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Sri Lanka Touch Footy Club in Sydney- Sri Lanka Touch Footy Cup Sydney 2024 – photos and write up by The Brad & Kiara Show The Sri Lanka Touch Footy Club in Sydney organised The Sri Lanka Touch Footy Cup Sydney 2024 which took place on Saturday 20th of April in Sydney’s Samantha Riley Drive Reserve In spite of the cold weather in Sydney the event was well attended & was a resounding success which saw the Sri Lankan community gather in numbers to support their school/ club teams Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

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Apr 20, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles

Preserving the Rich Tapestry of Gokkola Patterns: Unveiling the Heritage of Local Art-by Kalani-eLanka Gokkola patterns, woven into the very fabric of Sri Lankan culture, stand as a testament to the rich heritage and artistic prowess of its people. These intricate designs, crafted with meticulous detail and passed down through generations, encapsulate stories of tradition, spirituality, and the vibrant tapestry of local life. In this article, we delve into the mesmerizing world of Gokkola patterns, exploring their history, significance, and enduring legacy in Sri Lankan artistry. The origins of Gokkola patterns can be traced back centuries, deeply rooted in Sri Lanka’s cultural and artistic traditions. Gokkola, or coconut palm leaf, serves as the canvas for these intricate designs, with artisans skillfully weaving together strands to form elaborate patterns. Historically, Gokkola weaving has been a revered craft, practiced by skilled craftsmen who learned the art from their forebears. Initially, these patterns ...

Apr 20, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Kalani Prabodha Tagged Artisanal practices, Cultural significance, Gokkola patterns, Preservation efforts, Sri Lankan artistry, Sri Lankan culture

Janashakthi Life records highest ever PBT of LKR 5.2Bn. 186% growth from last financial year 19th April 2024, Colombo: Janashakthi Life, one of the leading life insurance companies in Sri Lanka, has recorded remarkable growth in profitability for the financial year 2023. Marked by a record profit before tax of LKR 5.2 billion, along with a resounding growth of 201% in profit after tax compared to 2022. This achievement is the highest in the entire history of Janashakthi Life. It underscores the company’s robust financial health and strategic proficiency in navigating market challenges. The key financial indicators, such as a Capital Adequacy Ratio of 272%, a Liquidity Ratio of 3.9 times, an ROE of 27%, Earnings Per Share of LKR 18.25, and LKR 3.4 billion in claim settlements, solidify the prudent financial management from the perspective of all stakeholders. “One of the key factors that contributed to Janashakthi Life’s success ...

Apr 20, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Annika Senanayake, Dr Nishan de Mel, Dr. Gehan Gunatilleke, Janashakthi Insurance PLC, Prakash Schaffter, Ramesh Schaffter, Ravi Liyanage, Sivakrishnarajah Renganathan, Warini De Costa

THE SIGIRIYA SAGA – THE AFTERMATH – by Bernard VanCuylenburg A poet, writing in the glory days of the Moghul empire in India referred to the Taj Mahal as “..a teardrop on the face of India…” I would go a step further and say that Sigiriya is more than a teardrop. Long after the tears have been shed, it remains a lingering heartache in the psyche and spirit of Sri Lanka and an archaeological treasure where the full gamut of human emotions – anger, hatred, revenge, greed, murder, and lust for power, have been played out to the maximum. The events that unfolded on that fateful day over 1600 years ago still resonate today, which is why Sigiriya is perhaps the most visited historic site in the island. The protagonists in this drama, King Dhatusena, Prince Kasyappa, Prince Moggallana, and the commander of the army Migara ,who was King Dhatusena’s son-in-law are names ...

Apr 20, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Bernard VanCuylenburg Tagged SIGIRIYA, THE SIGIRIYA SAGA

{peteriteNET:569}SCHOOL BASKETBALL FINAL-A JOE_PETE AFFAIR Below is the SJC 1966 B-Ball Team. All Island Champions captained by Nihal Wijeratne. Above pic of SJC bball team of 1966. L to R Tyronne Pieries, Anton Wijendra, Upali Goonewardena, Nihal Wijeratne, Priantha Fonseka, Bernard Rasiah, Vernon Davidson, Rohan Pieries, Graham Ludowyke, Gus Matthew’s, Donald Amerasinghe, Joseph Soyza, & Mahinda Silva (absent Ananda Silva ) Nihal W capt the team in 1966 & we became “All island champs” This team created history when we toured India playing bball against Indian men’s club & state teams. We were the first men’s team to tour overseas. We could not afford air fares, we travelled by ferry! What an experience that was. Vernon St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union, Colombo 4, Sri Lanka. This e-mail network is the official e-mail network of St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union and is open to all old Peterites located ...

Apr 20, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged St. Peter's College Old Boys

NOEL NEWS He is terribly afraid of dying because he hasn’t yet lived. FRANZ KAFKA Welcome to our April newsletter. First of all, let me thank you for your overwhelming support of my new book. Orders have been coming in non-stop, and I’m humbled by your confidence in me by buying a product yet unseen. It’s a fairly big book – 350 pages – with a wealth of information. Friends who have read the proofs have all been very impressed and particularly like the simple language and how well the book is set out. Buy Now The printing process has been much quicker than we thought and the books have now arrived at our distribution centre in Brisbane for posting.This means you should have your orders within 14 days, but let’s plan on 30 April to allow for delays in the post. If you haven’t received it by that date, ...

Apr 20, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged FRANZ KAFKA, Noel News, Noel Whittaker

Nationalisms in Ceylon – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Highlights In Singapore & Australia, the Sri Lankans are proud to call themselves Singaporeans and Aussies, respectively. The same: Sri Lankans land in Katunayake, come home for a holiday, and mind-orient themselves to call themselves “Sinhala Buddhists”, a term referring to the majority ethnic group in Sri Lanka who follow the Buddhist faith. This is my observation. Sri Lankan Australian who came with me on the same plane and spat on the pavement after alighting in I just retorted that you wouldn’t do that in Prompt, the answer came,” This is my ” I suppose that would be the patriotic feeling! Is it feasible to create separate nations for each nationality on our island? The concept of nationhood and its implications for Sri Lanka’s diverse ethnic tapestry, which is currently marked by tensions and conflicts, are the subject of intense debate. In ...

Apr 20, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Australia, Ceylon, Harold Gunatillake, Muslim Eelam, Nationalisms, Singapore, Tamil Eelam

Off the beaten track but on track for a fantastic cause is CDF. BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. “Off the beaten track” emphatically encapsulates an ambitious CDF humanitarian project that has minimised time consuming medical aid and transport to patients in the outer regions of Sri Lanka where this service is urgently needed most. The Cyril Dharmawardena Foundation, (CDF) or it’s mission statement, (Compassion, Dedication, Fulfilment), provide non emergency transport vehicles that ferry patients from the villages and outer areas from the major cities in cases of injury and serious illness. The facility mainly provides non-emergency transport to the sick and impoverished in remote and rural communities in Sri Lanka who have been hampered with modern methods of transport for decades. Binara Fernando, son of the late Cyril, heads this important interaction between Australia and Sri Lanka which has been ongoing for a decade. It was a dedication he committed ...

Apr 20, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Photo Gallery, Photos, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged CDF, CDF humanitarian project, CDF projects, OFF THE BEATEN TRACK, The Cyril Dharmawardena Foundation

Aravinda inducted into ICC Hall of Fame-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Aravinda de Silva joins the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. Felicitation dinner hosted by the Australian Cricket Society in Toorak… Melbourne. hmmmm ….. Ari has lost some of his assets TRY this reference for the You Tube announcement : #snni hashtag#ICCAwards hashtag#SriLanka hashtag#cricketlover hashtag#melbourne Ken Jacobs OAM Shawn Mendis hashtag#Ian Crawford @srilankanairlines @Saikrisna ipl top5 Max Abbott …. & FOR ARAVINDA’s glorious moments on the cricket field, visit Michael Roberts, Essayng Cricket. Sri Lanka and Beyond, Colombo, Vijitha Yapa Publishers, 2006, …. especially photos 48, 49, 67, 69, 76, 100, 105. An EXAMPLE: Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Apr 20, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Aravinda de Silva, Australian Cricket Society, Michael Roberts, Vijitha Yapa Publishers