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SRI LANKA NEWS IN BRIEF- AUGUST  2016- Compiled by Victor Melder Passengers purchasing items from SriLankan Airlines’ ‘Serendib Treasures’ on-board...

" STRANGE LOVE " (LATIN/SWING COMBO) Strange love, strange as the lure of the sea Why do you keep haunting...

Cookery Demonstrations on tele’ channels, in Sri Lanka – by Dr Harold Gunatillake I was amazed, shocked to watch a...

Health and views newsletter for Sri Lankans and others-September 2016 1st issue  

" POACHERS' PENALTY" by Desmond Kelly “the Star of elanka ” It has finally happened."The boot is on the other...

OF ALL THE FOOLISH THINGS I'VE DONE Everyone of us have done some silly things from time to time. Not...

Gluten Intolerance And Sensitivity by Dr. Harold Gunatillake - Health writer people suffer from intolerance or sensitivity to gluten containing...

NOTICES – Death, Tributes, Births, AUGUST 2016 – thanks to Victor Melder

Isle of Mystique-Isle of Legend -Glimpsing Eclipsed Sri Lanka by Stefan D'silva stefands@bigpond.net.au Isle of Mystique- Isle of Legend –...

SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS-AUGUST 2016-Compiled by Victor Melder Sri Lanka Cricket announced this week the opening of the largest Indoor...

Srilanka – different perspectives by Alok Das At the outset, allow me to qualify the title. When I say different...

THE "PRESIDENT-PAST" by Desmond (Kelly from Colombo). “The Star of eLanka” Not for another couple of months, thank God, but...

CHILDREN WITH CANCER An open letter to all "Lankans down Under" by Desmond Kelly I do'nt really know how many...

My method of application of science in cooking in order to save about 60% energy wasted in cooking by Dr...

Why I took time off – Steven Smith- by VIKUS VAN DER SMURF Colombo – Hotel of the Australian Cricket...

It’s anyone’s flag as the Hawks tumble and the Swans soar to the top - BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE...

Health and views August 3rd issue – Many bundled up latest health articles, cookery demonstrations and many more

   Sooriya Records   The Company Wickremesooriya & Company found in 1959 by Gerald Wickremesooriya, originally selling Children’s books &...

"AGAIN, & YET AGAIN" I stood at this same bus-stop, where many years ago I waited for a girl, who...

The Aus-Lanka Business Council Inc. in Melbourne proudly introduces Nishika de Rosairo, A Young Entrepreneur of Sri Lankan heritage, based...

Sri Lanka Association Extending a Helping Hand - By Sharmila Jayasinghe Niriella Under the community initiative, “Helping Hands” SLANSW embarked...

UNIQUE  SRI  LANKA  LIBRARY An unique library on Sri Lanka, perhaps the only one of its kind overseas, exists in...

"THE UGLY AUSTRALIANS " by Desmond Kelly “the Star of eLanka!” There is an e'mail going around at the moment,...

''ULTIMATE DVD IN PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE” MR MUSIC'S PIECE DE RESISTANCE!! (TRACKS REVIEWED BY JOE VAN LANGENBERG). The day Sri Lankan...

A doctor and his unwavering commitment to champion Noble Park Bulls: Dr. Nihal Heenetigala – a devoted clubman BY TREVINE...

Heather Janz - Currying favour by CARLA WALDEMAR Source: HTTP://WWW.SOUTHWESTJOURNAL.COM/FOCUS/FLAVOR/2016/08/CURRYING-FAVOR/  I knew her when. And, turns out, I still do....

A bit of sweet memories from good old holidays in Sri Lanka - Dr Hector Perera, London Many years ago...

"IS THERE ANYTHING AS NICE"? IS THERE ANYTHING AS NICE AS FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU? IF THERE'S ANYTHING AS...

Eating high fibre food is good for you – by Dr Harold Gunatillake Fibre or roughage comes from unprocessed plant...

"CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM" "CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM, FOR IT'S OWN SAKE IS SOMETHING, SOMETIMES, WE WILL TAKE FOR, IN THIS WORLD, BOTH YOU...

FOREWARNED IS FOREARMED Yes, unfortunately, it's a topsy-turvy World out there. Everywhere one looks, there is nothing but trouble. On...

Sri Lanka under-20 Sevens Rugby the best in Asia - By Trevine Rodrigo in Melbourne Sri Lanka’s rugby future appears...

Sri Lanka in David and Goliath upheaval of top ranked Aussies BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (more…)

Metabolism what it means – by Dr Harold Gunatillake Metabolism what it means. Metabolism is the biochemical processes that occur...

Heather Jansz, The Curry Diva Meet the Chef Heather grew up in the tropics of Sri Lanka. As a young...

Health Education for Sri Lankans & others

THE BALLAD OF MARY-ROSE by DK “the Star of elanka!” "Stories in song", three little words that, I believe, should...

Gluten Intolerance & sensitivity Written by Dr Harold Gunatillake, FRCS, FICS, FIACS. AM(Sing), MBBS (Cey) Health writer How many people...

INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE FOR AUGUST 2016 Darrell Scott Testimony On Thursday, May 27, 1999, Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Scott,...

Thomians in Sydney celebrated their 21st birthday in fitting style The STC OBA NSW celebrated its 21st birthday in fitting...

OKIE DOKIE FUNCTION CENTRE by Marie Pietersz Okie Dokie is a unique function venue that provides options and spaces for...

OKIE DOKIE, GORDON IS 80 by Marie Pietersz Gordon Senn celebrated his octogenarian birthday at the trendy Braeside function centre,...

Controlling your cholesterol numbers in your blood reduces a major risk factor for heart disease Understanding cholesterol There are very...

Dilemma of Breast Cancer Screening The American Cancer Society recommends breast cancer screening with modifying the suggested ages for annual...

‘ Repasz Band March ’ has international popularity By DANA BORICK dborick@sungazette.com When the Repasz Band first began playing its...

Majority of Sri Lankans consume boiled food than fried food because they are healthy Dr Hector Perera - London The...

THE "CONFUSION" CENSUS by Desmond Kelly. K.F.C. “the Star of eLanka” What a mess!. Something that has been going on...

Diabetics must eat starchy carbs Did you know that you eat basically two varieties of carbs, both equally beneficial to...

Bonny Fernando Golden Oldies  - Bonny Fernando in Concert  (please click below on the images to view photos)   Bonny...