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Kandy Perahera rituals end with water-cutting ceremony Source:Dailynews The water-cutting ceremony of the Kandy Esala Perahera was carried out according to ancient rituals at Gatambe water-cutting pier yesterday (31). After completion of the last Randoli Maha Perahera, the Sathara Maha Devala perahera heads to the Gatambe water cutting pier and perform the water cutting festival by sending afloat the Kap trees planted in each of the four devalas at the time the Perahera festival commenced in the Mahaweli river. It is a tradition from the past for the four devala priests and other officials to go to the middle of the Mahaweli River in a boat and carry out the ritual of cutting the water and keeping the water collected in a container until the end of the next year’s Perahera festival. ...

No.2 Heavy Transport Squadron 66th Anniversary Source:Dailynews No.2 Heavy Transport Squadron today (September 1) marks its 66th year of proud service to the motherland. At its inception, the rce (RCAF), had only a few aircraft housed in No.1 Squadron. Later, with the development of the RCAF’s capacity during the stewardship of Air Vice Marshal JL Barker, a requirement arose for a separate Training Squadron and an Operational Squadron. As a result, on September 1, 1957, the No.1 Squadron was split into two, setting up the No.2 Squadron. Initially, No.2 Squadron comprised of Oxford Airspeed, Prestwick Pioneer, De-Havilland Dove aircraft and the S-51 Dragonfly helicopter, which was the first helicopter of the RCAF. Initially, the squadron was located at SLAF Base Katunayake, carrying out Transport and Patrol duties. In September 1959, two De Havilland Herons were purchased from England and directly ferried by a local aircrew, to the Squadron, to enhance ...

Sep 2, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Air Marshal RAUP Rajapaksa, Wing Cmdr HMM Samarakoon

The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-9-2 Source : omny.fm The Brad and Kiara Show 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 ...

Sep 2, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged A lifestyle radio show, Brad and Kiara Show

Lets Try To Make a Passion Fruit Mojito At Home – By Malsha – eLanka Creating a Citrus-Passion Fruit Charm Beverage: Ingredients: ( This Ingredients For Two Glasses ) Half a passion fruit One lime, cut into pieces Salt to taste 2 teaspoons of powdered sugar 30ml of fresh lime juice A few fresh mint leaves Soda water as needed Ice cubes Instructions: Begin by taking a glass and placing lime slices, powdered sugar, mint leaves, and half of a passion fruit in it. Use a small wooden muddler to gently grind and mix these ingredients together. Add ice cubes to the glass, then sprinkle in salt to taste and pour in the fresh lime juice. Finally, top off the glass with soda water until it’s filled to your desired level. Give it all a good stir to combine the flavors. For an extra touch of freshness and presentation, garnish ...

Sep 2, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Recepies, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged elanka recipes, How To Make Mojitos, Mojito Recipe, Passion Fruit Mojito

A Man-Created Warming of Mother Earth. – By Noor R. Rahim The devastating ecological changes that humans encounter today Are just the result of the humans’ avaricious and ambitious weighs Always throwing caution to the wind and putting it off for another day Comfort foremost being the mindset without thought to what may lay In his/her greed for material gains there’s nothing withheld in the foray The whole World appears to follow this disastrous concept, so to say In boosting the National Wealth do they indulge and encourage The exploitation of Mother Natures’ assets to fulfil the National usage It was in “Nature Studies” we were taught The results of the ravages on the ecology of the land Would bring to the humans untold distraught Summing it: “Man will destroy Nature & Nature will destroy Man” Does one really think for a moment the felling of these ...

Sep 2, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Noor Rahim Tagged Mother Nature, Nature, Nature Studies, Noor R. Rahim, Warming Earth

Sadeera, Matheesha and Asalanka star in big win-by Rex Clementine at Pallekele Matheesha Pathirana finished with four wickets as Sri Lanka bowled out Bangladesh for 164 at Pallekele yesterday. Source:Island There were doubts about how Sri Lanka’s depleted bowling attack will go about things in the Asia Cup, but the backup bowlers came up with a splendid performance in their opening encounter yesterday at Pallekele helping Sri Lanka to a seven wicket win over Bangladesh. Hometown boy Matheesha Pathirana was sensational finishing with four wickets providing early breakthroughs and then coming back for a last spell to destroy the tail as Bangladesh were bowled out for 164 runs with five overs to spare. Sadeera Samarawickrama then smashed a half-century to help Sri Lanka to a comfortable win with 11 overs to spare. He was joined by Charith Asalanka, who posted an unbeaten 62. ...

Sep 2, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama

MEDIA RELEASE: Celebrate spring with Liverpool City Council’s garden competition Everything’s coming up roses – and any other plant you care to name – in this year’s Liverpool City Council’s garden competition. Building on the momentum of last year successes, this year’s competition will have extended categories and carry total prizemoney of $5000. “It’s a great chance for Liverpool gardeners to show off the plants, shrubs and gardens they work so hard on,” said Liverpool mayor Ned Mannoun. “It’s our way of continuing to encourage the wider beautification of Liverpool through gardens. “Our area will take as much greenery as it can get.” This year’s competition has been expanded to eight categories which will be judged by a panel of experienced horticulturalists. Prizemoney will be distributed over eight categories: Best front garden Best back garden Best overall garden/property Best courtyard/ enclosed/entrance way Best balcony Best street Best school garden Best ...

Sep 2, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Celebrate spring with Liverpool City Council

SUNDAY CHOICE – A FATHER’S LOVE – by Charles Schokman A father’s love is a love that a father has for his children. It is a unique and special bond that is Characterised by warmth, trust and protection.It is a love that is based on mutual respect and understanding, and is built on a foundation of shared experiences and memories. A father’s love is powerful and enduring force that helps children to feel safe and secure, and provides them with the confidence and support they need to navigate the world around them. What does the Bible say about a father’s love? Psalm 103:13: “As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.” Proverbs 22:6: “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” 2 Samuel 7:14-15: “I will be a ...

Sep 1, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Bible say about a father's love, father's love

AN INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2023. – By Charles Schokman Our Father who art in heaven. A Father’s Day Message to you. Many of us approach Father’s Day with mixed emotions. Some people have hands-on fathers who are available and interested in their lives; others have somewhat distant, disinterested fathers; while others still were abandoned by their fathers altogether. And some have fathers who have died. But one thing we all have in common, no matter what kind of dad we have or have had, is that we have a Father in heaven. And regardless of how your father on earth has treated you, you have a Father in heaven who has always been there and always will be there for you. The Bible says that God is a “father of the fatherless” (Psalm 68:5 NKJV). And David wrote, “When my father and my mother forsake me, ...

Sep 1, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Charles Schokman, FATHER'S DAY, Father’s Day Message, INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, Jesus, SEPTEMBER, The greatest prayer

Embrace Nature’s Splendour: The Toowoomba Flower Festival Source : Dæhæna – September 2023 The Toowoomba Flower Festival stands as a vibrant celebration of nature’s beauty, captivating hearts and minds with its breathtaking display of floral artistry and enchanting landscapes. Located in the picturesque region of Toowoomba, Australia, this festival has become an annual event that draws both locals and tourists alike. History Since its inception in 1949, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers has flourished and is now an iconic Queensland event. The brainchild of Essex Tait and the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce, Carnival was created as a way for the city to use its “Garden City” reputation to promote increased economic activity following the hardships of WWII. Key Exhibits and Events Picnic Point (1 to 30 September) Perched atop the crest of the Great Dividing Range is Picnic Point. The panoramic 180 degree views will take your breath away, stretching out ...

Sep 1, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged The Toowoomba Flower Festival