SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS (MARCH 2017) Compiled by Victor Melder The Sri Lanka Army promoted cricketers Asela Gunaratne and Seekkuge Prasanna after their excellent performances during the national cricket team’s T-20 series wins in South Africa and Australia. Accordingly, Sergeant Gunaratne was promoted to Warrant Officer II while Prasanna, price who was Warrant Officer II was promoted to Warrant Officer I. Army Commander Lieutenant General Crishanthe de Silva also presented the two cricketers with mementos. While Prasanna has represented Army in cricket since 2003, Gunaratne was enlisted in 2007. Major General Renaka Udawatta, Deputy Chief of Staff who is also the Colonel Commandant, Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps and Major General Priyantha Jayasundara, Chairman, Army Cricket Committee cum the Colonel of the Regiment, Sri Lanka Artillery, Major General P.M.R Bandara, Director General Sports of the Army and a few other senior officers were present at the occasion. (Daily Island 2.3.2017) ...
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Sri Lankan Recipes by Curry Mad – Chick Peas’n’BokChoy Ingredients 1 Bunch Baby Bok Choy 1 Tin 2 Tsp Cumin Seed 1/2 Tblsp Oil 1 Handful Rocket Salt & Pepper to taste 1 Tblsp Sherry How Heat the oil in a pan and ad the cumin seeds. Drain the Chick Peas and toss into the pan along with the Rocket and Bok Choy. Stir and add the Sherry; add the salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm. ...
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Sri Lankan Recipes by Curry Mad – Chicken Grapefruit Marinade Ingredients 1 Tblsp Black Pepper Corns 1-2 Chicken Maryland 1 Cup Coconut Milk 1 Sprig Curry Leaves 1 Tsp Garlic & Ginger paste 200 ml Grapefruit Juice 2 x 3″ Pieces Rampe/Pandanus Leaf 1 Tsp Saffron or Turmeric 1 Tsp Salt (To taste) Preparation Put the chicken Maryland in a clay pot (if available for flavour) or in a pan. Add the salt, curry leaves and Rampe and let it sit for at least 30 minutes. Turn on low heat, let it cook for a few minutes (10 minutes or so) in the Coconut milk. Allow to cook until the chicken is soft and test using a fork into the middle part. Ideal with hot rice or Bread. ...
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SRI LANKA NEWS IN BRIEF (MARCH 2017) Compiled by Victor Melder SriLankan Airlines has commenced the induction of the first of its latest Airbus aircraft. The A320neo that arrived February 27th will be the first of the A320neo and A321neo family aircraft in its fleet. The introduction of these new-generation aircraft will help enhance its exceptional service standards for passengers and serve to align its fleet to the airline’s new strategic focus on Asia and the Middle East. The addition of seven brand new wide body A330-300 aircraft in 2016 greatly enhanced its long haul fleet and passengers can now enjoy more comfortable seats, a state-of-the-art entertainment system, excellent in-flight cuisine, and flight attendants famed for their warmth and caring. Ajith Dias, chairman of SriLankan Airlines, said: “Our airline realigned its strategic focus during the last quarter of 2016 to capitalise on market opportunities in the rapidly growing travel and ...
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OBITUARIES – Compiled by Victor Melder – MARCH 2017 (E & O.E.) HATCH – WINTON EDWARD, father of John and Linda, grandfather of Mark and Tracy, Justin and Jonelle, Julie-Anne and Pete, great grandfather of Zoe and Xavier, in Perth, on February 22, 2017, in his 96th year. (The West Australian 27.2.2017) JOACHIM – MADGE (nee D’ROSAIRO), wife of Godfrey, mother of Augustus and Joan, mother-in-law of Jenny, grandmother of Jonathan and Amelia (all of U.K.), daughter of late George and Enid, daughter-in-law of late George and Ada, sister of late Melrose Cramer, Audrey Noyahr, George and Winston (all deceased) and Anton, in Sri Lanka. (Daily News 1.3.2017) DE ROSE – CHRISTY, husband of Teresa, brother of Noeline and Helan and of late Therese, Nazarane, Isabel, Bernadette and Bosco, in Sri Lanka. (Daily News 1.3.2017) NANAYAKKARA – DE ROSAYRO – THELMA, wife of Gaston, mother of Damayanthi, Priyanthi and Mano, ...
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A commendable all-round performance from NSB Mr. Aswin De Silva – Chairman NSB Mr. Dhammika Perera – GM/CEO of NSB Key Highlights * Highest ever Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 13.3 billion for financial year 2016 in its 45 year history. * Profit After Tax (PAT) at Rs. 9.5 billion for 2016, a 10% growth as compared to previous year. * Non Performing Loans (NPL) ratio at 1.55%, one of the lowest in the banking industry. * Total Capital Adequacy ratio at 14.7% amongst the highest in the state banking sector. * A total contribution of Rs. 19.2 billion to government through dividend levies and taxes. The bank’s operating profit at Rs. 16.1 billion recorded 4% increase as compared to previous year. These reported profits were achieved despite lower interest margins on account of an elevated market interest rate scenario. The growth in its traditional lines of business enhanced ...
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“THE ANZAC SPIRIT” by Desmond Kelly “the Star of eLanka” A century ago, during the early months of 1915, World war 1 was raging in most parts of Europe, including the Ottoman Empire, that, in our geography books, is now known as Turkey. Russian troops were then fighting on many fronts, particularly against the Germans and troops of the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian Empires. At dawn, on the 25th of April, 1915, combined forces from France, Great Britain & the British Empire, including Australia and New Zealand landed at various points on the Gallipoli Peninsula. This campaign was aimed at “opening”new fronts for the allied troops, plus a “trade-route” to Russia. In the battle that ensued, many lives were lost, the final result also being that the opening to the trade-route to Russia was not accomplished. All the fighting, horrible injuries and deaths were for nothing. The last of the Anzac ...
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Spontaneous Spinning (Vertigo) for no cause By Dr Harold Gunatillake –Health writer FRCS, FICS,FIACS,MBBS, AM(Sing) Have you ever experienced spinning things round you when you got up one morning? You are not the only one, there are thousands and thousands of peoplemen and women have had such experiences, as they grow over the 60th year. It is most panicky as you are not aware of what’s happening, because you have has had no such episode before- you would say, “I am healthy-why did it happen to me?” The ‘tsunami’ doesn’t last very long; you hold the closest pole or lean against the wall the episode subsides. You think of sudden high blood pressure when you don’t have it normally, or you think of a brain tumour. ...
Read More →Sri Lankan Melbourners urged to give back by investing Unity Government’s efforts to transform Sri Lanka with reconciliation and reforms underscored at packed CSE forum in Melbourne Attractive opportunities in capital market as well as real estate industry showcased to woo investments from Lankans living in Australia By Nisthar Cassim in Melbourne Sri Lankans living in Melbourne were yesterday urged to give back by investing in their motherland’s future, taking strength from the new transformation being initiated by the Unity Government through good governance and better economic policies. The emphatic message was conveyed at the well-attended Invest Sri Lanka forum in Melbourne, Victoria which is home to the largest population of people of Lankan origin living in Australia. The event was organised by the Colombo Stock Exchange in partnership with several other stakeholders. “It is time to invest in Sri Lanka. You decided to leave Sri Lanka and come to ...
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