Wild elephants pull down 16 telephone posts- By Romesh Madusanka Source:Dailymirror Mannar, April 19 (Daily Mirror) – A herd of wild elephant that roamed into the Settikulam-Mannar main highway in the early hours of last morning had pulled down telephone posts causing the breakdown of telecom services in several areas. Police said the jumbos had pulled down 16 telephone posts in a distance of about two kilometres. On information from police, a team of telecom officials and employees arrived and commenced repairs to the telephone line. They said similar incidents had been experienced earlier. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...
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Hath maaluwa: Cooking up the perfect Avurudu medley-By Yomal Senerath-Yapa The delicious curry and the ingredients that go to make it Source:Sundaytimes Hath Maaluwa reigns supreme among curries on the traditional Avurudu table- quite superior in rank this season to the ubiquitous lunu miris, cadju badun, seeni sambol, or even the ambul thiyal with its seer fish amply marinated in spices. It is a traditional dish mostly peculiar to the upcountry- and the walawwa chatelaines and humbler housewives of Kandy, Sabaragamuwa, Uva or Kegalle vie with each other for possessing the ‘perfect’ recipe. But while the core ingredients may change somewhat, the curry of seven vegetables is a very particular delicacy indeed. While the history of the hath maaluwa is as murky as the rich dish itself, it is one of the most nutritious of ‘ricepullers’ (or rather milk-rice-pullers since it is the ‘honorary ADC’ on the table to kiribath), ...
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Sri Lanka unveils new eVisa scheme offering longer durations of stay and diverse visa categories 24 April 2024: Colombo – The newly launched www.srilankaevisa.lk platform significantly enhances Sri Lanka’s visa processing system by replacing the previous Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) framework. This robust and state-of-the-art platform efficiently manages non-resident applications for a diverse range of visa categories, including short-term, long-term, transit, and gratis visas, across 15 visa categories, with stay durations of one month to ten years under this unified and integrated eVisa platform. The new eVisa scheme came into effect on 17 April 2024. This update aligns with the government’s commitment to modernizing the visa process and positioning Sri Lanka as a global travel destination. ...
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The Hill Club – Nuwara Eliya (Sri Lanka) Source:The Hill Club – Nuwara Eliya (Sri Lanka) The Hill Club is a gentlemen’s club in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Established 1876 by British coffee planters in the hill station of Nuwara Eliya. The Hill Club is situated on a 26 acres (11 ha) property,[2] on Grand Hotel Road. The Hill Club is located adjoining the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club on one side and the country home of Sri Lanka’s President on the other. The English colonial architectural features of the two-storey grey stone building, include wooden staircases, high roofs, hardwood floors, fireplaces and antique furniture. It has 45 rooms including two suites, together with three family chalets. It also has a dining room, two bars, (the ‘Casual Bar’ and the ‘Mixed Bar’), a reading room, ladies’ lounge, a games room (the ‘Monsoon’ room), four International standard tennis courts. It currently has ...
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Wellington celebrates Bishop Ana Source : anglicanmovement The Wellington Cathedral of St Paul thronged with well-wishers on Saturday 13 April as 600+ people turned out to celebrate the Rt Rev Anashuya Fletcher’s ordination and installation as Assistant Bishop of Wellington. Bishop Anashuya Fletcher, who currently serves along her husband Rev Paul Fletcher as Co-Priest in Charge of St Peter’s Gonville in Whanganui, was ordained this weekend in an almost three hour-long festival Eucharist at St Paul’s Cathedral Wellington. Archbishop Don Tamihere, Archbishop Sione Ulu’ilakepa and Archbishop Philip Richardson were all there to receive Ana’s declarations and promises as she came forward to join the house of bishops last Saturday. Archbishop Philip was moved by Ana’s response to her new role, “It felt incredibly authentic to me. What I saw was a person who wasn’t seeking this kind of call or responsibility, but who has embraced it.” “And I was impacted by the ...
Ceylon/Sri Lanka one of the Listed Countries to obtained Independence from Britain [United Kingdom] in 1948 Source:Ceylon — Sri Lanka / Then & Now! Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...
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Premium lingerie brand amanté unveils latest boutique at One Galle Face Mall Sri Lanka’s leading intimate apparel brand, amanté, unveiled its new boutique at Colombo’s One Galle Face (OGF) mall. The sixth addition to the brand’s boutiques in Sri Lanka was opened on 19th April by Chief Guest, Darshi Keerthisena, in the presence of several guests and special invitees. While famous for its premium range of intimate wear, amanté’s offering has now expanded to include athleisure, swimwear, sleepwear and accessories. Located on Level 2 at the OGF mall, customers can now shop this full range of amanté offerings with seamless comfort and convenience. ...
Diyatalawa- Health Resort Gateway – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Diyatalawa is a town in the Badulla District in southern Sri Lanka. The name “Diyatalawa” means “the watered plain.” It is situated around 115 miles east of Colombo and at an altitude of 4,918 ft. Due to its high altitude, Diyatalawa is much more relaxed than the Lowlands and provides a welcome respite for sailors sent there. Are you tired of the same old vacation spots? Do you crave a unique and rejuvenating experience? Look no further than Diyatalawe, the ultimate health resort getaway. Located in the serene mountains of Sri Lanka, this hidden treasure has been providing rest for centuries. With breathtaking views and fresh mountain air, you’ll feel like you’re in your world. But don’t just take our word for it. Come and discover the forgotten paradise of Diyatalawe for yourself and experience the ultimate wellness and rejuvenation. Discover ...
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