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The Therapeutic Value of Sinhala Semi Classical Songs – By Shasthrapathi Sangeeth Nipun Rupashika Ranathunga We have listened to numerous light songs broadcasted on radio. Some of them have been composed based on Hindustani music. We have quite often witnessed such music containing embellishments such as cadential trills which are visible in Khayal songs. Such songs are known as semi classical songs. Furthermore, many a song composed based on the raagas have been quite popular in Sri Lanka. In some of them, the raaga elements are very much visible and they are present all through the song. In certain songs, only its bases include raaga elements. Apart from that, there are certain other songs composed using a reflection of raagas. Accordingly, semi classical songs could be categorized as follows: Songs firmly based on raaga forms Songs slightly mixed with raaga forms Songs with a touch of raaga (Sinhala Geethaye Ragadhari ...

Jun 19, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Dayarathna Ranathunga, Hindustani music, music therapy, raaga, Rupashika Ranatunga, Sinhala Semi Classical Songs, Songs, Sunil Sarath Perera

Obituary : In loving memory of GLADYS FERNANDO October 16, 1928 – June 9, 2023 In loving memory of GLADYS FERNANDO October 16, 1928 – June 9, 2023 Passed away peacefully on Friday, 9th June 2023. Beloved wife of late John Silva and mother of Erica Silva, Mrs Fernando will be sadly missed by her loving family and dear friends. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Mrs Fernando’s funeral service. VIEWING AND FUNERAL WEDNESDAY, 21 June 2023, 12:30PM – 2:30PM Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium Camellia Chapel, Cnr Delhi and Plassey Road, Macquarie Park, NSW 2113 Followed by on site funeral wake. ...

Jun 19, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Obituaries Tagged Erica Silva, GLADYS FERNANDO

A case for preserving our ‘Grand old dame’ Source:Sundaytimes Colombo, since its start as a colonial fort city, has evolved as the business capital of Sri Lanka over a period of five centuries. The growth and urban transformation of Colombo that has taken place during the decade from 2010 is significant as well as critical in the context of its built heritage. The awareness and consciousness which got built into society since the 1980s towards our built heritage has drastically deteriorated and, during the past, a number of significant architectural heritage buildings have been demolished to make way for a developer-led city. The issues such as conflictive decision-making process, inaccurate or biased judgments, weak performance and engagements by relevant professionals are some noticeable aspects of the existing urban development and heritage protection agencies. Moreover, the nonexistence of public agencies having adequate power to look after the urban built heritage is ...

Jun 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Grand old dame, Urban Development Authority

BNI Sri Lanka hosts BNI National Conference in Colombo – members honoured at gala awards ceremony BNI Sri Lanka – the local branch of the world’s largest referral networking organisation, BNI (Business Network International) – is celebrating the success of its first ever large-scale event in the country. The National Conference titled “Building a global Sri Lanka. Networking the way forward,” was headlined by Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, Dr. Ivan Misner, and BNI Global Markets President Mr. Mac Srinivasan, with an awards ceremony honouring the outstanding successes and contributions of members representing a broad spectrum of industries from across the island. Held on Wednesday the 14th of June at the Shangri-La Ballroom in Colombo, the forum was held with the aim to raise individual professionals, local organisations and entrepreneurs, with an awards ceremony recognising members and chapters that have performed exceptionally well over the past year. As ...

Jun 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged DB Automation (Pvt) Ltd, Oshada Senanayake, Sri Lanka Telecom

eLanka Newsletter – 18th June 2023 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter The Miraculous Journey of the Canada Sri Lanka Catholic Association of Ontario (CSLCAO) – by Kingsley LaBrooy SUNDAY CHOICE – What does it mean to be born again? – by Charles Schokman Winter respiratory campaign – Multilingual Health Resources Colombo Swimming Club – Colombo Sri Lanka : Home away from Home Zhade – ( My Jamaican neighbour ) – by Charmaine Candappa BRITISH GOVERNANCE FROM 1815-1832 By Dr. Tilak S. Fernando A tropical rainforest located in Sri Lanka ‘ Sinharaja Rainforest ‘ – By Malsha – eLanka Ritigala Sanctuary and Ancient Buddhist Monastery: Unveiling the Serenity of Sri Lanka’s Hidden Gem – By Nadeeka – eLanka The Independence Memorial Museum – By Prashanth Sentilkumar Protecting Mogul Emperor Aurangzeb’s silver coin ship – By Admiral ...

Jun 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged Aroshi Ranatunga, Charles Schokman, eLanka Newsletter, Michael Roberts, Prashanth Sentilkumar

An early sound recording and playback device ‘ Gramophone‘ – By Malsha – eLanka A gramophone, also known as a phonograph, is an early sound recording and playback device. It was the primary means of playing recorded music from the late 19th century until the mid-20th century. The gramophone uses a rotating disc, typically made of shellac or vinyl, with sound information recorded as physical indentations or grooves on the surface. When playing a record on a gramophone, a needle or stylus is placed in the grooves of the disc. As the disc spins, the stylus follows the grooves, causing vibrations that are converted into sound by a diaphragm and amplifying horn. The resulting sound is projected through the horn and can be heard by listeners. Gramophones were originally powered by hand-cranking, where a handle would be turned to rotate the disc. Later models were developed with electric motors for ...

Jun 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged Baila Music, Children's Gramophones, Console Gramophones, Electric Gramophones, Film Music, folk music, gramophone, gramophone records, Horn Gramophones, including classical Sinhala music, musical heritage of Sri Lanka, playing recorded music, Portable Gramophones, religious music, Tabletop Gramophones, The gramophone era in Sri Lanka, The history of the gramophone, traditional Sri Lankan music genres

SRI LANKAN PRISONS SHOULD BE UPTO INTERNATIONAL STANDARD – By Dr Tilak S. Fernando It was recently disclosed that Sri Lankan Prions should be called a persistent issue, but nothing has been done to make inmates comfortable to international standards. Today it is recorded that a 260 per cent increase in prisons, criticised as ‘dungeons’ and some over-crowded prisons, make the worst criminals. Some International prisons, which are said to be in developed, counties such as the USA or Britain, humanely treat prisoners with separate rooms for inmates and library facilities with separate toilets and washrooms. After all, prisoners are also human beings made out of feelings, blood and bones. Just because they are tempted to be criminals or drug addicts, should they be treated crudely? In some cases, toilet pans and wash basins are the same room where one sleeps on a mat on the ground. Mosquito-infested rooms make ...

Jun 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Tilak S Fernando Tagged criminals, High Court Judge, International prisons, Prison walls, Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan Prions

Happy Father’s Day – By Noor Rahim ...

Jun 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Noor Rahim Tagged Happy Fathers Day, Noor Rahim

British actors to play Australian umpires role in Murali’s 800 biopic Source:Dailymirror The two British actors-Bill Hurst and Paul Costa- are playing the roles of Darrell Hair and Ross Emerson, according to MS Sripathy, the writer and director of Murali 800 biopic. Speaking exclusively, he said, in the biopic we are not revealing the Australian umpires (Hair and Emerson) names. This is to avoid any legal hassles”. These two actors may not be big names but Bill Hurst is known for The Golden Compass (2007), The Lost City of Z (2016) and The Wind that Shakes the Barley (2006). Paul Costa is known for Still Green (2007), Hawaii Five-0 (2010) and Get a Job (2012). “We have completed the shootings of all star casts. We are now waiting for the music, sound effects and visual effects to be over before the biopic is ready”. ...

Jun 17, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged 1996 World Cup, Madhimalar Ramamurthy

Health & Views June 2nd issue 2023 – By Dr harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file . Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In other words, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this ...

Jun 17, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Dr. Harold Gunatillake, Health & Views - JUNE, Health & Views June 2nd issue 2023