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Providing horizontal and sustainable luxury   Source:Island The Tamarind Tree Resort Hotel is set amongst stunning acres of lush gardens and is ideally positioned with soul enriching nature, blissful bedrooms and authentic Sri Lankan Food and international cuisines The distance from the metropolis of Colombo to Tamarind Tree Garden Resort, which is near the Bandaranaike International Airport, is only 30 minutes. Travellers looking for a quiet retreat before or after a long flight will find it perfect here. Due to its close proximity to numerous historical sites and natural reserves, the resort’s location is also ideal for those who want to experience the city’s cultural and natural attractions. ...

Apr 10, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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Showcasing a new baila from Trincomalee sung in Portuguese – By Dr. Mahesh White-Radhakrishnan An exciting new and trending baila release MINHA AMOR -Mee wadayaki – Remake by The Voice Sri Lanka contestant Derrick Keil puts a spotlight on Portuguese Burghers as well as the legacy of their unique music, dance and language.   The track is a medley of Portuguese Burgher káfriinha (or kaffringha) and Sinhala baila conceptualised and sung sweetly by Keil featuring music by Georgy, mixed and mastered by Amith Guru with a video clip directed by Sandesh Bandara. Portuguese Burghers, their káfriinha and language A small minority Eurasian community, Portuguese Burghers are particularly concentrated in Sri Lanka’s east where they maintain a number of their traditions. One of these is káfriinha, a social square dance comprising European melodies, African and Asian groove, and Portuguese medieval poetic influences. As this music became popular across the island during ...

Apr 10, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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Senior academics and conservationists express fears over Pidurutalagala slopes Source:Island A group of top level academics and environmentalists have written to President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressing grave concern about the degradation of the Mahakudugala Conservation Forest located in the uppermost on the slopes of Pidurutalagala, the country’s highest mountain. “The numerous waterways that begin on its steep sides provide water, all year round, to the communities that inhabit the eastern escarpment of the Central Highlands, and to the rich biodiversity its forests host, high in endemism,” they have said in an open letter. The text of their letter: “You have openly expressed your commitment to the protection of the watersheds of Sri Lanka,recognizing their vital importance for slowing, cleaning, filtering and storing water by allowing it to absorb into the ground. This process improves water quality, reduces risk of flooding, reduces risk for invasive species to establish and increases resilience within ...

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‘Healing wounded souls’ Dr. Gamini Goonetilleke an interview with the editor of  Commonwealth Union. com – By: Indeewara Thilakarathne Date: March 13, 2023 Original Story link from commonwealth union website: https://www.commonwealthunion.com/healing-the-wounded-souls/ Source : drgamini.org Book cover In an exclusive interview with the Commonwealthunion, Dr. Gamini Goonatilleke, a Sri Lankan Senior Consultant Surgeon spells out his once-in-a-life time experiences against the backdrop of 30 years of conflict dominated by ruthless terrorism spearheaded by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, an elusive separate state to be carved out of the Northern and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka. Question: Your memoirs titled “The Extra Mile” is, invariably, captured one of the tragic eras in the contemporary political history of the nation.  This, though tragic, has led to the generation of authentic body of indigenous knowledge in the area of Combat wound and Military Would Care.  Your memoirs commence with some noteworthy cases, particularly, the time ...

Apr 10, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Dr Gamini Goonetilleke Tagged
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Rugby in 20th Century Sri Lanka & Havelocks Sports Club 2023 – by Joe Paiva   I spent some time at both CR & FC & Havelocks Club room recently. Anecdotal information indicates  Club rugby is on the slow decline. While School & College Rugby has a greater appeal and following in the wider community.  Club rugby is highly commercialised and players are chasing money. Hopping clubs from time to time. The loyalty, passion and tradition no longer exists. Unlike the 40s 50s, & 60s  In the 50s and 60s players purchased their boots and  attire. Not any more The clubs during the weekends and public holidays switches into unofficial Pub, Sports bar  ( Watering Hole ) for members only. Sadly the Clifford Cup has lost its luster Note, the humble brown timber caravan, on wheels, the original club rooms in 1930/40s. I presume. Havelocks in terms of facilities pales ...

Apr 10, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Joe Paiva Tagged , , ,
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Mahanama Vs Vaas Trophy Charity Cricket Match 2023 successful for the 2nd year in Melbourne Caught Mahanama Bowled Vaas trophy charity was a success In Melbourne for the 2nd time on Sunday 26th of March 2023. The charity match was supported by Cricket Australia, Sri Lankan Airlines, Lime wellness, Spine and orthopaedic centre, Cricket Victoria, Professionals and friends. T25 overs cricket match was played at Doveton Reserve (Doveton North Cricket Club) in Victoria. Roshan Mahanama’s XI, Captained by SP Mohan Sri Lankan airlines country manager Australia – New Zealand and Chaminda Vaas XI Captained by Adrian Symons of Navita Australia. AUD $ 6670.00,  funds raised from the charity match will be donated 50% to Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne and 50% Roshan Mahanama Trust Sri Lanka. The fun full charity match was won by Mahanama’s XI scoring 113 and Vaas XI scored 111, while the Man of the Match Kevin Tissera, ...

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Demise of Sathyakumar [Sathie] Fonseka Formerly of Zawawi Traing Company Oman Dear All –   We were saddened to learn the demise of  Sathyakumar Fonseka fondly known as Sathie  formerly of  Zawawi Trading Company Oman Sathie was a friendly personality when I met him whilst I was attached to the Sister Company Qurum Contractors. He would greet me with a  broad smile when we met at the Sinha Cricket & Rugby  Matches . We had a long disconnect after he left  till his name surfaced again a few years ago thanks to the Social Media. We pray that the Merciful Lord  will give the bereaved Family the strength to face this moment of grief very courageously. We shall remember him with our Prayers. May His Soul Rest In Eternal Peace. Condolences may be relayed  via Email to Shirleen shirls2912@gmail.com or Sherome sherome@gmail.com   Further to the  Obituary that appeared in The Muscat 80’s Facebook Page, I have ...

Apr 9, 2023 Posted by In Obituaries Tagged
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Mystery surrounds ship carrying 248 SL migrants likely bound for NZ that ’disappeared’ Source:Dailymirror A Government log of attempts by asylum seekers to reach New Zealand shows a fishing trawler and its 248 Sri Lankan passengers have never been seen again. Immigration Minister Michael Wood has refused to be drawn on what information the Government has about attempts to reach New Zealand shores by boat, Radio New Zealand reported. On March 28, the day he introduced legislation extending the time people in mass arrivals can be held in detention from four to potentially 28 days, his office also released a list of attempts to reach New Zealand and Australia. ...

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