The TSUNAMI Hit on Sri Lanka, 26 December 2004 on Video & Camera-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis The Video is courtesy of Felix Sirimanne and apart from its awesome pictorial display indicates that 35,322 lives were lost. All of us will be aware of friends or acquaintances whose sojourn on earth was rudely obliterated on that day…. For my part I deploy this recollection of a sad moment to doff my cap to Sujeeva Kamalasuriya, a young man who represented Sri Lanka in its Under 19 tour of Australia in the 1980s and then migrated to Adelaide where he was part of out Lankan cricketing circle. He was holdiaying at Unawatuna near Galle …. as it happens one of my favourite spots for snorkelling from years past to the present — when the tsunami hit and swallowed his life. ...
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Pakistan Foreign Minister welcomes new Lankan High Commissioner Adm. Wijegunaratne Adm. Wijegunaratne (right) with Jalil Abbas Jilani, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Source:Island Pakistani Foreign Minister, Jalil Abbas Jilani recently welcomed new High Commissioner of Sri Lanka Admiral Ravindra C. Wijegunaratne to Pakistan and noted the long standing brotherly friendship between the two countries since the time of Independence. Jilani said that Pakistan signed an FTA with Sri Lanka in 2005, but bilateral trade needs to improve greatly. He ensured Pakistan’s commitment to support Sri Lanka in all international forums, especially at the UN Human Rights Commission in Geneva. The Minister also acknowledged the very close and outstanding Military to Military relationship between two countries and Pakistan willingness to learn from Sri Lanka military in eradicating terrorist activities. ...
Jan 1, 2024
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Two New Cricket Captains for Sri Lanka-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Item in The Island, 31 December 2023 ….. with highlighting imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi Dasun Shanaka’s reign as Sri Lanka’s white-ball captain has come to an end as Sri Lanka’s new selection committee appointed Kusal Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga to lead the ODI and T20I sides, respectively. With Dimuth Karunaratne currently leading the Test side, this is the first time Sri Lanka have three different captains in the three formats. Shanaka first captained Sri Lanka in 2019, on the team’s first tour to Pakistan since the 2009 Lahore attack, but it was not until 2021 that he became their regular captain. Under him, Sri Lanka won 23 out of 41 ODIs and 22 out of 48 T20Is. The highlight of his tenure was the 2022 T20 Asia Cup victory in the UAE where Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in the final. Also notable were ODI series wins against South ...
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PICASSO OF PRINT – Gamini Weerakoon – by Joe Van Langenberg With the sad passing of former ‘Island’ Newspaper Editor Gamini Weerakoon, the Fourth Estate, which he had enriched and nurtured over many decades, has lost a huge chunk of its very soul; leaving it’s heart bleeding, wounded, while refusing to come to terms with the harsh reality, that one of its most valued members has crossed over. Mr Weerakoon was the consummate journalist; a stickler for perfection, who had a flair for creativity and an eye for the minutest detail. He was without a doubt, the Picasso of Print. Never one to stand on ceremony, Mr Weerakoon despite been a journalistic Gulliver among Lilliputians, never believed that he was above and beyond any of his colleagues. Unassuming, understanding, empathetic and approachable at all times, Mr Weerakoon mentored many aspiring young scribes along the way. Most of them cut their ...
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“Christ in the Rubble”: Palestinian Pastor Delivers Powerful Christmas Sermon from Bethlehem ...
People Inbetween: Ethnic & Class Prejudices in British Ceylon-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Michael Roberts …. presenting a talk which he delivered at the National Trust in Colombo in June 2018 following a brief to the effect that he should present motifs from the book People Inbetween. The Burghers and the Middle Class in the Transformations within Sri Lanka, 1790-1960s, (Ratmalana, Sarvodaya Book Publishing Services, 1989) and more specifically its first chapter viz. “Pejorative Phrases: The Anti-colonial Response and Sinhala Perceptions of the Self through Images of the Burghers.” Many think People Inbetween is a history of the Burghers. Not so. It is multi-faceted. It describes (a) the rise of the middle class in British times, an influential force within which the Burghers were a critical element and a vanguard in the questioning of British rule; (b) the initial strands in the development of Ceylonese nationalism and (c) the development of Colombo into a metropolitan hub that became the island’s hegemonic ...
Dec 31, 2023
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5 Common Kitchen Herbs and Spices for Weight Loss Source:Theepochtimes Nature’s bounty has played an integral role in modern drug development, so is it any wonder some common kitchen herbs and spices have the potential to play a role in weight loss and the fight against obesity? One of the reasons a whole-food diet plays such a crucial role in good health is because it incorporates those very foods, herbs, and spices that possess the ability to heal and support our body. Often these foods are taken for granted, thrown into a soup here or a stew there without further thought to the powerful benefits they bestow upon those lucky enough to consume them. But in fact, natural substances have been a source of pharmacology for years, with many well-known drugs on the market today being derived directly or indirectly from plants (think morphine and aspirin). But when it comes ...
Dec 31, 2023
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TO ALL OUR RELATIONS, FRIENDS & EMAIL CONTACTS – By Charles Schokman Now that we have come to the end of another year and on the threshold of a New Year it’s good to reflect on the past. Some may have been struck by illness, the loss of a loved one or met with unexpected tribulations. Others may have had everything going well for them. Whatever the situation may be, we are reminded ‘In all things give thanks to God’ In a busy life it is so easy to neglect to say ‘thank you’. It seems to be human nature. Jesus healed ten lepers of their dread disease, but only one came back to say ‘thank you’ God warned his people against ungrateful hearts because that would only lead them to forgetting God and deluding themselves that they had produced the blessings by their own power and ...
How can you lower the risk of heart disease? – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. According to the American Heart Association, someone in the United States die of a heart attack every 39 seconds. There are plenty of ways to treat and prevent heart disease, which begins with living a healthier lifestyle regarding your diet and exercise. Atherosclerosis, caused by fatty plaques in arteries, is the main reason for coronary artery disease. Risk factors include poor diet, lack of exercise, obesity, and smoking. Making healthy lifestyle choices can lower the risk of atherosclerosis. Globally, approximately 110 million men and 80 million women suffer from coronary heart disease, which is the leading cause of death worldwide. Each year, an estimated 9 million people die due to coronary heart disease, and it accounts for 1 in 6 deaths worldwide. Cardiovascular ...
Dec 31, 2023
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“Dæhæna” for January 2024. Download the PDF file . ...
