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Sri Lanka: What is in store for us?-by Tissa Jayatilaka Source:Pixabay To consider what the future holds for Sri Lanka, a glance at its past and present should prove useful as we could thereby contextualise and perhaps begin to understand what that likely future could be. Unless we look at our past mistakes dispassionately, attempt to learn from them and take meaningful steps to re-chart our national course, we are most likely to continue to allow history to repeat itself. While it is doubtless true that Sri Lanka, like all other colonised countries, suffered immensely at the hands of those who colonised us, our track record of how our country (or constituent parts of it) has been ruled and governed by some of our own kings and nearly all of our politicians leave much to be desired. Heaping all of the blame for our continuing miseries post- 1948, therefore, on ...

Feb 4, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Arjuna Hulugalle, Buddhist heritage, delicious cuisine, Rich culture, S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike, warm hospitality

Health & Views – FEBRUARY 1st 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 4, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Dr. Harold Gunatillake, Health & Views, Living Longer, Muscle WeaknessBest Exercises and Stretches, Secrets to Look Younger

“OLD HENRY POLE WHO GOT THE WORK IN THE MATARA COURTS IN A MESS ‘ – By HUGH KARUNANAYAKE The words above were expressed by Mr Edward Elliott Government Agent of the Southern Province in 1860. Henry Pole was in the Ceylon Civil Service for 26 years.It was an age where Civil Servants (mainly British)were appointed to Judicial positions. He was Police Magistrate Mulaitivu in 1845, then at Galle for a couple of years each in different judicial capacities then as District Judge Matara, and finally District Judge Batticaloa from where he retired in 1971. Henry Pole who served in the Ceylon Civil Service from 1845 to 1871, married the 18 year old daughter of Joseph Price also of the Ceylon Civil Service on 2 February 1853. Pole was himself in his fifties when he married his eighteen year old bride. Henry Pole was Police Magistrate Mulaitivu when he married. ...

Feb 4, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Hugh Karunanayake Tagged Ceylon, Ceylon Civil Service, Civil Servants, Henry Pole

Royal-Thomian Sydney 2024 – Photos and video thanks to MC Duke ...

Feb 4, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Royal-Thomian

76 years since Sri Lanka gained its independence from the British – by: Upali Obeyesekere – Editor, Times of Sri Lanka Source : TIMES OF SRI LANKA INTERNATIONAL 365 HAPPY 76TH ANNIVERSARY – SRI LANKA! SRI LANKA CELEBRATES ITS 76TH ANNIVERSARY ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH (2024). IT WAS ON FEBRUARY 4, 1948 THAT CEYLON WAS GRANTED ITS INDEPENDENCE AS THE DOMINION OF CEYLON. DOMINION STATUS (WITHIN THE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH) WAS RETAINED FOR THE NEXT 24 YEARS UNTIL MAY 22, 1972, WHEN IT BECAME A REPUBLIC AND WAS NAMED THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA. On 4 February 1948, Ceylon was granted independence as the Dominion of Ceylon. Dominion status within the British Commonwealth was retained for the next 24 years until 22 May 1972 when it became a republic and was renamed the Republic of Sri Lanka. Unlike in India, there was no struggle for freedom, no blood shed to ...

Feb 4, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Upali Obeyesekere Tagged 4 February, Ceylon, HAPPY 76TH ANNIVERSARY, Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan Independence Day

Kerrigan La_Brooy is honoured to be Nominated in 12 Categories at the 2024 International Red Carpet Awards Kerrigan La_Brooy is honoured to be Nominated in 12 Categories at the 2024 International Red Carpet Awards. Kerrigan sends his Heartfelt thanks to Gaby Agrikola and Peter Agrikola. This Couple Rock!!! Congrats to all the Nominees and God Bless you all. Most Appreciated Male Artist Best Voice All Genre – When I Travel My Last Mile Songwriter of the Year – Together Tonight Country Cover Song of the Year – I Like It I Love It Gospel Christian Cover – Glorious Day Christmas Cover – Run Run Rudolph Modern Country Original Male – Together Tonight Modern Country Cover – I Like It I Love It Collaboration in Music, Cover Song All Genre Duo & Modern Country Cover Duo w Lorraine Mccauley – Please Don’t Stop Loving Me Book Author – Caro The Talking ...

Feb 4, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Kerrigan Tagged Christmas Cover, Gaby Agrikola, International Red Carpet Awards, Peter Agrikola

GETHSEMANE PRESENTS – Dance Concert by Kerrigan La_Brooy (Sat 19 Octo 2024 – Melbourne event) Kerrigan is returning to stages across Australia this year and he’s doing an Exclusive One Off FUNDRAISER Concert/Dance in Melbourne. It’s on Sat Oct 19th, 7.30 pm at the multimillion entertainment complex Bunjil Place. We want you to take advantage of the pre-sale discount. Tickets are $65 or $120 per couple, but the early bird pre-sale purchase is only $50. It’s on now but selling fast so best to grab them before the offer runs out. For group bookings of more than 10, there’s 1 FREE ticket. Kerrigan would LOVE to see you there and we at eLanka know it will be a SPECTACULAR CONCERT! The Ticketing Website has just gone ‘Live’ and the $50 Early Bird Discount is on for a limited time. Click on: https://www.bunjilplace.com.au/events/kerrigan-la-brooy You can either select ‘Purchase Best Available Seating’ ...

Feb 4, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Dance Concert, Dance Concert by Kerrigan La_Brooy, Kerrigan La_Brooy, Melbourne event

Watch South Africa v Sri Lanka Cricket Match Highlights – U19 Cricket World Cup 2024 South Africa Under-19s: 232/8 Sri Lanka Under-19s: (23.2/50 ov, T:233) 113 Result: S Africa U19 won by 119 runs ...

Feb 3, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged South Africa v Sri Lanka, South Africa., Sri Lanka

The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2024-2-3 Source : omny A lifestyle radio show that connects with your community and focuses on topics that you can relate to, a little bit of this and a little bit of that with a real Sri Lankan touch – Anything and everything goes on The Brad & Kiara Show – Tune in Saturday Mornings 7-8 right here on Triple H 100.1 FM ...

Feb 3, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, The Brad and Kiara Show - Sydney Tagged lifestyle radio show, radio show, The Brad and Kiara Show

All PRIME MINISRTERS SOUGHT THEM ACCORDING TO THEIR OWN PRINCIPLES – By Dr. Tilak S. Fernando Since Independence was sought on 4th February 1948, without shedding a single blood drop, the first Prime Minister was chosen by the Colonials as the as Right Honorable D.S. Senanayake. He was the Prime Minster from 24 September 1947 till 22 of March 1952 when he had an accident and died immediately (after falling from horse riding in the morning). After his death there was a battle with Sir John Kotelawala to be the Prime Minister of Ceylon. As a result, according to the wishes of Rt.Hon. D.S. Senananayake, his son, became (Dudley Senananayake ) became the Prime Minister of Ceylon from 02 December to July in 1947. Solomon West Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike became the Prime Minister from 26 September 1959, known by the Sri Lankan people as “The Silver Bell of Asia”, the fourth Prime ...

Feb 3, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Tilak S Fernando Tagged 4th February, Ceylon, Christ Church, Hon. D.S. Senananayake, Sir John Kotelawala, Solomon West Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike, Sri Lanka, Tilak S.Fernando