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Sri Lanka Crisis Light of Hope – By Dr harold Gunatillake

Sri Lanka Crisis Light of Hope – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com The indomitable world around us Nations helping with a mighty rush An island separated by ethnic clashes United, with no more bashes A...

Jun 27, 2022 | Comments Off

Golden Star( Gehaniya) of the Sinhala cinema Swarna Mallawarachchi reminisced after five decades -by Sunil Thenabadu

Golden Star( Gehaniya) of the Sinhala cinema Swarna Mallawarachchi reminisced after five decades -by Sunil Thenabadu Photo Source:dailymirror.lk Charisma , hard work, dedication and commitment are those real surface qualities with charm expressive that would make a...

Jun 27, 2022 | Comments Off

Maxwell’s words of wisdom to find of Aussie tour Wellalage-BY DHAMMIKA RATNAWEERA

Maxwell’s words of wisdom to find of Aussie tour Wellalage-BY DHAMMIKA RATNAWEERA Source:Sundayobserver The find of the Sri Lanka-Australia ODI series 19 year-old left arm spinner Dunith Wellalage bowed out with a tally of nine...

Jun 26, 2022 | Comments Off

IMF-Sri Lanka talks positive-BY CHAMIKARA WEERASINGHE

IMF-Sri Lanka talks positive-BY CHAMIKARA WEERASINGHE Source:Sundayobserver The talks in Colombo between the nine-member staff mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and senior officials from the Finance Ministry have made key progress in...

Jun 26, 2022 | Comments Off

“IN A NUTSHELL” – by Des Kelly

“IN A NUTSHELL” – by Des Kelly Famous American Actor Humphrey Bogart was born on Monday January 23rd 1899, died on January 14th 1957, aged just 57+. However, Warner Brothers Pictures claimed that Bogart...

Jun 26, 2022 | Comments Off

“A PRIYA PEIRIS DOUBLE” – by Des Kelly

“A PRIYA PEIRIS DOUBLE” – by Des Kelly The Man from Moratuwa, my friend Priya Peiris keeps on, keeping on, with his famous band, the La-Bambas, who still get together, I believe, to have...

Jun 26, 2022 | Comments Off

Japan’s Precious Children – By GEORGE BRAINE

Japan’s Precious Children – By GEORGE BRAINE On a recent afternoon in Sapporo, on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, I was walking past an elementary school. Lessons were over for the day, and little children were streaming...

Jun 26, 2022 | Comments Off

4G, 4th Generation, 5th Generation, 6G, Multiple Input Multiple, V2X Communications, Vehicle To Vehicle

New tech in cellular networks for connected cars By Aditya Abeysinghe 5G and 6G networks 5th Generation (5G) networks are the next generation of networks after 4th Generation (4G) networks. 4G is currently used as the...

Jun 26, 2022 | Comments Off

ceylon filmfest – friends dance – real jaffna – thaminie’s piano – bilal and dimanthi – By Jayam Rutnam

ceylon filmfest – friends dance – real jaffna – thaminie’s piano – bilal and dimanthi – By Jayam Rutnam Good News From Jayam July 1, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Lankan Tri Forces Receive Rapturous Welcome by British...

Jun 25, 2022 | Comments Off

Des’ Birthday Celebration ……By Phyllis De Silva

Des’ Birthday Celebration ……By Phyllis De Silva Desmond brought so much joy through his music and has touched many lives. I have had hundreds of text messages, letters,emails and cards from all over the world,...

Jun 25, 2022 | Comments Off

Kaleidoscope Let’s Talk with Dr Tara De Mel on Hunger

Kaleidoscope Let’s Talk with Dr Tara De Mel on Hunger Dear Friends of Kaleidoscope Below is the link to the interview I did with Former Secretary of the Ministry of Education Dr Tara De Mel...

Jun 25, 2022 | Comments Off

Veteran actress Leonie Kotelawala passes away

Veteran actress Leonie Kotelawala passes away Source:Dailynews Veteran actress Leonie Kotelawala passed away yesterday. She was 78. In 1962, she participated in a drama competition organized by the Sri Lanka Arts Council and won accolades...

Jun 25, 2022 | Comments Off

We have to protect players from injury and focus on T20 World Cup, says Prof. Arjuna de Silva-by Dhammika Ratnaweera

We have to protect players from injury and focus on T20 World Cup, says Prof. Arjuna de Silva-by Dhammika Ratnaweera Source:Dailynews Sri Lankan champion leg spinner Wanindu Hasaranga didn’t play the third ODI against Australia...

Jun 25, 2022 | Comments Off

ADB grants US$ 50 mn for import of chemical fertilizers-by Indika Polkotuwa

ADB grants US$ 50 mn for import of chemical fertilizers-by Indika Polkotuwa Source:Dailynews Irrigation, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Roshan Ranasinghe said that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a grant of US$ 50...

Jun 25, 2022 | Comments Off

IMF delegation here today to discuss loan agreement-by Shiromi Abeyasinghe

IMF delegation here today to discuss loan agreement-by Shiromi Abeyasinghe Source:Dailynews An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation will arrive in Sri Lanka today (20) to finalise the staff-level agreement on the loan requested by Sri...

Jun 25, 2022 | Comments Off

Danny Boy By Lalith Paranavitana

Danny Boy By Lalith Paranavitana ...

Jun 24, 2022 | Comments Off

Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 111 24 06 2022

Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 111 24 06 2022 We try to keep it positive….and daring and different of course! Ashok Ferrey on his win, sky-high bars, island styles & cocaine bananas plus economic tidbits add...

Jun 24, 2022 | Comments Off

Sri Lanka-News as of 24th June 2022 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake

Sri Lanka-News as of 24th June 2022 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Sri Lanka’s economy ‘has completely collapsed’, says despairing PM Transcript: India stands ready to help Sri Lanka in quick economic recovery through...

Jun 24, 2022 | Comments Off

New Insights into Sri Lanka Cauvery and Mannar Basins from FTG and Aeromagnetic Data to be presented at SEAPEX 2022

New Insights into Sri Lanka Cauvery and Mannar Basins from FTG and Aeromagnetic Data to be presented at SEAPEX 2022 Bell Geospace, the world leaders in gravity gradiometry, has conducted the first aerial mapping of...

Jun 24, 2022 | Comments Off

“No Country Music For Old Men – Bellamy Brothers Ft. John Anderson” – Another Kelly-Klassic

“No Country Music For Old Men – Bellamy Brothers Ft. John Anderson” – Another Kelly-Klassic...

Jun 23, 2022 | Comments Off

ANANDA WICKRAMAGE UNDISPUTED KING OF COMEDY WITH RHYTHEM, TIMING AND PACE – FOUR AND A HALF DECADES IN AN EFFERVERSCENT VOYAGE IN CELEBRITY – by Sunil Thenabadu

ANANDA WICKRAMAGE UNDISPUTED KING OF COMEDY WITH RHYTHEM, TIMING AND PACE – FOUR AND A HALF DECADES IN AN EFFERVERSCENT VOYAGE IN CELEBRITY – by Sunil Thenabadu Ananda Wickramage the renowned actor on stage, small screen and theatre...

Jun 23, 2022 | Comments Off

SL’s average household income makes shocking revelation about poverty level

SL’s average household income makes shocking revelation about poverty level Source:Dailymirror Poorest 40% families earn only Rs.26,931, not enough even to put 3 meals on their table at current prices Sri Lanka’s average monthly household...

Jun 23, 2022 | Comments Off

Marble Beach – a pristine beach in a sheltered bay – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Situated approximately 17 kilometers from *Trincomalee, Marble Beach also known as “Marble Bay” is a spectacular pristine beach with crystal blue...

Jun 23, 2022 | Comments Off

The Winning Mindset for Leadership Making Effective Policy and Strategic Decisions

The Winning Mindset for Leadership Making Effective Policy and Strategic Decisions Source:dailynews.lk While appreciating all the good work done by all the governments so far, Sri Lanka’s current problem can reasonably be concluded as a...

Jun 23, 2022 | Comments Off

Sri Lanka Situation – By Dr Harold Gunatillake

Sri Lanka Situation – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website – www.Doctorharold.com Sri Lanka left with fuel stocks for around five days, minister Kanchana Wijesekera says Sri Lanka’s fuel stocks will last five more days, its power...

Jun 20, 2022 | Comments Off

Dhammika Perera’s 12-point Dollar earning strategy for Sri Lanka

Dhammika Perera’s 12-point Dollar earning strategy for Sri Lanka Source:Newswire Newly appointed Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Dhammika Perera has laid out a 12- point Dollar earning strategy for crisis-hit Sri Lanka. The Sri...

Jun 20, 2022 | Comments Off

Positional Vertigo-Balance problem-by Harold Gunatillake

Positional Vertigo-Balance problem-by Harold Gunatillake One morning when you get up suddenly, your feel that you or your surroundings are spinning. That would be positional vertigo. You feel your room is moving or turning while...

Jun 20, 2022 | Comments Off

Danny boy By Lalith paranavitana

Danny boy By Lalith paranavitana...

Jun 18, 2022 | Comments Off

AI in self-driving cars – By Aditya Abeysinghe

AI in self-driving cars – By Aditya Abeysinghe What are self-driving cars? A self-driving car is a vehicle that can identify its environment using sensors and other cameras and depend on less human input to drive....

Jun 18, 2022 | Comments Off

Frankie Valli & 4Seasons Live At Pike’s Peak Centre Colorado Springs – by Patrick Ranasinghe Frankie Valli & 4Seasons Live At Pike’s Peak Centre Colorado Springs After Two Years Cancelations because of COVID look down finally...

Jun 18, 2022 | Comments Off

SOLVING ECONOMIC CRISIS – By Dr. Tilak S. Fernando

SOLVING ECONOMIC CRISIS – By Dr. Tilak S. Fernando For weeks, motorists in Sri Lanka continuously lined up in long queues to obtain diesel and petrol. It has turned out to be a daily routine...

Jun 18, 2022 | Comments Off

Rizan Rizvi,Australia ,Department of Home Affairs , Tamil community

Rizan Rizvi,Australia ,Department of Home Affairs , Tamil community Source: newswire.lk The founder and former Chairman of Ceylon Biscuits Group (CBL) Mineka. P Wickramasingha has passed away. Wickramasingha was 86 years old at the time...

Jun 17, 2022 | Comments Off

“THIS WANTING YOU” – by Des Kelly

“THIS WANTING YOU” – by Des Kelly Saying it, as it is, T.Graham Brown sings yet another Kelly-Klassic for all e’Lanka Members. Listen to the lyrics and enjoy a song that tells a story of...

Jun 17, 2022 | Comments Off

KALA KEERTHI DHARMASIRI BANDARANAYAKE : RENOWNED FILM ACTOR, PLAYWRITER, DIRECTOR, DRAMATIST, DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER OF FILMS AT PINNACLE OF FAME – by Sunil Thenabadu

KALA KEERTHI DHARMASIRI BANDARANAYAKE : RENOWNED FILM ACTOR, PLAYWRITER, DIRECTOR, DRAMATIST, DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER OF FILMS AT PINNACLE OF FAME – by Sunil Thenabadu Kala Keerthi Dharmasiri Bandaranayake the recipient of the ‘Ran Thisara award in...

Jun 17, 2022 | Comments Off

Mansion Over The Hilltop-by Des Kelly

Mansion Over The Hilltop-by Des Kelly Another beautiful Country-Gospel song, sung in harmony, as such songs should be sung, performed by Dailey and Vincent on Y.Tube. Proudly presented on e’ Lanka as a Kelly-Klassic. ...

Jun 17, 2022 | Comments Off

Kangaroo flop at Pallekelle – Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne – eLanka Sports editor)

Kangaroo flop at Pallekelle – Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne – eLanka Sports editor) Australia will question their resolve after they blew a golden opportunity to take a commanding one-day stranglehold over Sri Lanka when a...

Jun 17, 2022 | Comments Off

Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 110 16 06 2022

Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 110 16 06 2022 While Sri Lanka seems to have stopped in its tracks in progress – we continue to give you a dose of positive, daring, different. In the backdrop...

Jun 17, 2022 | Comments Off

A Magical Blue Sapphire to Conserve the Majestic Sperm Whale

A Magical Blue Sapphire to Conserve the Majestic Sperm Whale CJS & Oceanswell write third chapter in Ocean Blues Series First two collections in series celebrated the Blue Whale, Dolphin Proceeds from Ocean Blues...

Jun 16, 2022 | Comments Off

TALK OF THE TOWN – by Charles Schokman

TALK OF THE TOWN – by Charles Schokman To those of you who wish to send a “Food Package” to Sri Lanka as a gift to a relative, friend or to someone in need at...

Jun 16, 2022 | Comments Off

Why You Must Visit Sri Lanka Right Now by Gunjan Devtale

Why You Must Visit Sri Lanka Right Now by Gunjan Devtale We’ve all heard about news reports of Sri Lanka’s worsening economic crisis, soaring inflation and widespread protests but if you want to visit...

Jun 16, 2022 | Comments Off

“A BLOODY CRACKER” – by Des Kelly

“A BLOODY CRACKER” – by Des Kelly Now, I’ve seen them all, but Ladies, Gentlemen, & Kids, (get your eyes off your “smart-gadgets”), and watch this bloody cracker of a post. I promise, you will not...

Jun 16, 2022 | Comments Off

“FISHING FOR COMPLIMENTS” – by Des Kelly

“FISHING FOR COMPLIMENTS” – by Des Kelly Cannot say that I have had the privilege of knowing Richard Rodrigo personally, but possibly realizing that our friend Keith Bennett was feeling a bit hungry around lunch...

Jun 16, 2022 | Comments Off

Health & Views June 1st issue 2022 – By Dr harold Gunatillake

Health & Views June 1st 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...

Jun 16, 2022 | Comments Off

Rose quartz mountain range – largest in Asia – By Arundathie Abeysinghe

Rose quartz mountain range – largest in Asia – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Nestled in the vast ironwood forest (popularly known as “Na Uyana” or “Jaathika Namal Uyana” due to its vast range of Na trees – Mesua ferrea),...

Jun 16, 2022 | Comments Off

100% Organic Nutritious Vegetables from Your Garden To Your Home

100% Organic Nutritious Vegetables from Your Garden To Your Home Instant pot Express Chicken Biryani Chicken Biryani in Instant Pot (Pot in Pot Method ) || Recipe # 7 Instant Pot Mutton Biryani | Hyderabadi...

Jun 15, 2022 | Comments Off

Neil Diamond Hello Again with Carol Burnett & Stevie Wonder – by Patrick Ranasinghe

Neil Diamond Hello Again with Carol Burnett & Stevie Wonder – by Patrick Ranasinghe Mark West Thirty-two years ago, I edited this show with Gary Smith, Dwight Hemion, Kenny Solms and of course, Neil Diamond. ...

Jun 15, 2022 | Comments Off

Some Street names in Colombo OLD and NEW – By Hemal Gurusinghe

Some Street names in Colombo OLD and NEW – By Hemal Gurusinghe For those who grew up in a different era and left Sri Lanka long ago, will now be lost if they were to...

Jun 14, 2022 | Comments Off

Invest 10 Minutes A Day for Your Future – Oprah Winfrey Motivational Speech

Invest 10 Minutes A Day for Your Future – Oprah Winfrey Motivational Speech...

Jun 14, 2022 | Comments Off

SRI LANKA CAN BOUNCE BACK QUICKLY, IF POLITICIANS WOULD ALLOW – by N.S.Venkataraman

SRI LANKA CAN BOUNCE BACK QUICKLY, IF POLITICIANS WOULD ALLOW – by N.S.Venkataraman Sri Lankan Prime Minister has correctly said that Sri Lanka’s current predicament is it’s own making. He also must have further said that...

Jun 14, 2022 | Comments Off

School meal program in Sri Lanka-Rise Up

School meal program in Sri Lanka-Rise Up Sri Lanka is in the midst of an unprecedented economic crisis with extreme inflation and shortages of essential items including food. Schools in Sri Lanka are noticing a...

Jun 14, 2022 | Comments Off

Avishya – India’s Largest Online Saree Store

Avishya – India’s Largest Online Saree Store https://www.avishya.com/ WHO WE ARE Avishya ( https://www.avishya.com/ ) was born out of a passion for beautiful Indian ethnic wear… Sarees, Salwars, Dupattas, Fitted Garments, Fabric, Jewellery & Accessories. Our...

Jun 1, 2022 | Comments Off

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