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Flashback 60 years ago to 1964 – to that thrilling victory – marking the 60th Anniversary of the famous 1964 Thomian Victory at the 85th Battle of the Blues, under the inspirational captaincy of late Premalal Goonesekere- by Ravi Rudra (Auckland, NZ) Flashback 60 years ago to 1964 – to that thrilling victory Delighted to share a report to mark the 60th Anniversary of the famous 1964 Thomian Victory at the 85th Battle of the Blues, under the inspirational captaincy of late Premalal Goonesekere. 1964 was a very special year for STC as we won both the Big Match and regained the Senior Tarbat for Public Schools Athletics after 11 years – both previously won in 1953. In the same year (1964) we also won the Stubbs Shield Boxing Title, the Rugby encounter against Royal to win the Gooneratne Trophy and swept the board winning almost every single championship titles and trophies. ...

Mar 15, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged 60th Anniversary, Big Match, Flashback 60 years ago to 1964, STC, Thomian Victory

DEMISE OF NADARJAH VEERAKATHY DEARLY BELOVED DAD OF PRABAHARAN NADARAJAH FORMER SRI LANKAN AIRLINES MANAGER MUSCAT OMAN Yasmin, Yvette. Mike & Mylo & I were saddened to learn the Demise of Veerakthy Nadarajah Dearly Beloved Dad of Prabaharan Nadarajah [ Prabs] former Sri Lankan Airlines Manger Muscat Oman and Ever Loving Father in Law of Renu Nadarajah. Although we met him whilst Prabs was in Oman, we got to know Senior Nadarajah in Canada and were very closely associated him. A Very soft spoken and humble personality he was an authority on various subjects. We join Prabs, Renu, Arjun,Anoushkaa and his SisterS and their extended families during this difficult time to grieve over his loss. We pray that the Divine & Merciful Lord will give them and their bereaved family the strength to face this moment of grief very courageously. We shall remember him in our Prayers. May His Soul Rest In ...

Mar 15, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Obituaries Tagged NADARJAH VEERAKATHY, Oman, SRI LANKAN AIRLINES MANAGER

Vale Jizvi Nizar Vale Jizvi Nizar, who passed away this morning in Sydney. May his soul rest in peace and God grant strength to his grieving wife Ramona and children. May the turf rest gently on you, Jizvi. You were one of the top sportsmen produced by St Peter’s. You always had a positive look on life and lent a helping hand. Yes, You will be missed a lot. Thank you for supporting St Peter’s College OBU Sydney always. You fought the good fight and may you be in Paradise where you belong. Funeral arrangements are private. Sent to eLanka by Lawrence Machado Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Mar 15, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Obituaries Tagged Jizvi Nizar, St Peter's College OBU Sydney

eLanka Newsletter – 13th March 2023 – 4th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter ABSC INC. HOLDS MEDIA CONFERENCE AND DINNER TO PROMOTE EKONOMOS, ISSUE 5, 2024 Sri Lankan band Mirage’s final appearance, as they signed off in style after a third sellout performance. – By Trevine Rodrigo (eLanka – Melbourne) This bulletin focuses on managing type 2 diabetes and was created for Sri Lankans worldwide. – By Dr Harold Gunatillake The Swinging 60s – Royal College Group of 82 – Celebrations – Snippets from the Royal Thomian Game in March 2024 The Bambalapitiya Flats Colombo 4, Sri Lanka – Celebrating Friends, Families and Community – The website – dedicated to a far flung diaspora of some 250 families from Sri Lanka who lived at the ‘Bambalapitiya flats’ Empowering Sri Lanka: Women Lead in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability ...

Mar 14, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged eLanka Newsletter, Idalgashinna Railway Station, Ifham Nizam, Jayam Rutnam, S. Thomas College Mount Lavinia, TREVINE RODRIGO

ODI Rankings ….. ICC Table 2024 Source:Thuppahis Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Mar 14, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged ODI Rankings ….. ICC Table 2024

Beach Slum to Cricketing Heights: The Marvellous Tale of Yashasvi Jaiswal-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis James Wallace in The Guardian, 11 March 2024, where the title runs The opener has gone from living in a tent to breaking records and plays for an Indian Test side with frightening depth. PHOTO wd not dowlnload You may, by now, have heard the origin story of Yashasvi Jaiswal, the 22-year-old Indian opener who has just crunched 712 runs in a series, the most inflicted on an England side by any Indian batter in Test history. No matter – it’s a tale that bears repeating. Jaiswal was just a slight and shy 10-year-old boy when he left his home district of Bhadohi, eastern Uttar Pradesh, with his father, and headed 1,000 miles south across India’s vast expanse to the bright lights of Mumbai in pursuit of a seemingly impossible dream – to make it as ...

Mar 14, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Jwala Singh, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal

Enterprise Analytics triumphs again as two-time winner of IFS Services Partner of the Year award 13th March 2024, Colombo: Enterprise Analytics (EA), a leading ERP solutions provider with offices across the globe, was recently recognized as the IFS Services Partner of the Year 2023 at the prestigious IFS Partner of the Year Awards. This is the second consecutive year EA has been recognized as the IFS Services Partner of the Year. The event, which was held in conjunction with IFS SaKo 2024, was held in London, UK. The IFS Services Partner of the Year award is a testament to EA’s exceptional expertise in implementation methodology, comprehensive knowledge of IFS solutions, and unwavering commitment to superior customer service. With a proven track record of delivering successful projects within record timeframes, EA continues to drive exponential return on investment for its customers. ...

Mar 14, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Enterprise Analytics, Eranda Maldeniya, IFS SaKo 2024, Lakshan Fernando, Nadeera Jayasinghe, Thanura Manamperi

MAHESHA SANDAMALI – RENOWNED VOCALIST ,RUNNER UP IN DERANA DREAM STAR,ADJUDICATOR IN A REALITY COMPETITION,PLAY BACK SINGER,POSSESSES A MASTERS IN MUSIC FROM UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA,TO COMMENCE HER OWN MUSIC ACADEMY. – By Sunil Thenabadu Image Source : facebook Quote by Billy Joel “ I think music is itself is healing. It is an explosive expression of humanity. It is something we are all touched by no matter what culture we are from , everyone loves music Mahesha Sandamali hails from Veyangoda, parents are from a typical middle class family father with a bit of a knowledge in music perhaps with some hereditary affiliation, which may have induced Mahesha to love music from her younger days Mahesha had acquainted with music predominately singing after she had been involved in concerts and competitions in Daham Pasel etc. Mahesha had gone to a Montessori in Bemulla then at her schools Initially up to the ordinary ...

Mar 14, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Adjudicator, classical music, Derana Dream Star, Hindi Songs, Krishan Karunaratne, Little Star, Mahesha Sandamali, Masters in Music, Music Academy, Music Career, Music Duo, Music Education, Music Teacher, music videos, Playback Singer, Playback Singer in sri Lanka, Reality Competition, Runner Up, Signis awards ceremony, Sri Lankan music, University of Kelaniya, Vocal Training, vocalist

Eshan Pieris: Sri Lankan Racing Prodigy Set to take on Sepang 12 and GT World Challenge Asia 2024 Colombo, March 14, 2024 — Sri Lankan racing sensation Eshan Pieris is geared up for a remarkable 2024 racing season, kicking off with the highly anticipated 12 Hours of Sepang, followed by the GT World Challenge Asia 2024 in April. As a key member of the Absolute Racing family, Eshan Pieris, along with teammates Anderson Haryanto and Dorian Boccolacci, is set to compete in the prestigious Sepang 12 endurance race on March 16th. Eshan Pieris has a rich history in racing, having won the X30 Senior Class in the Macau International Kart Grand Prix 2017. Representing RL Karting Team from Malaysia, he has consistently demonstrated his prowess on the track, earning accolades and making his mark in the competitive racing world. He has rapidly ascended the ranks in the racing world since ...

Mar 14, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Anderson Haryanto, David Pieris, Dorian Boccolacci, Eshan Pieris, Racing & Leisure Limited, Shanghai International Circuit in China, Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan Racing Prodigy, Sri Lankan racing sensation, World Challenge Asia 2024

DEMISE OF WINANT JURIANSZ FOrMERLY OF BRITISH BANK OF THE MIDDLE EAST & HSBC 0MAN Saddened to learn the Demise of Winant Juriansz, fondly known as “Jurie” in Oman. He joined British Bank of the Middle East latterly known as HSBC Oman in the late Seventies leaving Sri Lanka on a Christmas Day. In Sri Lanka, I met Wynant during the late Sixties when he visited his relative the Late Aubrey Moses who was my neighbour separated by a wall in Wedikande Rd Mt Lavinia. Each time Wynant visited Aubrey, as the Administrator of the Muscat 80’s Facebook Post below confirms, we would hear Juire sing late into the night with the then popular songs relayed over Radio Ceylon!!!! I later met Jurie in Oman and when I visited his BBME Quarters known as I believe as “SQ 21” he was playing John Denvers’ Country Road in full blast that ...

Mar 14, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Obituaries Tagged Winant Juriansz