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“GOOD NEWS” (for a change) – by Des Kelly Thank you very much, Charles Schokman, for this most interesting collection of ‘Good-News’ stories. It is certainly high time we are blessed with stories such as these, because, as we all know, the news we do get, happens to be 90% BAD. So, for a while, my good readers of e’Lanka, let us forget about Wars, Missile launches, Rocket-men etcetera, and watch something that instils a little happiness and hope into our lives. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. Dutch Burgher Union –  Some good news DBU, which you must have visited when you were in SL has been refurbished and upgraded now. Refurbishing started in 2012 by Mr. T. Speldewinde who was the president of DBU. It’s a beautiful place now with comfortable rooms and two good restaurants. I have attached a few photos for you to see. Also have forwarded a link ...

Oct 28, 2022 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged , , ,
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Faith, Hope & Inspiration. – By Noor Rahim Almighty God sent into this mortal world the “Divine Message” of Goodness, Righteousness and Peace through Faith, Hope and Inspiration; and most importantly the Belief in “One God”. This “Message” was conveyed to the peoples through his designated/chosen “Messengers” at various successive periods of time on Mother Earth; to remind us mortals in the concept of “One Supreme God”. It so happens that the “Messages” and “Messengers of God” emanated from one focal point in History, in the Middle East; very soon to spread throughout the Universe and enveloping mankind regardless of caste, colour or creed. The Messages brought down from the Heavens by these “Messengers of the Almighty” were supreme, pristine and full of guidance for the Faithfull. It showed the “Way of Life” in its goodness; and in supplication to the Good Lord by His devotees. The “Message” of Faith, ...

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DILHANI ASHOKAMALA EKANAYAKE ICON ACTRESS ACCEPTS ANY ROLE ENTRUSTED RELISHES DANCING ACTS TO ADD GLAMOUR TO HER VIVID ROLES DOMINATED OUR SILVER SCREEN FOR OVER TWO DECADES – by Sunil Thenabadu Dilhani Ashokamala Ekanayake born 4 March 1970 native of Polhengoda where at that time it had been an area with paddy fields ,lakes etc.,had studied at St Clares College Colombo 06 , who had learnt dancing in school when she was nine years old. In addition she had followed dancing at Sarvodaya, Sama dance groups, Khemadasa ballets  and at Channa Wijewardena dance academy. Dilhani had left school after her ordinary levels as she had disliked following higher studies though not having had any intentions to be an actress.  But she is now a distinguished actress in Sri Lankan cinema ,theatre and television, one of the most popular film actresses in Sinhala cinema, Dilhani with innate talent not having any hereditary affiliations to her parents ...

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Mrs. Rushira Kulasingham ,Designated as Principal of Jaffna College, Vaddukkoddai With Effect From 1st January 2023, Makes History as the First Woman Principal of the Institution (Text of Announcement made by the Jaffna College Alumni Association, Vaddukkoddai on 25th October 2022) The Jaffna College Alumni Association wishes to announce to the alumni across the world that the Board of Directors of Jaffna College have appointed Mrs. Rushira Kulasingham as the Principal of Jaffna College with effect from the 1st of January 2023. We are delighted to note that Mrs. Rushira Kulasingham will be the first female Principal of Jaffna College. An installation service for the new Principal will be held at the St. Thomas’ Cathedral of the Jaffna Diocese of the Church of South India at Vaddukoddai on Sunday, the 6th of November 2022. The time of the service will be announced soon. Mrs. Rushira Kulasingham received her early education ...

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GRANDMA’S APRON – by Des Kelly Just wondering how many teenagers of today will even know of, or remember what an apron is ?. Thank you Charles Schokman, for this most interesting piece on a garment worn mostly by the older ladies in their lives. Please read this inspiring little ‘post’ which will also provide some reminiscent memories of many who have already left us. God bless all Grandmas. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka.   GRANDMA’S APRON I don’t think our kids know what an apron is. The principle use of Grandma’s apron was to protect the dress underneath because she only had a few. It was also because it was easier to wash aprons than dresses and aprons used less material. But along with that, it served as a potholder for removing hot pans from the oven. It was wonderful for drying children’s tears, and on occasion was even used for cleaning ...

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Vale’ Gavin Stevens – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Family, friends, Old Anthonians and ex-Havelocks and opposing Club players gathered to pay fond farewell to former Rugby great Gavin Stevens at the Wilson Chapel in Springvale. Gavin departed the world aged 82. He was a respected sportsman at his old schools St. Sylvester’s College and St Anthony’s in Kandy representing both schools at Soccer, Cricket and Rugby Union. He also played Rugby for Outstation schools against the Colombo schools for St. Anthony’s Katugastota. He was a gentle giant of the Rugby scene in Sri Lanka representing Kandy Rugby Football Club before moving to Colombo where he pulled on the Havelocks jumper with distinction. He later went on to represent Sri Lanka as a tough nut front rower fondly known as ‘Rhino’ for his fearless foraging, and many who opposed him found him to be a tough proposition. Among former team ...

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 From Sri Lanka to Maningrida Originally from Sri Lanka, Hemantha and Manjula have now seen more of Australia than most Australians, thanks to the work they’ve done with Outback Stores since 2016. With Hemantha’s tertiary education in hospitality management and Manjula’s retail experience, they found they had a perfect combination of skills to work as remote store managers. They first started as casual employees at Timber Creek (NT) and Warmun Roadhouse (WA) before being offered permanent positions as Takeaway Managers at the new store at Balgo, a community of around 300 people belonging to the Kukatja tribe, on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert in Western Australia. “We got to know most of the families, experienced lots of cultural events and the elders taught us a lot,” says Hemantha. As occasional relief managers during their time at Balgo they had the chance to also visit Beagle Bay, One Arm ...

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