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Thomas’ College OBA Annual Dinner Dance in aid of the Bishop Chapman Scholarship Fund – 5th of November 2023  We are reaching out to you on behalf of the OBA of S Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia to request your kind support for the captioned event which will be held on the 25th of November 2023 at the Grand Ballroom of the Colombo Hilton. With the entire proceeds derived from the event being donated, the Annual Dinner serves as a significant fundraising event for the scholarship fund, bringing together alumni, parents, local businesses, and philanthropists. Unfortunately, a greater percentage of students are now in need of financial assistance due to the prevailing adverse economic circumstances in the Country. We believe that while your support towards the scholarship fund will increase bursaries to students, ” your institution too will derive a reciprocal benefit through bringing your products and services to the attention ...

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Dr. Rex H G CLEMENTS Born in Moray Group, Maskeliya, Sri Lanka on April 2, 1945 – Passed away in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia on September 8, 2023 Dearly loved husband of Jenny Loved and loving father of Jeremy and Romina, and father in-law of Manny Proud ‘Pa’ of Annika, Theo and Quinton Beloved son of the late Victor and Stella Clements Loved and respected brother of George, Melwyn, Shirley, Sylvia and their families   The Funeral Service for REX will be held at the Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool on MONDAY (September 18) commencing at 3pm Private cremation Click here for livestream access Funeral Notice Service September 18, 2023 – 3:00 pm271 Raglan Pde Warrnambool, VIC View Map Venue: Eastern Park Chapel The Funeral Service for REX will be held at the Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool on MONDAY (September 18) commencing at 3pm Private cremation A ...

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Sri Lankan Kimbula Buns: Sweet and Soft Delights – By Malsha – eLanka Ingredients: For the Dough: 255 grams lukewarm water 7 grams instant dry/fast-acting yeast 450 grams all-purpose flour 25 grams dry milk powder 50 grams softened butter 35 grams sugar 8 grams salt For the Sugar Coating: 1/2 cup water 200 grams sugar (approximately 1 cup) Instructions: Making the Dough and First Proof: Begin by adding lukewarm water to a mixing bowl. Sprinkle the instant yeast on top and wait for it to foam around the edges (optional step to check yeast activity). Add the remaining dough ingredients and knead for 10 minutes using a mixer or 20 minutes by hand until the dough is smooth, stretchy, and pliable. The dough should be slightly tacky but not sticky. If it’s sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time and knead again. Form the dough into a ball, ...

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The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-9-16 Source : omny A lifestyle radio show that connects with your community and focuses on topics that you can relate to, a little bit of this and a little bit of that with a real Sri Lankan touch – Anything and everything goes on The Brad & Kiara Show – Tune in Saturday Mornings 7-8 right here on Triple H 100.1 FM  ...

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SUNDAY CHOICE – Wonderful World We Live In – By Charles Schokman What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations. —Psalm 104:24 When we read Genesis 1-2, we see that God really did create a wonderful world! But when we get to Genesis 3, we see what people started doing to it. Adam and Eve disobeyed God’s command by eating from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Sin entered the world and brought suffering and death to the human race and in Genesis 4-5, we see how sin infiltrated the human family and decimated Adam and Eve’s descendants. We are sometimes so immersed in the problems of the day that we miss the natural wonder around us. God in His wisdom created all, He made earth overflow with diverse and wonderful creations. Even if you ...

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New Singapore Prez. – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Tharman Shanmuganathan – Sri Lankan ancestry The Sri Lankan ancestry of new Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has been seen as an inspiration to our country. Welcome to this informative video presentation, where we will delve into the various aspects of our topic. Our journey will begin by exploring the background and history of the subject, followed by a detailed analysis of its current status and prospects. We aim to give you a comprehensive understanding of the topic and its significance in today’s world. So, please sit back, relax, and join us on this enlightening journey. As Sri Lankans, we are at a time when our resplendent island is recovering from a socio-economic crisis; it is most inspiring and heartening to read that the Sri Lankan ancestry of new Singapore President Tharman Shanmuganathan is being elected president. Our Foreign Minister Ali ...

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Stupas of Delft Island – evidence of earliest human habitation – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Known as “Neduntivu” or “Nedunthivu” by residents in Jaffna, Delft Island is commonly referred as “Delft Island”, inherited from Dutch Colonials during their rule in Jaffna. Although, Delft Island is a vast island, it is mostly uninhabited. At the northwestern coast of Delft Island, there are ruins of three ancient Buddhist stupas (dagobas) known as “Cholan ruins.” Two stupas are of medium or small size, yet the largest stupa has a circumference of 32 meters. Their ground walls are restored by the Department of Archaeology. Buddhist ruins on the Island were first reported in 1832, by a person utilizing the pseudonym “Pen” (PENN) to “Colombo Journal” newspaper. Around the main stupa, there are remains of four smaller stupas. All these are bell shaped. There had been two stupas on the sides of the steps towards the ...

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