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FUNDRAISER FOR TURNING HOPE INTO ACTION Melbourne-based charity, Turning Hope Into Action (THIA) has joined with La Moneta Foundation to stage a special screening of Godless: The East Field Exorcism – a 2023 Australian horror film directed by Nick Kozakis, written by Alexander Angliss-Wilson – at 2.30pm on Sunday 26 November at Cinema 1, ACMI, Fed Square, Melbourne. The film has a line-up of Australian stars including Georgia Eyers, Dan Ewing, Tim Pocock, Rosie Traynor and Eliza Matengu. Shot in the Shire of Hepburn Springs, Victoria the film tells the story of Lara a woman tormented – torn between science and faith. Pushed by her husband to seek treatment from a congregation of zealots, a ruthless exorcist tries to save her soul by putting an innocent woman through hell. Based on true events some 30 years ago, this confronting piece has been critically and commercially received globally – a demonstration ...

Nov 9, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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Secretary-General Appoints Indrika Ratwatte of Sri Lanka Deputy Special Representative, Resident Coordinator for Afghanistan Image Source : tolonews.com Source : press.un.org   United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Indrika Ratwatte of Sri Lanka as his new Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and Resident Coordinator in Afghanistan.   Mr. Ratwatte will also serve as the Humanitarian Coordinator. Mr. Ratwatte succeeds Ramiz Alakbarov of Azerbaijan, to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for his dedicated service.   The Secretary-General also recognizes the service of Daniel Endres as ad-interim Deputy Special Representative, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator. Mr. Ratwatte brings over 30 years of experience in humanitarian affairs and protection in complex and crisis settings, including over 14 years of working on Afghanistan and regional issues.   He started his career with the United Nations in 1992, with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and ...

Nov 9, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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STC 2023 Rugby Championship – Sydney Warriors regain the Adelaide 2023 Rugby Championship for the second time in a row! The current defending rugby Champions Sydney Warriors embarked to Adelaide on 3rd November in expectation to defend STC 2023 Rugby Championship in a highly anticipated rugby tournament. The entire rugby tournament was sponsored by STC OBA showcasing talent, strength, and perseverance to win this year’s championship. Sydney Worries as a formidable rugby team played their finest rugby and demonstrated courage, talent, and persistence to regain the Adelaide 2023 Rugby Championship for the second time in a row. Sydney Warriors’ triumphant victory regained the 2023 Rugby Trophy to all our Sydneysiders to celebrate one of the finest sports we all love.  As Sydneysiders we all should be very proud of our Sydney Warriors Rugby Team in elevating all Sri Lankans living in Sydney NSW. Let’s congratulate them. Well done to our ...

Nov 9, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , ,
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UPALI DHARMADASA HOLDS THE KEY TO SRI LANKA’S CLAIM FOR UDRS AUTHORSHIP- by Shenali D Waduge Source:Onlanka In life just as there are challenges there are opportunities to undo injustices so that truth wins the day. The present situation revolves around a song, the singer, and the composer. The song is the player referral rule we know as the Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS), the singer is the International Cricket Council (ICC), the international governing body for cricket and the identity of the composer is the contentious issue at hand. There is one man who holds the key to another Sri Lankan staking the claim to the authorship of the UDRS and he is Mr. Upali Dharmadasa, the former President of the Sri Lanka Cricket Board. It was during his Presidency of the Board of Control for Cricket in 1997 that the initial player referral proposal (the lynchpin of the UDRS) ...

Nov 8, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Kalani Prabodha Tagged ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 8th November 2023 – 3rd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter ANGELO MATHEWS TIMED OUT! – By Upali Obeyesekere A new era for the NRMA Insurance ‘West Test’ SRI LANKA BEATEN BY BANGLADESH BY THREE WICKETS – By Sunil Thenabadu ජපන් සංස්කෘතියේ ,බළල් පරපුරේ අසිරිමත් භූමිකාව. – By ආචාර්ය ගාමිණී කාරියවසම් WAR- A- LUDICRACY – By Oscar E V Fernando Ruvendrini Menikdiwela in Key UNHCR Role – By Michael Roberts FAITH MOVES MOUNTAINS – By Noor Rahim HALL OF FAME – BARCLAY GEORGE ‘BUDDY’ REID A PHENOMENAL SPORTSMAN AND ROLE MODEL – By Ravi Rudra Shakib has Sullied the Spirit of Cricket – By Michael Roberts Veteran singer Athula Sri Gamage passes away – By Sunil Thenabadu RUVENDRINI MENIKDIWELA Burgher Tennis Club in Galle, circa 1928-by Michael Roberts Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs furious ...

Nov 8, 2023 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , ,
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Diuretics: The Benefits and Risks – By Dr harold Gunatillake  Website: www.Doctorharold.com Transcript: Diuretics are medicines that help reduce fluid buildup in the body. They are sometimes called water pills. Most diuretics help the kidneys remove salt and water from the urine. By salt, we mean potassium and sodium. This lowers the amount of fluid flowing through the veins and arteries. As a result, blood pressure goes down, taking the burden off the heart. There are many water and salt logging diseases, and diuretics are God-sent for relieving those who suffer from water logging. Water logging is referred to as oedema. When it occurs in the legs, we call it pitting oedema; when it happens in the lungs- we call it pulmonary oedema. It can affect any part of the body. But it’s more likely to appear in the legs and feet, dependent areas. Medicines and pregnancy can cause ...

Nov 8, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , ,
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Chamari Athapaththu introduces Sri Lankan Cuisine to Sydney Thunders MELBOURNE: Weber Women’s Big Bash League is not only a platform for competitive cricket but also a stage for cultural exchange, as Sydney Thunder’s batter, Chamari Athapaththu, organized a team outing to a local Sri Lankan restaurant, offering her fellow Sydney Thunder players a mouthwatering taste of the island nation’s diverse cuisine. England’s fast bowler Lauren Bell expressed her delight at discovering the flavors of Sri Lanka, particularly favoring the Cheese Rotti, a savory flatbread stuffed with cheese, while Australian all-rounder Claire Moore developed a newfound fondness for Cuttlefish, a popular seafood dish. Australian cricketer Ebony Hoskin relished the Chicken Kottu Roti, a Sri Lankan favorite known for its unique blend of chicken, vegetables, and roti, while wicketkeeper-batter Tahila Wilson, who had never tried Sri Lankan food before, expressed her gratitude to Athapaththu for the delightful culinary adventure. Athapaththu’s initiative to ...

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