Obituary: Alistair Gonsal Alistair Gonsal (84) dearly beloved husband of Camille, father of Gavin, Michelle, Jacqueline & Danielle, Grandfather of 10 Great Grandfather of 2 children. Son of Herbert & Zena Gonsal (decd) brother of Heather – Dinky (decd) Dugald (decd) Jeanne (decd) Russell (decd) Rowenna, Aloma, Chris & Cheryl (decd) Passed away peacefully on the 4th June in Quuensland Australia…RIP ...
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Sri Lanka tick all boxes in World Cup Qualifier Sadeera Samarawickrama with a career-best 73 entertained the spectators in Bulawayo yesterday as Sri Lanka posted a massive 355 for six. There were four half-centuries in the Sri Lankan innings before Wanindu Hasaranga claimed career-best figures of 6-24 to complete a 175-run win. Source:Island A ruthless performance by Sri Lanka showed the rest of the teams in the World Cup Qualifiers that former champions mean business after they brushed aside the United Arab Emirates with a comprehensive 175-run win in Bulawayo yesterday. It was the kind of game where they ticked all the boxes with a commanding win. The openers provided the team a solid start before the middle order consolidated and the lower middle order finished things off expertly in piling up a gigantic 355 for six in 50 overs. While defending the huge total, the quicks bowled with fire ...
Jun 22, 2023
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PHU declares intention to visit Kurundi temple Kurundi temple Source:Island The Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) yesterday (19) announced that a 50-member group led by its leader Udaya Gammanpila would visit the Kurundi temple in Mullaitivu, tomorrow (21). Responding to The Island queries, Gammanpila said that it would be the responsibility of the government to ensure safety and security of everyone. “The Constitution guarantees the freedom of movement, and therefore we do not expect any obstacles,” MP Gammanpila said, adding that they would also visit Nedunkerni viharaya, also targeted by those who still propagated separatist views. ...
Jun 22, 2023
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Navy assists devotees traveling from Jaffna to Sella Katharagama by foot Source:Island Sri Lanka Navy on 10th June 2023 began providing assistance to devotees who are traveling by foot on the annual pilgrimage from Jaffna to Sella Katharagama. The Navy will assist the pilgrims by providing medical facilities, life-saving amenities, clean drinking water, meals and various other services while they are traveling between Kumana and Kumbukkan Oya. The Pada Yaathra is to end on the 27th of June. ...
Winners of 30th Gratiaen prize and H.A.I. Goonetileke prize for translation announced 2022 Gratiaen winners with Orlando Edwards, Country Director, British Council. Prof. Neloufer de Mel, Chair, The Gratiaen Trust, Manel Eriyagama (Winner H.A.I. Goonetileke Prize), Yudhanjaya Wijeratne (Joint Winner Gratiaen Prize), Chiranthi Rajapakse (Joint Winner Gratiaen Prize) Carmeline Jayasuriya from the John Keells Foundation, and the British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Sarah Hulton Source:Island The joint winners of the Gratiaen Prize 2022 are Chiranthi Rajapakse for her short story collection Keeping Time and Other Stories, and Yudhanjaya Wijeratne for his novel The Wretched and The Damned. Chiranthi Rajapakse was shortlisted for the Gratiaen Prize 2017 for her short story collection Names and Numbers and is a writer, lawyer and developmental professional, while Yudhanjaya Wijeratne is a science fiction writer, activist and data scientist. The winners were announced at an event held at Westminster House, Colombo, the official residence of the British High Commissioner, on ...
Jun 22, 2023
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Praveena Perera wins”Top 50 Women” professional award Source:Island Praveena Perera – Associate Vice President & Group Account Director from MullenLowe was recognised as an emerging woman leader and is this year’s recipient of the award for ‘Leadership in the field of Advertising & Public Relations Sector’ at the “Top50 Professional & Career Women Global Awards – Thirteenth Edition” organised by Women in Management (WIM). She received her award at the Global Awards Ceremony held on the 17th of June at the Shangri-La Colombo. The event celebrated and awarded twenty other international award winners representing 15 countries. Commenting on her recognition, Praveena Perera – Associate Vice President & Group Account Director from MullenLowe avers, “While women make up over 50% of our population, their representation in the workforce remains disproportionately low. Within the ad industry, this disparity becomes even more pronounced, largely due to the insufficient progress made at organisational levels ...
Jun 22, 2023
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eLanka Newsletter – 21st June 2023 – 6th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter NSW Govt leaders hail multilingualism Health & Views June 2nd issue 2023 – By Dr harold Gunatillake Happy Father’s Day – By Noor Rahim BNI Sri Lanka hosts BNI National Conference in Colombo – members honoured at gala awards ceremony Obituary : In loving memory of GLADYS FERNANDO October 16, 1928 – June 9, 2023 The Therapeutic Value of Sinhala Semi Classical Songs – By Shasthrapathi Sangeeth Nipun Rupashika Ranathunga Popular tourist destination located in Galle District Sri Lanka ‘ Bentota ‘ – By Malsha – eLanka Why is it difficult to control emotions – By Jayadeva De Silva An early sound recording and playback device ‘ Gramophone’ – By Malsha – eLanka “ANYWAY” –A poem of Dr. Kent Keith The Sri Lanka Cricket ...
Jun 22, 2023
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The Paradox of Personal Meaning – Download a Free Copy – NEW BOOK BY DR. KEITH https://www.paradoxicalcommandments.com/ The Paradoxical Commandments are about finding personal meaning in the face of adversity. There is another paradox, which is that when things are going well, it can be hard to find meaning and deep happiness. This new book by Dr. Keith provides an introduction to the Paradoxical Commandments, describes the importance of finding meaning, and then discusses eleven Meaning Maximizers that can provide you with much more personal meaning and deep happiness than symbols of success like power, wealth, and fame. Click here to download a free copy of The Paradox of Personal Meaning To order a copy of the paperback, click here. ...
Golden Wedding of Nirmala & Mevan Pieris, celebrated at Galle Face Hotel on 16th June 2023. Nirmala and Mevan Pieris celebrated 50years of married life on the 16th of June 2023 with a reception held at Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. We are sharing a few photographs taken that day. Nirmala & Mevan dancing. Mevan inserts a Golden wedding ring closely watched by The Ven. Jayanth Jeyaveerasingan, and The Revd. Suresh Dias Bandaranaike, and grand-son Dineth Pieris. Nirmala & Mevan with their five grand-children L-R , Dineth, Nirmala, Anithra, Mevan, Kiyana and Jaanya, with Nireka standing in front. Nirmala & Mevan with their two children and five grand-children L-R; Dineth, Nilanka, Nirmala, Mevan, Nireka (standing in front), Dilani, Kiyana, Jaanya, Anithra, Haren. Extended Family Group Seated on ground in the centre – Mevan Pieris Front row – L-R, Shevan Goonetilleke, Nirmala Pieris, Theshika Goonetilleke, Nireka Pieris, Gamini Goonetilleke, ...
Jun 22, 2023
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Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 163 22 06 23 Happy Thursday! It’s Pride Month & we take a look at Colombo Pride, talk about Sri Lanka as a start-up, chat with a Data Scientist about ‘The Wretched and the Damned’, check out horse diapers, the world’s youngest software engineer, the economy, markets and lots more. Click the link to enjoy our programme today: Have a great weekend. Savithri ...
Jun 22, 2023
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