What’s killing so many of Sri Lanka’s iconic elephants? Sri Lanka’s endangered elephants are dying at an unprecedented rate (BBC) Source:Island Image Source:Island Sumitra Malkandi breaks down as she recounts the fateful evening in March last year when her husband was trampled to death. She was busy in the kitchen – the couple lived in a farming village in central Sri Lanka – and her husband, Thilak Kumara, was just outside feeding their cows. Then she heard an elephant’s trumpeting roar. She said she was about to alert him, but “within minutes, the worst happened”. The elephant ran away after hearing the appalled cries of villagers. Ms Malkandi, a 45-year-old mother of three young daughters, said her family is yet to recover from the shock. She worries it could happen again. Surrounded by coconut, mango and banana trees, which elephants love to feast on, her house is nestled in a ...
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Searching for George Keyt-By Uditha Devapriya Source:Island Image Source:Island George Keyt, Sri Lanka’s most celebrated painter, died 30 years ago in 1993. During his life and after his death, he became the subject of several studies by Sri Lankan and foreign scholars. Today his paintings have found their way to some of the biggest art collections in his country, as well as to places like Christie’s and Sotheby’s. Taken together, these paintings represent some of the finest examples of modern art in Sri Lanka and Asia. They have also become symbols of Asian modernism. Born in 1901 in the mountainous region of Kandy, some 75 miles from Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo, George Keyt hailed from a middle-class family that had become thoroughly Westernised and Anglicised. They belonged to the Burgher community, an ethnic group which traces its descent from the Portuguese and the Dutch. By the 20th century the ...
Largest inscription from Dimbulagala belongs to beginning of 2nd century BC or earlier-By CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA Source:Dailymirror Image Source:Dailymirror Colombo, Feb 8 (Daily Mirror) – The largest inscription ever in Sri Lanka, found from the Dimbulagala Monastery grounds, belongs to the beginning of the second centrury BC or earlier than that, Sri Jayawardenapura University History and Archaeology professor Karunasena Hettiarachchi said. Addressing the media, he said 60 percent of this inscription was unreadable and 40 percent was readable. “This inscription was written in Brahmi characters. We found that 24 Brahmi characters were used on the inscription. At least 1,000 characters were used. Moreover, there are several rare symbols, which have never been seen by officials through their previous inscriptions,” he said. According to the signs, characters, and unique symbols, the committee had decided to announce that the inscription belonged to the beginning of the second centrum BC or earlier than ...
Sri Lanka Independence Day Celebrations in Sydney Australia on 04th February 2024 The 76th Independence Day of Sri Lanka was celebrated by the Sri Lanka Association of NSW Inc (SLA) and the Sinhalese Cultural Forum (SCF) with the active participation of Sinhalese, Tamil, Muslim, Malay, and Burgher communities on 4th February 2024 at the Roselea Community Centre, Sydney. In the absence of the Sri Lanka Consulate in Sydney, which was closed in 2022, the SLA and SCF took upon the task of celebrating Sri Lanka’s National Day in an elegant and grand event graced by a large gathering of Sri Lankans from all ethnicities and well-wishers and dignitaries from the wider Australian community. A highlight of the event was the blessings from the invited religious dignitaries from the four major religions Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam practised in Sri Lanka for a prosperous and united Sri Lanka. The Independence Day ...
Health & Views – FEBRUARY 2nd issue 2024 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file . Disclaimer : The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In other words, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of ...
Feb 12, 2024
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Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake
Tagged Alcohol, Beast Foods For diabetes, Benefits of Thiamine, fast food, Health & Views, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, World Pollution
Batters hit top gear as Sri Lanka smash Afganistan to a series win – Same team but different mindset appears to be selectors master-stroke – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) Sri Lanka shed their ‘inconsistency’ tag thrashing Afganistan by 155 runs while lightning up the hills of Pallekelle to the dawning of a welcome form turnaround, and silencing their critics in the process. Teetering on the edge of being written off in all formats, Sri Lanka appear to have discovered the correct horses for courses strategy from the available talent, and Coach Chris Silverwood can breathe easy as the new selection committee goes about putting together the pieces and the right squads for the different formats. There’s no disputing the talent in Sri Lanka cricket, but issues off field has derailed the games administration creating an unwanted distraction to their performances on the field. The new look ...
A Crackerjack Cricket Match at Kandy: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis While, alas, I dot watch the 50-Over ODI match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan played a t the PKalleklley Stadium in Kandy on Friday 10th February, it is crystal-clear tdhat it was a crackerjack game marked by (A) huge totals and (B) a number of exceptional performances on both sides. Pathum Nissanka soaks in the applause • AFP/Getty Images While opening batsman Pathum Nissanka deservedly secured the Player of the Match for his 203 runs in 139 balls at a rate of …., a close contender for this award in my book was the oldish Afghan warhorse, Mohammad Nabi, for a bowling spell that reads 10-4-44-1 at 4.40 (easily the most economical Afghanistan bowler) and then a batting effort that saw him accumulate 136 runs in 130 balls –– this score in the position No 7 in the batting order after Afghanistan was five wkts ...
Feb 11, 2024
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Tagged Avishka Fernando, Azmatullah Omarzai, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Pathum Nissanka, Pramod Madushan, Sadeera Samarawickrama
President Ranil Wickremesinghe visits Sri Lankan Consulate in Western Australia Dr. Rosh Jalagge presented a memento to President Ranil Wickremesinghe Source :island President Ranil Wickremesinghe, currently in Perth, Australia to attend the 7th Indian Ocean Summit, visited the Sri Lankan Consulate in Western Australia today (10). The President was warmly received by Sri Lanka’s Counsel Dr. Rosh Jalagge and Mrs. Priyanka Gamage. The meeting provided an invaluable opportunity to discuss shared interests between the Consulate and the Sri Lankan community in Western Australia, with a particular focus on advancing economic development initiatives in Sri Lanka. In recognition of the visit, Dr. Rosh Jalagge presented a memento to President Ranil Wickremesinghe. (PMD) ...
Feb 11, 2024
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Crisis-hit Sri Lankan hotelier buys restaurant next to Australia’s Gabba Stadium – By Hiran H.Senewiratne Isuru Yapa (L) and Prashan Dissanayake’ Source : island A top local hotel chain owner who faced an enormous financial crisis during the Covid 19 lock down period and left Sri Lanka to find funds to maintain his local hotels, has ended up in Australia where he has acquired a restaurant next to the Brisbane Cricket Grounds (Gabba Stadium). This is in partnership with SIRUS Holdings of Australia. After forming a joint venture the business partners hope to invest around Rs. 1 billion in their enterprise. “We plan to acquire a second hotel also adjoining the Gabba Stadium, Prashan Dissanayake, Founder Chairman, Thambapanni Leisure told The Island Financial Review. “Once the hotel is fully operational, it could accommodate more than 200 persons with a large restaurant, car park and many other amenities to cater to diverse ...
Feb 10, 2024
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Tagged Australia’s Gabba Stadium, Brisbane Cricket Grounds, Gabba, Gabba Stadium, Hiran H.Senewiratne, Isuru Yapa, Prashan Dissanayake, SIRUS Holdings of Australia, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Valentine’s Day Celebration-by Kalani-eLanka Image Source:pixabay As the world paints itself red on February 14th, Sri Lanka joins in the global celebration of love with its own vibrant hues and unique traditions. Despite being a small island nation in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka’s Valentine’s Day festivities are as grand and diverse as its cultural landscape. Let’s explore how this tropical paradise embraces the spirit of love on this enchanting day. February 14th in Sri Lanka is not just another date on the calendar; it’s a day dedicated to expressing affection and appreciation for loved ones. From bustling cities to tranquil villages, the air is filled with the sweet scent of romance as couples, friends, and families come together to celebrate the bonds that unite them. For couples seeking a romantic getaway, Sri Lanka offers a plethora of idyllic settings to ignite the flames of passion. Whether it’s ...
Feb 10, 2024
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Articles, Kalani Prabodha
Tagged celebration, Community spirit, Culinary delights, love, Romance, Romantic getaways, traditions, Valentine's day
