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The Splendor of Kandy Esala Perahera: Sri Lanka’s Magnificent Festival of Light-eLanka-by Kalani   Immerse yourself in the cultural extravaganza of Sri Lanka’s grandest festival, the Kandy Esala Perahera. Held annually in the city of Kandy, this enchanting procession is a celebration of tradition, spirituality, and history. Lasting for several nights, the Kandy Esala Perahera is a vibrant display of elaborate costumes, mesmerizing dances, resplendent elephants, and the flickering glow of countless oil lamps. With a history that spans centuries, this festival holds deep significance for Sri Lankan Buddhists and captivates visitors from all around the world.  The origins of the Kandy Esala Perahera can be traced back to the reign of Sri Lanka’s ancient kings, with its roots firmly embedded in Buddhism. The procession was initially performed to request blessings from the gods for bountiful rain during the dry season. Over time, the procession evolved into a grand religious ...

Jul 24, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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Cricket’s greatest all-rounder-Dr Shemal Fernando PhD   Sir Garfield Sobers Source:sundayobserver Sir Garfield Sobers played for the West Indies between 1954 and 1974. He was a true all-rounder, a threat with both bat and ball. But what really sets Sobers apart from the rest is the fact that he was essentially three players rolled into one. He could bowl both fast-medium and spin, being effective with both. But it was as a spin bowler that Sobers was first picked for the West Indies team. He would go on to take 235 wickets at an average of 34.03.However, he continued to work on his batting, which improved to the extent that he is now remembered as one of the finest batsmen of all time with an average of 57.78. ...

Jul 23, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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විදෙස් තානාපතිවරුන්ව මවිත කළ මගේ රටේ සුන්දරත්වය – රාජ්‍යතාන්ත්‍රිකත්වයේ 75 වන සැමරුම  ...

Jul 23, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged
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How does salt affect your health? – By Dr Harold Gunatillake www.Doctorharold.com As much as 85 percent of the salt we eat is already in the food we buy, rather than being added during cooking or eating. Table salt, sodium chloride (NaCl), is a naturally occurring mineral essential for animal life. Salt is one of the most widely used and oldest forms of food seasoning. Saltiness is one of the five basic human tastes in addition to sweetness, sourness, bitterness, and umami (a savory, meaty taste, such as that of cooked mushrooms, cheese, or soy sauce). It is estimated that we need about 500 mg or 6 grams. of sodium daily for vital functions. But did yo know that, on ..average, working-age adults in England consume 8.4g a day – that’s 40 percent above the national guideline? In Sri Lanka, the National Population Salt Consumption the survey estimated the salt ...

Jul 23, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , , , ,
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Captured leopard cubs left by mother in Maskeliya estate to be kept back again Source:Dailymirror Workers holding the juvenile leopard cubs. Picture by Ranjith Rajapakse Estate workers had found two mountain leopard cubs on a tea estate in the Maskeliya area and handed them over to the officers of the Nallathanniya Wildlife Office on July 17. The two mountain lion cubs about a month old, were found when the mother of the cubs would have brought the cubs and kept them in a safe place on the tea estate, while she went hunting for prey. ...

Jul 22, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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Merrill Joseph Fernando: The ‘tea maker’ who left behind a remarkable legacy-by KKS Perera   Drawing upon over decades of tea expertise Merrill J.Fernando, at the time of his passing away, was regarded as the most proficient tea maker globally. Source:Dailymirror Merrill’s greatest achievement lay in establishing a brand that not only overcame the exploitation of Sri Lanka’s tea industry, but also endeared it to tea enthusiasts globally Dilmah also extended its altruistic efforts to the environment through Dilmah Conservation Merrill Joseph Fernando, the visionary founder and CEO of Dilmah Tea, the world renowned Sri Lankan tea brand, passed away on July 20, 2023, at the age of 93. Born on May 6, 1930, in Negombo, Sri Lanka, he came from a modest background. Merrill’s initial ambition was to pursue a career in law, but he shifted his focus to the tea industry when he saw an opportunity as a tea ...

Jul 22, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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29-member Indian team to compete at 101st Athletic Nationals-by Susil Premalal Source:Dailymirror The Athletic Federation of India has taken steps to send 29 first-class athletes from India to participate in the 101st National Athletic Championship with the hope of qualifying for the World Athletic Championship 2023. The Athletic Nationals conducted by Sri Lanka Athletic (SLA) will be held from July 28-30 at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo. The Indian athletic team is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on July 26, SLA president Major General Palitha Fernando told the media in Colombo today  (20). ...

Jul 22, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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How not to lose a fortune – combating the scammers: SBS Sinhala Explainer on 21 July – By Madhura Seneviratne, Mahnaz Angury, Ciara Hain Source : sbs Officials say people in Australia are losing millions of dollars through investment scams every year. The federal government has assembled a task force of experts who will target investment swindlers under the National Anti-Scams Centre. Listen to the SBS Sinhala Explainer on this issue. ...

Jul 22, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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