Obituary Notice – George Wright Dear Peterites, Please be informed of the death of George Wright, who passed away in Melbourne. The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of George will be held in the Boyd Chapel, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Princes Highway, Springvale on 26th July 2023 at 11:00am. We as fellow Peterites, pass our deepest sympathies to the family members of George. ...
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Are we seeing a rejuvenation in athletics and cricket? Source:Dailymirror The recent performances of our athletic team has been an eye-opener. For long years, except for a few individual brilliant performances of individual athletes, we have trailed behind other Asian nations in the field. At the recently concluded Asian Athletic Championships this month, our athletes won three gold medals, two silver and three bronze medals. The team was placed fourth in the overall championship list, behind Japan who bagged a total of 37 medals, China 22 and India 27 medals. This is the highest position Sri Lanka has ever achieved in the history of the Asian Athletics Championships. The previous best position we held was way back in 2002 when the then team finished in 6th position. Nadeesha Ramanayake started the flow of gold medals when she won the 400 m women’s gold at the 25th Asian Athletic Championships. ...
Jul 21, 2023
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Seychelles men and women volleyball teams arrive in Sri Lanka-by Susil Premalal Source:Dailymirror The men’s and women’s volleyball teams of Seychelles arrived in Sri Lanka today (19). This is the first time that two national volleyball teams from Seychelles, an East African country, will participate in a tour of Sri Lanka. The Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation (SLVB) says that the two traveling Seychelles teams are going to compete in this country for five matches including against the Sri Lanka Men’s and Women’s Teams during this five-day tour. ...
ACC confirms Asia Cup schedule, final on Sept. 17 at R. Premadasa Source:Dailymirror The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Wednesday confirmed the schedule for the Asia Cup starting in August, with Sri Lanka hosting a majority of its games at the R Premadasa. The tournament, which is being played in a hybrid-model with games split between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, will kick off in Multan with Pakistan taking on Nepal on August 30, and Sri Lanka opening their campaign on August 31 against Bangladesh at Pallekele. Sri Lanka will travel to Lahore for their second game, against Afghanistan, the last of the group stage matches scheduled to be played in Pakistan. ...
Launch of “IELTS Ready: Premium” provides British Council IELTS test-takers with advanced test prep British Council IELTS have launched a new service, IELTS Ready: Premium, providing innovative support for those preparing to take an IELTS test with the British Council. The new platform will include 40 IELTS mock tests, recorded classes and will be fully supported by native English speaking IELTS experts. Users can perfect their IELTS preparation with practice tests in both timed and untimed formats, with all answers analysed to inform the most useful exercises for test-takers to practice. The IELTS Ready: Premium platform is powered by GEL – a leading provider of digital learning in English Language Teaching based in London. ...
EU funded SEDR Project completes 5-day training programme for Mediation Training Officers The Supporting Effective Dispute Resolution (SEDR) project, with technical leadership and coordination by The Asia Foundation (TAF), recently completed a five-day Advanced Mediation Skills and Techniques training programme for 20 Mediator Training Officers attached to the Ministry of Justice through the Mediation Boards Commission. The programme was aimed at equipping Mediator Training Officers with advanced mediation skills, enabling them to, in turn, train volunteer mediators to effectively resolve disputes across mediation boards in Sri Lanka. The SEDR project is a four-year initiative funded by the European Union and implemented by the British Council in partnership with The Asia Foundation. The project aims to improve access to justice and increase the use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in Sri Lanka, including mediation services. ...
Jul 21, 2023
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The Body Shop has your Summer skincare covered with its exciting range of body yoghurts and body lotions Summer has officially landed, and whether you’re off travelling to exciting sunny destinations, or making the most of our gorgeous local beaches, some dedicated skin care is in order. So, while you’re busy cooling off with some creamy Italian gelato or delicious treacle-drizzled breakfast curd, don’t forget to quench the thirst of your sun-baked skin too. To help you achieve that healthier looking, hydrated, and more supple ‘look’, in enters The Body Shop Body Yogurt. These non-greasy, instantly absorbent moisturisers work their magic on any skin type – just slather on damp skin right after a shower, and with its 48hr moisture lock-in guarantee, we’re good to go for the day(s)! ...
Delicious Chocolate cupcakes – By Malsha – eLanka Chocolate cupcakes are delicious treats loved by many! They are small, individual-sized cakes with a rich chocolate flavor, often topped with frosting or other sweet decorations. Here’s a basic recipe for making chocolate cupcakes: Ingredients: 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup hot water or coffee (hot water enhances the chocolate flavor) Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. In a separate ...
Jul 21, 2023
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ANOTHER REQUEST BY DIMUTH ON TEST CAPTAINCY – By Sunil Thenabadu Test captaincy : Dimuth makes another request (Video) Source : info-rain Sri Lanka Test Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne says he has requested Sri Lanka Cricket Selectors to reconsider the captaincy of the national test team. Speaking to the media today, Karunatatne revealed that he had made a request in this regard previously, but had been urged by the Selectors to continue as the skipper. Stating that he has once again called on the Selectors to reconsider the captaincy following the ongoing Pakistan series, Karunaratne stated that he is willing to focus on performing as a batsman for the remainder of his playing years. “There are some players who are more suitable for the captaincy. I personally have seen some players who have grown and are capable of taking on this responsibility,” he said. Pointing out that Sri Lanka next plays a ...
Jul 21, 2023
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Reminiscing – by Charmaine Candappa I used to have a difficult time with my birthday. As a child, I found birthdays full of fun and excitement. During my childhood and growing up years, my neighbor and childhood friend Rai who is the same age as me, celebrates her birthday in May, and mine in July. Rai always had a bunch of kids, come over on her birthday each year where there was fun and games. Musical chairs were the highlight of the early evening. There were prizes to be won, a doll, a box of candy, and if we were lucky, an Enid Blyton’s story book. As the youngest of six in my family. I was an uncomfortable child growing up, with four brothers, and a sister ten years older than me. Also I was happy to have an outgoing friend as my neighbor who pulled me around her world. My friend ...
Jul 21, 2023
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