The happenings …Down Under – By Ivan Alwis Fun galore at Holy Family Convent dance in Melbourne Source : island Over the past few weeks, and months, Sri Lankans, in Melbourne, especially, have been able to checkout quite a few interesting musical happenings, and with artistes from Sri Lanka also doing the needful. Trevine Rodrigo , the man about town, in Melbourne, briefed us on some of the exciting events that took place…Down Under. Says Trevine: Jet Travel and Cruise set the benchmark, for Melbourne events, with a scintillating night of great music, and delectable cuisine, at their annual dinner dance. The annual charity event drew a sellout crowd and boosted its aim to generate funds for worthy charities in Sri Lanka. The band Misty, from Colombo, set the standard with a truly professional performance that kept the dance floor packed to capacity. Rene Diaz’ and Marion Rodda: Providing the entertainment ...
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THANK YOU, ANTON! Source : fsoq More than 250 people attended a gala dinner organised by the Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations of Queensland to felicitate Anton and his wife, Bronwen, at the Souths Sports Club, Acacia Ridge, on Saturday, July 15. The event was to thank and pay tribute to Anton Swan OAM, the Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland, who is stepping down from his official duties in July after a tenure of 33 years. PHOTOS Damitha Peiris – Phone 0401 595 214 for photo orders. Ricky Conwell – Goodtime Network Photography. Email: goodtimephotos@hotmail.com More Photos : fsoq ...
Jul 18, 2023
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ANTON SWAN’S EXEMPLARY SERVICE AS SRI LANKA’S CONSUL FETED AT FSOQ’S GALA DINNER – By Lawrence Heyn Anton Swan is presented with a plaque by Jayantha Pathikirikorale, the FSOQ’s past president with representatives of FSOQ’s members associations in attendance. Photo: Wimal Kannangara Source : fsoq A grateful community gathered in numbers to thank and pay tribute to Anton Swan OAM, the Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland, who is stepping down from his official duties this month after a tenure of 33 years. More than 250 people attended a gala dinner organised by the Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations of Queensland to felicitate Anton and his wife, Bronwen, at the Souths Sports Club, Acacia Ridge, on Saturday, July 15. The line-up of guests included representatives of the FSOQ and its member organisations, State Member for Mount Ommaney Jess Pugh, Brisbane City Councillor Angela Owen, Dean of Consular Corps Michael Horvath, the ...
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Lets try to make Sri Lankan Fish Rolls – By Malsha – eLanka Sri Lankan Fish Rolls are a highly popular teatime snack that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. The spicy filling, encased in a delectable pancake and coated with crispy breadcrumbs, will leave you craving for more. Here’s a revised version of the recipe: Ingredients: For the Filling: Canned Fish – 150g Boiled Potatoes – 100g 1 Big Onion 3 Garlic Cloves 1 Tomato 2 Green Chilies Curry Leaves ¾ tsp Ground Cardamom, Cloves & Cinnamon 100g Leeks 1 Small Carrot, grated 3 Cabbage Leaves 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Pepper Powder 1 tsp Chili Flakes Chopped Ginger ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder For the Wrapping: 350g All-purpose Flour 1 tsp Salt 1 Egg Water For the Coating: 200g Breadcrumbs 2 Eggs Method: To prepare the filling, heat oil in a pan. Add chopped ginger, ground cardamom, cinnamon, ...
Jul 18, 2023
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SONGS OF PRAISE – GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS – by Charles Schokman “The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV). In a Kentucky log cabin Thomas O. Chisholm was born in 1866. Even though he was not offered a formal education, Thomas succeeded academically. Beginning work at the age of sixteen, Thomas became a schoolteacher in the same schoolhouse that he was educated. He later became associate editor of the local newspaper and moved on to be an editor of the Pentecostal Herald in Louisville, Kentucky. He also made some poetical contributions of his own to other local newspapers. At the age of 26, Thomas made one of the most important decisions that he would make in his life when he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior in 1893. In 1903, he ...
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SRI WICKRAMA RAJASINGHE ERA ECONOMY DURING THE COLONIAL ERA FROM 1815- 1832 – By Dr Tilak S. Fernando Since Sri Wickremara Ranasinghe became King of Senkadagala (Kandy), many conflicts existed between the elite and society. When it became so aggressive to take revenge in April 1802, there was an incident in British-occupied Puttalam, where a Muslim group was battered, and their belongings were seized with the help of Pilimathala Chief Adikam using Ceylonese lots. During the 18th Century, the British Indian Trading Company owned many parts of India. Meantime, The United States of America had a battle with the British. Simultaneously, the Dutch were fighting for their independence against the British. On January 05, 1782, Under Admiral Sir Edmond Fuse of the Navy sent a contingent and a walking platoon, to the up-county, with the help of Commander Lord Hector Senadipathy (Admiral), who held the position of the Governor of ...
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“Thrailoka Vijaya Pathra” – Sri Lanka: The Green Miracle – By Dr Gamini Kariyawasam Cannabis Plant The Sri Lankan government, in its published budget document last year, recommended granting proper approval for the export of hemp (cannabis -Kansa ) abroad. This article aims to explore the historical background of the hemp plant, which is providing a new boost to Sri Lanka’s economy. It examines the plant’s wide international demand for medicinal production and its potential to be cultivated in a manner that does not pose a social threat to the country. Due to the severe shortage of foreign exchange, the entire Sri Lankan society is under immense physical and mental pressure caused by the continuous failure to provide fuel, fertilizer, and food. This stress naturally leads to unstable minds, alienation, and disorganized behavior, a phenomenon known as anomic phase in sociology. During such a phase, social norms and values that ...
Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2023 Captains Babar Azam (Pakistan,at left) and Dimuth Karunaratne (Sri Lanka) hold the trophy they will play for in the two Test cricket series starting today in Galle Source:Sundayobserver Download the PDF file . ...
eLanka Newsletter – 16th July 2023 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Delegation Meets Australian Minister Hon.Tony Burke MP to Address Community Concerns OBU Victoria to Support St Benedict’s College in its STEM Initiative SUNDAY CHOICE – There is peace in Christ – by Charles Schokman Obituary for Dugald Gonsal AN INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2023 – What is Happiness? – by Charles Schokman Reminiscing Multi Faceted Ruvinie Dunuwille Committed to Singing , Acting , As Television Host In AN Unblemished Sparkling Voyage – By Sunil Thenabadu Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 166 13 07 23 Pettigala hike – epic views of Central Highlands By Arundathie Abeysinghe The Brad & Kiara Show PODCAST Brad talks to Shehan Karunaratna from The St Peter’s College Welfare Society Full Chat බලංගොඩ ආනන්ද මෛත්රේය මහානායක හිමි අපවත්වී 25 ...
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Fernando – Lion Capt. Jermyn Fernando – Lion Capt. Jermyn L.C. (Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of Suntan Beach Resorts (Pvt) Ltd.) Beloved husband of Hazel, loving father of Dilanjan Lakraj Jayasooriya, father-in-law of Dr. Chamindi Jayasooriya, grandfather of Kiara and Andrew, Son of late Clarence. Fernando and Miriam Fernando, brother of Locksley and Desmond, brother-in-law of late Septi and late Anurika, was called to rest in the arms of Jesus on 15th July 2023. Remains lie at his residence at No. 20/2,Borella Cross Road, Colombo 8. Funeral service will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, 17th July at the residence followed by burial at Borella General Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. (Roman Catholic Section)044021 ...
