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Oct 20, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Liverpool Whats on November and December

Vale Felix Perumal: A Leader of Cricketing Men-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Standing from left: F.A. Fernando, A.T. Fonseka, V. Narendra, M. Guneratne, F. Burke, M. Siriwardene D. Rajaratnam … Seated from left: H.C. Perera, N. Weerasinghe, F. Perumal, B.A. Jayasinghe (President GSCA) Minister of Health E.L. Senanayake, E. L. Abeygunewardene (IGP), T.B. Werapitiya, S. Kuruppu (Secretary GSCA), D. Weerasinghe, T.B. Kehelgamuwa We go back in time to 1968, some 50 years ago, when the Police led by Felix Perumal who passed away recently, won the Govt. Services ‘A’ Division Cricket Tournament, a feat not achieved for eleven years before. Another aspect of interest was that until about 1970, a large number of renowned cricketers played for the Police. Much lesser-known players formed teams that took part in the ‘A’ Division tournaments thereafter, in an environment where the quality of cricket had suffered irreparably in government institutions. The drift of talent away from the public service, beginning in the mid-60’s, ...

Oct 20, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged A. Polonowita, D. Buultjens, D. Sahabandu, D. Weerasinghe, D.H.de Silva, T.B.Kehelgamuwa

Rugby legend Navaratnam dies aged 98 Source:Dailymirror Former Sri Lanka Rugby star Sumanthiran (Summa) Navaratnam passed away today, (19) aged 98. Having come through the ranks of Royal College, Navaratnam went on to represent Ceylon rugby team in the 1940s and 1950s. He was also one of the three local native Sri Lankans to represent the Sri Lankan national team which had then been dubbed ‘All-White Sri Lanka.’ Born in Jaffna, Navaratnam was a super star for CR and FC during the 1950s where most notably he led the Red Shirts to Clifford Cup Victory in 1954. At the end of his playing career, he took up coaching. He gave away Royal College his services for free for many years. In addition to being a brilliant ruggerite and coach, Navaratnam had also been elected as the President of the Ceylon Rugby Football Union in 1972 and re-elected as the President ...

Oct 20, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged A.F. Raymond, Royal College, Sumanthiran (Summa) Navaratnam

In Memory of Summa Navarathnam – A True Rugby Legend – By Riyaz Aluher Sumanthiran (Summa) Navaratnam Photo credit – Mirror sports It is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to a legendary figure in the world of sports, Summa Navarathnam, who left us this morning. His passing marks the end of an era and leaves a void that cannot be easily filled. For over six decades, Summa Navarathnam stood as a pillar of strength in the world of sports, particularly rugby. He was not only a great coach but a mentor who dedicated his life to nurturing talent and imparting his profound knowledge to countless athletes. Summa’s accolades in athletics and rugby, including his tenure as the captain of the Ceylon Rugby Team and the title of the Fastest Man in Asia in the 1960s, showcased his exceptional prowess as an athlete. His contributions to these sports were ...

Oct 20, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Ceylon Rugby Team, Riyaz AluherI, Summa Navarathnam, True Rugby Legend

Arundhati Roy draws the Indian Government’s Ire – By Michael Roberts AFP News Item in The GUARDIAN, 11 October 2023 The Booker prize-winning Indian novelist Arundhati Roy could be prosecuted for a 2010 speech about Kashmir after a top official signed off on the move, according to reports in India. Roy, 61, is one of India’s most famous living authors but her writing and activism, including her criticism of the prime minister Narendra Modi’s government, have made her a polarising figure in the country. A criminal complaint accusing her and several others of sedition had languished in India’s notoriously glacial criminal justice system since it was filed in 2010. But on Tuesday, Indian media reported that VK Saxena, the top official in the administration governing Delhi, had given approval for the case to proceed before the courts. Saxena’s directive said there was enough evidence for a case to take place against Roy ...

Oct 20, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged INDIA, Indian novelist, The Booker prize

Angelo Matthews and Dushmantha Chameera rushed in as injury replacements as Sri Lanka reassess lack of experience – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) Sri Lanka Cricket have awoken to the possibility of its worst World Cup campaign and have desperately rushed in Angelo Matthews and Dushmantha Chameera as replacements if there is injury, more to save face as the cellar looms large in this edition. Lack of experience and hamstrung in the bowling department, Sri Lanka have copped a shallacking by opposition batters while their bowlers have been treated with disdain by the three teams they have played against so far. Matthews has a clever cricketing brain and Chameera is the number one choice in their bowling, the latter suffering from injury that ruled him out of this World Cup. While Sri Lanka sits at the bottom of the league stage, below Afghanistan and the Netherlands, their ...

Oct 19, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Angelo Matthews, Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Cricket, TREVINE RODRIGO, World Cup campaign

Noteworthy Boxing History of St. Anthony’s College, Kandy – By A J M Mushtaq Source : Antonian Newsletter – September 2023 Boxing was introduced to the schools in Ceylon during the first decade of the 20th century. Two Old boys, Messrs. Cyril E. S. Perera (later Queen’s Counsel & MP for Colombo North) and M. J. Taylor, were instrumental in bringing the game to St. Anthony’s College, Kandy, inspired by Mr. L. Mc D. Robinson, a lecturer at the Government Training College. St. Anthony’s was fortunate to obtain the services of the famed boxing trainer, Mr. John Gaye. Boxing had become so popular that it was hard to decide which of the two games, cricket or boxing, was more popular, with a large number of athletes taking up the sport. In the STUBBS SHIELD tournament, which started in 1914, St. Anthony’s participated for the first time in 1918 and became ...

Oct 19, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged A J M Mushtaq, Boxing, Boxing History of St. Anthony’s College, Ceylon, first decade of the 20th century, Kandy, St. Anthony's College Kandy

GEORGE SENANAYKE AN UNSELFISH MULTI TALENTED MUSICIAN,MUSIC COMPOSER DIRECTOR, SOUND ENGINEER AT APEX OF FAME FOR DECADES –By Sunil Thenabadu George Senanayake was born in the family with two brother siblings a native in Dehiwala area close to the Zoo. When he was around ten years old his father had decided to sell the properties to evade close relatives around settled to live in Homagama area, Has had had his education in Homagama area.His father who had worked in the Ceylon Electricity Board has had a craze for music often playing a ‘harmonium’ which comprised of pedals ,had been during leisure playing the ‘harmonium ‘ had singing many types of old songs.Young George had learnt to play the ‘harmonium’as a novice was able to grasp the manner of playing. There had been a ‘box’ guitar too at home.George has had friend who could play ‘bass’ guitar very well. When George approached ...

Oct 19, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Ajit Muttukumara, Ajith Ariyaratne, Baby Shanika, Chandana Liyanarachchi, Clarence Wijewardena, composer, Damith Asanka ( many), Kingsley Peiris, Lalith Ponnapperuma, Mangala Dilrukshi, music director, Nadeeka Guruge, Namal Udugama, Nihal Nelson, Priyantha Rathnayake, Punsiri Soysa, Somasiri Medagedera, sound engineer, Sri Lanka’s music, Subhani Harshini. Roy Peiris, Sunil Thenabadu, Susima teledrama, UPALI Sannasgala, vocalist

Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 180 19 10 20233 We’re on a mission to celebrate the rural woman, Sri Lanka’s heritage textiles & transform the beloved tuk-tuk into something evergreen! Plus – discover mysterious rock art, the labyrinth on Mars, Sharon Stone’s art, conkering, the world’s coolest places & economic vignettes! ...

Oct 19, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Savithri Rodrigo Tagged Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 180, rural woman, Savithri Rodrigo, Sri Lanka’s heritage textiles