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‘LEAD LIKE JESUS…’ Sermon Preached by the Rev’d Marc Billimoria, Warden of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia at the Episcopal...

A Planter’s Dream or Folly By George Braine In tracing our family tree in Ceylon, my sister and I visited...

Nige learned to cook in immigration detention – now he's teaching Australians his recipes     Source:-theguardian Launched in response...

   "WADAKAHA SUDIYA" (THE DRINK) – By Des Kelly    There have been many versions of this song, recorded originally...

 "MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC" – by Des Kelly   This is another special song that has just been recorded in America....

St. Sylvester’s, cradle of Hill Capital sportsmen-by Hafiz Marikar Source:Dailynews Old Sylvestrian sport stars gathered to celebrate 80th anniversary of...

Ex-umpires call for institutional racism probe into ECB John Holder (left) and Ismail Dawood London, Tuesday: Two former umpires have...

Tea industry urges productivity-based wage model before it sinks- by Sanath Nanayakkare Source:Island The Planters Association yesterday assured that tea...

Capt. Trevor Vanderstraaten flies West Source:Island The death occurred recently of Capt. Trevor Vanderstraaten, in Melbourne, Australia. He was a...

The Richest Company In History-by Calin Aneculaesei Painting of Dutch Trading Fleet by Ludolf Bakhuizen Source:Medium The 17th century was...

Ella Rock – hike through highland hamlets By Arundathie Abeysinghe   A jagged peak with an abrupt drop… Spectacular views...

The extraordinary Alagu Subramaniam Source:Dailymirror LK Alagu at the centre (Family photo) Alagu was born in 1910. He was the...

Living legacy of a priest loved by all Source:Dailymirror His new dwelling was named Suba Seth Gedara “A great soul...

US imposes sanctions on Chinese project in Sri Lanka Angry Beijing describes US moves as 'unilateral and unjust' The US...

Sri Lanka Train: Conductor's POV - Kandy to Ella Train FULL TOUR Ultimate Sri Lankan Train (NEVER BEFORE SEEN!!!) -...

The Dancing Man —- Do the Walk of Life - Woo Hoo!!    Enjoy the dancing and music.

eLanka Newsletter – 22nd Nov – 7th edition – Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below...

Christmas In Ceylon In The ’50’s: Swing Bands And Grand Galas Source:Roar.Media History records social transformation. It is through the...

Rediscovering Sri Lanka through a travel memoir Source:Asia.Nikkei Colombo's Mount Lavinia Hotel in the 1960s. One of Asia's legendary colonial hotels,...

Botham's grandson gets Wales rugby call-up Photo Source: Sky sports Article Source: Times of India London, Tuesday: The grandson of...

Piyal Wijtunge, a top class spinner from Kandy-by Hafiz Marikar Source:Dailynews One of the finest bowlers to come out of...

Cardinal condemns global greed and selfishness Source:Dailynews Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has urged people of all creeds to get rid of...

Sri Lanka Tourism goes global on Nile TV to woo the Mediterranean traveler Source:Island Sri Lanka Tourism, as one of...

Climate change: Looming threats to irrigated agriculture in SL-by Eng. Thushara Dissanayake Source:Island Sri Lanka boasts a legacy of massive...

'THE ELVIS FINALE' – By Des Kelly Sent out, via Charles Schokman, this is the sad but true final chapter...

National Park deforestation illegal, rules CA-by Lakmal Sooriyagoda Source:Dailynews The Court of Appeal yesterday ruled that deforestation of the northern...

Whatmore out of LPL coaching role Photos Source: Dav Whatmore FB  Article Source: Daily News Sri Lanka-born Australian coach Dav...

Indrajith Bandaranayake was a superb winger-by Hafiz Marikar Indrajith Bandaranayake Source:Dailynews One of the finest wingers produced by Kandy was...

THE HON ALAN TUDGE MP MINISTER FOR POPULATION, CITIES AND URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE ACTING MINISTER FOR IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP, MIGRANT SERVICES AND...

‘Bulath’, a superb ruggerite and athlete-by Hafiz Marikar Selvin Bulathsinghala Source:Dailynews Selvin Bulathsinghala, better known as Bulath, one of the...

Two species of snakes from Knuckles-by Nayanajeewa Bandara Source:Dailymirror A group of researchers, including one of the leading herpetologists in...

Electrocuted elephant near Nimalawa Sanctuary-by Kamanthi Wickramasinghe Source:Dailymirror Suspect released due to lack of evidence  FFPO says fine could be...

Feeding street dogs- by Nisal Baduge Source:Dailymirror Stray dogs of isolated Colombo Fort was fed by an organization which is fighting...

How observant are you?  Send by an eLanka member via email….. YOU WILL NEVER LOOK AT THESE LOGO’S THE SAME...

HIT A HOLE-IN-ONE AT STADIUM AUSTRALIA The turf will be cut super-fine inside Stadium Australia to create a new nine...

Lamprais - An Inheritance from the Dutch Source:Amazon This narrative complements my previous e-mail on the Dutch influence on the...

A property market boom is coming Minoli Wickramasinghe, Managing Director of Capital Trust Properties Source:Economy Next Capital Trust Properties predicts...

Aussie Chat with RAJIV SEBASTIAN Free online live performance for Australians - 29th November 7pm FREE online live performance for...

ONLINE Voice & Singing Lessons for Adults by Keerthi Pasquel     More Info +61 433 941 282 keerthipasquel01@gmail.com For...

Kadugannawa Pass and Rock Tunnel – gateway to hill country By Arundathie Abeysinghe   Kadugannawa Pass and Rock Tunnel are...

 Saving Valentina - This can bring tears!!  Great rescue.- ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING VIDEOS YOU WILL EVER WATCH Michael...

Frog genus named after Rohan Pethiyagoda   Source: Financial Times SL Rohan Pethiyagoda In a paper published in the journal...

STOCK MARKET WEEKLY - SRI LANKA - Week Ending, Friday, November 20, 2020 Brought to you by - John Keells...

Sri Lanka Society of Queensland (SLSQ) celebrates members and friends get together   Sri Lanka Society of Queensland (SLSQ) was...

AGM Old Antonian Social Club - 6 December 2020   Venue - Walawwa Restaurant, upstairs Board Room Date – 6 December...