband coverage by end 2022

Islandwide broadband coverage by end 2022 Source:Dailynews Plans are afoot to complete 100% broadband coverage in 10 districts before the end of this year under the ‘Communication to the Village’ National Programme and to provide...

Oct 20, 2021 | Comments Off

SL’s multi-billion dollar ‘Ocean Expressway’ and its impact

SL’s multi-billion dollar ‘Ocean Expressway’ and its impact Source:FT A proposed global initiative to obtain a waiver on debt repayments for Sri Lanka, to redress the damage caused to its economic resources by carriers using...

Oct 20, 2021 | Comments Off

Industry 4.0: What lies ahead?-by Mimaddrini Ranasinghe

Industry 4.0: What lies ahead?-by Mimaddrini Ranasinghe The optimistic futurists among us will embark on a worthy journey that would bring enlightenment in the future direction of technology Source:Ft Humans with their constant curiosity...

Oct 20, 2021 | Comments Off

Mathews, Pathiraja steer : Sri Lanka U-19 to easy win-by Dhammika Ratnaweera

Mathews, Pathiraja steer : Sri Lanka U-19 to easy win-by Dhammika Ratnaweera Trevin Mathews captured 4/29 Pix courtesy SLC-Pawan Pathiraja hit a top score of 67 Source:Dailynews Pawan Pathiraja scored a fighting knock of 67...

Oct 20, 2021 | Comments Off

He was a pioneer in modern cardiothoracic surgery-Late Dr. Y. K. M. Lahie

He was a pioneer in modern cardiothoracic surgery-Late Dr. Y. K. M. Lahie Source:Dailymirror It was October 7. The time was about 6.00pm. There was call from one of my Senior House Officers. I responded...

Oct 20, 2021 | Comments Off

A legend who rewrote Sri Lankan history: Eulogy for Dr. Deraniyagala-By Tharindu Muthukumarana

A legend who rewrote Sri Lankan history: Eulogy for Dr. Deraniyagala-By Tharindu Muthukumarana Source:Island (Tharindu Muthukumarana Author of the award-winning book “The Life of Last Proboscideans: Elephants” tharinduele@gmail.com) On Tuesday, 05 October, 2021, as the...

Oct 20, 2021 | Comments Off

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