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Serious Environmental Concerns on Proposed Mannar Wind Farm-by Prof Sampath Senevirathne Source: Dailymirror Proposed (Adani’s) 250 MW Wind Farm in Mannar Island blocking the most important migratory bird corridor in Sri Lanka There are alternative sites in Mainland Sri Lanka with High wind energy potential and less ecological damage. 250 MV windfarms can go there to provide vital energy demand while not compromising the ecological and economic benefits in Mannar Island Mannar is amongst the four richest migratory bird regions in Sri Lanka, owing to its large aggregations of wintering waterbirds, including 20 globally threatened species that reach up to about one million birds Even though the EIA report proposed a narrow ‘Bird Corridor’ at the interior of the island, GPS-tagged birds in the Mannar Island show a wide use of the northern coast while moving between the Protected Areas in Mannar (Adam’ Bridge Marine National Park, Veditaltivu Nature Reserve and ...

Feb 17, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Department of Wildlife Conservation, Marine National Park, Northern Development framework, Tourism Development Authority

The Murals at Gotami Viharaya-by Uditha Devapriya Source:Dailynews Commissioned in 1939 and completed a year later, the murals at Gotami Viharaya in Borella were painted at a time of conflict and world war. Representing a high point of Buddhist temple art in the 20th century, they occupy a world away from the art décor, art nouveau, and rococo styles that had come to prevail in Buddhist temples. They borrow from the past, yet subvert its tropes. They are rooted in tradition, yet are also modernist. The Viharaya was constructed in 1925 on land owned by Lady Apollonia de Soysa. The mother of Sir James Peiris, Lady de Soysa belonged to the colonial elite in British Ceylon. By inheritance and marriage, her family was connected to some of the most important figures in 20th century Sri Lanka, who played a major role in the country’s culture. Lady de Soysa’s grandson, ...

Feb 17, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Gotami Viharaya, Keyt dehumanises, Lady Apollonia de Soysa

How To Live With Elephants In The Backyard-BY ELIZABETH ORIEL Source:Noemamag Image Source:Noemamag Conflict between humans and elephants in Sri Lanka is complex and ancient, but listening to the people closest to it reveals much about building a collaborative multispecies future. Author’s Note In 2018 and 2019, I lived in Sri Lanka while conducting fieldwork for my PhD at the University of London. I was studying human-elephant conflict. Though this conflict is an ancient one, in recent decades, it has gotten tenser. Elephants are eating and damaging crops at higher rates. Though it is illegal to harm an elephant and doing so can also upset a tacit code of interspecies conduct, farmers sometimes retaliate. Over the course of my research, I interviewed farmers, government officials, economists, guides and others near Uda Walawe National Park in the south and Knuckles Conservation Forest in the central region. Here I present their stories ...

Feb 17, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Elephants In The Backyard

Minette De Silva in Pictures-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Image Source:Thuppahis Sired by George E. De Silva and Agnes Nell on 1 February 1918, Minette De Silva has claims to be one of Sri Lanka’s greatest achievers on the world stage. As the pictures of her with Picasso and others at a conference, the Congrès Internationaux d’Architecture Moderne, in 1947 reveal, young Minette outshone all the others in presentability and age. She then proceeded to imprint her innovative mark within her beloved island — as some of the photographs and the recent recognition of her extraordinary talent by competent personnel attests. …. Michael Roberts Minette and her father George E De Silva at a gathering of notables at the Congrès Internationaux d’Architecture Moderne, in the year 1947. she was thereafter elected as an associate of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in 1948 -becoming the first Asian woman to receive such an accolade. ...

Feb 17, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged George E De Silva, Michael Roberts, Minette De Silva, Royal Institute of British Architects

{PeteriteNET:537} Ranjith Wickremasinghe News has been received on the passing away of Ranjit Wickremasinghe former Managing Director of Williams Biscuits.Ranjit together his brothers Pali and Mineka (Micky) were all students from the Basil Wiratunga era Ranjith graduated in engineering after entering the University of Ceylon in 1954 .Among his contemporaries at College were the late Gaya Cumaratunga and Eymard de.S.Wijeyaratne. He retired a few years ago and was involved in many charitable ventures.All 3 brothers have passed away within a couple of years May he attain the bliss of Nirvana St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union, Colombo 4, Sri Lanka. This e-mail network is the official e-mail network of St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union and is open to all old Peterites located globally. It is primarily created to maintain contact & fellowship among old Peterites, to explore means of helping our old school & aiding old boys in need. http://www.stpetersobu.com ...

Feb 17, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Obituaries Tagged Ranjith Wickremasinghe

SUNDAY CHOICE – WHAT HE’S DONE–MESSAGE FOR LENT – By Charles Schokman Image Source : westedgecombebaptist Who is Jesus? Jesus is both God and man, who came to Earth to rescue us from the brokenness in our lives and world. As the Son of God, He lived among us over 2000 years ago and showed love to all people. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16. Our World We live in a broken world, surrounded by broken lives, relationships and systems. This is seen in suffering, violence, poverty, and pain around us. Brokenness is the result of sin – the things that people have done and will do, that hurt ourselves, others and God. New Life God does not leave us in our brokenness, but sent his son Jesus to ...

Feb 17, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charles Schokman

Decadent Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Drizzle – By Malsha – eLanka Ingredients: For the pancakes: 200 grams bread flour 2 teaspoons cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon powdered sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 230 ml milk 3 eggs 25 grams butter Red food coloring For the topping: 100 grams cream cheese 4 teaspoons maple syrup 100 grams chocolate chips A pinch of icing sugar Strawberries or berries for garnish Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine bread flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, milk, eggs, and melted butter. Mix until smooth. Add red food coloring to achieve the desired vibrant red color. Mix well. Heat a pan over medium heat and lightly grease with butter. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it into a circle. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on ...

Feb 17, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Recepies, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged Breakfast recipe, Brunch idea, Chocolate chip pancakes, Cream cheese drizzle, Decadent pancakes, Easy pancake recipe, Fluffy pancakes, Homemade pancakes, Red velvet pancake recipe, Red velvet pancakes

Advertise your property in Sri Lanka for a full year on eLanka – 2nd February 2024 Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Advertise BRAND-NEW LUXURY APARTMENT WITH PARAMOUNT VIEW OF THE CLEAR BLUE INDIAN OCEAN FOR SALE SALE – Land / Factory in Pallakelle 20168, Kundasale 711 Perch 3 Bedroom Echo Style Home in Madiwela 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 Dehiwala – Campbell Place – For Sale One of two identical twin houses 4 bedrooms & 3 toilets – 2012 sq ft – 6.3 perches 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 ...

Feb 17, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Weekly Events and Advertisements Tagged property in Sri Lanka

Irangani Gunatillake – Tea Queen 1967 having a chat with the Queen mother A great memorable moment, a great privilege. It’s great to reminisce about good memories of my past. It was enjoyable when it was today. ...

Feb 17, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged -Tea Queen, Irangani Gunatillake

Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) Chairman Lord Marland to meet President and business leaders during upcoming visit Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) Chairman Lord Marland will visit Sri Lanka from 19th to 21st February 2024 as part of a larger trip to South and South East Asia where he will meet H.E. President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Ministers and business leaders. CWEIC is a commercial, not-for-profit membership organisation with an official mandate from the Commonwealth Heads of Government to facilitate trade and investment throughout the 56 Commonwealth member nations. CWEIC has multiple Strategic Partners (members) in Sri Lanka including Port City Colombo, Capital Maharaja Group and LOLC Holdings from the Private sector. In 2023, the Government of Sri Lanka rejoined as a Strategic Partner. ...

Feb 16, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Capital Maharaja Group, Chairman Lord Marland, Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, Dilum Amunugama, EcoWorld Management Ltd