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Roy-Tho airbus 2024 Roy Tho Airbus 2024 With the support and endorsement of the RCU, ORGACO, and the Roy-Tho Big Match Organizing Committee 2024, a special chartered flight is being organised for the 145th Royal Thomian Cricket Encounter in 2024. If you reside in NSW or ACT and are interested in more details, please register your interest by contacting thiwanka@roythoairbus.com or 0421 669 258. • DISCOUNTED AIRLINE TICKETS • FREE ROY-THO AIRBUS MERCHANDISE • DISCOUNTED HOTEL STAYS • DISCOUNTED WELLNESS EXPERIENCES • RAFFLE DRAW-RETURN AIR TICKET • MANY MORE SURPRISES BOTH INFLIGHT AND UPON LANDING Limited Seat Available  Roythoairbus.com ...

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RIP FELIX PERUMAL – By Upali Obeyesekere Police Team: Standing from left: F.A. Fernando, A.T. Fonseka,V. Narendra, M. Guneratne, F. Burke, M. Siriwardene D. Rajaratnam (seated from left) H.C. Perera, N. Weerasinghe, F. Perumal, B.A. Jayasinghe (President GSCA) Minister of Health E.L. SenanayakeE. L. Abeygunewardene (IGP), T.B. Werapitiya, S. Kuruppu (Secretary GSCA), D. Weerasinghe, T.B. Kehelgamuwa Image source:Scotent Fb Source :  JOSEPHIAN-PETERITE INTERNATIONAL PERUMAL FELIX ANTHONY – Chairman,​ Vigilant Security & Investigation Services. Dearly beloved husband of late Chitra,​ loving father of Surani,​ Roshni & Mario,​ loved father-in-law of Michael De Silva & Nedra,​ loving grandfather of Jannik & Tehanee,​ Keshia & Rashmika,​ Tehra & Anaya,​ son of late Aloy & late Therese,​ brother of Vilma Navaratnam,​ Inez Panambalana,​ Evan & Walter (All Decd.),​ Jean Dharmaratne & Bryan. Remains lie at “The Restpect Home” by Jayaratne’s,​ Borella on Thursday 5th October from 9.00 a.m. Cortege leaves Parlour at 4.00 p.m. ...

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Tharushi and mixed relay team win golds in South Korea – By Dhammika Ratnaweera Tharushi Karunaratne with her 800m gold medal Source : dailynews Tharushi Karunaratne the promising athlete from Walala. A . Ratnayake Central once again came to the limelight when she won 800m gold medal at the Asian under 20 Athletic Championship which is now in progress in South Korea. Tharushi Karunaratne coached by Susantha Fernando bagged her second medal of the meet yesterday as she earlier took silver medal of 400m on the previous day. Tharushi who started her 800 m final from fourth lane took an early lead from the first round finished with a clear lead to earn gold medal with a time of 2.05:64 minutes. The second placed athlete finished the race with 2.10.22 minutes well behind Tharushi. The three other athletes couldn’t pose any challenge to young Tharushi Karunaratne and she finished the race ...

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Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 178 05 10 2023 Happy Children’s Week! Today, we find out the origins of balloons – something all children love, visit the No Hungry Kids project, the status of children in the modern day with UNICEF’s country representative, find out about the oldest aquarium fish and construction project, explore the controversial Online Safety Bill, add some economic news & pack in much more! ...

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SL shines at Asian Game after 17 years Source:Dailymirror Nadeesha Dilhani Lekamge won the silver medal in the women’s javelin throw event at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China today. This is the first athletics medal for Sri Lanka at the Asian Game in 17 years. India’s Annu Rani won the gold medal in the event while China’s Lyu Huihui won the bronze medal. ...

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Ekanayake to Skipper Australian Seconday Schools Rugby Squad-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis News Item in Rugby.com.au, 27 September 2023 ….. https://www.rugby.com.au/news/australian-schools-u18s-side-named-for-nz-clash-2023927 The Australian Schools side has been confirmed to face NZ. Photo: Rugby Australia. Australian Schools & U18s head coach Shannon Fraser has confirmed his side to face New Zealand Secondary Schools at Viking Park in Canberra on Thursday. NSW Waratahs flanker Aden Ekanayake has been appointed captain for the opening clash of the two-game series, with both fixtures to be broadcast live and on demand on Stan Sport. The series marks the resumption of a trans-Tasman contest that was last held in 2019, when an Australian side featuring current Wallabies Tom Hooper and Zane Nonggorr defeated their New Zealand counterparts 18-14. Australian School & U18s vs. New Zealand Secondary Schools Viking Park, Canberra 2.10pm AEST Thursday 1. Macarius Pereira (QLD Reds, St Joseph’s Nudgee College)  Macarius Pereira (QLD Reds, St Joseph’s Nudgee College) Oliver Barrett (QLD Reds, St Joseph’s ...

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Nadeesha Dilhani Lekamge wins Silver at Asian Games in Hangzhou-by Michael Roberts   Source:Thuppahis Nadeesha Dilhani Lekamge won the silver medal in the women’s javelin throw event at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China today. This is the first athletics medal for Sri Lanka at the Asian Game in 17 years. India’s Annu Rani won the gold medal in the event while China’s Lyu Huihui won the bronze medal. ...

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Sanga & Nicholas in Key MCC Roles-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis A Staff Writer for News First, 3 October 2023, with this title “Sangakkara: New Chair of MCC’s World Cricket Committee” The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) announced on Monday (2) that former Sri Lankan captain and batting legend, Kumar Sangakkara would become the new Chair of their World Cricket Committee. They also mentioned that the former Hampshire captain-turned-broadcaster, Mark Nicholas would be taking over as the new President of the club. Sangakkara had served as the President of the MCC since 2021, will now be replacing the former English captain, Mike Gatting who served for six years in the role as the Chair of the World Cricket Committee, which also comprises other iconic cricketers like Sourav Ganguly, Heather Knight, Justin Langer, Eoin Morgan as well as Graeme Smith. Widely regarded as one of the game’s greatest players, Sangakkara is Sri Lanka’s highest run-getter in Tests with 12,400 runs from 134 ...

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Strawberry Cultivation in Sri Lanka: Nurturing the Red Delight in the Tropics-by Kalani-eLanka Sri Lanka, known for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is not typically associated with strawberry cultivation. However, in recent years, enterprising farmers have embraced the challenge of growing strawberries in the tropical climate of the island nation. This article explores the fascinating world of strawberry cultivation in Sri Lanka, highlighting the efforts, challenges, and potential for this unique endeavor. The Tropical Challenge Strawberries are temperate fruits that thrive in climates with distinct seasons, including cool winters. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, predominantly experiences a tropical climate characterized by high temperatures and humidity. This stark contrast presents a significant challenge to strawberry cultivation. Location Matters: The Role of Elevation Successful strawberry cultivation in Sri Lanka largely depends on location. The key to overcoming the tropical climate is elevation. Farmers have found success in the country’s ...

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Save our Elephants – By Admiral Ravindra C Wijegunaratne Source : island The killing and dismembering of the tusker in Block 3 of Yala National Park recently brought tears to the eyes of elephant lovers. This poor animal stayed within the boundaries, marked by us to say “you are safe here”, and was still killed with a single shot to the head by inhuman poachers operating within the National Park. Further his small tusks were removed using a chainsaw. The tail was also removed because its hair is in high demand. Why is this happening? Why can we not catch these culprits? We should do our best to stop these inhuman activities. Sri Lanka Army’s elite units can help the Wildlife Department in this effort. As a local saying goes, you never get fed with watching ‘Bali and Ali’. ‘Bali’ is a traditional dance form and ‘Ali’ are elephants. An elephant ...

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