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Caramelized Bread Pudding Delight: A Sweet Symphony of Flavors – By Malsha – eLanka Ingredients: 8 slices of bread 1 cup of milk 2 eggs 100g of sugar 1/4 or 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder (adjust to taste) A handful of raisins 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Method: Begin by preparing a caramel base: Add 2 teaspoons of water to 2 teaspoons of sugar in a pan. Heat until the sugar turns a rich, dark brown, then pour it into a pudding bowl, setting it aside. Trim the edges of the bread, cut it into small pieces, and soak the pieces in milk. In a separate bowl, combine eggs, sugar, raisins, and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture over the milk-soaked bread. Slowly transfer the combined mixture into the bowl with the caramelized sugar, ensuring an even distribution. Steam the pudding mixture for approximately 45 minutes. Serve the delectable creation either hot ...

Nov 11, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Recepies, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged Bread Pudding, Bread Pudding Recipes, elanka recipes, How to Make Bread Pudding, Pudding Recipes, Sri Lankan Desserts

The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-11-11 Source : omny.fm A lifestyle radio show that connects with your community and focuses on topics that you can relate to, a little bit of this and a little bit of that with a real Sri Lankan touch – Anything and everything goes on The Brad & Kiara Show – Tune in Saturday Mornings 7-8 right here on Triple H 100.1 FM ...

Nov 11, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, The Brad and Kiara Show - Sydney Tagged lifestyle, radio show, Sydney

Good News From Jayam November 15, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Aruni Boteju’s Ceylon International Film Festival Was a Tremendous Success – Nandasiri Jasentuliyana Nandi and Shanthi Jasentuliya, Aruni Boteju and SLAASC President Niroshan Kahawatte. “An unexpected journey and such a beautiful and wonderful experience. It was an great honor to receive both California State Legislature Certificate of recognition from State Assembly Greg Hart and Senator Monique Limone recognition and proclamation from Mayor Randy Rowse, City of Santa Barbara. Our humble gratitude for giving us this honor the strength and courage to be part of this wonderful community. We are proud to announce all winners and performers of the festival received the certifications from California State Legislature as well.” Aruni Boteju-Chairman, Ceylon International Film Festival The final night of the second annual Ceylon International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, California on October 28th, 2023. The historic Lobero Theater was the venue ...

Nov 11, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged ARUNI BOTEJU, Ceylon, CEYLON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Shanthi Jasentuliya, SLAASC, Suzette Herft

ICC bans Sri Lanka Cricket for a second time for political interference. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor) The ICC has at long last cracked the whip over Sri Lanka’s political riddled cricket administration and governance by banning the country with immediate effect. The decision came shortly after Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister’s knee jerk reaction to a sub standard showing at the Cricket World Cup in India. Under Sri Lanka law, the Sports Ministry oversees all matters relating to sport. But in this instance all hell broke loose when the country, which has been successful in most editions of this tournament, was humbled by the lersser knowns, challenging the pride of a once fierce competitor. It is widely reported that Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe immediately used his powers to dissolve the existing administration headed by Shammi Silva and proceeded to install an interim committee headed by former ...

Nov 11, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Arjuna Ranatunge, ICC, International Cricket Council, Roshan Ranasinghe, TREVINE RODRIGO

SBS 30th Anniversary with Admiral Ravindra Chandrasiri Wijegunaratne – the founder and first CO of Sri Lanka Navy Special Boats Squadron (SBS) Admiral Ravi Wijegunaratne, the founder and first CO of Sri Lanka Navy Special Boats Squadron (SBS); the Naval Commando Unit at Navy House, Trincomalee with Petty Officer ( SBS) S Kumara Basnayake , who was injured on 10th November 1995, fighting against LTTE terrorists at Ilankanthai, South of Trincomalee and wife and son of Chief Petty Officer (SBS) K G Shantha, PWV, the recipient of Highest Gallantry Medal of Sri Lanka – Parama Wira Wibushanaya for his exceptional Gallantry and valour in sacrificing his own life to protect brother officers and sailors at Seas off Point Pedro on 1st November 2008. SBS planned number of Religious ceremonies to remember fallen heroes (51 of them) fighting LTTE terrorists from November 1993 to May 2009. ...

Nov 11, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Admiral Ravi Wijegunaratne, Naval Commando Unit at Navy House, Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Navy Special Boats

Defining Optimal Levels and Doses of Vitamin D for Every Individual – By Dr. Sunil Wimalawansa Source : grassrootshealth What should be the minimum vitamin D level among all individuals? What diseases and conditions might benefit from even higher vitamin D levels? Key Points Dr. Sunil Wimalawansa answers several questions, including “Do you recommend an absolute minimum vitamin D level for everyone?,” “In which specific health conditions might an individual choose to have a higher target blood vitamin D level to achieve desired outcomes?,” and “What are the broader benefits of having updated guidelines and barriers to implement?” To be clinically effective and to protect all body systems, serum 25(OH)D concentration needs to be “maintained” between 50 to 80 ng/mL range; this would cover approximately 99.9% of all human disorders Vitamin D is a threshold micronutrient – its response rates diminish as the blood vitamin D level increases; once reaching ...

Nov 11, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Dr. Sunil Wimalawansa, medicine, micronutrient, minimum vitamin D level, Vitamin D, vitamin D level Human biology

Empowering Communities: A Guide to Helping People in Need – By Nadeeka – eLanka In a world where compassion and support can make a significant impact, reaching out to help those in need is a powerful way to contribute to positive change. Whether you’re an individual looking to make a difference or part of a community eager to extend a helping hand, there are various ways to assist and empower those facing challenges. Let’s explore some practical steps and initiatives that can truly make a difference. Understanding the Needs of Your Community Before diving into action, it’s crucial to understand the specific needs of the community you aim to help. Conduct surveys, engage in conversations, and collaborate with local organizations to identify key challenges. This groundwork ensures that your efforts are targeted and effective. Establishing Support Networks Building a strong support network is essential for sustainable assistance. Encourage community members ...

Nov 11, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Nadeeka Kumari Tagged Advocacy for social change, Building resilient communities, Collaborative community efforts, Community development strategies, Community empowerment, Community welfare programs, Empowerment through education, Grassroots initiatives, Helping hands in communities, Helping People in Need, Humanitarian projects, Impactful volunteer work, Inclusive community development, Local community support, Philanthropy and community building, Social impact initiatives, Social responsibility projects, Strengthening local networks, Support for underprivileged, Sustainable community programs, Volunteer opportunities

Exploring Aukana: Sri Lanka’s Timeless Treasure – By Bhanuka – eLanka Nestled in the heart of Sri Lanka, the serene village of Aukana unveils a timeless treasure that draws travelers and pilgrims alike—the magnificent Aukana Buddha statue. Standing majestically at 40 feet tall, this ancient masterpiece is a testament to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Sri Lanka. A Glimpse into History The Aukana Buddha statue, carved during the reign of King Dhatusena in the 5th century, stands as a marvel of ancient Sinhalese craftsmanship. Hewn from a single granite rock, the statue exudes a sense of tranquility and spiritual grace that captivates all who visit. The Aukana Buddha As you approach the site, the towering figure of the Buddha emerges, capturing your attention with its intricate details. The Buddha, in the Abhaya Mudra (gesture of fearlessness), stands with a serene expression, embodying enlightenment and inner peace. The precision ...

Nov 11, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Bhanuka Nuwan Tagged Abhaya Mudra meaning, Ancient Buddhist sculptures, Anuradhapura attractions, Aukana, Aukana Buddha, Aukana heritage, Aukana historical site, Aukana meditation spot, Aukana rock carving, Aukana serenity, Aukana Sri Lanka, Aukana statue, Aukana travel guide, Buddhist pilgrimage sites, Dambulla cultural sites, Dhatusena reign sculpture, North Central Province tourism, Spiritual tourism Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka historical landmarks, Sri Lankan ancient monuments, Sri Lankan Buddhist art

නීති රෙගුලාසි අතික්‍රමණයට යොමුවන , ශ්‍රීලංකා රාජ්‍ය නායක පිළිවෙත පිටු දකිමු. – By Gamini Kariyawasam තමන් විසින් වාචිකව දෙනු ලබන නියෝග, රටේ පවත්නා ලිඛිත නීතිය හා චක්‍රලේඛන සැළකිල්ලට නොගෙන , රාජ්‍ය නිලධාරීන් විසින් ක්‍රියාත්මක කළ යුතුය යන අමනෝඥ ප්‍රතිපත්තියක් ශ්‍රීලංකාවේ ක්‍රියාත්මක වෙමින් පවත්නා බැව් පැහැදිලිව ම විද්‍යාමානවේ.එම අහිතකර ප්‍රවණතාව , වර්තමානයේ මාධ්‍ය ඔස්සේ කියවන්නට,අසන්නට, දැකගන්නට ලැබේ. දේශයේ යහ රාජ්‍ය පාලනයක් ස්ථාපිත කිරීම උදෙසා,රාජ්‍ය නායකයින්, පක්ෂ නායකයින් මෙන් ම, රාජ්‍ය නිලධාරීන් ද දැනුවත් කිරීමෙහිලා මෙවන් මාතෘකාවක් යටතේ ශාස්ත්‍රීය ලිපියක් ලිවීම කෙරෙහි මසිත් පෙළෙඹිණි. “ගම සමග පිළිසඳරක්” නැමැති වැඩසටහන ගෝඨාභය රාජපක්ෂ මහතා ජනාධිපති වීමෙන් පසුව ආරම්භවූ අයුරු ඔබට මතක ඇතැයි සිතමි.. එහි පළමු ප්‍රගති සමාලෝචනය 2021 අප්‍රේල් 26 වන දින හපුතලේ වෙලන්විට ග්‍රාමයේ දී පැවැත්වීය. එහි දී පැමිණ සිටි ගැමියෙක් වෙතින් ජනාධිපතිට පැමිණිල්ලක් ඉදිරිපත් වෙයි. “සර් ඔබ තුමා ගිය වතාවේ නිලධාරීන්ට නියෝග කලාට තාම හල්දුම්මුල්ල ප්‍රාදේශීය ලේකම් තුමා අපේ ඉඩම් වලට බලපත්‍ර දීල නෑ. කෑලේ සුද්ද කරන්ඩ ගිය ගමන් වන ජීවී මහත්තුරු ...

Nov 11, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr. Gamini Kariyawasam Tagged Administrative autonomy, Administrative service officers, Bureaucratic influence in Sri Lanka, Civil service dynamics, Civil service professionalism, Gamini Kariyawasam, Governance in Sri Lanka, Government officials and politics, Policy implementation challenges, Political influence on bureaucracy, Political leaders and civil service, Political-administrative relations, Public administration in Sri Lanka, Public service integrity, Sri Lanka administrative service, Sri Lanka political landscape

Exploring the Wonders of Star Gooseberry: A Nutrient-Packed Superfood-by Kalani-eLanka Star Gooseberry, scientifically known as Phyllanthus acidus, is a tropical fruit that has been gaining popularity for its exceptional nutritional benefits and unique flavor profile. Also referred to as “Otaheite gooseberry,” “Malay gooseberry,” or simply “Starfruit,” this small, star-shaped fruit is a powerhouse of essential nutrients and offers a delightful culinary experience. In this article, we will delve into the various aspects of Star Gooseberry, from its nutritional content to its culinary uses and potential health benefits. Star Gooseberry is renowned for its impressive nutritional content. It is a rich source of vitamin C, providing a significant boost to the immune system. Additionally, it contains essential minerals such as potassium, iron, and calcium, contributing to overall health and well-being. The fruit is low in calories and high in dietary fiber, making it an excellent choice for those looking to maintain ...

Nov 11, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Kalani Prabodha Tagged Star Gooseberry, Superfood