The Yahapaalana Legacy and Three Major International Events/Processes driving Sri Lanka to Bankruptcy-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis I sent Mr TRUTHSEEKER Two Questions, prefaced by a general statement: namely: “I am no good in economic assessments Q-11 = I have no doubt that some or all of the Rajapaksas have accumulated monies …. AND that corruption at many levels of government had some draining impact, BUT has all that been a major factor? Q 22 … Has’nt the USA induced IMF programme dating from 2009 or so –as payback for Sri Lanka’s temerity in rejecting Hilary Clinton’s programme** — been a MAJOR FACTOR in the present situation [after the pro-US Sirisena govt fell from power]? …. with Lanka’s China-leanings being a further inducement towards this payback pressure? Michael TRUTHSEEKER responded thus, 26 April 2022 Q11 = No corruption involved in this instance. The figures speak for themselves. There is no way any govt would have been able ...
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eLanka Newsletter – 26th March 2023 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “BEAUTIFUL BAILA” – by Des Kelly Mevan Pieris author of “THE COMMUNITY” – A Historical Account of the ‘Mudaliyar class Goyigama Family Combine’– The book launch (Photos sent to eLanka by Mevan Pieris & Mr Joe Paiva) Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal honoured in Wisdens best team of the year – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports Editor Melbourne) Will the elation be short lived? – By Aubrey Joachim British Council launches revamped UK agent and counsellor engagement platform – hosts successful interactive briefing for UK study visa agents in Sri Lanka SUNDAY CHOICE – What Does It Mean That Jesus Died For Me? – by Charles Schokman Eat more fibre- your doctor will recommend it. – By Dr harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with ...
Mar 26, 2023
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Articles, eLanka Newsletters
Tagged Aurudu-Nakath 2023, eLanka Newsletter, Harold Gunatillake, Irangani Gunatillake, Senaka Weeraratna, Shehan Karunatilaka
Film, Tele artistes, Vocalists assembled for a Bak Maha Ulela cum musical extravaganza In Dubai – By Sunil Thenabadu “Avilla Avilla Sinhala Avurudda Avilla,Warella Warella Welle Padimu Ran Unchilla” We are all in boundless anticipation of many ‘Bak Maha” events during this period. All are in expectation of procedures to be organized to celebrate this event. It was the other day with the participation of some artistes who portrayed roles in films, teledramas, reputed vocalists who have mesmerized audiences in indoor, outdoor musical shows a ‘Bak Maha Ulela” celebration event was held at the Etisalat Academy Leisure Club playground in the kingdom of Dubai to a packed audience. The event was named as the “Sanhida Bakmaha Asiriya” was a resounding success in entertaining the audience filled mostly with our expatriate residents. Those who entertained in singing, dancing etc were Tina Shanel, Upeksha Swarnamali, Nirosha Thalagala, Piyumi Hansamali, Rangi Rajapakse, Mihira ...
Watch Cricket Highlights – Sri Lanka vs New Zealand – 1st ODI (D/N), Auckland, March 25, 2023 New Zealand won by 198 runs New Zealand: 274 Sri Lanka: 76 New Zealand won by 198 runs ...
SUNDAY CHOICE – What Does It Mean That Jesus Died For Me? – by Charles Schokman Jesus died for you because He loves you: “the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me” (Galatians 2:20). Jesus died for you so that He, in your place, would bear God’s anger on your sin: “Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood”, (Romans 3:24-25). Jesus died for you so there would be no condemnation for you: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus… Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died”, (Romans 8:1,34). Jesus died for you to forgive your sins: “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins”, (Matthew 26:28). Jesus died for you to reconcile you with God: “were reconciled to God by the death of his Son”, (Romans 5:10). Jesus died for you so you would ...
The Brad & Kiara Show From Sydney Australia Promo Clip SUNFEST 2023 Sinhalese Cultural Forum of NSW Source : omny A lifestyle radio show that connects with your community and focuses on topics that you can relate to, a little bit of this and a little bit of that with a real Sri Lankan touch – Anything and everything goes on The Brad & Kiara Show – Tune in Saturday Mornings 7-8 right here on Triple H 100.1 FM ...
Mar 25, 2023
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Articles, The Brad and Kiara Show - Sydney
Tagged lifestyle radio show, Sri Lankan
RCyAF AIR DISPLAY IN 1963 – by Gp Capt Kumar Kirinde, SLAF (Retd) Based on information and material provided by Capt Dhamseth Pallawela, Capt Gihan ‘GAF’ Fernando and Roger Thiedeman On Sunday, October 6, 1963 the Royal Ceylon Air Force staged an air display at the Colombo Racecourse. In its December 1963 issue, British magazine Air Pictorial featured a comprehensive illustrated report of the show. A complete transcript of the article follows the page images below. A transcript of the complete text of the report appears on the next page Pics of Air Pictorial pages courtesy: Capt Dhamseth Pallawela Royal Ceylon Air Force Display HELD AT COLOMBO Racecourse on 6th October, the Royal Ceylon Air Force display gave a fair picture of current activities and included representatives of every type of aircraft now in service. Before the display began, however, an Air Ceylon Sentinel, 4R-AAD, buzzed up and down towing ...
Obituary – Demise of Mrs Daisy Gomes Darling Mom of Dayani Fernandopulle formerly of Ministry of Finance Oman & National Bank of Oman Dear All – During the period March 16 & Mar 23 2023 whilst Yasmin & I were away from Canada, we learnt with great sadness the passing away of Mrs Daisy Gomes Darling Mom of Dayani Fernandopulle formerly of Ministry of Finance Oman and National Bank of Oman & Mother in Law of Prakash Fernandopulle formerly of BBME & HSBC Oman. We pray that the Merciful Lord will give the bereaved Family the strength to face this moment of grief very courageously. We shall remember her in our Prayers. May her Soul Rest in Eternal Peace. The funeral took place on March 20 2023 in Sri Lanka. Condolences may be relayed to Dayani & Prakash via Email to bertille_fern@hotmail.com and or on Whatsapp to Dayani +61 452 ...
The Royal-Thomian Cricket Match: Its History–by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Uthpala Wijesuriya, in The Island, 17 March 2023,where the title presented is “The Earth’s Greatest Rivalry” … while the highlighting in this presentation has been imposed by a Thuppahiyaaaaaaaaa. The Royal-Thomian or the Battle of the Blues, the world’s second oldest uninterrupted cricket battle, will unveil for the 144th consecutive year this week. The encounter pits the boys bearing the crests of the Elephant and Palm Tree against those bearing the Cross and Dove. The Royal-Thomian is in many ways greater and more epic than the three matches that can be most favorably compared to it: St Peters–Prince Alfred in Australia, Eton–Harrow in Britain, and the Ashes. This is particularly so in the annals of schoolboy cricket in Sri Lanka. Indeed, the history of Sri Lankan cricket cannot be written without the Battle of the Blues. Chandana Panditharathna once observed, “The magic of the match ...
Mar 25, 2023
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Tagged J.R. Jayewardene, Royal College, St.Peter's College, Uthpala Wijesuriya
Will the elation be short lived ? – By Aubrey Joachim There was dancing and jubilation in the streets. Firecrackers were lit in the suburbs. It was reminiscent of 1996 – when Sri Lanka’s national cricket team won the World Cup. Actually it was March 20th 2023 the day the ‘lender of last resort’, the International Monetary Fund – IMF – finally approved its life-line to the country a year after it defaulted on its loans and bonds. The 3 Billion Dollar loan is merely a trickle of what is needed and will just about keep the patient alive on life support. It is being drip fed in 9 tranches over 4 years, subject to strict conditions that the IMF will closely audit and scrutinise every 6 months. This is the 17th time that Sri Lanka has obtained an IMF rescue package – most of the previous have been aborted. ...
Mar 25, 2023
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Articles, Aubrey Joachim
Tagged IMF, IMF loan, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka’s national cricket team
