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Refurbished Rugby Boots Project – By Senaka Amerasinghe Source : Old Antonian Social Club Australia 41st Annual Dinner Dance Souvenir Diehard old Antonian Palitha Anthony, based in Negambo, Sri Lanka in his quest to find solutions to the multitude of issues facing the Antonian fraternity was instrumental in initiating this project. Cost escalation of all items in Sri Lanka is the order of the day and Rugby boots are no exception. Purchasing a pair of Rugby boots is prohibitive to most households in Sri Lanka. Palitha spoke to his good friend in Sydney Shane Thambimuththu on the issue and Shane immediately started collecting boots in Sydney. Shane wanted our assistance to collect boots from Melbourne and so we did and along with the boots collected by Shane, in 2023 we dispatched 65 refurbished boots and Rugby shorts to college in 2 boxes (Tea chests) and we also added an additional box ...

Sep 14, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Antonian Palitha Anthony, Refurbished Rugby Boots Project, Rugby boots, Senaka Amerasinghe

Professor EOE Pereira’s Central Role in Fostering Engineering Education Source:Thuppahis Dr. Damayanthi Herath, in DailyFT https://www.ft.lk/news/In-retrospect-Pera-EFac-pays-tribute-to-Prof-E-O-E-Pereira-celebrating-legacy-of-75-years/56-766595 with highlighting imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi As the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Peradeniya (affectionately known as Pera EFac) proudly celebrates its Diamond Jubilee, a series of events is being organised to mark this milestone, culminating in 2025 with emphasis on its rich history and its vision for the future. Among the planned events, a significant one was the commemoration of its founder, Vidya Jyothi Eng. Prof. E.O.E. Pereira (13 September 1907–22 May 1988), a visionary leader who not only established the faculty, but also laid the foundation for engineering education in Sri Lanka. This commemorative event took place on 21 August 2024 at the faculty premises. The commemoration included a visit from Prof. E.O.E. Pereira’s elder son, Lorenz Pereira, followed by a symbolic tree-planting ceremony. Subsequently, there was a discussion with faculty staff and alumni, ...

Sep 13, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Faculty of Engineering, Royal College, Sarath Senavirathne, University of Peradeniya

ROAD TO EMMAUS – By Lakshman Navaratne And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. Matthew 28; 18-20 ROAD TO EMMAUS OUR sovereign God is pure Spirit. Pure Spirit has no shape, form, color or mass. Just about 600 years ago, man stumbled upon a secret hidden in the Hebrew scripture. Revealed to the followers of New-Judaism, the promise of their God, final resting place for all humanity. A re-constructed bridge to eternity, by the Hebrew Rabbi Yesua. Today we know that this high-way is called by ...

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Sir John Kotelawala’s visit to Australia and New Zealand – by EARLSON FORBES Ceylon’s third Prime Minister, Sir John Kotelawala, was known as an outspoken, strong, and as some would say, a flamboyant leader. He had a chance of being the next Prime Minister of Ceylon when the first Prime Minister of Independent Ceylon, D. S. Senanayake, passed away in 1952. Sir John was a strong contender for the vacant position. However, he was overlooked for appointment and the son of D. S. Senanayake, Dudley was appointed to the position As fate would have it, Sir John did not have to wait long for his second shot at the Prime Ministership. Dudley Senanayake’s period as Prime Minister was riddled with civil unrest. In 1953, he resigned and this time around Sir John was chosen as the third Prime Minister of Ceylon. John Kotelawala (Snr) Sir John’s elevation to the highest ...

Sep 13, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged 1955 state visit, Ceylon and Australia relations, Ceylon diplomatic visits, Ceylon history international relations, Ceylon Prime Ministers, Colombo Plan development projects, Colombo Plan history, Commonwealth leaders 1950s, Laxapana hydroelectric project, Melbourne Cup 1955, New Zealand visit 1955, Royal Military College Duntroon visit, S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike election victory, Sir John Kotelawala, Sir John Kotelawala Australia tour, Sir John Kotelawala Bandung Conference, Snowy Mountains hydro-electric scheme visit, United National Party (UNP) history

Vision Care Launches Kapvoe Pioneering a New Era in Sri Lankan Sports Eyewear 12th September, 2024, Colombo – Vision Care, Sri Lanka’s largest vision, eyewear and hearing solutions provider, unveiled its brand-new line of ‘Kapvoe’ cycling glasses at the exclusive “Finishers Gear” event. This groundbreaking launch marks the first time Kapvoe’s state-of-the-art Oval glasses and Protective goggles are available in Sri Lanka, catering to both cycling and running enthusiasts. The “Finishers Gear” event, met with enthusiastic response, brought together participants from various cyclist groups as well as other cycling and running enthusiasts. Attendees enjoyed the event with exciting cycling shows, and had the exclusive opportunity to be the first in Sri Lanka to explore and experience Kapvoe’s cutting-edge protective eyewear. The event attracted a remarkable crowd, featuring celebrities and Vision Care’s management and staff, creating an atmosphere that encouraged personal interactions and offered an in-depth insight into the innovative Kapvoe ...

Sep 12, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Harsha Maduranga, Vision Care

Inspired by Barbara’s legacy, young designers take wing-by Rahul Jacob Source:Sundaytimes This month, canvases at Barefoot’s art gallery have been replaced by handloom cloth in many colours. Its younger designers, while staying true to founder Barbara Sansoni’s legacy, have reimagined chairs, cushion covers, wall hangings and rugs with a little help from artists they are inspired by, ranging from J.M.W. Turner to Yayoi Kusama. The living room, featuring the work of Poorni Wijesinghe and Binara Marasinghe, is a homage to Piet Mondrian, especially a floor rug in brilliant yellow, royal blue and white squares that the late Dutch-born abstract artist would have applauded. Across from it is a single-seater chair in such a profusion of colour patches that it seems determined to make the point that salvaging cloth must also be an art form. On the windowsill is a recreation of red heliconia flowers, those Jurassic Park-features of this gigantic ...

Sep 12, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Barefoot’s art gallery, Binara Marasinghe, computer-aided design, Poorni Wijesinghe

Saradiel village named after Sri Lanka’s Robin Hood-by M.A.R.Manukulasooriya Source:Sundayobserver The Saradiel village is an artificially created village at Mawanella in Kegalle along the Colombo-Kandy road to commemorate Soora Saradiel. The village is at the foot of a Chimney like rock known as Uthuwankanda that stands 1,410 feet above sea level. This rock served as Saradiel’s hideout two centuries ago. Saradiel vehemently fought against English imperialists and got labelled as a bandit by the British. But centuries later, his name and bravery echo over the rocky peaks of Uthuwankanda reminding us that he was not an outlaw but a hero. He was famed for his noble deeds. He is said to have stolen from the wealthy and distributed it among the poor. This village spans across six acres, taking the visitor through different life courses and notable moments in Saradiel’s life. The village is full of sculptures. The sculptures will ...

Sep 12, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Mavanella hospital Dr. Ariyasena U. Gamage, Saradiel Village, Soora Saradiel

A reservoir within two national parks-by MAHIL WIJESINGHE Source:Sundayobserver The conservation of the environment comprising its fauna and flora, becomes a vital necessity for its preservation of the ecology when a reservoir is constructed as a result of damming a river or Oya. Hence the concept of the creation of a national park came in the wake of damming the Kirindi Oya which resulted in the construction of the Lunugamvehera Reservoir in 1985/86 and the Weheragala reservoir damming the Menik Ganga in Yala Block V in 2009. The drive along the Kataragama-Buttala road is a wild one where nature’s inhabitants reign. The main road bisects the wilderness, thus Yala Block III is on the side of the park office and on the other side of the road Yala Block IV and V, where the entrance is with boards indicating, the Yala National Park, Lunugamvehera as well as Weheragala reservoirs. Walking ...

Sep 12, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Kirindi Oya, Lunugamvehera Reservoir, Yala National Park

Jaffna market in full swing-by Samantha Perera SourceDailymirror The public market of Jaffna bustling with trading, particularly with the demand for the traditional and famous Palmyrah products. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Sep 12, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Jaffna Market