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Noteworthy Boxing History of St. Anthony’s College, Kandy – By A J M Mushtaq Source : Antonian Newsletter – September 2023 Boxing was introduced to the schools in Ceylon during the first decade of the 20th century. Two Old boys, Messrs. Cyril E. S. Perera (later Queen’s Counsel & MP for Colombo North) and M. J. Taylor, were instrumental in bringing the game to St. Anthony’s College, Kandy, inspired by Mr. L. Mc D. Robinson, a lecturer at the Government Training College. St. Anthony’s was fortunate to obtain the services of the famed boxing trainer, Mr. John Gaye. Boxing had become so popular that it was hard to decide which of the two games, cricket or boxing, was more popular, with a large number of athletes taking up the sport. In the STUBBS SHIELD tournament, which started in 1914, St. Anthony’s participated for the first time in 1918 and became ...

Oct 19, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged A J M Mushtaq, Boxing, Boxing History of St. Anthony’s College, Ceylon, first decade of the 20th century, Kandy, St. Anthony's College Kandy

GEORGE SENANAYKE AN UNSELFISH MULTI TALENTED MUSICIAN,MUSIC COMPOSER DIRECTOR, SOUND ENGINEER AT APEX OF FAME FOR DECADES –By Sunil Thenabadu George Senanayake was born in the family with two brother siblings a native in Dehiwala area close to the Zoo. When he was around ten years old his father had decided to sell the properties to evade close relatives around settled to live in Homagama area, Has had had his education in Homagama area.His father who had worked in the Ceylon Electricity Board has had a craze for music often playing a ‘harmonium’ which comprised of pedals ,had been during leisure playing the ‘harmonium ‘ had singing many types of old songs.Young George had learnt to play the ‘harmonium’as a novice was able to grasp the manner of playing. There had been a ‘box’ guitar too at home.George has had friend who could play ‘bass’ guitar very well. When George approached ...

Oct 19, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Ajit Muttukumara, Ajith Ariyaratne, Baby Shanika, Chandana Liyanarachchi, Clarence Wijewardena, composer, Damith Asanka ( many), Kingsley Peiris, Lalith Ponnapperuma, Mangala Dilrukshi, music director, Nadeeka Guruge, Namal Udugama, Nihal Nelson, Priyantha Rathnayake, Punsiri Soysa, Somasiri Medagedera, sound engineer, Sri Lanka’s music, Subhani Harshini. Roy Peiris, Sunil Thenabadu, Susima teledrama, UPALI Sannasgala, vocalist

Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 180 19 10 20233 We’re on a mission to celebrate the rural woman, Sri Lanka’s heritage textiles & transform the beloved tuk-tuk into something evergreen! Plus – discover mysterious rock art, the labyrinth on Mars, Sharon Stone’s art, conkering, the world’s coolest places & economic vignettes! ...

Oct 19, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Savithri Rodrigo Tagged Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 180, rural woman, Savithri Rodrigo, Sri Lanka’s heritage textiles

VACD Australia August/September 2023 Newsletter “When we give alms with our hearts, we give well” Dear friends, colleagues, supporters, and collaborative partners, Greetings to you, your families, loved ones, and colleagues from all of us at VACD. VACD Sri Lanka Tour Highlights & Notes in Brief: After months of careful planning, Yasmin and I embarked on our self-funded official VACD tour of Sri Lanka in late September of which here are some of the key highlights: Meeting with Mr. Himendra Ranaweera – Deputy Chairman, Ms Jayanga Wegodapola – Legal Officer and Mr. Subramanian Kamalanathan – Manager Operations – Merrill J Fernando Charitable Foundation (MJFCF) to discuss VACD’s upcoming projects & programs and establish a Collaborative Partnership agreement between MJFCF and VACD, as per below: ...

Oct 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Mr. Himendra Ranaweera, Mrs. Manel Wijesundara, Ms Jayanga Wegodapola

Remembering Heroes on 30th Anniversary of Special Boats Squadron – What I Learnt from The War Hero’s Son – By Admiral Ravindra C Wijegunaratne Former Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of The Navy Chairman Trincomalee Petroleum Terminals Ltd Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.’ — Mother Teresa “I learned true essence of GRATITUDE from this War Hero’s son” My mobile phone rang a few years back when I was Chief of Defence Staff (Senior most officer of Sri Lanka Military). It’s a number I have not saved. I answered the call. A faint voice of a young child on the other end. “Sir I am Wikum Anuhas, Son of Chief Petty Officer K G Shantha.” Yes Son! I replied. Late Chief Petty Officer KG Shantha was from elite Special Boats Squadron (SBS), the Naval Commando Unit who paid ...

Oct 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged 30th Anniversary of Special Boats Squadron, Admiral Ravindra C Wijegunaratne, K G Shantha, LTTE, Sri Lanka Military, Sri Lanka Navy, War Hero

Doctor, my feet and ankles are getting swollen. What can I do? – By Dr harold Gunatillake What is the most common cause of leg swelling? In older adults is what we call venous insufficiency.” The second most common cause of leg swelling is a reaction to certain medications. When you remove your socks and shoes at the end of the day and detect swelling around your ankles and feet, you need to worry about it. Travelling by plane for long hours and not moving your legs is an acute problem. In some situations, this can be due to DVT, meaning that the deep veins in your calf muscles become clogged up with clots due to a lack of peripheral pumping action in the calf muscles, or may be due to a condition called ‘lymphatic stasis’ meaning that the extra-cellular fluid is not being returned from the dependent areas, ...

Oct 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged ankles., calf muscles, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, eLanka, health problems, leg swelling, legs syndrome., legs welling

WBBL stars take trophy over 1000ft to mark mew heights for WBBL. In a one-of-a-kind celebration, Alyssa Healy and Meg Lanning, recently elevated the league to new heights, in a unique way. The dynamic duo embarked on a unique adventure, taking the coveted WBBL trophy to the pinnacle of Sydney – the iconic Sydney Tower Eye, which soars to a breathtaking 1,014 feet above the Central Business District. Thrilled by the unprecedented experience, Meg Lanning, the Melbourne Stars’ captain, shared her excitement about the upcoming WBBL season, saying, “Never before have I been to such staggering heights. It’s super exciting, and I can’t wait for the tournament to begin.” Alyssa Healy, a key player for the Sydney Sixers, expressed her enthusiasm for the WBBL’s enduring appeal after nine years, stating, “It’s nice to see that after all this time, the WBBL is still as thrilling as ever.” In an ...

Oct 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Alyssa Healy, Meg Lanning, Melbourne Stars, Sydney, Sydney Sixers, Sydney Tower Eye, WBBL stars, WBBL stars take trophy

Photos from the Sri Lanka Australian Malay Association – 25th Anniversary Cultural Show and Dinner Dance held on 14 October 2023 at the Don Moore Community Centre, Carlingford, NSW Please visit eLanka Facebook page to view the full album Please visit eLanka Facebook page to view the full album ...

Oct 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Photo Gallery, Photos Tagged 25th Anniversary Cultural Show, Carlingford, DINNER DANCE, Don Moore Community Centre, eLanka, Sri Lanka Australian Malay, Sri Lankan Events in Australia

Mount Lotus Eye and ENT Hospitals hosts free health camp to mark ‘World Sight Day’ Mount Lotus Eye and ENT Hospitals, one of the newest and most advanced hospitals of its kind in the country, commemorated World Sight Day 2023 by organizing a highly successful free health camp at its premises in Mount Lavinia on Friday, 13th October 2023. The event was conducted to provide essential eye and ENT care to the community and promote overall well-being. Hundreds of patients visited the health camp throughout the day to have their eyes and hearing tested by the experienced healthcare professionals of Mount Lotus. In addition to these tests, the hospital’s dedicated team also conducted screenings for blood sugar, blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI) and general health checkup for the participant. Based on the results, patients received personalized medical advices on how to lead a healthier lifestyle. ...

Oct 17, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Mount Lotus Eye and ENT Hospitals