Sinopec to begin islandwide operations by end of September: Minister Source:Dailymirror Sinopec fuel company, which set up their first fuel station in Mattegoda last week, will begin their islandwide operations by the end of September, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said. He said discussions were held with officials of Sinopec Fuel and Refinery Operations at the Ministry of Power and Energy regarding the progress of retail operations, signing of agreements with dealerships, branding and commencement of islandwide operations. The Minister tweeted that Sinopec Refinery officials also assured their commitment to establishing a new refinery in Hambantota and that they will submit the request for proposal (RFP) before the deadline next week. ...
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Largest Chinese shipping company agrees to provide employment for Sri Lankan seafarers-by Chaturanga Samarawickrema Source:Dailymirror One of the world’s largest shipping companies ‘Far Shipping’ has agreed to provide employment opportunities for Sri Lankan trained seafarers, Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said. He said this yesterday when a delegation from ‘Far Shipping’, including its Managing Director Yu Yong Jun, met the Minister at his office. U Yong Jun said many Sri Lankan trained young sailors can be given job opportunities in his company located in China. Therefore, he said there will be long discussions with the stakeholders involved in the naval sector of Sri Lanka regarding the recruitment methods. ...
Sep 4, 2023
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Sachin Tendular invited to unveil Murali’s 800 biopic trailer on Tuesday-by Bipin Dani Source:Dailymirror India’s legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has been invited to attend the unveiling of Muthiah Muralitharan’s biopic- 800. On Tuesday, the trailer of Murali’s biopic will be released in Mumbai. The 51-year-old Sri Lankan off-spinner ended his Test career with 800th wicket on July 22, 2010 in the Test match against India. Incidentally, Murali is also a son in law of India. He married Madhimalar Ramamurthy, a Chennai native, on 21 March 2005. Madhimalar is the daughter of the late Dr S Ramamurthy of Malar Hospitals in Chennai. ...
Asia Cup Super 4s to be moved out of Colombo? Source:Dailymirror The Super 4 stage matches of the Asia Cup, which are scheduled to be played in Colombo from September 9, could be moved to a different venue, with Pallekele and Hambantota the likely alternatives. Discussions between the Asian Cricket Council and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) are ongoing, an SLC official speaking to the Daily Mirror confirmed. “A decision will be taken tomorrow or the day after,” the official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said adding that Dambulla was not one of the venues being considered. ...
Lançarote de Seixas and Madampe: A Portuguese Casado[i] in a Sinhalese Village–by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Chandra R. De Silva, refereed article originally pubd in Modern Ceylon Studies, Vol II/1, 1970, pp. 18-34. At the end of the sixteenth century[ii] when the Portuguese came into possession of the south-western sea-board, Madampe proper, was a sizeable village inhabited by about a hundred families.[iii] Though situated some forty miles to the north of Colombo, the centre of Portuguese power and activity, Madampe was in some respects well located being within seven miles of the important port of Chilaw and within three miles of the sea, over which the Portuguese still had undisputed control.[iv] The village moreover, had twenty two minor villages attached to it, the whole forming the gabadagama[v] or royal demesne of Madampe, an area of approximately sixty square miles. Statue of horse at Taniyavalla Devalaya, Madampe (constructed 1894) …… Photo from 2017 Evidence seems to indicate that when Portuguese ...
Sep 4, 2023
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Tagged Biblioteca Nacional, Economic and Social Conditions, Taniyavalla Devalaya, University of Peradeniya
Link Natural expands global footprint by launching in Qatar Prebaharen Jeevaretnam, Head of Category of Group Distribution, Doha Qatar with FlaminGo restaurant team Link Natural, a subsidiary of CIC Holdings, has expanded its presence in the Middle East by launching in Qatar. The launch of Link Samahan in Doha, Qatar, marks an important milestone for Link Natural in its ongoing journey to broaden its global footprint and take its world-class products to consumers in all parts of the world. The company started its distribution in Qatar with renowned distribution Company, Group Distribution, the trading arm of Sharaka Holdings, a 50-year-old company operating in 8 diverse sectors with 30 SBUs and over 2,800 skilled professionals. ...
Chamari Athapaththu sets up T20 series decider as Sri Lanka cruise past England Chamari Athapaththu scored a half-century and took a key wicket as Sri Lanka defeated England at Chelmsford. Photograph: Tony Marshall/Getty Images Source : theguardian England may come to regret treating their September series against Sri Lanka as an Ashes afterthought. Saturday’s T20 at Chelmsford was an embarrassing display of hubris, which the hosts lost by eight wickets, after being bowled out for 104 in 18 overs – their worst performance at home since Australia saw them off for 87 eight years ago. Heather Knight, though, was still bullish. The captain said: “We’ve had a bad day, we’ve lost a game of cricket. There’s not going to be a big inquiry about it. We haven’t played well and Sri Lanka have given us a bit of humble pie.” Inquiry or not, the reality is that Sri Lanka have not beaten ...
Sunil Thenabadu turned to book writing Source : sundaytimes A banker turned journalist Sunil Thenabadu released his maiden Kindle Edition book recently titled ‘Tributes to Popular Personalities’. Sunil worked as a journalist attached to now defunct ‘The Leader’ after his stint at BOC. He is now based in Brisbane, Australia working as a freelance journalist. Most articles in this book to be published contain not only about cricket but feature articles and on government flaws. It is learnt that the author had contacted all those persons about whom he had written to confirm the correctness of the information stated in the articles. This, exercise had no doubt been a huge endeavour completed with patience, endurance and toil. The quality of them to be of a fair standard. It is learnt that Sunil Thenabadu, the author is a self-made journalist whose name is somewhat of a household name among those who read ...
Sep 4, 2023
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Dr. Yves Sugunaraj Christopher MB.BS., FRANZCP., MRC. PSYCH, DPM., DCH. Consultant Psychiatrist, Emeritus Assistant Professor – By Suvendrini H. C. Christopher-Schuhmann Recently my husband of 27 years, my friend of 35, and I were discussing our ascent into the quinquagenarian years. We were both in shock with the number. We clearly do not feel much older than when we first met. Each year we would discuss various concerns etc. with each other. Usually we were reaching, planning, striving for something just out of our reach as most young adults do. In our 50s we remind ourselves and come to terms with the limited years we might have left, the developmental goals of our age group, and garnered the wisdom necessary to continue with some modicum of serenity. All the striving, excelling, reaching for success has to stop at some point, and we get to put down roots where we are ...
Sep 4, 2023
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Say it now not when I am dead – ~ Shri. Rabindra Nath Tagore – by Charles Schokman When I’m dead. Your tears will flow But I won’t know Cry with me now instead. You will send flowers, But I won’t see Send them now instead You’ll say words of praise But I won’t hear. Praise me now instead You’ll forgive my faults, But I won’t know….. So forget them now instead. You’ll miss me then, But I won’t feel. Meet me now, instead. You’ll wish You could have spent more time with me, Spend it now instead When you hear I’m gone, you’ll find your way to my house to pay condolence but we haven’t even spoken in years. Look , listen and reply me now. Spend time with every person around you, and help them with whatever you can to make them happy, your families, friends and acquaintances. Make ...
Sep 4, 2023
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