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VACD Australia August/September 2023 Newsletter “When we give alms with our hearts, we give well” Dear friends, colleagues, supporters, and collaborative partners, Greetings to you, your families, loved ones, and colleagues from all of us at VACD. VACD Sri Lanka Tour Highlights & Notes in Brief: After months of careful planning, Yasmin and I embarked on our self-funded official VACD tour of Sri Lanka in late September of which here are some of the key highlights: Meeting with Mr. Himendra Ranaweera – Deputy Chairman, Ms Jayanga Wegodapola – Legal Officer and Mr. Subramanian Kamalanathan – Manager Operations – Merrill J Fernando Charitable Foundation (MJFCF) to discuss VACD’s upcoming projects & programs and establish a Collaborative Partnership agreement between MJFCF and VACD, as per below: ...

Oct 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Mr. Himendra Ranaweera, Mrs. Manel Wijesundara, Ms Jayanga Wegodapola

Remembering Heroes on 30th Anniversary of Special Boats Squadron – What I Learnt from The War Hero’s Son – By Admiral Ravindra C Wijegunaratne Former Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of The Navy Chairman Trincomalee Petroleum Terminals Ltd Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.’ — Mother Teresa “I learned true essence of GRATITUDE from this War Hero’s son” My mobile phone rang a few years back when I was Chief of Defence Staff (Senior most officer of Sri Lanka Military). It’s a number I have not saved. I answered the call. A faint voice of a young child on the other end. “Sir I am Wikum Anuhas, Son of Chief Petty Officer K G Shantha.” Yes Son! I replied. Late Chief Petty Officer KG Shantha was from elite Special Boats Squadron (SBS), the Naval Commando Unit who paid ...

Oct 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged 30th Anniversary of Special Boats Squadron, Admiral Ravindra C Wijegunaratne, K G Shantha, LTTE, Sri Lanka Military, Sri Lanka Navy, War Hero

Doctor, my feet and ankles are getting swollen. What can I do? – By Dr harold Gunatillake What is the most common cause of leg swelling? In older adults is what we call venous insufficiency.” The second most common cause of leg swelling is a reaction to certain medications. When you remove your socks and shoes at the end of the day and detect swelling around your ankles and feet, you need to worry about it. Travelling by plane for long hours and not moving your legs is an acute problem. In some situations, this can be due to DVT, meaning that the deep veins in your calf muscles become clogged up with clots due to a lack of peripheral pumping action in the calf muscles, or may be due to a condition called ‘lymphatic stasis’ meaning that the extra-cellular fluid is not being returned from the dependent areas, ...

Oct 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged ankles., calf muscles, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, eLanka, health problems, leg swelling, legs syndrome., legs welling

WBBL stars take trophy over 1000ft to mark mew heights for WBBL. In a one-of-a-kind celebration, Alyssa Healy and Meg Lanning, recently elevated the league to new heights, in a unique way. The dynamic duo embarked on a unique adventure, taking the coveted WBBL trophy to the pinnacle of Sydney – the iconic Sydney Tower Eye, which soars to a breathtaking 1,014 feet above the Central Business District. Thrilled by the unprecedented experience, Meg Lanning, the Melbourne Stars’ captain, shared her excitement about the upcoming WBBL season, saying, “Never before have I been to such staggering heights. It’s super exciting, and I can’t wait for the tournament to begin.” Alyssa Healy, a key player for the Sydney Sixers, expressed her enthusiasm for the WBBL’s enduring appeal after nine years, stating, “It’s nice to see that after all this time, the WBBL is still as thrilling as ever.” In an ...

Oct 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Alyssa Healy, Meg Lanning, Melbourne Stars, Sydney, Sydney Sixers, Sydney Tower Eye, WBBL stars, WBBL stars take trophy

Photos from the Sri Lanka Australian Malay Association – 25th Anniversary Cultural Show and Dinner Dance held on 14 October 2023 at the Don Moore Community Centre, Carlingford, NSW Please visit eLanka Facebook page to view the full album Please visit eLanka Facebook page to view the full album ...

Oct 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Photo Gallery, Photos Tagged 25th Anniversary Cultural Show, Carlingford, DINNER DANCE, Don Moore Community Centre, eLanka, Sri Lanka Australian Malay, Sri Lankan Events in Australia

Mount Lotus Eye and ENT Hospitals hosts free health camp to mark ‘World Sight Day’ Mount Lotus Eye and ENT Hospitals, one of the newest and most advanced hospitals of its kind in the country, commemorated World Sight Day 2023 by organizing a highly successful free health camp at its premises in Mount Lavinia on Friday, 13th October 2023. The event was conducted to provide essential eye and ENT care to the community and promote overall well-being. Hundreds of patients visited the health camp throughout the day to have their eyes and hearing tested by the experienced healthcare professionals of Mount Lotus. In addition to these tests, the hospital’s dedicated team also conducted screenings for blood sugar, blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI) and general health checkup for the participant. Based on the results, patients received personalized medical advices on how to lead a healthier lifestyle. ...

Oct 17, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Mount Lotus Eye and ENT Hospitals

Mahavally Trip – By Jayantha Panditharatne A trip to Mahavally in 1968, photos back then were taken by Jayantha Panditharatne. Thanks for sharing these photos with eLanka. Please visit eLanka Facebook page to view the full album Please visit eLanka Facebook page to view the full album ...

Oct 17, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Photo Gallery, Photos Tagged 1968, Jayantha Panditharatne, Mahavally, Mahavally Trip

Sri Lanka flatter then flop as Australia stifle a likely challenge – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) Sri Lanka threatened to end Australia’s campaign with an opening stand of 125. Then in familiar fashion collapsed dramatically to get run over, ending any hope of making it through to the second round. From a position of strength set up by Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera, the Lankans fell in a heap to be bowled out for a well under par 209. Adam Zampa showed Sri Lanka’s inability to handle spin grabbing four wickets. He was well supported by Mitchell Stark and Pat Cummins who completed the Sri Lanka rout as wickets tumbled at a regular stream. Australia chased down the required target after an early scare losing 2 for 24 as Dilshan Madushanka and Dunith Wellelage showed some fight with the ball. Mitchell Marsh, 52 off 57, Josh ...

Oct 17, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Australia, Dasun Shanaka, Dilshan Madushanka, Dunith Wellelage, Kusal Perera, Manus Labuschagne, Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka, TREVINE RODRIGO

Caramel Sago Pudding : A Delectable Dessert Delight – By Malsha – eLanka Indulge in the sweet symphony of flavors and textures with “Caramel Sago Pudding: A Delectable Dessert Delight.” This delightful dessert offers a tantalizing blend of rich caramel, creamy sago, and the subtle essence of vanilla. In this article, we’ll take you through the simple steps to create this luscious treat that’s bound to impress your taste buds. Whether you’re an experienced home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is approachable and rewarding, making it a perfect addition to your repertoire of homemade desserts. So, let’s dive into the world of this mouthwatering caramel sago pudding and learn how to create a sweet masterpiece that will leave everyone craving for more. Ingredients For Pudding : 1/4 cup of Sago 1/2 cup of Sugar 1 cup of Fresh Milk 2 Eggs 1 tablespoon of Vanilla ...

Oct 17, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Recepies, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged Caramel Sago Pudding, elanka recipes, How To Make Sago Pudding, Pudding Recipes, puddings, Sago recipes, Sri Lankan Dessert recipes, Sri Lankan Desserts

AUSTRALIA BOUNCE BACK TO CRUSH SRI LANKA TO EAT HUMBLE PIE – By Sunil Thenabadu Source : info-rain Australia bounce back with first win Openers Kusal Janith Perera and Pathum Nissanka made 125 runs stand Australia executed a superb all round performance which guided them to an easy five wickets win over Sri Lanka in their World Cup cricket fixture played at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium at Lucknow yesterday. It was very unexpected batting performance by Sri Lanka team who made 125 for no loss at one stage but were reduced to 209 all out in 43.3 overs. Australia chase their 210 runs target in 35.2 overs with loss of only five wickets. After losing two early wickets for 24 runs opener Mitchell Marsh 52 in 51 balls with 9 fours, wicket-keeper Josh Inglis who scored 58 in 59 balls with 5 fours and a ...

Oct 17, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Adam Zampa, Australia, Australia vs Sri Lanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka, Cricket News, Dasun Shanaka, David Warne, Dilshan Madushanka, Dunith Wellalage, Kusal Janith Perera, Lahiru Kumara, Matheesha Pathirana, Mitchell Starc, Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka, Sunil Thenabadu, t Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium, World Cup cricket fixture