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Rewriting Srilanka history based on scientific findings – By Dr. Gnana Sankaralingam Image Source : tamilnet Mahawamsa which was first written by Bhikku Mahanama, has documented the history of Srilanka since the 3rd century CE. Though the record has been accepted as correct in most instances, there were discrepancies in para-history and proto-history. The concept of origin of Sinhala race as a result of union of a male lion with female human which is not biologically possible, is not acceptable. Also, the narrative regarding Lord Buddha making three unaided flying visits to Srilanka which is not     feasible, is not tenable. This makes the early part of Mahavamsa text prone to be challenged. As for proto-history, Mahawamsa is largely silent. It does not say about the people who inhabited the land and their civilisation. Modern advances have exposed data contrary to entrenched beliefs. It is postulated by geologists that Srilanka had once ...

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Sri Lanka women in grand win over Australia image Source:-dailynews Source:-dailynews.lk Sri Lanka women’s team showed fighting spirit as they recorded a thrilling seven run victory over Australia in their under 19 Tri nation T-20 cricket series fixture played at Mahinda Rajapaksa International cricket Stadium yesterday. The opening fixture of this tournament Sri Lanka led by Manudi Nanayakkara gave a superb performances to beat Aussie lasses in a close fight . In fact Sri Lanka and Australia both teams made low scores yesterday while Sri Lanka team limited to 117 for 6 wickets in their 20 overs but Sri Lankan lasses very well defended that score and Aussies had to be satisfied with 110 for 5 wickets in 20 overs and Sri Lanka team coached by Mahesh Weerasinghe had a morale booster with this opening game victory Sri Lanka women’s made a slow start by openers Dewmi Wijeratne (15) and ...

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MEDIA RELEASE March 28, 2024 Australian Men’s Contracted Players 2024-25 Cricket Australia (CA) has announced a list of 23 men’s players to be offered national contracts for 2024-25. source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media – eLanka The MOU between Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketer’s Association states between 20 and 24 male players are eligible to be contracted. Cricket Australia contracted men’s players 2024-25: Sean Abbott (NSW/Parramatta District Cricket Club) Xavier Bartlett (QLD/Gold Coast Cricket Club) Scott Boland (VIC/Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club) Alex Carey (SA/Glenelg Cricket Club) Pat Cummins (NSW/Penrith Cricket Club) Nathan Ellis ((TAS/Lindisfarne Cricket Club) Cameron Green (WA/Subiaco-Floreat Cricket Club) Aaron Hardie (WA/Willetton Cricket Club) Josh Hazlewood (NSW/St George Cricket Club) Travis Head (SA/Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club) Josh Inglis (WA/Joondalup Cricket Club) Usman Khawaja (QLD/Valley District Cricket Club) Marnus Labuschagne (QLD/Redlands Cricket Club) Nathan Lyon (NSW/Northern District Cricket Club) Mitchell Marsh (WA/Fremantle Cricket Club) Glenn Maxwell (VIC/Fitzroy Doncaster ...

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Bala reviews Upali Wickremeratne’s Book on Colonial Rule-by P.K Balachandran Source:Thuppahis P. Balakrishnan, reviewing Upali Wickremeratne’s Book on Colonial European Rule in Sri Lanka, in Daily Mirror, 26 March 2024, in item entitled “Sri Lanka’s European rulers doggedly retained traditional structures” In his book “The Conservative nature of the British rule of Sri Lanka”  (Vijitha Yapa 2014), Dr. Wickremeratne says that even conversion to  Catholicism under the Portuguese or the Dutch Reformed Church under the  Dutch did not alter the culture, values, thought and social structure of  the Sinhalese and the Tamils.“There would otherwise only be a very remote possibility of finding out  everything that was happening and of which it was also important to be  aware.” …. Ryckloff van Goens  ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 27th March 2023 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter The Passion of Christ ….. A unique presentation by the Sri Lanka New South Wales Catholic Association – By Aubrey Joachim Aurudu Nakath 2024 – in Sinhala ( සිංහල අවුරුදු නැකත් චාරිත්‍ර ) TEST CRICKET IN THE LIMELIGHT AS AUSTRALIA-INDIA RIVALRY GROWS Exercise (walking) is a powerful medicine for daily life. – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Two Twin Hundreds by Dhananjaya & Kamindu create history for Lanka – By Michael Roberts MEDIA RELEASE – International Cricket Schedule for Season 2024-25 Announced Sophie Molineux makes dream return as Australia seal ODI series The World in Turmoil – Ecologically; Spiritually; Economically; and Politically. – By Noor Rahim International Cricket Schedule for Season 2024-25 Announced THE ROYAL COLLEGE THAT NURTURED ME – by Lorenz Pereira Line dance ...

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Counting & Cracking 2024 – 31st May To 23rd June  ( Melbourne Event ) The internationally acclaimed theatre production follows the journey of one Sri Lankan-Australian family over four generations, from 1956 to 2004. It’s an epic show about love, family, and making peace with the past. Debuts in Melbourne 31 May—23 June at Union Theatre, University of Melbourne. Featuring 19 performers from six countries, performing in Tamil and Sinhalese intertwined with English. Presented by University of Melbourne Arts and Culture and RISING. A Belvoir St Theatre and Kurinji Co-Production by S.Shakthidharan with Eamon Flack.  REVIEWS:   ★★★★★ “A gripping Sri Lankan Epic”—Time Out UK   ★★★★★ “Contender for the best play of the year.”—Time Out Sydney   “ஆனால், Counting & Cracking முற்றிலும்வித்தியாசமானது. I truly mean it.”—Tamil Sri Lankan review   “It was brilliantly acted, tightly and yet meaningfully directed”—elanka  DURATION:   3hrs 30mins   Including 2 intervals  FOOD:   Food and Drinks will be available for purchase ...

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MEDIA RELEASE – March 28, 2024 Australian Men’s Contracted Players 2024-25 Cricket Australia (CA) has announced a list of 23 men’s players to be offered national contracts for 2024-25. Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media – eLanka The MOU between Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketer’s Association states between 20 and 24 male players are eligible to be contracted. Cricket Australia contracted men’s players 2024-25: Sean Abbott (NSW/Parramatta District Cricket Club) Xavier Bartlett (QLD/Gold Coast Cricket Club) Scott Boland (VIC/Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club) Alex Carey (SA/Glenelg Cricket Club) Pat Cummins (NSW/Penrith Cricket Club) Nathan Ellis ((TAS/Lindisfarne Cricket Club) Cameron Green (WA/Subiaco-Floreat Cricket Club) Aaron Hardie (WA/Willetton Cricket Club) Josh Hazlewood (NSW/St George Cricket Club) Travis Head (SA/Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club) Josh Inglis (WA/Joondalup Cricket Club) Usman Khawaja (QLD/Valley District Cricket Club) Marnus Labuschagne (QLD/Redlands Cricket Club) Nathan Lyon (NSW/Northern District Cricket Club) Mitchell Marsh (WA/Fremantle Cricket Club) Glenn ...

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Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 203 28 03 2024   On the show today, it’s a thumbs up for some great zero-waste initiatives for International Zero Waste Day, Golgotha & the women at the cross, racing across Paris with a croissant, economic & market vignettes and much more! Happy Easter! If you’re looking for in-depth analyses of questions you’ve never thought to ask, Kaleidoscope is your show. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

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Reminiscing Dr. Lionel Algama: Music Maestro,  Gifted, Innovative Musician, with Multiple Talents – By Sunil Thenabadu in Brisbane Image Source : dailynews Dr. Lionel Algama the renowned and gifted musician, innovator teacher and composer passed away in the wee hours of Sunday at a private hospital after a brief illness. He was 74 years old at the time of his untimely demise on the 18th May 2008. He was a contemporary of famous musicians Dayananda Gunawardena and Pandit Amaradeva. In addition he was a ‘A’ grade singer, in Hindustani and Bengali as well, examiner, ‘A’ grade instrumentalist in ballet – stage – films – Teledrama – director, conductor, inventor of the original instrument called the ‘Soorthar’ and the sophisticated ‘Sree Veena’ which took him about 15 years to perfect. He made an enthralling demonstration of the ‘Sree Veena’ as far back as 1979 at a musical recital at the Bharathiya Vidya Bhawan (UK Centre), ...

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Expanded Women’s Asia Cup to be played in Dambulla from July 19 The India vs Pakistan group-stage game is scheduled for July 21; once again the tournament will feature an all-female team of match officials Source:Espncricinfo The 2024 women’s Asia Cup will be played in Dambulla from July 19 to 28, in the T20 format. It will be an eight-team affair, featuring one extra team than the previous edition, with hosts Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, the big teams, joined by UAE, Nepal, Thailand and Malaysia, the semi-finalists of the Women’s Premier Cup 2024. Unlike last time, when all teams played each other once before the semi-finals, this year they will be split into two groups. India join Pakistan, UAE and Nepal in Group A, while Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Thailand and Malaysia slot into Group B. The India vs Pakistan game is scheduled for July 21. Asian Cricket Council (ACC) ...

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