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Sri Lanka-Born Physio Gets Doctoral Degree in Cricket Injury in Australia – By bipin dani Source : deccanchronicle Sri Lanka-born cricket physiotherapist Dulan Kodikara got his Phd.graduation in Australia. He has achieved a significant milestone as the first physiotherapist hailing from Sri Lanka to complete a doctoral degree in cricket injury epidemiology at Australia’s prestigious Federation University. (DC) Sri Lanka-born cricket physiotherapist Dulan Kodikara got his Phd.graduation in Australia. He has achieved a significant milestone as the first physiotherapist hailing from Sri Lanka to complete a doctoral degree in cricket injury epidemiology at Australia’s prestigious Federation University. Dulan’s Ph.D. focuses mainly on head, neck, and facial injuries in Australian cricket. He earned a full scholarship from Federation University for his doctoral studies and received backing from Cricket Australia, notably from Dr. Alex Kountouris, head of sports science and sports medicine, who highlighted the importance of Dulan’s research. Incidentally, Dr. Alex Kountoris ...

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Duwili Ella waterfall- by M.A.R.Manukulasooriya-Hiriyala group corr. Source:Sundayobserver The Duwili Ella waterfall in the Rajawaka Forest Reserve in Balangoda is one of the most enchanting waterfalls in Sri Lanka. To reach this waterfall, you have to travel 32 kilometres along the Balangoda-Kalthota road and then turn right and travel along the tarred road running across a thick jungle with some of the rarest trees and bushes endemic to Sri Lanka. One of the finest and beautiful mountainscapes is the Duwili Ella falls. The height of the waterfall is 40 metres. For nature lovers, a visit to this natural waterfall is one of the unforgettable experiences since all the pristine forms of the environment create a scenic location around the falls. ...

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Heralding the New Year Source:Sundayobserver The blossoming of the fiery red erabadu flower and the cry of the koha (Indian koel) signals the arrival of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. In Sinhala, this festival is known the Aluth Avurudda and also as the Surya Mangalya and Bak Maha Ulela. In Tamil, the New Year festival is called Puthu Varudam This much awaited festival takes place in April and this month is known as Bak in Sinhala. In Tamil this period is called Chiththarei Puruvadam or Puththandu. The origins of the Aluth Avurudda date back several centuries. In ancient times people worshipped Nature, the Sun, Moon and the Stars among other objects. The Sinhala farmers held a harvest festival to honour the Sun, Moon and the Goddess of fertility, Sath Paththini. This too was held in the month Bak or April. Gradually, these ancient festivals and customs evolved into the ...

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Well-Preserved Stupa Found At Bukit Choras Offers Clues About Malaysia’s Multicultural Past-by ADELINE LEONG   Source:Therakyatpost If you thought everything in Bujang Valley was destroyed, you were right until now. In August 2023, a team of 11 researchers discovered a 1,200-year-old Buddhist stupa at Bukit Choras in Malaysia’s Bujang Valley in northwest Kedah. The discovery of the stupa is exciting as it’s the best preserved in the country and experts say it could hold the key to Malaysia’s multicultural past, especially Ancient Kedah’s history. ...

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Ring the bell and use your hands: Lively new Hopper Joint set to get Greville Street jumping again-by Emma Breheny Source:Theage 1 / 9Owners Jason Jones (left) and Brahman Perera at their new restaurant, Hopper Joint. Unlimited hoppers, a large hand-washing station and diners ringing service bells guarantee that dinner at new Sri Lankan venue Hopper Joint in Prahran will be quite unlike eating at other Melbourne restaurants. That’s exactly the aim of owners Brahman Perera and Jason Jones (also behind Entrecote), who are transferring the generosity and rituals of Perera’s family gatherings to a contemporary restaurant setting. “They’re always loud, everyone talking over each other a little tipsy – it’s just fun,” says Perera A hopper set, with an egg hopper (left), curries and sambols.ANNIKA KAFCALOUDIS Perera, an interior designer who grew up in Doncaster with Sri Lankan parents and a south Indian grandmother, has planned the 80-seat restaurant for eight years with partner ...

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The crisis in Sri Lanka and the world A discussion on Sri Lanka’s sovereignty, state of Indian Ocean and an amendment needed to the Foreign Exchange Act in Sri Lanka. Talk by Professor Asoka Bandarage From the US Time : 6 – 7pm Date : Wednesday 20 March 2024 Venue : Suite 1 203-205 Blackburn Road, Glen Waverley Contact : +1 (301) 641-8974   Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox!  ...

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Health & Views – MARCH 3rd issue 2024 – 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 ...

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