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Kingslake solutions to support GRI’s next phase of growth with aim to increase rubber exports Global Rubber Industries (Pvt) Ltd. has partnered with Kingslake, Sri Lanka’s manufacturing solutions experts, to lay the foundation for its next phase of growth. By leveraging Kingslake’s Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solutions, the country’s leading manufacturer of specialized tires hopes to make a significant contribution to the rubber industry, a key export of the country. For the past 150 years, Sri Lanka has been one of the world’s most sought-after export destinations for natural rubber and rubber-based products, having contributed $1 billion to the country’s export revenue in 2018 alone. With a revenue target of $4.4 billion set for 2024, all eyes are on specialist companies such as GRI to bolster their own production, advanced planning, and scheduling capabilities so as to stay on par with global players. Additionally, as a member organization of ...
“MEMORIES OF WELLAWATTE” – By Des Kelly Heading down from Bambalapitiya to Wellawatte, where I personally knew so many guys & dolls, it was almost impossible to keep track of everyone, especially after the mass-exodus of our Burgher folk, from the Island. This magnificent “memorial” sent to me, from Maxie Gerreyn is truly a great read, and once again, I thank him so very much for keeping these precious memories going. Desmond Kelly (Editor-in-Chief) eLanka. A TRIBUTE TO THE FAMILIES OF ARETHUSA LANE, MADANGAHAWATTE LANE AND THE CANAL END OF HAMPDEN LANE sent in to the blog by Jennifer de Silva What wonderful memories of those carefree days in Arethusa Lane – the boys playing cricket on the weekends and school holidays, the whistle of the Borakakul Karaya (man on stilts dressed as a woman) as he made his rounds, the Sakkili Band waking everyone up from ...
Mar 17, 2021
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Pandikoralalage Sunil Chandra de Silva (An appreciation of a friend in two storylines) – by Rudra de Zoysa Hardly anyone called him Sunil or Chandra or Pandikoralalage at Royal. From the Principal to the peon, we just called him PSC. I was his classmate in Form 5 (well over 65 years ago) and my first story about PSC is dated 1955. I clearly recall every moment because I was sitting next to PSC. We were in the same Latin class and our regular teacher Mr. E.F.C. Pereira (EFC) was absent. Mr. Thevadasan (Theva) was acting for EFC. To test our knowledge and pass away the time Theva asked us to state the gender of some Latin names and objects. Now, for the question and why it was directed at PSC I will never know – probably Theva had some previous issues with PSC. The format is as follows: – Theva names ...
Mar 17, 2021
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First-ever lithic pagoda to be built in Indiana Buddhist Temple, USA Source:Island Plans are underway to build the first-ever lithic pagoda in the premises of the Indiana Buddhist Temple in the United States of America. It is also envisaged to place many Buddha statues sculptured out of rock according to the historical and cultural traditions at the holy site. ...
Mar 16, 2021
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Sahil equals legendary Sathasivam’s schools batting record-by Reemus Fernando Sahil Dias equaled a batting record held by legendary cricketer Mahadevan Sathasivam. Source:Island Wesley’s Sahil Dias equaled a schools batting record held by legendary cricketer Mahadevan Sathasivam when he scored 142 runs against S. Thomas’ in their traditional Under-19 encounter which commenced at Mount Lavinia on Friday. According to Clifford Rodrigo, the Sports Administrator of Wesley College, 142 is the highest score made by a Wesley batsman against S. Thomas’. ...
Mar 16, 2021
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Remembering Dalmiya on Silver Jubilee of Sri Lanka’s World Cup triumph- by Rex Clementine Source:Island A new term has entered cricket terminology – SENA countries – it stands for South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia. Apparently, winning there or doing well in those countries is the yardstick to measure how good a player is or a team is. SENA countries would not agree but it was Jagmohan Dalmiya who changed cricket’s finances. The business tycoon from Calcutta who was a key figure in forming the Asian Cricket Council in 1980s was instrumental in identifying the huge marketing potential of the sport especially through television rights. Dalmiya became the first Asian President of ICC and was instrumental in moving the game’s headquarters from Lord’s to Dubai. ...
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A Historic Flight Revisited!-by S. Skandakumar George Steuarts hierarchy S. Skandakumar, Bernard Wijetunga, R. Muralidharan and Cricket Board Secretary Anura Tennekoon address a media briefing organized to promote another event ahead of the 1996 World Cup. Source:Island The semi-final was over around 10 pm at Eden Gardens in Calcutta. Unruly crowd behaviour by shocked fans, when all was lost for India , ended in the Match Referee Clive Lloyd awarding the game to Sri Lanka on that Tuesday night, the 14th of March 1996. I managed to get through to Cricket Board’s President Ana Punchihewa in the players dressing room, to convey congratulations and retired to bed truly happy! We had qualified to play Australia in the Wills World Cup final, in Lahore on Friday the 17th. Shortly after midnight, I heard a knock on my front door. Bernard Wijetunge and Channa Wijemanne, two of the Directors of our Travel ...
A ‘Little India’ in Harris Park- By Indian Link Diwali Mela at Harris Park in 2019. Source:Indianlink The City of Parramatta Council is currently consulting with the community on a proposal about rebranding Harris Park as ‘Little India’. Many already consider the multicultural hub the go-to suburb for all things Indian. This is where the city’s Indian community heads for its authentic Indian groceries, Indian dining and Indian fashion. Wigram, Marion and Station Streets in Harris Park host dozens of Indian eateries and shops that resemble those back in India and cater to the needs of the community here. ...
Harinder Kaur is Blacktown City’s 2021 Woman of the Year- By Bageshri Savyasachi Harinder Kaur at the Blacktown City Council’s Women’s Day award function. Source: supplied Source:Indianlink Sydney-based Harinder Kaur was named 2021 Woman of the Year at the Blacktown City Council’s International Women’s Day breakfast on Monday, March 8. She was recognised for her outstanding contributions to the community through the Harman Foundation and the Department of Communities and Justice where she currently works as a co-ordinator providing educational services to inmates. Rewind to the early ‘90s, when the real-life ‘social justice warrior’ migrated to Australia, Harinder was an active participant in community circles and immersed herself in social engagements. At one point, she even had her own platinum Punjabi bhangra group. ...
