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Janashakthi Group (JXG) has appointed Minette Perera and Vishnu Balachandran to Board of Directors 06th May 2024, Colombo: Janashakthi Group (JXG) has appointed Minette Perera and Vishnu Balachandran as Independent, Non-Executive Directors to the Company’s Board of Directors. Minette Perera has a distinguished career as the former Group Finance Director of the MJF Group, where she played a pivotal role in managing finance functions across a vertically integrated tea operation. During her employment with the MJF Group, Minette was appointed a Director of the MJF Group of Companies, including MJF Holdings Limited. She continues to hold board positions in several companies within the MJF Group. Additionally, she has served as a Director on the Board of First Capital Group, and Orient Finance PLC. Her expertise spans over 40 years, during which she has held CFO and Finance Director positions in leading local and international companies. Minette is a Fellow Member ...

May 6, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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Annual Eighty Club dinner dance at the Grand on Princes It sure looked like the wild, wild West at the annual Eighty Club dinner dance at the Grand on Princes in Melbourne. Around 300 guests, dressed to impress in wild West garb, gave credence to the theme as they frolicked to some great music at this now popular event. The Eighty Club is a charitable organisation that sponsors poor folk in Sri Lanka especially the Burghers, while also channelling funds to help the less fortunate kids fund their education. It was a night of fun and fabulous food apart from some exceptional music from Col Perkins and Sandie Dodd. Their music was absolutely excellent for the event and the dance floor was packed to capacity during the performance. George De Vos, as usual, did a great job with the decor of the venue giving it a typical Wild West ambience. ...

May 6, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Photo Gallery, Photos Tagged , , ,
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Your Support, Our Shared Triumph Every milestone I reach is not just my own but a shared achievement with each of you. Your dedication, shown through the time spent engaging with my collection of over 100 videos on health and various topics have been the actual credit behind this journey. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for being the driving force behind this journey. Your support and engagement have granted me the chance to attain this honour and have also been a testament to our collective commitment to spreading knowledge and fostering a healthier community. Thank You for being an integral part of this rewarding endeavour. Dr Harold Gunatillake-Order of Australia FRCS, FICS, FICAS, AM(Sing), MBBS(Cey). 6/05/2024   Download the PDF file . Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

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Level Up Your Math Skills with Free Algebra Equation Generators in English, Sinhala, and Tamil – By Hemantha Yapa Abeywardena Struggling with algebra or math for that matter? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Algebra is a fundamental building block for many higher-level math concepts. When traditional textbooks and concepts fail to break the ice for those who struggle, the digital age steps in to show an alternative – pretty effective one. To help students of all backgrounds master this subject, here’s where my free Chrome browser extensions, the Algebra Equation Generators, come in! The three Chrome browser extensions that I created in quick succession have been approved by Google and have already been published in Chrome Browser Store. These extensions cater to English, Sinhala, and Tamil speakers, offering a unique and personalized learning experience regardless of your native language. It is an interactive, digital blackboard with multiple functions. Boost Your ...

May 6, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Hemantha Yapa Abeywardena Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Australia to commence ICC Men’s T20 World Cup preparations today Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) Brisbane, May 6, 2024 – The home based players of Australian men’s squad, under the leadership of Mitchell Marsh, is set to kick-start their preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup today. The squad will undergo training in two phases in Brisbane, with the first phase commencing from today. During the week-long camp, 11 home-based players and members of extended squad will gather in Brisbane to engage in a comprehensive training regimen, which includes honing skills, rigorous gym sessions, and regular check-ins to ensure peak performance. This initial phase signifies the beginning of a focused preparation period, with another camp scheduled in Brisbane for next week, where the squad will gear up for the highly anticipated ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Head Coach Andrew McDonald will be available for media interactions prior ...

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Temple with ancient Tempita vihara- by M.A.R. Manukulasooriya Source:Sundayobserver The Badagamuwa Raja Maha Vihara is a Buddhist temple with an ancient Tempita vihara built during the era of King Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe (1747- 1781 A.D.) of the Kandyan kingdom. The temple lies bordering the Bdagamuwa Forest reserve on the Kurunegala-Dambulla main road. A Tempita vihara is a structure on a wooden platform which rests on a number of stone stumps usually 3-4 feet tall. The roof is held by a structure built of timber and walls are generally made of wattle and daub. The original Tempita Vihara of the temple had been built on eight pillars and is said to have had three stories. The enlarged ground floor had been used as the Pohoya Geya. The walls of the image house had been covered in murals. However, this Tempita vihara is now limited to a single floor. All the statues ...

May 5, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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Unveiling the True Pioneers of Tea in Sri Lanka: The Rothschild Brothers- BY Lalin I De Silva Source:Island  Editor Ceylon Planters Society Bulletin In the world of tea, the name James Taylor often takes center stage as the pioneer credited with introducing tea to Sri Lanka, then known as Ceylon. However, recent research and historical evidence suggest that the true pioneers behind the flourishing tea industry in Sri Lanka were none other than the illustrious Rothschild brothers. While James Taylor played a significant role in the development of Ceylon’s tea industry, it’s time to acknowledge the pivotal contributions of the Rothschilds in laying the foundation for what would become one of the world’s foremost tea-producing regions. Contrary to popular belief, the Rothschild brothers—Maurice and Eugene—were instrumental in establishing the first commercial tea plantation in Sri Lanka. Their venture began in the mid-19th century when they acquired land in the region ...

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eLanka Newsletter -6th May 2024 – 2nd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Shehana Wijesena – Partner at Bird & Bird (International Law Firm) – Intellectual Property Group in Sydney The Sri Lanka visa debacle…. How to break what is working well!! – By Aubrey Joachim HEART TRANSPLANT – By Lakshman Navaratne “The Thyroid Gland: A Key Player in Your Body’s Health” – By Dr Harold Gunatillake SUNDAY CHOICE – Tell me why? – By Charles Schokman MY APPRECIATION “He’s My Brother” – By Alix Vaz The latest blow to the oil markets: Chinese manufacturing activity slows down again! – By Hemantha Yapa Abeywardena Mitchell Marsh has been appointed captain of the Australian men’s T20 team and will lead the side at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. “Those Mother and Child Moments” – A Mother’s Day reflection ...

May 5, 2024 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , , ,
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