FEATURE -Sri Lanka – bottom of the ladder in terms of happiness-By Timothy A. Edward Source:Sundaytimes The 2021 World Happiness Report reveals an unexpected finding: Sri Lanka ranks 129th out of 149 countries, placing us near the bottom of the list in terms of happiness. In contrast, the top five happiest countries are Finland, Denmark, Switzerland, Iceland, and the Netherlands. Some Potential Reasons Happiness is subjective and the ingredients of happiness might differ from person to person. Yet, the fact remains that our country has faced numerous challenges such as political turmoil and natural calamities in the past decades that have hindered our progress. As a result, Sri Lanka has consistently been ranked low in terms of happiness. ...
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The year’s most anticipated NZ story was the only one Saraid de Silva could tell-by Tyson Beckett The year’s most anticipated NZ story was the only one Saraid de Silva could tell. Source:Thepost The stage, the screen, the airwaves and now the page, emerging literary talent Saraid de Silva writes for it all. Auckland based, the Sri Lankan Pakeha writer and performer works as a storyliner on Shortland Street and is the co-creator and co-host of RNZ podcast Conversations with My Immigrant Parents. In 2021 de Silva was the inaugural recipient of the $10,000 Crystal Arts Trust Prize, the richest university writing prize in the country. Touted as one of the hottest debut releases in Aotearoa, her first novel Amma follows three generations of South Asian women as they navigate their way across continents, cultures and expectations. It was, she tells Tyson Beckett, the only story she could write. ...
Sri Lankan envoy keen to enhance trade up to $800m with Pakistan-by Imran Ali Kundi Source:Nation ISLAMABAD – High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Pakistan, Ravindra Chandrasiri Wijegunaratne has said that he is keen to enhance the bilateral trade between Pakistan and Sri Lanka up to $800 million, for which the potential in various sectors in both countries has to be exploited. At present, the bilateral trade potential between the two countries is $1 billion, which is achievable, but he is committed to take the bilateral trade to the target of $800 million during his tenure. The high commissioner said this while talking to a delegation of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) led by its President Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari. Former President of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry and United Business Group, FPCCI Secretary General, Zafar Bakhtawari and Executive Member of ICCI, Amir Hamza were also included in ...
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Recording of the latest Multicultural Media Online Conference on oral health is available now Dear all, Hope you’re having a great week. Please see below links to the recording of the latest Multicultural Media Online Conference on oral health on Wednesday 13 March 2024. Guest speakers: Dr Angela Masoe, Manager, Prevention and Oral Health Promotion, Centre for Oral Health Strategy, NSW Ministry of Health Associate Professor Shilpi Ajwani, Head of Oral Health Promotion & Oral health Research, Sydney Dental Hospital Moderator: Jesusa Helaratne, MHCS Deputy Director. Web www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/media-centre/multicultural-media-online YouTube Vimeo https://vimeo.com/923140472/06892e6ff0?share=copy Social Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | X (previously Twitter) Below are resources and links from the forum that you might find useful to share with your networks and communities. Please send through any examples where you were able to share these resources, we’d love to see them! Oral health information – Click here Public Dental patient eligibility – Click here ...
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eLanka Newsletter – 20th March 2023 – 6th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Photos from The Old Josephians’ Association of NSW – Feast, Mass and Social held on 16 March 2024 The Tollywood film stars in a Celebrity Cricket Carnival in Melbourne for the 1st time Champions in the T20 exhibition match. By CCC in Melbourne – sent by Johann Dias Jayasinha Microplastics have been discovered in the plaques that accumulate in the coronary arteries – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Rukrakaganno’s Ecological Reforestation Project in Singharaja Rainforest-by Michael Roberts Battle of the Saints” – Recap of Josephian-Peterite Encounters Looking after humble people in Estate Sector who were making our Economy strong – Sent by former Admiral Ravindra Chandrasiri Wijegunaratne – eLanka Hans Van Culenburg: An All-Time Boxing hero – By Lawrence Machado Felicitas (Girla) Appathurai turns ...
“Cashew nuts capital” of Vietnam – By Target Agriculture Group Source : Target Agriculture Group linkedin DO YOU KNOW Vietnam is the world top cashew nuts exporter and Binh Phuoc is the “Cashew nuts capital” of the country with the largest cultivation area. At its peak, Binh Phuoc had over 200,000 hectares of cashew. Currently it has 152,000 hectares, yielding around 170,000 tons per year. With favorable natural conditions for cashew trees to grow: Basalt red soil suitable for growing perennial crops, suitable weather and temperature, combined with the many years farming experience, all of these create the number-one cashew in term of the quality in the world . Binh Phuoc cashew nut products have been exported to over 100 countries such as EU, USA, Japan, Australia, and China, etc. The cashew sector in Binh Phuoc provides jobs for more than 50,000 laborers and has helped many poor households, especially ...
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Aurganica Beverage targets Euro 90,000 forex from king coconut water exports Source:-dailynews Aurganica Beverage Company targets over Euro 90,000 annual forex income from king coconut water exports, Nihal Perera, Managing Director, Aurganica Beverages Company (Private) Limited said. “Since 2013 we have been exporting our value-added products to Germany, USA, Australia and other Middle Eastern countries with remarkable appreciation from foreign buyers.” “By now our regular export value is Rs 85 million and with the opening of the new Piliyandala factory this year we are targeting to increase this by 150 %. The new factory can process 20,000 king coconuts a day,” he said. A mechanical engineer by profession Perera served top companies before forming his own company. In 1990 he joined Nihal Perera Renuka Group of Companies and worked with Dr. S. R.Rajiah then Managing Director of Coco Lanka, Jaela. “As the first factory manager, general manager along with the ...
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Notices of Doyne and Marlene CASPERSZ Doyne and Marlene Adored and loving husband and wife for 61 years. Loving parents, grandparents, great-granparents, uncle and aunt. Doyne, son of Maurus (Dec) and Zoe (Dec) and brother of Lorette (Dec), Trevor (Dec), Rosemary, Heloise, Humphrey, and Caryll (Dec). Marlene, daughter of William (Dec) and Nellie (Dec) and sister of Powell. We will never get over your passing. You will always be in our hearts forever. You are now in God’s hands. May you rest in peace. With all our love and God’s Blessings forever. Your son Adrian, daughter-in-law Ellie and grandchildren, Caitland and Ashton. CASPERSZ Doyne and Marlene A Requiem Mass will be held at Christ Our Holy Redeemer East Oakleigh, 11.00am, Tuesday (26 March 2024). At the conclusion of the Mass, the cortege will leave for a burial service at Springvale Botanical Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at ...
Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 202 21 03 2024 Understanding Down Syndrome, all-female fuel stations, fashion from waste, cherry blossoms, orchids in fashion, 4,000-year-old lipstick, economic tidbits & much more today! Enjoy Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...
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15-member AUS Womens’ U19 squad, including 2 players of Indian origin, are set to depart tomorrow for Sri Lanka tour Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media – eLanka Hasrat Gill and Samara Dulvin are among the 15 players selected for the Australian women’s U19 squad, which will embark on a tour to Sri Lanka for a tri-nation tournament. During this tour, Australia will compete in four T20 matches, with the first scheduled for March 28, followed by two One-Day matches in April. The squad was selected following the Lanning vs Perry Series and the Under-19 National Championships last year, aiming to provide players with valuable experience in preparation for the 2025 ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia. Sonya Thompson, Head of National Development at Cricket Australia, stated, “The tri-series in Sri Lanka gives our under-19 squad a great development opportunity as part of our preparation for the T20 World ...
