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  "THIS TEXT, TO YOU" - By Des Kelly        The sender of this text, Harry, considers it...

    "EXCUSES (FROM LOSERS)" – By Des Kelly   I have heard it all before, as a matter of fact,...

      "THE PEOPLES' PRINCESS" – By Des Kelly In just about a fortnight, 22 years ago, (31/8/1997), the "Peoples' Princess",...

    "OLD-TIMERS, LIKE US" - By Des Kelly  This one is especially for old-timers, like us. Once again, I...

    " THE WINTER OF LIFE" - By Des Kelly Unfortunately, the writer of the "Piece" below is unknown,...

  "WHAT IS THE VERDICT" - By Des Kelly Heaven sent, for Social Media?, well, it certainly seems like it....

  "ARTISTRY AT IT'S BEST" – By Des Kelly   Few words are required, in introduction. There is no indication of...

SAFAL FEST 2019 - MEDIA REPORT (Photos by Roy Grafix) SAFAL Fest 2019 was a tremendous success which was made...

    Anton Swan JP (Qual) Hon. Consul for Sri lanka in Queensland with Premier of Queensland Annastacia Palaszczuk &...

  Click here or on the image below to read this week's elanka Newsletter The Voluntary Outreach Club presents “Fill...

    Somasundaram  a man for all seasons - By Tilak (of the Daily News Sri lanka) Source:Daily news He...

    SRI LANKA CRICKET’S AMAZING TURNAROUND - BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE If motivation comes from within, it should...

        "Real World*   The  following  about  the  gifted  Michael  Jackson  maybe  disputed  but  not  the  facts ...

    LOOKING TO CONTACT RELATIVES OF MR NATHANIEL BROHIER Isuru Andradi, an old boy of Alutgama Vidyalaya is seeking...

    Osteoporosis is a silent disease-By Dr Harold Gunatillake Your bones in the body,especially those that are weight bearing...

  Click here or on the image below to read this week's elanka Newsletter Halgolla Plantation Home – A “HOME...

    "THEIR MAJESTIES" – By Des Kelly Let us make this one (three items). As far as I am...

  "ELEPHANTS, TOO, COUNT" – By Des Kelly  An excellent idea pertaining to an "Elephant Census", is now being negotiated...

  first-ever female to be appointed as Captain of 155-year-old Colombo Rowing Club Her profile in rowing might not be...

  Watch: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test - Cricket Highlights - August 2019 Day 1 -Highlights Day 2...

  Click here or on the image below to read this week's elanka Newsletter Lions Club of LysterField(District 201V5)Presents Lions...

    First Look: Melbourne’s Best New Buffet Is at Citrus, a Sri Lankan Diner in Fitzroy North Source:Broadsheet It’s...

  "DIVE INTO DILLER" - By Des Kelly She was born Phyllis Diver, in 1917 (July 17th)& died, aged 95,...

    Health & Views - August 2nd Edition 2019 - By Dr. Harold Gunetillake https://websitedesigns.com.au/elankanew/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Health-Views-August-2nd-2019.pdf    

    FUNDING NOW OPEN FOR MULTICULTURAL FESTIVALS AND EVENTS IN NSW Applications for the NSW Government’s Celebrating Diversity Events...

    Aiding aged with Alzheimer’s - By Oscar E.V.   With the advancement of civilization, science and technology, problems...

  A Beautiful story – By Des Kelly The introduction to this beautiful story speaks for itself. I second it,...

    "OLD DADS' ADS" – By Des Kelly Come to think about it, advertising has been with us since...

  "THE AGED WRITER" Simple proof that "age" is just a number. As I have always said (& written), in...

  Jaffna at a glimpse - July 2019 Kayts-Jaffna causeway The Colour Of Jaffna. Elegance in vibrant saris, flowers in...

  Click here or on the image below to read this week's elanka Newsletter Renowned restaurateur Manjula Fernando’s product launch...

  "DIGEST YOUR READING" - By Des Kelly Source:Digest Let it not be said that eLanka ever fails to be...

  SOUTH ASIAN FILM, ARTS & LITERATURE FESTIVAL Sasani Jayasinghe Selected as the best SOLO  dance performer at SAFAL 2019...

Renowned restaurateur Manjula Fernando’s product launch Reporting from the event desk - Photos thanks to Lakshan Sangakkara of framelabs. 350...

    ALSTON KOCH wins 'Best Actor ' award for 2019. Alston Koch unanimously carried away the 'BEST ACTOR' Award for his...

Professor Wije Ariyaratne (Ari) has commenced as the first Professor of Practice (Bridge Engineering) to join the School of Civil...

Cricket: New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2019 - Watch highlights of 3 Day Warm Up Game & Pre Test...

  A SHORT INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE FOR AUGUST 2017 EVERYONE HAS A STORY   A 24-year old boy looking out through...

    IT'S BUSINESS TIME FOR OLDER WORKERS   The NSW Government is stepping up the fight against age discrimination...

  What should be the normal Blood Pressure for a Sri Lankan By Dr Harold Gunatillake The blood pressure that...

    Health & Views – August 1st Issue 2019 – By Dr. Harold Gunatillake https://websitedesigns.com.au/elankanew/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Health-Views-August-1st-issue-2019.pdf  

  Click here or on the image below to read this week's elanka Newsletter Rashika and Friends present – RISE...

    "EGGS R EGGS" - By Des Kelly After I joined the Royal Ceylon Navy, in 1953, it wasn't...

    Peace and harmony through literature: Buddhism and Thirukkural Following is the Valedictory Speech delivered by Venerable Galkande Dhammananda at...

    Nuwara Eliya golfers retake Burdett trophy after six years   Source:-Sunday Observer   The winning Nuwara Eliya Golf...

    Stop using "Sir" now ....By Des Kelly Slave, I remain, or Servant, I remain, same thing, equally distasteful....

  Click here or on the image below to read this week's elanka Newsletter Designer label fashion is on show...

    About the Late Vernon Prins, cricketer. Image source: Wikipedia  All-round sportsmen are a rare breed. To this category...

    "HOW TO AVOID ASTEROIDS" – By Des Kelly  Two or three have passed us by, in the last...