Tharushi wins Gold in 800m Source:Dailynews 18-year-old Tharushi Karunarathna has won the gold medal in the women’s 800m at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou. She won the race with a timing of 2:03:20. Karunarathna broke from the pack with about 140m to go and dashed to the finish line ahead of India’ Bains Harmilan and China’s Chunyu Wang. Gayanthika Aberathna finished race in eighth with a timing of 2:05.87. This is the first gold medal for Sri Lanka at this year’s Asian games. This is also the first athletic gold medal for Sri Lanka at the Asian Games after the gold medals won by Susanthika Jayasinghe in 100m and Damayanthi Dharsha in 400m at the 2002 Busan Games. Sri Lanka has won one gold medal and two silver medals so far at the Hangzhou Games. ...
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David Cameron kicks off Port City Colombo’s global investment drive David Cameron Source:Island Representatives of top corporates in the UAE, accompanied by high-potential investors, property developers, hotel owners, and leaders in the hospitality and real estate industries, converged on the iconic settings of the Ritz Carlton in Abu Dhabi and the Armani Hotel at Burj Khalifa in Dubai to explore, understand, and assess the investment potential of Sri Lanka, with particular emphasis on the transformative Port City Colombo project, a press release said. The release adds: ‘This elite gathering took place in the presence of the ruling families of the UAE, engaging in a structured conversation led by David Cameron, former British Prime Minister, who outlined a compelling case for investing in Sri Lanka. The discussion was moderated by Niranjan de S Deva Aditya, a former British and European MP, currently serving as the Presidential Advisor to the President of ...
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Recording of the Multicultural Media Online Conference on Mental Health on Wednesday 4 October 2023 This video has been posted on the NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service (MHCS) YouTube page and social media platforms and will also be shared on the NSW Health social channels. Website https://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/media-centre/multicultural-media-online/multicultural-media-online Vimeo https://vimeo.com/870985772/c56534b35c?share=copy MHCS Socials Facebook https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=728048386004037 Twitter https://twitter.com/mhcsnsw/status/1709703787227865361 The resources for CALD community shared at the conference are: Transcultural Mental Health Centre: Translated Mental Health Resources TMHC has translated a range of mental health resources into multiple languages, including the ‘A practical guide series’ and ‘Consumer Medication Brochures’ (please note consumer medication brochures are for use by clinicians to work with consumers) By title www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/TMHC/MultilingualResources<http://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/TMHC/MultilingualResources By language www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/tmhc/inyourlanguage<http://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/tmhc/inyourlanguage Community Mental Health Profiles and Information Resources: www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/TMHC/CommunityProfiles<http://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/TMHC/CommunityProfiles Transcultural Mental Health Line 1800 648 911 (Monday – Friday 9am – 4:30pm) The Transcultural Mental Health Line (TMHL) connects people from CALD communities with experienced clinicians ...
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eLanka Newsletter – 4th October 2023 – 2nd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Sri Lanka women claim Silver in Asian Games Cricket – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE – (eLanka Sports editor) Highlights from The Old Joes Golf Day – Awards & Lunch in Sydney – Sunday 1st October 2023 (Photos thanks to Brad Stevens ) UNIQUE SRI LANKA LIBRARY අකුණු සරින් ශාප ලද – දේශයේ ඇතුන් දහස් ගණන් නැසූ බ්රිතාන්ය පාලකයෝ – By ආචාර්ය ගාමිණී කාරියවසම් The Dutch Fort in Gurunagar, Jaffna – By Michael Roberts Dust Divine (The C-Theory) – By Lakshman Navaratne The Cheiftains Of Sri Lanka Bradman at Brockton Oval in Vancouver in 1932 during Australian North American Tour-by Michael Roberts The Long weekend – By Dr harold Gunatillake The Burgher Association Australia Annual General Meeting 2023 Bill Nighy reads Sri Lankan Journalist ...
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Roy-Tho airbus 2024 Roy Tho Airbus 2024 With the support and endorsement of the RCU, ORGACO, and the Roy-Tho Big Match Organizing Committee 2024, a special chartered flight is being organised for the 145th Royal Thomian Cricket Encounter in 2024. If you reside in NSW or ACT and are interested in more details, please register your interest by contacting thiwanka@roythoairbus.com or 0421 669 258. • DISCOUNTED AIRLINE TICKETS • FREE ROY-THO AIRBUS MERCHANDISE • DISCOUNTED HOTEL STAYS • DISCOUNTED WELLNESS EXPERIENCES • RAFFLE DRAW-RETURN AIR TICKET • MANY MORE SURPRISES BOTH INFLIGHT AND UPON LANDING Limited Seat Available Roythoairbus.com ...
RIP FELIX PERUMAL – By Upali Obeyesekere Police Team: 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. SenanayakeE. L. Abeygunewardene (IGP), T.B. Werapitiya, S. Kuruppu (Secretary GSCA), D. Weerasinghe, T.B. Kehelgamuwa Image source:Scotent Fb Source : JOSEPHIAN-PETERITE INTERNATIONAL PERUMAL FELIX ANTHONY – Chairman, Vigilant Security & Investigation Services. Dearly beloved husband of late Chitra, loving father of Surani, Roshni & Mario, loved father-in-law of Michael De Silva & Nedra, loving grandfather of Jannik & Tehanee, Keshia & Rashmika, Tehra & Anaya, son of late Aloy & late Therese, brother of Vilma Navaratnam, Inez Panambalana, Evan & Walter (All Decd.), Jean Dharmaratne & Bryan. Remains lie at “The Restpect Home” by Jayaratne’s, Borella on Thursday 5th October from 9.00 a.m. Cortege leaves Parlour at 4.00 p.m. ...
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Tharushi and mixed relay team win golds in South Korea – By Dhammika Ratnaweera Tharushi Karunaratne with her 800m gold medal Source : dailynews Tharushi Karunaratne the promising athlete from Walala. A . Ratnayake Central once again came to the limelight when she won 800m gold medal at the Asian under 20 Athletic Championship which is now in progress in South Korea. Tharushi Karunaratne coached by Susantha Fernando bagged her second medal of the meet yesterday as she earlier took silver medal of 400m on the previous day. Tharushi who started her 800 m final from fourth lane took an early lead from the first round finished with a clear lead to earn gold medal with a time of 2.05:64 minutes. The second placed athlete finished the race with 2.10.22 minutes well behind Tharushi. The three other athletes couldn’t pose any challenge to young Tharushi Karunaratne and she finished the race ...
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Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 178 05 10 2023 Happy Children’s Week! Today, we find out the origins of balloons – something all children love, visit the No Hungry Kids project, the status of children in the modern day with UNICEF’s country representative, find out about the oldest aquarium fish and construction project, explore the controversial Online Safety Bill, add some economic news & pack in much more! ...
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SL shines at Asian Game after 17 years Source:Dailymirror Nadeesha Dilhani Lekamge won the silver medal in the women’s javelin throw event at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China today. This is the first athletics medal for Sri Lanka at the Asian Game in 17 years. India’s Annu Rani won the gold medal in the event while China’s Lyu Huihui won the bronze medal. ...
Ekanayake to Skipper Australian Seconday Schools Rugby Squad-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis News Item in Rugby.com.au, 27 September 2023 ….. https://www.rugby.com.au/news/australian-schools-u18s-side-named-for-nz-clash-2023927 The Australian Schools side has been confirmed to face NZ. Photo: Rugby Australia. Australian Schools & U18s head coach Shannon Fraser has confirmed his side to face New Zealand Secondary Schools at Viking Park in Canberra on Thursday. NSW Waratahs flanker Aden Ekanayake has been appointed captain for the opening clash of the two-game series, with both fixtures to be broadcast live and on demand on Stan Sport. The series marks the resumption of a trans-Tasman contest that was last held in 2019, when an Australian side featuring current Wallabies Tom Hooper and Zane Nonggorr defeated their New Zealand counterparts 18-14. Australian School & U18s vs. New Zealand Secondary Schools Viking Park, Canberra 2.10pm AEST Thursday 1. Macarius Pereira (QLD Reds, St Joseph’s Nudgee College) Macarius Pereira (QLD Reds, St Joseph’s Nudgee College) Oliver Barrett (QLD Reds, St Joseph’s ...
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