Mahavally Trip – By Jayantha Panditharatne A trip to Mahavally in 1968, photos back then were taken by Jayantha Panditharatne. Thanks for sharing these photos with eLanka. Please visit eLanka Facebook page to view the full album Please visit eLanka Facebook page to view the full album ...
Sri Lanka flatter then flop as Australia stifle a likely challenge – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) Sri Lanka threatened to end Australia’s campaign with an opening stand of 125. Then in familiar fashion collapsed dramatically to get run over, ending any hope of making it through to the second round. From a position of strength set up by Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera, the Lankans fell in a heap to be bowled out for a well under par 209. Adam Zampa showed Sri Lanka’s inability to handle spin grabbing four wickets. He was well supported by Mitchell Stark and Pat Cummins who completed the Sri Lanka rout as wickets tumbled at a regular stream. Australia chased down the required target after an early scare losing 2 for 24 as Dilshan Madushanka and Dunith Wellelage showed some fight with the ball. Mitchell Marsh, 52 off 57, Josh ...
Caramel Sago Pudding : A Delectable Dessert Delight – By Malsha – eLanka Indulge in the sweet symphony of flavors and textures with “Caramel Sago Pudding: A Delectable Dessert Delight.” This delightful dessert offers a tantalizing blend of rich caramel, creamy sago, and the subtle essence of vanilla. In this article, we’ll take you through the simple steps to create this luscious treat that’s bound to impress your taste buds. Whether you’re an experienced home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is approachable and rewarding, making it a perfect addition to your repertoire of homemade desserts. So, let’s dive into the world of this mouthwatering caramel sago pudding and learn how to create a sweet masterpiece that will leave everyone craving for more. Ingredients For Pudding : 1/4 cup of Sago 1/2 cup of Sugar 1 cup of Fresh Milk 2 Eggs 1 tablespoon of Vanilla ...
AUSTRALIA BOUNCE BACK TO CRUSH SRI LANKA TO EAT HUMBLE PIE – By Sunil Thenabadu Source : info-rain Australia bounce back with first win Openers Kusal Janith Perera and Pathum Nissanka made 125 runs stand Australia executed a superb all round performance which guided them to an easy five wickets win over Sri Lanka in their World Cup cricket fixture played at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium at Lucknow yesterday. It was very unexpected batting performance by Sri Lanka team who made 125 for no loss at one stage but were reduced to 209 all out in 43.3 overs. Australia chase their 210 runs target in 35.2 overs with loss of only five wickets. After losing two early wickets for 24 runs opener Mitchell Marsh 52 in 51 balls with 9 fours, wicket-keeper Josh Inglis who scored 58 in 59 balls with 5 fours and a ...
THE 7 KINGS (A retrospective study of the seven types of Kingfishers found in Sri Lanka ) – By Prashanth Sentilkumar Source : linkedin Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) – known as Pilihuduwa ,its contrasting black and white feathers are really beautiful.The bird is a little bigger than a mynah.The male has two black lines (gorgets) across its breast while the female has only one.They live on fish, tadpoles and small aquatic animals in the low country wet and dry zones. Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) – The Ceylon Small Blue Kingfisher, or Podu Mal Pilihuduwa , are slightly larger than sparrows with a brilliant blue feathered upper body and chestnut undersides.They fly very fast over water; and are found in most parts of the island.The diet comprises of small fish, aquatic insects, small crabs and frogs, they love hunting in the sandy beaches and the muddy mangroves. Ceylon Blue-eared Kingfisher (Alcedo meninting) -Referred ...
A Historic Milestone: Cricket Returns to the Olympics after 128 Years with Australia’s Promising Prospects – By Cricket Australia Source : Cricket Australia Linkedin For the first time in 128 years, Australia’s cricketers will get the chance to compete for gold at the Olympics 🥇🙌 Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley: “This is a game-changer for our sport that is already among the fastest growing in the world. “We look forward to working with the Australian Olympic Committee in the lead-up to the Los Angeles Games and are hopeful this will be the start of a long-standing relationship between cricket and the Olympics, including for Brisbane 2032″ ...
George Claessen: Babel to Abstraction George Claessen (1909-1999) Source:Sundayobserver George Claessen: Babel to Abstraction marks a major retrospective exhibition of the renowned late artist George Claessen’s multifaceted work, the first presentation of his work in London for 18 years. Presented by London gallery Three Highgate, which is in the vicinity where Claessen himself lived and worked, the works on show span over 70 years and reflect his extraordinary career as an artist and his commitment to abstraction, stating “Every hue and nuance from a prism comes.” Born in Sri Lanka and later moving to London in 1949 where he lived for the rest of his life, George Claessen (1909-99) was a self-taught artist and poet whose art was characterised by his mystical outlook and beliefs. As the British Empire crumbled, Claessen’s painting and poetry can be regarded as a headlong flight from the devastating destruction of nationalism and colonialism. ...
Abode of Arahats-by Mahil Wijesinghe Source:Sundayobserver The Yahangala stupa is at the top of a rock, 14kms from Hambantota-Badagiriya road. The temple dates from the Anuradhapura period (3rd Century BC to 11th Century AD). Two inscriptions found at this site written in the early Brahmi script of the 2nd Century BC mention about donations made to the monastery, which helps to date the construction of the monastery. At the foot of the rock, there are ruins of three small stupas. The Archaeology Department has conserved one of them, while the others have yet to be conserved Yahangala off the 155th mile post (on the Colombo-Galle-Matara-Hambantota-Tissamaharama road), lies on a road leading to the Badagiriya colonisation scheme, where a wealth of archaeological ruins and ancient Dagabas have been brought to light. This turn off is at Pallemala and is about 16 kilometres from Hambantota. ...
Peterites stun Australians as Vidyartha snatch last minute win over Malaysians in Centenary Sevens Source:Sundayobserver St. Peter’s College scored a shock win over the Australian team from the University of Technology in Sydney beating them by 24 points to 5 in their Centenary Rugby Sevens match at Bambalapitiya yesterday. The first half ended in a close 5-5 score but the Peterites out-ran and outsmarted the Australian boys in a one-sided contest in the second half. The Peterites started off the first day’s proceedings by smashing off Thurstan 29-0 and then went on to beat Zahira College 38-8 before taking on the foreign team. ...
Access International partners with Enterprise Analytics to implement Acumatica cloud ERP 16 October 2023, Colombo: Enterprise Analytics (EA), a leading Sri Lankan IFS and Acumatica partner with offices across the globe, has been chosen by Access International to empower their digital transformation journey. Access International, a part of the Access Group of Companies, has selected Acumatica’s cloud ERP platform to enable them to streamline operations, strengthen decision making and gain strategic insights. EA will carry out the implementation of the platform which will include planning, change management, user training and the rollout of the ERP across the business. “We believe that success in today’s dynamic business landscape requires not only the right tools but also the right partners. Our decision to invest in Acumatica and collaborate with Enterprise Analytics marks a significant step towards enhancing our operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making across our diverse industries,” said Lasitha Mendis, General Manager ...
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