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Sizzling Athapaththu steers Sri Lanka to the top of T20 World Cup qualifiers.  – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.  (eLanka Sports Editor) Chamari Athapaththu spearheaded Sri Lanka’s empathic qualification to the Women’s T20 World Cup with another blistering century against Scotland in the final of the qualifiers.  The enigmatic Sri Lankan superstar who is enjoying a purple patch over the past year smashed a quick- fire 102 off 63 balls to give the Lankans a commanding total of 169 for 5 in their allotment spraying the hapless Scottish attack to all parts. She hit 4 sixers and 13 fours in another astonishing performance. Sri Lanka then restricted Scotland for 101 for 7 in their quota for a comprehensive victory. Udeshika Prabodhani returned miserly figures of for 13 in her four overs to ensure victory. Athapaththu was fittingly named ICC’S one-day Cricketer for 2023 adding to a string of achievements and ...

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Creamy Avocado Ice Cream Recipe – By Nadeeka – eLanka Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt Optional: lime zest or lemon zest for added flavor Instructions: Prepare the Avocado Mixture: Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor. Add the sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the blender. Blend Until Smooth: Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender or food processor to ensure everything is well incorporated. Optional: Add Zest for Flavor: For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding some lime zest or lemon zest to the avocado mixture. This step is optional but can enhance the overall taste of the ice cream. Transfer to ...

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Exploring the Mysteries of Kala Wewa: Sri Lanka’s Ancient Reservoir – By Bhanuka – eLanka Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Sri Lanka lies a testament to ancient engineering brilliance and the enduring legacy of hydraulic civilization: Kala Wewa. This monumental reservoir, dating back over two millennia, stands as a silent witness to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the island’s early inhabitants. Let’s embark on a journey through time to unravel the mysteries of Kala Wewa. Origins and Construction Kala Wewa, meaning “Black Reservoir” in Sinhalese, was built during the reign of King Dhatusena (4th century AD) in the ancient capital of Anuradhapura. Its construction was a marvel of ancient engineering, aimed at harnessing the seasonal rains to support agriculture in the region. The reservoir was part of a sophisticated irrigation network that included an extensive system of canals and smaller tanks, ensuring the efficient distribution of water to farmlands ...

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Creamy Green Gram Milk Rice : A Festive Treat – By Malsha – eLanka Ingredients: 400g White Raw Rice 125g Green Gram 2 ½ to 3 cups Thick Coconut Milk 2 teaspoons Salt 4 cups Water Method: Begin by soaking the green gram overnight, ideally for at least 12 hours. Thoroughly wash the soaked green gram before use. Similarly, wash the raw rice meticulously and place both the rice and green gram in a cooking pot. Add enough water to cover the rice and green gram, then cook as you would for normal rice. While the rice cooks, mix salt with coconut milk, ensuring an even distribution of salt throughout. Once the rice is cooked, add the salted coconut milk to the pot. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and absorbs all the coconut milk. Ensure the green gram is cooked adequately before turning off the flame. Transfer the creamy ...

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An Inspirational Message for the Month of May 2024 – By Charles Schokman Irene Shand-Len shares with us the miracle of what takes place in the womb during pregnancy. Your First Nine Months! In the first nine months of your biography, you hit major milestones. The road to fertilisation that resulted in your life is a bumpy one. We know the science and can only wonder at the miracle of egg and sperm successfully implanting and conceiving. And then the miracles don’t stop. From the 1st day of conception, cells begin to multiply and burrow into the wall of the womb. The sex of the fetus is already determined. After 15 days the heart and eyes are developing. In just 20 days the brain, spinal cord and nervous system are laid and the heart begins to pulse at around 24 days. The heart is one of the earliest differentiated and ...

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Stagnating Oil Prices: can OPEC+ ever provide the crucial spark? – By Hemantha Yapa Abeywardena   www.oilfutures.co.uk   Source : oilfutures The members of the OPEC+, who met virtually last week, decided to leave the production cuts unchanged, perhaps in light of stagnating oil prices.  Having failed to shore up the prices by tinkering with the supply side of the oil equation, the de facto leader of the organization, Saudi Arabia, even the raised the price of its flagship Arab Light crude for Asian buyers for the third successive time, while inadvertently leaving the loyalty of the old customers in the region on the line. Although the Kingdom had been in the habit of raising the price of oil for this particular domain in the recent past, only to bring it down a few weeks later, judging by the frequency of price rises, it may not happen very soon this time. ...

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The Story of Kadadora Vihara-by Kalani-eLanka Once a beacon of spiritual enlightenment, Kadadora Vihara, also known as Kadadora Sri Priyabimbaramaya Vihara, stood proudly in the tranquil surroundings of Kadadora, nestled within Sri Lanka’s picturesque Nuwara Eliya District. However, the temple’s fate took a tragic turn with the advent of progress, as the construction of the Kotmale Dam under the Mahaweli Development program in 1979 led to its abandonment and eventual ruin. The serene landscape that once cradled Kadadora Vihara underwent a profound transformation with the ambitious development projects initiated by the Sri Lankan government. The construction of the Kotmale Dam, aimed at harnessing the power of the Kotmale Oya for irrigation and hydroelectricity, brought about significant changes to the region’s topography, displacing communities and altering the natural environment. Amidst the waters of the Kotmale Reservoir lie the submerged remnants of Kadadora Vihara, silent witnesses to a bygone era of devotion ...

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Advertise your Property in Sri Lanka for a full year on eLanka – 3rd May 2024 Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Advertise The Cornwall Prime Industrial Land for Sale in Hadapangoda, Horana (7 Acres) Property For Sale – HANTANE KANDY   House/ Office space for rent at Dehiwala. Brand New Luxury Apartments for Sale in Uswetakeiyawa, Sri Lanka Prime Bare Land for Sale in Colombo 5, Ideal for Development SALE – Land / Factory in Pallakelle 20168, Kundasale 711 Perch 3 Bedroom Echo Style Home in Madiwela House for Sale – Dehiwela, Sri Lanka TWIN PROPERTIES FOR SALE -JAYANTHIPURA, BATTARAMULLA Land for Sale – Ranala, Nawagamuwa, Sri Lanka Land for sale Kandy, Gelioya Beautiful Double Story house built on 8.5 perches land – Colombo 5 House For Sale Colombo – 8 – Sri Lanka For Sale Tea Estate 64 Acres – Nawalapitiya Sri Lanka ...

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