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US special envoy meets President AKD

The United States Special Representative for South and Central Asia, and United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, who is currently visiting Sri Lanka, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (19) at the Presidential Secretariat. During the meeting, discussions were held on further strengthening bilateral relations between the United States and Sri Lanka. The President also briefed the delegation on Sri Lanka’s position regarding the ongoing conflict situation in the Middle East, as well as the challenges faced by the country in light of these developments. 

A Front Row Seat to Nature’s Greatest Show Doubletree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort

Happy Birthday Achala Weerasinghe of FINN Television, Los Angeles

Happy 40th Birthday Patrick Rutnam of Los Feliz, California

10th Birthday Robert Rutnam of Arleta, Ca.

Happy 80th Birthday to Dennis Rutnam of Sherman Oaks, Ca.

Happy 80th Birthday Ami David of Kent, UK

The Kingsbury and Amaya Resorts win Gold, bag seven awards at South Asian Travel Awards 2026

The Kingsbury and Amaya Resorts & Spas have won three Gold Awards at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, leading a seven-award haul for Hayleys Leisure, the hospitality arm of Hayleys PLC. With four further Silver Awards across its portfolio, the achievement reinforces Hayleys Leisure’s position among South Asia’s leading hospitality groups and the standing of its hotels and resorts as some of the most preferred choices for travellers to Sri Lanka. The 10th edition of SATA was held on 8 October 2026 at Barceló Nasandhura Malé in the Maldives, bringing together prominent tourism and hospitality professionals from across the region to celebrate excellence in South Asian travel and tourism.

A Cartoon by Ruwan Wickremesinghe

“Sri Lankan Family Returns from Colombo,” captures something almost every Sri Lankan living overseas can relate to — returning from Sri Lanka with suitcases overflowing with curry powder, Maldive fish, pol sambol, Ceylon tea, and, of course, the famous frozen lamprais!

The poor airline staff and U.S. Customs officers have absolutely no idea what they’re dealing with when a Sri Lankan family arrives carrying half of Colombo in their luggage! After all, what true Sri Lankan returns from the motherland with an empty suitcase?

St. Joseph Hospital Negombo, Sri Lanka October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Jayam’s Choice “Sherry” by The Four Seasons

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Royal College Charity Gala 2026

(Photos by Moran Moran)

Ramona Carr One Year Annniversary of her passing, sings “Hallelujah” Her music lives on!

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Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo October 15th, 2026

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Obituaries – Sad News

Kanishka Senanayake (41) passed away on October 3, 2026, due to a sudden illness. Son of Rosy Senanayake, (former Mayor of Colombo) and the late Athula Senanayake. Father of Shanaya. Former husband of Alanka. Brother of Thisakya and Radhya, and brother in law of Shalaka and Bhanu. Burial was on October 5th, 2026 at the Borella Cemetery.

Kapila Fernando (Former Deputy National Housing Commissioner,​ Director IUCN & Chairman Laksala) -​ Husband of late Lilian Rathnayake,​ father of Sanja (Sivanantham Associates) and Udara (Singapore),​ father-in-law of Harin and Nimali,​ grandfather of Shakya,​ Nethma and Thinal. Remains will lie at his residence No. 296 E,​ Temple Road,​ Thalapathpitiya,​ Nugegoda.

Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen

JAPCHAE (Korean Noodle Speciality)

Ingredients

• 4 cooked potions of dangmeon cooked sweet potato starch noodles
• 1 Carrot, peeled and julienned
• 1/2 Onion, cut into 1/4″ slices
• 2 cups oyster mushrooms, cut into bitesized pieces
• 1 1/2 TBSP white granulated sugar
• 3 TBSP Soya Sauce
• 2 tspn. vegetable oil
• Pinch of Black Pepper (optional)
• 1 tspn. roasted Sesame seeds (optional)

STEP 1

If Danmyeon noodles are long, carefully cut the noodles with scissors to make them fit the diameter of the diameter of the inner pot. Lay the noodles in a criss-cross pattern to prevent clumping.

STEP 2

Lay the Carrots, Onions and mushrooms on top of noodles.

STEP 3.

In a small bowl, whisk sugar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, and 3/4 cup of water until well combined. Drizzle liquid over the vegetables and noodles.

These quantities are sufficient to serve four or you can serve it as a side dish. I once served it with a Sri Lankan Shrimp Curry and it was very nice.You can even put some sauteed Shrimp in a little Chilli Sauce (not too much) or just drizzle with a spoon on top of the whole dish.

Should you have any questions or requests, please email me and I will be happy to help you. This Korean Dish is absolutely lovely to look at and a treat in it’s light but interesting flavors.

I am answering the first question which you will send. The DANGMEON (sweet potato starch noodles) is not difficult to find in the Asian Markets and are sold in packets.

Simple to make and is not drowned in different flavors.

Enjoy!

 

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