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LIBRARY ACQUISITIONS – MAY 2023 THOSE WISHING TO DONATE BOOKS & OTHER PUBLICATIONS TO THIS LIBRARY, THEY ARE MOST WELCOME. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT ABOVE ADDRESS, BY EMAIL OR TELEPHONE. Thank You.                                        ACQUISITIONS   FOR  THE  MONTH  OF  MAY  2023 BOOKS. Buddhist Diplomacy, Sri Lanka – Thailand  Relations by Dr George I.H. Cooke, 2022 (Donated  by the Author, Dehiwela, Sri Lanka, conveyed to Australia by Kevin Melder,. Dalkeith, WA) The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka, 2022. ...

Jun 4, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Victor Melder Tagged , ,
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Sri Lanka pick squad for South Africa A series   Source:Sundayobserver Sri Lanka picked a 15-member squad for the first two one-dayers against South Africa A the first of which will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on June 4. Sri Lanka A squad: Lasith Croospulle, Nishan Madushka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Nipun Dhananjaya (captain), Ashen Bandara, Sahan Arachchige, Lahiru Udara, Dunith Wellalage, Janith Liyanage, Milan Ratnayake, Pramod Madushan, Dilshan Madushanka, Isitha Wijesundera, Lakshan Sandakan, Nimesh Vimukthi ...

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Some Sources on the Ceylon National Congress, 1919-50-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Ponnambalam Arunachalam EW Perera CWW Kannangara 1. Ariyaratne, R. A. 1977. “Communal Conflict and the Formation of the Ceylon National Congress”. The Ceylon Journal of Historical and Social Studies, 1977 Vol. VII No. 1 , pp. 57-82. http://dlib.pdn.ac.lk/handle/1/3639 (PDF available) ……. An  extensive 26-page paper providing a detailed overview on Ceylon National Association, CNC, and places it within the context of territorial and communal division. Also talks about the CAN and CNC as “open” reform societies, and outlines how they consisted of a cross-section of westernized elites. Excerpt: A rift with the Government having thus already been created, and without a European go-between the reform leaders convened the first session of the Ceylon National Congress on 11 December 1919. Its principal architect, Arunachalam, was elected the first President. Recalling his uphill task, he wrote in 1923 “Only those who have been in ...

Jun 4, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged , ,
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Hayleys Agriculture assigns ALT X to develop complete brand strategy and visual identity for the ‘CocoLife by Hayleys’ coconut product range 4th June 2023, Colombo: Altered Experience (ALT X), Sri Lanka’s award-winning design thinking consultancy for the age of convergence, has been selected by Hayleys Agro to design and deliver a complete brand toolkit comprising of brand strategy and visual identity to launch their new coconut-based brand named “CocoLife by Hayleys”. Primarily aimed at the international market, CocoLife by Hayleys will include a diverse range of organic coconut products that are cruelty-free, sustainable, and ethically manufactured in the certified facilities of Hayleys Agriculture.  Unlike conventional marketing approaches, ALT X used human centric principles and a data driven format combined with behavioural science to deliver a comprehensive branding solution that is guaranteed to make a significant impact once the product range hits the market.    ...

Jun 4, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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Gold Coast SriLankan New Year celebrations 2023  Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – June 2023 Gold Coast’s traditional SriLankan New Year celebration for 2023 was held on 30 April 2023 at the Southport – Labrador Cricket Club. The event was well attended with more than 350 adults and children. Honorary Consul for SriLanka in Queensland Mr. Anthon Swan (OAM) was the chief guest, and Gold Coast Councillor – District 7, Mr. Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden was also present as an invited guest. The event started with the lighting of the traditional oil lamp by the invited guests and committee members. A delicious New Year breakfast table with Milk Rice and a variety of SriLankan traditional sweets and delicacies was officially opened by the chief guest. “Hisa-thel Gema” (anointing oil) and getting blessings from the elders was held prior to starting the New Year Games. Various types of New Year traditional ...

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My Experience in the Mother Language Day Competition – By Deneth Pruthuvi Perera Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – June 2023 A few days ago, I participated in a memorable mother tongue language competition. It was a wonderful and transformative experience that allowed me to celebrate my cultural heritage and showcase the beauty of my mother language, Sinhala. The event was organised by the Ethnic Schools Association of Queensland (ESAQ). Many ethnic schools such as Brisbane Sinhala School participated and performed items such as dancing, singing, and speech contest. We acknowledge with thanks the Honourable Speaker of the House of Representatives, Milton Dick, MP and Honourable Jessica Pugh, MP State member for Mt Ommaney representing the Honourable Minister for Education for visiting the Brisbane Sinhala School food stall. It had a fabulous display of art works with school and Sri Lankan identity. The event had many cultural food ...

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Silver Sandella… a Jubilee Celebration – By Sugee Kannangara Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – June 2023 මගේ දුවේ ඔබ අවදියෙන්නම් මේ රැයේ මිහිරිම වෙලාවයි My daughter, if you are still awake- open the door and come out. This indeed is the most beautiful time of the night… Indeed, this is the most beautiful time of the night- the time Sandella – the evening program of Radio 4EB Sri Lankan Group broadcasting in Sinhala goes on air, every Wednesday from 9.00- 10.00PM. On 26 May 2023, at the station’s community hall, Radio 4EB Sri Lankan Group marked 25 continuous years of Sandella broadcasting at a euphoric gathering of members past and present. Sandella was the innovative response to the deeply felt need to attract young members to the Programming Group to ensure sustainability. The privilege of broadcasting in Sinhala over Radio 4EB, the only radio channel dedicated to ...

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Munnel Film Munnel (Sand) 102 min/ Sri Lanka/ Tamil/ Feature Film Director: Visakesa Chandrasekaram Logline A former rebel returns home from military detention searching for his missing lover whose plight was yet to be revealed by the rebel’s soothsaying mother. Synopsis Rudran, an ex-Tamil militant returns home from military detention, looking for his lover Vaani who had disappeared during the war. Rudran’s mother, Sellamma who is gifted with a ‘boon’ of soothsaying, tells the locals whether their kith and kin are alive or dead, but she refuses to say the same about Vaani. While men and women defeated in the war find solace in massive Hindu temples, Rudran initially refuses to pray, but later in an act of desperation, he joins a month-long pilgrimage seeking help from God Ayyappa, hoping to unite with his lover. International Film Festivals 2023 International Film Festival of Rotterdam (Tiger Jury Award) 2023 Bengaluru International ...

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Health & Views – JUNE 1st issue 2023 – By Dr harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file . Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In other words, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this ...

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