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Good News From Jayam May 1, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 30 items – By Jayam Rutnam Niroshan Kahawatte Elected President of Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (Founded in 1973) Niroshan Kahawatte has been elected President of the SLAASC. The oldest organization of its kind in the USA. The SLAASC celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2023. The swearing in ceremony will be held on Sunday April 30th at 2 pm. Everybody is invited. See Invitation below: Sri Lanka Association in Los Angeles Celebrated Aluth Avurudha-Puthandu in Woodley Park, Van Nuys, Ca. Jayam’s Choice Céline Dion – My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme from ‘Titanic’) (Please click on arrow) Aitken Spence Travels welcomes 4,000 cruise passengers for April 2023 Aitken Spence Travels welcomed 4,000 cruise tourists to Sri Lanka on the eve of Sinhala and Tamil New Year. The luxurious cruise ships, MSC Poesia and MSC Magnifica docked into ...

Apr 26, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged Aitken Spence Travels, Awrudu, Good News From Jayam, Janaka Palapathwala, Niroshan Kahawatte, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka America Association, Sri Lanka v Ireland

Sri Lanka’s Recovery – By Tilak S Fernando Sri Lanka was in a severe economic catastrophe before the IMF came to a rescue with $2.5 billion in four stages. Unfortunately, the opposition parties did not assist the Ranil Wickremasinghe government. The President endeavoured to clear the fuel station queues and people lining up at gas stations for petrol & kerosine. However, credit should go to President Ranil Wickremasinghe for evading a complete collapse of the economy. IMF loan is not a happy occasion to celebrate with a “kiri bath” and crackers. At least, Sri Lankans should treat this as a life-saving move for the country as it serves as a breathing space for Sri Lanka. Bankruptcy. Sri Lanka failed to pay the overseas commitments in April 2023, and the nation was declared bankrupt. This was significantly due to expatriate income, the reduction from $437 million to $ 259 in the ...

Apr 26, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Tilak S Fernando Tagged airports, Dr Harsha de Silva, Duty-free outlets, IMF, IMF loan, Ranil Wickremasinghe, The Immigration & Emigration Department, Tourism

PRESS RELEASE – British Sri Lankan Association seeks Award nominations to recognise future leaders in society THE BRITISH SRI LANKAN Association (BRISLA) will hold their annual BRISLA Awards Ceremony on 20th October 2023 at the Caledonian Club in London. These awards were established seven years ago by Chair, Dr Zimar Sivardeen and are now recognised as the highlight of the year. A not-for-profit organisation, BRISLA brings together the diverse community of Sri Lankans from across the UK and provides a forum that facilitates co-operation between the two countries at an economic, educational, health and environmental level. In addition, this partnership works towards developing stronger links relating to trade and commerce, all within the framework of a creating a cohesive, fair and prosperous society for all. The BRISLA Awards recognise the achievements, hard work and the professionalism of individuals and organisations who are seen to embody BRISLA’s mission. This year there ...

Apr 26, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Ajantha Tennakoon, Ambassador Philip T. Reeker, British Sri Lankan Association seeks Award, Dr Zimar Sivardeen, HE Saroja Sirisena, Sujith Weerasinghe., the Sri Lankan High Commission and Foreign, UK

Obituary: Paulette Perera Paulette Perera, precious wife of Noel. Loving mom of Steward, Darren , and Annie. Beloved Daughter of Douglas & Kay Livera. Dearly loved sister of Jennifer, Douglas Jr., Bobby, Becky, and Chris. Passed away on Saturday the 15th April 2023. Monaco Close, Kealba. Victoria. Australia. ...

Apr 26, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Obituaries Tagged Paulette Perera

ANZAC and the Sri Lankan Warriors This year too the members of Sri Lanka Ex Servicemen’s Association in Qld marched alongside the service personnel and members of Returned Servicemen’s League (RSL) at ANZAC Parade in Kenmore on 25 April 2023. The traditional Shell Green 2020 T20 cricket match between the Brisbane Lord Mayor’s XI and the Army Team will follow at the Brookfield Showgrounds, Brookfield. At around 10:30 the umpires will inspect the pitch and ask the team Captains out to the middle for the traditional coin toss done with a Penny ‘two up’ style. 2 x armoured vehicles from the 2/14th Light Horse Regiment the Queensland Mounted Infantry will then traverse onto the field and hold ground at either end of the pitch. Mounted Light Horsemen from the Queensland Mounted Infantry Historical Troop (this year with 2 x members of a New Zealand Cavalry Historical Troop) will then lead ...

Apr 26, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged ANZAC and the Sri Lankan Warriors, Sri Lankan Warriors

Health & Views APRIL 2nd 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 ...

Apr 26, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Health & Views, Health & Views APRIL 2nd issue 2023

108th anniversary of ANZAC Day held in Colombo Source : dailymirror The High Commission of New Zealand and the High Commission of Australia celebrated the 108th anniversary of ANZAC Day at a Dawn Service amidst respected formalities today (25 April 2023) at Commonwealth War Graves Section, Jawatta Cemetery, Colombo. ANZAC Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations and the contribution and suffering of all those who have served. This year, the celebrations were hosted by the High Commission of New Zealand in Sri Lanka whereas the last ANZAC Day was organised in Sri Lanka by the High Commission of Australia. According to the publication, ‘100 Years since Gallipoli,’ a group of the then Ceylon Planters’ Rifle Corps, a Volunteer Regiment from Kandy made up of tea and ...

Apr 26, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Anzac Day, High Commission of Australia

Players who represented the country versus State Teams, etc., and on tours abroad (Although not Internationals they were the best players selected for Ceylon/Sri Lanka at that time) – By Dennis de Rosayro 1..R. H. WILLIAM (born 19…) (Goal Keeper) (Police S.C. and Government Services) 1953 Tour of Madras and Bangalore A stalwart of the Police Hockey Team. He was the understudy of the great Freddie White. V. HENSMAN (born 19….) (Left Half) (Tamil Union C& AC) 1953 Tour of Madras and Bangalore A stalwart of the Tamil Union C & AC during their glory years. Was a fleet footed Left Half I. SUPPIAH (born 19….) (Right Back) (Tamil Union C& AC and Matale H.A) 1953 Tour of Madras and Bangalore A great pioneer, played for Matale H.A. at the National Championships from 1956 to 1961, captaining the teams in the 1st and 2nd Nationals in 1956 and 1957. CHANDIRAPAL ...

Apr 26, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged country versus State Teams, International players, Sri Lanka

BURGHER RECREATION CLUB’S GREATEST SON DESHABANDU MAJOR GENERAL BERTRAM RUSSELL HEYN (Born October 1, 1912) – A COLOSSUS AMONG LEGENDS – By Dennis de Rosayro ROYAL COLLEGE, COLOMBO Educated at Royal College, Colombo, and passed the Cambridge Junior Examination in 1927. Represented Royal College at Cricket in the 1929 and 1930 Annual Royal-Thomian big matches, and also in Rugby Football and Athletics. He coached the Cricket Team from 1945 to 1947. GOVERNMENT TRAINING COLLEGE, MAHARAGAMA Successfully completed his studies and training for Teachers. PETER’S COLLEGE, COLOMBO He coached the Cricket team in 1946 who beat St. Joseph’s College in the big match for the 1st time, and again in 1947. He also served as a Teacher for a period of time. BURGHER RECREATION CLUB I first met this legend when I joined the Burgher Recreation Club as a Benedictine schoolboy, 2 days before my 17th birthday on 8th March 1954. ...

Apr 26, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Annual Royal-Thomian big matches, ARMY, MAJOR GENERAL BERTRAM RUSSELL HEYN, Royal College, Rugby

My memories of the BURGHER RECREATION CLUB – The Number 1 Hockey Club from 1932 to Date – By Dennis de Rosayro Perhaps inspired by the ancient Olympic Games in Greece, the 1st Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. The very same year on 26th December 1896 in tiny Ceylon, the Bambalapitiya Hockey & Football Club was founded by the Burgher community from Bambalapitiya, Colombo South, at a meeting held at the residence of Mr. F.J. Foenander, who was elected as Patron. Mr. A.W. Raffel and Mr. O.H. Poppenbeck were elected as President and Hony Secretary, respectively. On 31st May 1915, the Club changed its name to Burgher Recreation Club and its colours changed from “Black-red-Gold” to “Black-Red-Champagne”. Thus, the B.R.C. completed 125 years on 26 December 2021. My visit to my beloved club on that evening, with my wife and extended family gave me immense joy and ...

Apr 26, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Bambalapitiya Hockey & Football Club, Burgher Recreation Club, Ceylon, Hockey Club