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Graceful Elegance: Unveiling the Enigmatic World of the Sri Lankan Leopard – By Nadeeka – eLanka In the heart of Sri Lanka’s lush landscapes, a creature of unparalleled grace and mystery roams—the Sri Lankan Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya). Cloaked in an aura of enigma, this elusive feline has captivated the imagination of wildlife enthusiasts and researchers alike. As we journey into the depths of its world, we uncover the intricacies of its habitat, behavior, and the concerted efforts being made to protect its existence. Majestic Habitat and Range The Sri Lankan Leopard reigns over a realm of diverse ecosystems, each a canvas painted with nature’s brush. From the dense canopies of rainforests that echo with the calls of exotic birds, to the arid grasslands where sunlight weaves a tapestry of gold—these are the domains where the leopard stakes its claim. The central highlands, a patchwork of montane forests and mist-kissed ...

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The Amazing Benefits of Avocado: Nature’s Nutrient Powerhouse-by Kalani-eLanka Avocado, scientifically known as Persea americana, has gained immense popularity in recent years, becoming a staple in diets around the world. This unique fruit is not only delicious but also packed with an array of nutrients that contribute to overall health and well-being. Avocados are often referred to as a superfood due to their rich nutritional content. They are a great source of healthy fats, including monounsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health. A single avocado contains various essential nutrients such as vitamins C, E, K, and B-6, as well as folate, magnesium, and potassium. The monounsaturated fats in avocados can help lower bad cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. Potassium, which is abundant in avocados, helps regulate blood pressure, further promoting cardiovascular health. Contrary to popular belief, the fats in avocados can aid in weight management. ...

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Akalanka creates history by winning silver in 400m hurdles Source:Dailynews Sri Lanka Athletic team for the Commonwealth Youth Games with officials: Back row from left: Kasuni Wickramasinghe, Lesandu Arthavidu, Ayomal Akalanka, Nilupul Thejana, Shalani Hansika Munasinghe. seated from left: Anura Bandara (coach), SLA President Major General Palitha Fernando, SLC Secretary Saman Kumara Gunawardena and Lady Chaperon Nadeepa Warnasuriya. Ayomal Akalanka of Ambagamuwa Central created history when he clinched a silver medal in boys 400m hurdles event while Dikwella Central high jumper Nilupul Thejana won high jump bronze medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games held in Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday. This was a very good achievement by Sri Lankan youth athletes where three boys and two girls competed at this Commonwealth Youth Games with lot of obstructions before the tour. Ayomal Akalanka who finished in second place with a time of 51.16 seconds gave a good fight to world ranking ...

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Dental One celebrates 1 year of world-class dental care in Mount Lavinia 14th August 2023, Colombo: Dental One, one of Sri Lanka’s leading oral health providers, marked the first anniversary of its Mount Lavinia branch with a simple ceremony for its staff members who have made a difference during its first year of operations. Located within the Mount Lotus Eye and ENT Hospital premises at No.106/01, Galle Road, Mt. Lavinia, the clinic has played a central role throughout the past 12 months in delivering world-class oral health to patients in the surrounding areas. The expanding chain of Dental One clinics was inaugurated with the objective of providing Sri Lankans in different parts of the island with a specialised dental treatment centre that uses world-class dentistry techniques coupled with state-of-the-art facilities to provide painless dental treatments. Every Dental One clinic offers the most comprehensive oral health solutions on par with international ...

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Cinnamon to host Google’s former CBO and Best-Selling Author Mo Gawdat Visit in late August includes keynote discussion on future of AI and organization happiness. Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts will welcome Mo Gawdat, the former Chief Business Officer of Google [X], for a profound keynote discussion on the future of AI and organization happiness, at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo on 28 August. With his expertise in navigating Al and its journey, he will sit down for a meaningful conversation here in Sri Lanka, to explore the entity while questioning ‘what is the future of technology and human performance?’. Thus, ‘Mindful solutions with Mo Gawdat’ will be a well-timed initiative by Cinnamon to set forth a thought-provoking discussion on the succession of AI and the necessity of steering the said bandwagon of AI to optimize its potential while simultaneously balancing its use in the evolving technological landscape. ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 13th August 2023 – 4th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Sri Lanka Association of NSW Inc The 50th Golden Jubilee Winter Ball 2023 – Photos thanks to RoyGrafix The Annual Dinner Dance of St. Paul’s Waragoda, Kelaniya – Photos thanks to Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne) Matildas shock France to storm into World Cup semi final – By Trevine Rodrigo (eLanka Sports editor – Melbourne) Invitation to Apply for Grant to Promote Social Cohesion in your Communities [SEC=OFFICIAL] The dilemma of the unhealthy fast foods – Dr harold Gunatillake Cassandra Fernando (Sri Lankan born Australian MP) – speech in the Australian Parliament – covering her school, Holy Family Convent (HFC) Bambalapitiya, and the death of Dilmah tea founder Merrill J Fernando. Good News From Jayam – By Jayam Rutnam Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 170 10 08 ...

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BOLLYWOOD COMES TO AUSTRALIA – By Nicholas Reece Source : Nicholas Reece LinkedIn BOLLYWOOD COMES TO AUSTRALIA!🇮🇳. The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne is the biggest Indian Film Festival outside of India! And WOW they really dialed up the STAR POWER this year. So good to have Karan Johar, Kartik Aryaan, Mrunal Thakur, Vijay Varma, Shabana Azmi and so many others joining us 🤩 With a Indian diaspora of about 1 million the links between Australia and India have never been stronger and proud to say City of Melbourne is one of the worlds great Indian Cities! Congratulations to Mitu Bhowmick Lange AM and her team! Plus all the good folks who turned up and had a great time: High Commissioner Manpreet Vohra, Consul Sushil Kumar, Tim Watts, Nina Taylor MP , John Mullahy MP, Jason Wood Harriet Shing.       ...

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Sagara Lakmal De Mel Photography A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS. With the roots of his tenure grounded in the soils of Sri Lanka, Sagara Lakmal De Mel, has held a myriad of esteemed ranks during his creative lifework as a Photojournalist and Television Director. With his rapidly increasing popularity on a global scale, Sagara continues to explore the horizons of his artistry. Sagara is delighted to share this capsule view into his labor of passion and love, over 20 years in the making CONTACT  Details Sagara Lakmal De Mel (Director of Photography) Media Ambassadors, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. Phone: +94777368849 Email: info@sagarademel.com, sagaratv@gmail.com website – https://sagarademel.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/sagara.lakmal.demel Twitter – https://twitter.com/SagaraLdeMel LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sagaralakmaldemel/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/sagaravideos Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sagara_lakmal_de_mel/   Download the PDF file . ...

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