Rickety Rocks’ by Thamarasi Mahawattage bags award for Best Children’s English Literature Source:Dailynews `Rickety Rocks’ a book authored by Thamarasi Mahawattage won Best Children’s English Literature award during the State Literary Awards Ceremony held at Elphinstone Theatre in Colombo last week. Rickety Rocks is available in Sinhala under the name “Apooru Vu Abalan” and the translation was also done by her. Both Rickety Rocks and “Apooru Vu Abalan” are available at the Jam Fruit Tree Publications outlet, KinderKlad an online bookstore and also at the Sarasavi Stall (Hall D) at the Colombo International Book Fair. A signed copy of the Award Winning book can be obtained directly from the author by contacting her via WhatsApp or by calling 0714 452 213. ...
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Sri Lanka rugby team finish in 10th place with a consolation win over Nepal Source:Dailynews The Sri Lanka seven-member rugby team, which went to Hangzhou, China under the Asian Olympic flag, had to finish its event at the Asian Games in 10th place. Due to an international ban, the Sri Lankan rugby team, which entered the competition under the Asian Olympic flag, had to compete for places between 9-13 due to losing both matches in the preliminary round. However, the Sri Lankan players, who won the first two matches of the 9-13 round, managed to record a great victory of 68-0 points in the match against Nepal held yesterday morning, and because of having to lose 10-7 points against Thailand in the match held in the afternoon under that round they lost the ninth place. Although the Sri Lankan team managed to take a 5-7 lead in the first half ...
Sep 28, 2023
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A Resilient Force in the Hotel Industry – By Isuru Thambawita Feature: Sunil Dissanayake Source:-dailynews The individuals who have succeeded in climbing the ladder of success through their own efforts, dedication, and determination are remembered in our history as the greatest personalities in the world. Rarely do we find such characters in our society, as they are as rare as pearls. The former Director of Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Sunil Dissanayake, is one of these remarkable personalities in our country. In an interview with the Daily News, he shared his 50 years of experience in the fields of Hotel Management and Human Resources Management. Born in Baddegama, he studied at St. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia. Upon completing his Advanced Level studies, Sunil intended to set his course towards his destination. This is why he joined the Ceylon Hotel Corporation in 1971. Undoubtedly, the Ceylon Hotel Corporation provided fertile ground ...
A Kaleidoscope of Dance: Lyceum International School Presents “Maathra 12” ‘Maathra’ has dazzled audiences for over 10 years, since its beginnings in 2007, the performance art show has redefined school shows. Starting as a school production and progressing to one that is on par with professional performances . This one of a kind production is back after a 4 year hiatus to enthrall audiences once more with a 12th edition. ‘Maathra’ was initiated by Mr. Rasika Kothalawala, the head of the Cultural Dancing department of Lyceum International School and today Maathra is led by Mrs. Nisha Kothalawala. Having conducted traditional dancing items for school concerts, Mr. Rasika came up with the idea to create a show with the best dancing items from each Lyceum branch. With the approval of the Founder of Lyceum, Dr. Mohan Lal Grero and Co-ordinating Principal, Dr. (Mrs) Kumari Grero, Maathra was born. ...
Tourists in Sri Lanka – by Dr. Harold Gunatillake The current situation of the tourist influx in Sri Lanka. Presented by Dr Harold Gunatillake, OAM Discover the breathtaking Island that has taken the world by storm, attracting a staggering number of tourists. Experience the island’s beauty like never before as tourism continues to soar. Join the countless visitors flocking to this resplendent paradise and discover why it’s the destination of choice for so many. In July 2023, Sri Lanka witnessed a remarkable surge in international tourist arrivals compared to the same period in 2022. Foreign tourist arrivals skyrocketed by 202.4% year-on-year, reaching 143,039 visitors. This significant increase in tourist arrivals during July 2023 can be attributed to several factors, including the ongoing recovery of the tourism sector, pent-up demand, improved air connectivity, and the recent opening of China as a critical market. This positive trend is expected to persist ...
Alston Koch appearing at TIME 2023 World Tourism Network Executive Summit TIME 2023 is the first global summit by the World Tourism Network and will be hosted by Indonesia in Bali September 29-30 The World Tourism Network is finalizing its packed preliminary program for its two-day Executive Summit in Bali, Indonesia, September 29–30. To honor the successful TIME travel trade event in Indonesia, the WTN Executive Summit has been named TIME 2023 President of SUNx Climate Friendly Travel Club Geoffrey Lipman with the Chairman of the organisation Juergen Stienmetz has made a joint statement “As part of the SUNx Climate friendly Travel Club we are bringing in to perform at the Gala Dinner Asia’s “King Of Pop” and Platinum award winning recording artist Alston Koch with a brand new Climate Friendly Travel song “Let Me Take You To An Island” to be released on the night dedicated to the Climate Resilience of Small Island States” ...
SCATS NSW Celebrates the Silver Jubilee in Grand Scale! – By SCATS NSW Inc. – photos thanks to Robin Bosco SCATS NSW Celebrates the Silver Jubilee in Grand Scale! – By SCATS NSW Inc. – photos thanks to Robin Bosco The voluntary none profit social service association, SCATS NSW celebrated its Silver Jubilee on Saturday the 2nd of September 2023 at the Don Moore Community Centre in a grand scale. It was a “full house” function with a distinguished gathering. The function consisted of recognising its founder member for his services and the launch of its magazine to give the history of its eminent services to the society over twenty five years. The guests were well entertained and the fun filled ambience at the venue is depicted well in the pictures. for the full album please visit eLanka Facebook page – clcik here for the full album please visit eLanka ...
Nayomi recipient of Sumathi and Raigam Telees awards on a scintillating voyage at just twenty four Years old from remote Nellikulama – by Sunil Thenabadu Nayomi Thakshila the award winning renowned tele drama actress is a native of a remote village Nellikulama close to Anuradhapura born on 1st January 1999 to humble parents has two elder sisters and one elder brother as siblings, she been the ‘bada pissa’ of the family. All elder siblings have tied the respective nuptial knots, to date Nayomi has eight loving nephews and nieces domiciled in the Anuradhapura district.In the dwelling they were brought up has had a few perches of bare land where they had grown many types of vegetables including ‘sugar cane’, ‘plantains’. In an television confrontation she had jested that one day when they visited a family friend, he had given a small branch of ‘Sugar cane’ advising them to grow which had grown wild ...
Sep 27, 2023
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World Tourism Day – By Ramesh Shanmuganathan Source : Ramesh Shanmuganathan LinkedIn Today, we are celebrate the power of travel and tourism in bringing people together, fostering cultural understanding, promoting diversity & inclusive development and sustainable tourism. Travel allows us to explore new destinations, experience diverse cultures, promote and appreciate diversity and create lifelong memories. While the global COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the tourism industry, it is now more important than ever to reflect on the value of tourism and its potential for recovery and growth. As we look towards a brighter future, let’s embrace responsible and sustainable tourism practices that benefit both travelers and local communities at large. I thought it would be relevant to share some pointers on how each of us could contribute to sustainable and responsible tourism: Respect Local Cultures: When we travel, let’s embrace and respect the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the local communities we ...
Sep 27, 2023
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Sri Lanka women claim Silver in Asian Games Cricket – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE – (eLanka Sports editor) Chamari Athapaththu and Sri Lanka can take plenty of pride from a stirling effort at the Asian Games where the plucky Islanders nearly grabbed Gold falling short of knocking off fancied India. The Sri Lankans were gallant in defeat in the final after containing the strong Indian batting line-up to just 116 in a shock that stung one of the best teams in the world. Chasing what seemed a gettable target, Sri Lanka found the going tough as the Indian bowlers struck back viciously to tie them down to 97 for 8 for a 19-run win. This performance underlines the rapid progress Sri Lanka has been in recent times and augurs well for the women’s game against the best in the world. It also underlines the series victory over England ...
Sep 27, 2023
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