Elephant Safari-Minneriya National Park-Sri Lanka – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Minneriya National Park is home to the world’s largest-known gathering of Asian elephants. Herds of up to 350 elephants are seen at the 8,890-hectare park within a few square kilometres of the Minneriya Tank. According to some reports, there are as many as 700 elephants. A group of us stayed at the Elephant Lake Resort in Habarana overnight, and the next day, we made a trip to the Minneriya National Park. Minneriya National Park is situated in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area was designated a national park on 12 August 1997, initially declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1938.[1] The reason for declaring the area as protected is to protect the Minneriya tank’s catchment and the surrounding area’s wildlife. The tank is historically important, having been built by King Mahasen in the third century AD. The ...
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New Singapore Prez. – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Tharman Shanmuganathan – Sri Lankan ancestry The Sri Lankan ancestry of new Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has been seen as an inspiration to our country. Welcome to this informative video presentation, where we will delve into the various aspects of our topic. Our journey will begin by exploring the background and history of the subject, followed by a detailed analysis of its current status and prospects. We aim to give you a comprehensive understanding of the topic and its significance in today’s world. So, please sit back, relax, and join us on this enlightening journey. As Sri Lankans, we are at a time when our resplendent island is recovering from a socio-economic crisis; it is most inspiring and heartening to read that the Sri Lankan ancestry of new Singapore President Tharman Shanmuganathan is being elected president. Our Foreign Minister Ali ...
Attending the Gem and Jewelry fair in Bangkok-6-10th Sept.2023 – By Dr harold Gunatillake Is there an economic crisis in Sri Lanka today? What is the status of Sri Lanka in 2023, as far as the economy and well-being of the people are concerned? Government data showed that Sri Lanka’s economy shrank 11.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2023 from the previous year, even as the cash-strapped island nation struggles to overcome the economic crisis. Sri Lanka faces the worst economic crisis in the island nation’s history. With that depressing situation in mind, to cheer me up, I visited the Gem and Jewellery Fair in Bangkok held from the 6th to the 10th of September this year and compared personally what progress that country has made over the recent years, even after going through a worse period with the Covid endemic. Of course, Thailand’s dramatic economic growth has ...
How does fructose harm your body? – Dr harold Gunatillake *The researchers suggest that, unlike glucose, used as immediate fuel, unfortunately, fructose triggers the body to store fuel. *High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a central ingredient in many traditional soft drinks, including Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Sprite. It’s what gives your drink a sweet taste, but it’s also what accounts for chronic diseases like insulin resistance, non alcoholic fatty liver, and obesity among others. Fructose also called “fruit sugar,” is a naturally occurring sugar found primarily in fruits (such as apples, dates, figs, pears, and prunes), but also in vegetables (such as artichokes, asparagus, mushrooms, onions, and red peppers), honey, sugar beets, corn, potatoes, and sugar cane. On the other hand, Glucose is sourced by breaking down dietary carbs into disaccharides or polysaccharides, which are larger sugar molecules. Like all sugars, both glucose and fructose are carbohydrates. But not all ...
Health & Views – September 1st issue 2023 – 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 this ...
Festival of the Tooth – By Dr harold Gunatillake This historical procession is held annually to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha housed at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy. Hello Viewers, Esala perahera, or pageant, started on the 21st of August this year, as the Kumbal perahera was for 7 days and was followed by the Randoli perahera, terminated on the 30th of August. The next day was the day perahera. Kandy town was crowded with families who had come to watch this pageant. Never seen such crowds in the past. This is a true reflection of the economic stability and prosperity in the country and for people to get about freely as was many years ago, sure sign of prosperity and stability in the country. I was lucky to sit at the HNBank building in Kandy to watch the Perahera this year. One hour before ...
Visit to the Rehabilitation Hospital in Digana, Kandy Sri Lanka – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com I was invited with my nephew and niece to the Rehabilitation Hospital in Digana, Kandy, Sri Lanka, on an evening a project to entertain disabled patients was organized, and to me, it was a valuable experience. It is important to consider this option if you or a loved one requires rehabilitation services. The hospital offers a range of programs and services to help individuals regain their independence and improve their quality of life. By taking advantage of the resources available at the Rehabilitation Hospital, you can receive the support and care needed to achieve your recovery goals. So, if you are in need of rehabilitation services, consider visiting the Rehabilitation Hospital in Digana, Kandy, Sri Lanka. We were most taken up with the friendly staff, including the nursing sisters, administrators how dedicated these ...
How good is a can or two beers every day? – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Beer is one of the oldest beverages in the world. Beer recipes can be found in Egyptian tombs, Mesopotamian archaeological sites and Babylonian texts. Today, beer is found in grocery stores and breweries around the world. People are even rediscovering the joy of making beer at home. *Beer has high levels of B vitamins, particularly folic acid, which is believed to help prevent heart attacks. Beer also has soluble fibre, which keeps you regular, reducing the likelihood that your system will absorb unhealthy junk like fat. I drink a can or two small beers every day. I walk an average of 35,000 steps in a day, intermittently covering 8,000 steps per hour, and I relax with a small can of beer or two at intervals. I am 94 years old and have carried this habit ...
Health & Views Aug 2nd issue 2023 – 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 this website ...
Israeli tourism groups have commended the gastronomic offerings of Sri Lanka. – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com The people who give you their food give you their heart. – Cesar Chavez A majestic island boasting eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, herds of roaming elephants, pristine tea plantations and idyllic sun-kissed beaches, Sri Lanka or As it was once known, Ceylon has so much to offer the discerning traveler. It is the perfect destination to take in the rich historical sites, go on game drives and combine with some relaxation on the glorious beaches. This is an extract from OASIS the Travel. Experiences. Sri Lanka welcomed over 120,000 tourists for the first 27 days of July, surpassing the 100,000-arrival milestone for the sixth time in the first seven months of the year. SLTDA data showed that from 1 to 27 July, One hundred twenty-three thousand five hundred-eight international visitors entered ...
