“MAN’S BEST FRIEND” – By Des Kelly A million such stories have been written from time to time, but this one is extraordinary. Touching, and almost unbelievable to read, this “drama” of Frank and Judy HAS to be read however, for everyone to realize how important this “connection” between a man/woman and their pet animals (especially dogs), should be. Show a dog true love folks, and he or she will gladly give their lives for you. Way back when, as a young boy, I did read about another Alsatian male who was shot and killed by his owner who thought his dog had gone into the nursery at home, where his baby was sleeping, to harm the child, only to realize, too late, that a Cobra-Snake had found it’s way into the same nursery, and Rover was sitting by the baby’s cot, teeth bared, and growling, simply telling the ...
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The Top Female Business Coaches Empowering and Inspiring in 2021 Source:-finance The Top 10 Female Business Coaches LOS ANGELES, April 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Let’s face it, the idea of starting a business can be extremely daunting, especially for those who have never done it before. With a global pandemic at hand, and more people starting online businesses, the competition is more fierce now than ever. Fortunately, no matter how intimidating it may seem, there are plenty of people who have already done the things you are trying to do and can help you get to where you’re trying to go. According to Attract Agency, working with an experienced and reputable business coach can be one of the most important factors to shorten your path to success. In honor of International Women’s Month, we present the top female business coaches who have proven their continued dedication to empowering and inspiring ...
Apr 15, 2021
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“FACTS & FIGURES” Thank you, to Keith Bennett, for the above. Did you know that your education is something you will take to your grave. You NEVER stop learning, so keep reading good books, and, of course, eLanka, wherever you are. If you CANNOT read, my condolences to you, and here’s hoping that anyone who is a relative or friend of your’s, IS reading this, and will find some time to TEACH YOU !!. Did you know that my message to everyone out there, is to HELP each other in any way possible. Let us start this fine practice right now. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) eLanka. ...
“A ROYAL LOVE-STORY” – by Des Kelly Just a little bit different, yet interesting to those who do not wish to read all about it. Sent out by Charles Schokman, so thank you Charles. It is but a few days before the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness Prince Phillip who actually did not want too much fanfare & fuss about his funeral is, once more, getting exactly what he wanted, because of the ravishes of Covid 19 still sweeping across Britain, and so, Royal Protocol as regards funerals, which, under normal conditions, would be huge ceremonial affairs, processions, etc., have now been scaled down, strangely, as this Duke wanted, anyway. ...
Apr 14, 2021
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The first proud Tamil to play Test cricket for Sri Lanka-by Revatha S. Silva Source:Themorning Born: 27 May, 1960 Current Age: 60 Height: Six feet PERSONAL Father: Leo John (former St. Peter’s and St. Joseph’s College, Colombo off-spin bowler) Mother: Rita Ranga Younger Sister: Nirmala Wife: Everista Son: Viventhra Daughter: Shannon Granddaughter: Viviana PLAYING CAREER Teams: Sri Lanka, NCC, Bloomfield, SSC, and Moratuwa SC Schools: St. Cecilia’s Convent – Batticaloa, St. Anthony’s College – Colpetty, Carey College – Colombo, and St. Peter’s College – Colombo Coaches: H.I.K. Fernando and Tony Opatha Playing Role: Fast bowler Batting Style: Right-handed Bowling Style: Right arm medium fast CAREER STATS Test Span: March 1983 to August 1984 ODI Span: September 1982 to October 1987 First-class Span: 1981/82 to 1986/87 Bowling: In Tests: Six matches; 28 wickets at a strike-rate of 21.92; Best in innings 5/60 in his third match against New Zealand in Kandy in March 1984; Best in a match 8/159 in the same match; Two five-wicket hauls In ODIs: 45 matches; 34 wickets ...
Apr 14, 2021
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Bilal Hassan – Triple International in rugby, swimming and water polo-by Althaf Nawaz Bilal Hassan Source:Dailynews It is very rare to find a family engaged in one particular sport discipline, while representing the same school. Bilal Hassan was one of them who hails from a rugby playing family where his father along with other two brothers handled the oval shaped ball donning the Royal College, Colombo jersey. Bilal has a rare record of being a triple International representing the country at water polo, swimming and rugby respectively. Bilal was born in 1989 in Colombo and his father Iqbal Hassan better known as “Horsy” was a well-known figure in sporting circles. Iqbal represented Royal in rugby from 1977 to 1979, later played club rugby for CH and FC from 1980, and has contributed for the betterment of the game serving in various capacities. including as Secretary of SLRFU. Bilal’s mother was ...
Apr 14, 2021
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The Bank of Ceylon: what it was, is and can be Source:Island Arising from the global uncertainties and competitive challenges in socio-economic activities and ‘New-Normal’ life styles, in the aftermath of the ‘Covid-19’ pandemic, we as a group of senior retired bankers who have dedicated 30 to 40 years of their working lives to the glory and success of the largest, indigenous Bank of Sri Lanka with a global presence, consider it timely and appropriate to address the attention of all its stakeholders- viz. the government, valued customers, bank staff, trade unions and the public at large. Towards such end, we wish to deal briefly with the bank’s history highlighting a few of its unique performances and achievements particularly during difficult times, by leveraging on its status as the best internationally rated, local bank in Sri Lanka. A Brief History of the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) The Bank of Ceylon ...
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Conversation with Lee Kuan Yew at Anuradhapura Source:Island One day President JRJ telephoned me from Nuwara Eliya. He was wont to occasionally telephone me direct in the past. He informed me that PM Lee Kuan Yew would be arriving in Anuradhapura two days later, with Minister Gamini Dissanayake in attendance. I was to give the PM of Singapore the ancient city treatment for 40 minutes, and to remember to show him where Fa Hien the Chinese pilgrim cried, during his sojourn at the Abhayagiri monastery. So I arrived at the appointed meeting place, the Tissawewa rest house where the Singapore PM and his party were having refreshments. I saw Murthy of the Overseas Service, who told me that I was expected, and that both the Singaporean PM and his wife were “top lawyers” who were educated at Cambridge. I was to expect searching questions. ...
‘Sports a common factor that unites Pakistan and Sri Lanka’ — Pakistan High Commissioner Source:Island As part of the Government of Pakistan’s Sports Diplomacy with the Government of Sri Lanka, the High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Colombo, Maj Gen (R) Muhammad Saad Khattak visited D. S. Senanayake College in Colombo on Friday. He presented sports goods for cricket, rugby and football to the College. The High Commissioner was warmly welcomed at the College by the Principal, Secretary of the Parents’ Committee, representatives of the Ministries of Sports and Education as well as representatives of the Old Boys’ Association of the College. Eastern Cultural Dancers of the College gave a colorful welcome performance. The High Commissioner while speaking on the occasion thanked the organizers for a warm reception for him and his team. ...
S. A. Welgama – A man amongst men Source:Island On the one hundred and tenth birth anniversary of my father-in -law S.A.Welgama I pen this tribute with much affection and pride.Affection as he was a second father to me and pride as he was a man amongst men;a man who stood tall and erect,a man unbowed ,unconquered and unsullied.Of him I could truthfully echo Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome,”let men see,let them know a real man,a man who lives as he was meant to live”. EARLY LIFE He was born in the hamlet of Ovitigala,in the verdant county of Pasdun Korale,the county of five yojana (sixty kms in Vedic measure),created by Parakramabahu the Great,by draining the basin of Kalu Ganga. ...
