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The 4 Seasons in Canada – by Noor Rahim

The 4 Seasons in Canada – by Noor Rahim...

Jan 20, 2022 | Comments Off

Around The World in 25 Years Final Medley

Around The World in 25 Years Final Medley...

Jan 20, 2022 | Comments Off

A Shepherd unto God’s heart Long-serving Bishop Vianney Fernando retires this week

A Shepherd unto God’s heart Long-serving Bishop Vianney Fernando retires this week Source:Sundaytimes On March 27, (Wednesday) in the Holy Week of 1983, the Vatican Radio announced the appointment of Very Rev Fr Vianney Fernando,...

Jan 20, 2022 | Comments Off

Mirigama-Kurunegala Highway now Operational

Mirigama-Kurunegala Highway now Operational Source:Thuppahis The highway goes through the central lowlands of Sri Lanka. This 40.91 km sector from Mirigama to Kurunegala of the Central Highway has cost Rs.149 Billion....

Jan 20, 2022 | Comments Off

STORY OF CHAMPIONS – ST.PETER’S COLLEGE RUGBY TEAM

STORY OF CHAMPIONS – ST.PETER’S COLLEGE RUGBY TEAM...

Jan 20, 2022 | Comments Off

The Decline of Pizza Hut…What Happened?

The Decline of Pizza Hut…What Happened? Pizza Hut was once the world’s leading pizza chain. They’ve been losing ground over the years and this video attempts to explain why....

Jan 20, 2022 | Comments Off

The Telephone

The Telephone...

Jan 20, 2022 | Comments Off

Blue Ocean Group positioned financially, operationally and culturally to transform the construction and real estate industry The real estate giant is all geared up to meet any challenges from the future

Blue Ocean Group positioned financially, operationally and culturally to transform the construction and real estate industry The real estate giant is all geared up to meet any challenges from the future The COVID-19 pandemic has...

Jan 19, 2022 | Comments Off

Extraordinary ruins of Kadurugoda Temple in the Northern Province By Arundathie Abeysinghe

Extraordinary ruins of Kadurugoda Temple in the Northern Province By Arundathie Abeysinghe Located approximately 10 kilometers from Jaffna City, Kadurugoda Temple and Ruins are found on the outskirts of Jaffna city in Kantarodai. The Temple...

Jan 19, 2022 | Comments Off

Strove to do best for department and officers – Retiring A-G (Paper-cutting) – late Sunil de Silva

Strove to do best for department and officers – Retiring A-G (Paper-cutting) – late Sunil de Silva...

Jan 19, 2022 | Comments Off

Yahaluwanne Yeheliyane – by Daya Silva & late Visharadha Neela Wickramasinghe

Yahaluwanne Yeheliyane – by Daya Silva & late Visharadha Neela Wickramasinghe Song written by the late Mr. Shelton Weererathna and Melody by Mr. Sunil Dharmasena...

Jan 19, 2022 | Comments Off

St Peter’s College Colombo

St Peter’s College Colombo...

Jan 19, 2022 | Comments Off

How can Sri Lanka save itself from the debt crisis – By Dr Nishan de Mel

How can Sri Lanka save itself from the debt crisis – By Dr Nishan de Mel...

Jan 19, 2022 | Comments Off

Wesley claim Sathasivam Trophy with 10-wicket win over Thomians-By M. Shamil Amit

Wesley claim Sathasivam Trophy with 10-wicket win over Thomians-By M. Shamil Amit Source:Sundaytimes Wesley College claimed the M. Sathasivam Challenge Trophy for the very first time since its inauguration in 1999, after handing S. Thomas’...

Jan 19, 2022 | Comments Off

“THE BLUE, WHITE, & GOLD” – by Des Kelly

“THE BLUE, WHITE, & GOLD” – by Des Kelly Even as I write this, we are but a few hours away from marking the most important anniversary of a 100 year celebration of the BEST...

Jan 19, 2022 | Comments Off

Rebirth In Buddhism-by Dr Justice Chandradasa Nanayakkara

Rebirth In Buddhism-by Dr Justice Chandradasa Nanayakkara Source:Dailymirror The question of what happens after death naturally arises in the mind of thoughtful people, as we do not know what lies beyond death, because no one...

Jan 19, 2022 | Comments Off

About Nasal Rapid Antigen Tests for Parents and Carers – in Sinhala & Tamil

About Nasal Rapid Antigen Tests for Parents and Carers – in Sinhala & Tamil About Nasal Rapid Antigen Tests for Parents and Carers – in Sinhala About Nasal Rapid Antigen Tests for Parents...

Jan 18, 2022 | Comments Off

Central Expressway Section 02 (Package B) – Sri Lanka

Central Expressway Section 02 (Package B) – Sri Lanka...

Jan 18, 2022 | Comments Off

Active Super – A Top-Performing Super Fund

Active Super – A Top-Performing Super Fund More than 1 million Aussies are with underperforming super funds. With Active Super, you can get your super on track by investing your money responsibly. That’s good...

Jan 18, 2022 | Comments Off

Canadian Parliamentarians mark Thai Pongal and Tamil Heritage Month

Canadian Parliamentarians mark Thai Pongal and Tamil Heritage Month Source:tamilguardian.com Several Canadian Parliamentarians, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, have released messages wishing Tamil Canadians a Happy Thai Pongal and Tamil Heritage Month. In a statement,...

Jan 18, 2022 | Comments Off

Veteran singer Neela Wickramasinghe passes away BY RAVI LADDUWAHETTY

Veteran singer Neela Wickramasinghe passes away BY RAVI LADDUWAHETTY Source:dailynews.lk Veteran Sri Lankan singer and musician Neela Wickramasinghe has passed away at the age of 71. She has passed away in the city of...

Jan 18, 2022 | Comments Off

Watch “St.Peter’s College Colombo 04” on YouTube

Watch “St.Peter’s College Colombo 04” on YouTube...

Jan 18, 2022 | Comments Off

NOT WHO, BUT WHY ? – by Des Kelly

NOT WHO, BUT WHY ? – by Des Kelly Thank you, Keith Bennett for these perplexing ponderings.We should know the answers to the questions, but if the Author of this “post” is 85 years old,...

Jan 18, 2022 | Comments Off

Visharada Neela Wickremasinghe’s heavenly voice signals tonal decorated artistry passes away at the age of 71 after a week of assuming duties as the Consulate General Sri Lanka in Milan – by Sunil Thenabadu

Visharada Neela Wickremasinghe’s heavenly voice signals tonal decorated artistry passes away at the age of 71 after a week of assuming duties as the Consulate General Sri Lanka in Milan – by Sunil Thenabadu Funeral would be notified...

Jan 18, 2022 | Comments Off

The Begging Bowl Sri Lanka’s Dependency Syndrome By Rev. Fr. Leopold Ratnasekera OMI

The Begging Bowl Sri Lanka’s Dependency Syndrome By Rev. Fr. Leopold Ratnasekera OMI Source:dailymirror.lk The sheer dearth of dollars to pay off debts, buy oil and the poor performance in the export sector together...

Jan 18, 2022 | Comments Off

Health & Views January 2nd issue 2022 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake

Health & Views January 2nd issue 2022 – 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...

Jan 18, 2022 | Comments Off

Prof. Chandra Wickramasinghe awarded MBE

Prof. Chandra Wickramasinghe awarded MBE Source:Island A University of Buckingham professor, whose theory that comets carry the bacteria of life is now becoming part of mainstream science, has been awarded an MBE for services to...

Jan 18, 2022 | Comments Off

Number Twelve in three of its many contexts

Number Twelve in three of its many contexts Source:Island We in Sri Lanka are going through one of our hardest times since being independent of British rule for more than seven decades. JVP insurrections...

Jan 18, 2022 | Comments Off

SHIPWRECKS IN SRI LANKA

SHIPWRECKS IN SRI LANKA Source:Island Nations Trust WNPS Monthly Lecture Archaeological Heritage, Biodiversity Hotspots & Magnets for Recreational Divers 20th January 2022 6 pm, Jasmine Hall, BMICH Also via zoom and FB live Presented by...

Jan 18, 2022 | Comments Off

Manike mage hithe became modi’s political song

Manike mage hithe became modi’s political song...

Jan 18, 2022 | Comments Off

SHALIKA ISHAN A MUSIC MAESTRO IN THE CREATING WITH A SWIFT VOYAGE TO STARDOM – by Sunil Thenabadu

SHALIKA ISHAN A MUSIC MAESTRO IN THE CREATING WITH A SWIFT VOYAGE TO STARDOM – by Sunil Thenabadu Behind all the songs and music that we hear, there are some untold stories. Stories of those...

Jan 18, 2022 | Comments Off

SUNDAY CHOICE – I KNOW A MAN WHO CAN

SUNDAY CHOICE – I KNOW A MAN WHO CAN “Come to Me, all you who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for...

Jan 18, 2022 | Comments Off

Elephant Twin Babies Naming Ceremony

Elephant Twin Babies Naming Ceremony Sri Lankan Cultural Event at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, 11th January 2022 By Shermila Rajapaksha, Director General at Department of National Zoological Gardens...

Jan 18, 2022 | Comments Off

Dr BHAGYA ABEYSINGHE pursued counselling Psychologist renders an impeccable overwhelming amenity to the impoverished – by Sunil Thenabadu

Dr BHAGYA ABEYSINGHE pursued counselling Psychologist renders an impeccable overwhelming amenity to the impoverished – by Sunil Thenabadu Bhagya is attached to the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board as a Counselling Psychologist having pursued...

Jan 18, 2022 | Comments Off

RAJ RAJARATNAM – SECOND INTERVIEW – Raj Rajaratnam 11 year after his trial ...

Jan 17, 2022 | Comments Off

Sri Lankan products and tourism booth draws interest at Dashihui Summit Forum

Sri Lankan products and tourism booth draws interest at Dashihui Summit Forum Source:Island The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Guangzhou promoted Sri Lankan food products, tea, handicrafts and tourism during the Dashihui Summit Forum...

Jan 17, 2022 | Comments Off

Seven former Sri Lankan stars to play for Asia team-by Dhammika Ratnaweera

Seven former Sri Lankan stars to play for Asia team-by Dhammika Ratnaweera Source:Dailynews Seven former star Sri Lankan cricketers Sanath Jayasuriya, Muttiah Muralitharan, Chaminda Vaas, Romesh Kaluwitharana, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Nuwan Kulasekara and Upul Tharanga have...

Jan 17, 2022 | Comments Off

Sakuna keeps Sri Lanka Under 19s aloft

Sakuna keeps Sri Lanka Under 19s aloft Source:Island Lumbini College batsman Sakuna Liyanage kept Sri Lanka Under 19s aloft with a valuable knock to help them reach 209 after the top order failed to impress...

Jan 17, 2022 | Comments Off

AN INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2022 The Sky Gets Dark, Slowly

AN INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2022 The Sky Gets Dark, Slowly Mao Dun literary prize winner Zhou Daxin’s latest novel to be published, “The Sky Gets Dark, Slowly”, is a sensitive exploration...

Jan 17, 2022 | Comments Off

Plantation widow-By Ransiri Menike Silva

Plantation widow-By Ransiri Menike Silva Source:Island Holidaying together in Sri Lanka with their families were my son and a friend, both domiciled in Australia. For greater enjoyment they usually planned their trips here together, when...

Jan 17, 2022 | Comments Off

Dambulani De Zoysa cruising to apex of fame in vocals having launched career late – by Sunil Thenabadu

Dambulani De Zoysa cruising to apex of fame in vocals having launched career late – by Sunil Thenabadu Dambulani de Zoysa a native of Balapitiya was born in Dambulla as her father was working in the...

Jan 17, 2022 | Comments Off

TM JAYARATNE ASTOUNDING VOCALIST DICTATES IN A PEAK LOCATION IN CELEBRITY – by Sunil Thenabadu

TM JAYARATNE ASTOUNDING VOCALIST DICTATES IN A PEAK LOCATION IN CELEBRITY – by Sunil Thenabadu photo source:freemusicarchive.org TM Jayaratne ( Tennakoon Mudiyanselage) the legendary vocalist occupying a pinnacle position in celebrity commenced his journey as a...

Jan 17, 2022 | Comments Off

Enroute & In Retirement By Noor R. Rahim

Enroute & In Retirement By Noor R. Rahim There I stand in the shadows of old age The deepening shadow casting a disturbing message That very soon I shall reach my retiring age The...

Jan 17, 2022 | Comments Off

Cricket – A game for the Handicapped? By Noor R. Rahim

Cricket – A game for the Handicapped? By Noor R. Rahim Travelling from the Airport to their Beach Hotel two Elderly American ladies saw many people gathered around radios and Television Sets enroute to their Hotel. The...

Jan 17, 2022 | Comments Off

The Advent of Colonialism and its Aftermath By Noor Rahim

The Advent of Colonialism and its Aftermath By Noor Rahim The Advent. Before the invasion of far off lands by foreign powers, that spread its’ wings, sails and tentacles into alien lands; the inhabitants of...

Jan 17, 2022 | Comments Off

Corinne and Ian King on Casey Radio – a tribute to Desmond De Silva – produced by eLanka

Corinne and Ian King on Casey Radio – a tribute to Desmond De Silva – produced by eLanka The King & I – Corinne and Ian King celebrated their 100th show on Casey Radio 97.7 FM (Melbourne)...

Jan 16, 2022 | Comments Off

Canada warns its citizens over Sri Lanka’s worsening economic situation-by Zulfick Farzan

Canada warns its citizens over Sri Lanka’s worsening economic situation-by Zulfick Farzan Source:Newsfirst COLOMBO (News 1st); The Government of Canada has issued an advisory for its citizens in Sri Lanka, in the wake of Sri...

Jan 16, 2022 | Comments Off

40th Death Anniversary of Justin Wijayawardhana: Reminiscences of a bygone socio-political milieu-By Dr Upul Wijayawardhana

40th Death Anniversary of Justin Wijayawardhana: Reminiscences of a bygone socio-political milieu-By Dr Upul Wijayawardhana Source:Island It was 14th January 1982. I, together with my family, was making slow progress from Colombo to...

Jan 16, 2022 | Comments Off

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