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Thanks Pakistan Military Academy ! Thanks  Pakistan Military Academy for training our officers for years and making them professionally very competent and brave !  WE ARE EVER GRATEFUL TO OUR TEACHERS IN PAKISTAN !   Army Commander Lt General Vikum Liyanage ( alumni of PMA) with SL Cadets training at PMA, Abottobad, Pakistan during Passing Out Parade where our Army Commander was Guest of Honour. Brig Kaminda Silva our DA in Islamabad also in the picture !  Regards, Admiral Ravi  Sri Lankan HC to Pakistan desig   ...

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AkzoNobel brings joy and colour to SOS Children’s Village in Monaragala this Children’s Day This Children’s Day was a day to remember for the children of SOS Children’s Village in Monaragala as AkzoNobel -producer of Dulux paints in Sri Lanka- marked the occasion with a day filled with fun, games, laughter, and plenty of paint. This year AkzoNobel employee volunteers visited the SOS Monaragala village, and together with the children created a life-size mural to brighten up their community. The children were also given the opportunity to take part in art competitions as well as motivational and mentoring sessions, with music and entertainment bringing in additional good cheer. Each child also received a special gift at the end of the day. ...

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The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-10-21 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  ...

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“The Virtuous Weed” – A new book from a Weed Scientist – By Nimal R. Chandrasena Ph.D. “A weed is no more than a flower in disguise, which is seen through at once if love gives a man eyes” – James Lowell Dr. Nimal Chandrasena, a former Associate Professor of Botany, at the University of Colombo has just published his first book. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the journal WEEDS – the official journal of the Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society (http://apwss.org.in/). Weeds, as a group of plants, are unloved by some people. However, this dislike is not universal. Weeds are colonizing, pioneering plants, with special botanical and ecological attributes. They are a critical component of Mother Earth’s rich biodiversity. They are also Nature’s Gifts from which humans can learn many lessons. Nimal Chandrasena’s book provides compelling evidence of the virtuous side of weeds and their utilization potential for people’s livelihoods ...

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Homemade Date Cake Recipe – By Malsha – eLanka Indulge in the delightful flavors of a homemade Date Cake with this easy-to-follow recipe. This moist and aromatic cake is a perfect blend of pitted dates, cashew nuts, and a touch of cinnamon, creating a symphony of tastes that will tantalize your taste buds. The subtle hints of rose, almond, and vanilla essence add an extra layer of sophistication to this delectable treat. Follow these simple steps to create a moist and flavorful Date Cake that will become a family favorite. Whether it’s for a special occasion or a simple craving, this Date Cake is a delightful choice for any time of the year. Ingredients: 350 grams of pitted dates 175 grams of all-purpose flour 50 grams of cashew nuts 150 grams of sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder 50 grams of semolina 100 grams of butter 25 grams ...

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amanté celebrates 10th anniversary; unveils exciting new intimate wear collection, ‘Vogue’ This October, Sri Lanka’s leading intimate apparel brand, amanté, is commemorating the milestone 10-year anniversary of its flagship boutique in Racecourse, Colombo, and also 11 years of the brand’s presence in Sri Lanka. To mark the occasion and to kick-off a month of promotions and celebrations, the brand hosted select invitees and several A-list fashion influencers -including amanté’s athleisure ambassador Yureni Noshika-, at an exclusive in-store event featuring a fashion show unveiling amanté’s exciting new anniversary capsule, ‘Vogue.’ amanté has over the last decade crafted its reputation as a brand known for its fashionable, sophisticated, and high-quality lingerie. Paying tribute to its own home-grown success story, the intimate wear label launched its stylish new “Vogue” collection at the celebration event well-timed with the festive season ahead. Vogue includes 8 exciting new designs across a broad spectrum of colourways, featuring ...

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Embracing Life’s Challenges: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities – by Nadeeka – eLanka Life, as beautiful as it can be, is also an intricate tapestry of challenges and obstacles. From personal trials to global crises, we encounter difficulties that test our resilience, adaptability, and determination. However, these challenges need not be stumbling blocks. In fact, they often serve as catalysts for growth and transformation. This article delves into the art of embracing life’s challenges and reveals how they can be turned into valuable opportunities for personal and collective development. 1. The Nature of Challenges: Challenges are an inherent part of the human experience. They come in various forms—personal, professional, and societal. Understanding the nature of challenges is the first step in addressing them. 2. Resilience and Adaptability: Resilience is the capacity to bounce back from adversity, and adaptability is the ability to adjust to change. Both qualities are key in navigating ...

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Dehiwala, Sri Lanka: Where Coastal Beauty Meets Vibrant Culture – by Bhanuka – eLanka Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of Sri Lanka, Dehiwala stands as a captivating destination that effortlessly marries natural beauty with a rich cultural heritage. This picturesque coastal village, located a short distance from Colombo, offers travelers a unique blend of pristine beaches, lively markets, and a warm and welcoming community. Join us as we embark on a journey to explore Dehiwala’s coastal charm, cultural treasures, and the unforgettable experiences that await. Discovering Dehiwala’s Coastal Wonders: Dehiwala’s coastline, adorned with golden sands and swaying palm trees, is a sanctuary for beach lovers and water enthusiasts. Unwind on the tranquil beaches, partake in water sports, or simply savor the breathtaking coastal scenery. Cultural Encounters in Dehiwala: The heart of Dehiwala beats to the rhythm of its vibrant culture. Engage with the local community, explore bustling markets, and savor ...

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පතිවත වෙනුවෙන් දිවි පිදූ – රූමත් රූප්මතී දේවිය –  By ආචාර්ය ගාමිණී කාරියවසම්. භාරත දේශයෙහි සුපතළ   රාමා සීතා – රාධා ක්‍රිෂ්ණා –  ෂා ජහාන්  මුම්ටාෂ්  වන්  ප්‍රේම වෘතාන්ත ඔබ අනන්තවත් අසා ,කියවා ඇති බව නිසැක. ඒ  අතරට එක්වන, එහෙත්  පාඨකයින්  වැඩි පිරිසක් අසා හෝ කියවා නොමැති,   ඓතිහාසික  සත්‍ය  සොඳුරු  පෙම් පුවතක්  ඔබ  හමුවේ සිත්තම්  කිරීමේ ප්‍රයත්නයකි    මෙම පෙළගැස්ම . ප්‍රේමයේ  නාමයෙන් මරණය වැළඳ ගත් රැජිනියක් සම්බන්ධ මෙම  කතා පුවත, අප  අසල්වැසි ඉන්දීය ඉතිහාසයට එක් වන්නේ පහලොස් වෙනි සියවසේ දීය. මුලින්ම මෙහිදී අපගේ අවධානය  ඉන්දියාවේ මධ්‍ය ප්‍රදේශයෙහි වින්ධ්‍යා කඳුවැටියට උතුරින් පිහිටි මල්වා  ප්‍රාන්තය  වෙත යොමුවේ. මල්වා ප්‍රාන්තය, ක්‍රි. පුර්ව 6 වන සියවසේ සොළොස් මහා ජනපදයන්ගෙන් එකක්වූ අවන්ති ජනපදය ලෙස  පුරා  විද්‍යාඥයින් මේ වන විට හඳුනාගෙන ඇත. වින්ධ්‍යා කඳුවැටිය මල්වා ප්‍රාන්තය පාලනය කළ   සුල්තාන්වරයා වූයේ බයාසිඩ් බාස් බහදූර් ඛාන් ය.හේ ස්වභාව  ධර්මයට,  සෞන්දර්යයට,සංගීතයට  බෙහෙවින් ඇලුම් කළේ ය. දිනක් ඔහු නර්මදා නදිය අසබඩ වන පෙතට පිවිසියේ වන අසිරිය විඳිමින්, සිය ධනු ශිල්පීය  අභ්‍යාසයන්   මුවහත් කර ගැනීමේ  අපේක්ෂාවෙනි. වන පෙත  ඔබ මොඹ සැරි සරද්දී , වන වදුල දෙසින් නිකුත් මිහිරි සංගීත නාදයක් ඔහු සවන් වැකිණි. සුල්තාන් සෙමෙන්  සංගීත රාවය නැගුණු  දිශාවට පියමං කළේය. විසල්රුක් සෙවණක, ...

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