Visit to Adelaide by Mr Sandith Samarasighe, Consul General for Sri Lanka in Melbourne Source : slcgmel Media Release Consul General, Sandith Samarasinghe successfully concluded the series of investment meeting during the official visit to Adelaide, South Australia Mr Sandith Samarasinghe, the Consul General for Sri Lanka in Melbourne visited Adelaide, South Australia on Friday 8th September aimed at exploring and fostering investment opportunities between Sri Lanka and South Australia. During the visit, Consul General engaged in a series of investment meeting. Consul General, Sandith Samarasinghe met with Mr Andrew Kay, the CEO of Business SA, the Chamber of Commerce, and Industry in South Australia. Their discussion focused on promoting Investment by South Australian companies in Sri Lanka and promoting tourism between two countries. Consul General met with the Honourable Jing Lee MLC, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council and the Shadow Minister for Multicultural South ...
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Children show the way to the future of the nation MEDIA RELEASE NSW Government Minister and Member for Bankstown, Jihad Dib, has hailed the Canterbury-Bankstown Children’s Festival as an event where young people show they are leading the way in creating a future nation where there’s a place for everyone. He was speaking at the 25th anniversary of the festival which was first staged at the Bankstown City Paceway 25 years ago and yesterday came to the nearby suburb of Yagoona. “We are empowered when we see young people who, rather than trying to move away from their culture of origin, are celebrating who they are and are sharing it with the rest of us. And that is how we become much better. ...
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Value of asking questions-By R N A de Silva Source:Island rnades@gmail.com It is generally accepted that in countries like Sri Lanka the opinions of political leaders or state enterprises are accepted without questioning by their subordinates. We have witnessed the disastrous consequences of such acceptances without proper analysis in the recent past. Is this also a result of the outdated educational practices that we use in our local schools where students are not encouraged to ask questions and passive learning is in fact seem to be favoured? We know how curious little children pose numerous questions to their parents as they want to know ‘how’ and ‘why’ of everything that they come across. Curiosity is a natural phenomenon and asking questions an essential fact for a strong learning process. Why then is this curiosity not demonstrated through questions in schools? Shyness amongst a group of people can be one of ...
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Australian Referendum and Human Rights-by Dr Laksiri Fernando Source:Island Australia is holding a referendum on 14 October (2023) proposing a constitutional amendment in the country in recognising the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the ‘first nations people’ and creating a body as ‘a voice’ to express their views through representatives to Parliament and the government on policies relevant to their welfare and development. A referendum is usually a vote in the form of ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to a particular question and the question in this instance is the following. “A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Do you approve this proposed alteration?” In May this year, both houses of Parliament approved the holding of a referendum and since then the campaign for yes and no has been launched by various political parties ...
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Orient Finance’s Network Grows: Piliyandala Branch Now Open 19th September 2023 – Colombo: Orient Finance PLC, a renowned financial institution dedicated to empowering individuals and supporting businesses with its comprehensive range of products, services, and expertise, is thrilled to announce the inauguration of its latest branch in Piliyandala. This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone for Orient Finance, as it strengthens its nationwide presence with a network that now extends to a total of 33 branches. In line with its dedication to providing top-tier financial services, while expanding their network, Orient Finance has also been on a journey of refurbishment and relocation throughout the past financial year. These efforts are aimed at better addressing the diverse financial needs of its valued clients and fostering stronger client engagement. ...
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Australia great Adam Gilchrist reveals his four World Cup semi-finalists Source : newswire Former Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has named his four potential semi-finalists for the World Cup 2023. Gilchrist a World Cup winner himself said that he sees India, Pakistan, England and Australia could line up as the favourites to lift the trophy. “I think India and Pakistan could feature, Australia and England are another two teams,” Gilchrist told the press in a promotional event at Ahmedabad. “Australia will learn a lot from their efforts in South Africa when they come to India, they have got three games before the World Cup against India so they will have a bit more of a full strength squad there so that might tell us a bit about where they are at so it’s a bit hard who’s gonna win it (World Cup) but I think there is probably four semi-finalists there.” ...
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Motivation for Health and Wellness: A Journey to a Better You – By Nadeeka – eLanka In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s easy to overlook our most valuable asset: our health and wellness. We often find ourselves caught up in a never-ending cycle of work, stress, and distractions, neglecting the very foundation of a fulfilling life. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In this article, we’ll explore the profound journey of motivation for health and wellness, unlocking the secrets to becoming a healthier, happier, and better you. 1. The Power of Purpose Motivation for health and wellness begins with a clear sense of purpose. What drives you to prioritize your well-being? Is it the desire to live a long, active life, to be there for your loved ones, or simply to feel your best every day? Identify your purpose, and let it fuel your motivation. ...
Royal beat Thomians to clinch Orville Abeynaike Trophy Front row (from left) – Senul Liyanage, Muad Mueen, Yusuf Sihar, Geesath Basitha, Aathif Faleel, Kevindu Dharmarathne, Lithum Karunasiri, Inupa Ranathunga Standing (from left) – Anuk Kaveeja, Binu Paranawitharana, Minol Dakhitha, Rivisha Marambage, Sihath Dassanayake, Lakshitha Perera, Aakash Wijeseara (Captain), Himsara Caldera (Vice-Captain), Thaviru Alahakoon, Harris Arumugam, Vinol Rashmitha. Source : island Underdogs Royal College stunned their arch rivals S.Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia when center forward Yusuf Shihar’s solitary penalty corner goal helped them win Orville Abeynaike Trophy in their hockey big match on Saturday at Colombo University ground. The victory was the first win for Royal in the trophy match since 2015. The Mount Lavinia team was the clear favourites in this year’s (22nd) edition of the game after winning their match against Trinity by 4-2 last week. The hosts Royal led by Aakash Wijesekera were surprisingly in control of the game ...
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Asia Cup defeat is just a wake up call, says Silverwood – By Dhammika Ratnaweera Source : dailynews Losing Asia Cup final is just a wake-up call before the world cup where we have to compete against teams like India, Australia, and New Zealand – against whom- we have to be on top of our game said Sri Lanka cricket head coach Chris Silverwood. we played some very good cricket to get to the Asia cup cricket final. We had to fight very hard. For me it was an achievement.”said Sri Lanka cricket head coach Chris Silverwood after the final which India won by ten wickets to clinch their eighth title . Clearly it was a bad day. Clearly we came up against a very high class bowling unit. It was a shame to finish the way we did. It’s one of those things we can’t dwell on too much because ...
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PERCY RECEIVES RS. 5 MN FROM SLC – By Sunil Thenabadu Source : info-rain Sri Lanka Cricket has presented Rs. 5 million to Mr. Percy Abeysekera, Sri Lanka’s legendary cheerleader on the cricket field. The decision has been taken by the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket, headed by Mr. Shammi Silva, President of Sri Lanka Cricket. “Percy’s contribution to the game of cricket in Sri Lanka as a cheerleader is immeasurable, and he has been a tower of strength for the players and to the game as a whole, and it was our turn to give back and look into his wellbeing,” said Mr. Mohan de Silva, Honorary Secretary of Sri Lanka Cricket.The donation was handed over to Mr. Abeysekera by the Honorary Secretary of Sri Lanka Cricket, Mr. Mohan De Silva, when he visited Percy’s house on behalf of Sri Lanka Cricket to inquire about his health and wellbeing. ...
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