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Ushering in the New Year in Culturally Meaningful Manner in Colombo -by Uditha Devapriya and Pasindu Nimsara Source:Thuppahis whose preferred title is “Kévum, KrÏda, and Kadé: Avurudu in Colombo” … from The Island, 19 April 2024 No Avurudu would be complete without an Avurudu Ulela. It has become part of our national social calendar, an event that must be organised, a tradition that must be kept. Practically every institution, from nurseries to universities to companies to Rotaract Societies, has a shot at holding one. The result is that somehow or the other, an Avurudu Ulela unfolds somewhere every other day until the end of April. In Colombo, and most major cities, Avurudu Ulela, or Festivals, serve a decorative function. They are designed, structured, and “ordered” to represent the ideal of Avurudu. In a typical Avurudu Festival, at least the best among them, spectators are made to imagine what Avurudu means, or is supposed to mean. Our contention is that ...

Apr 22, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Avurudu Festivals, Avurudu Ulela, Royal College, Sinhala gama, The Hostel Avurudu

Som Tum – Thai papaya salad Source:SRILANKAN FOOD LOVERS ACROSS THE WORLD Pork and pineapple red curry with curry paste made from scratch Stir fried mixed vegetables Baby bok choy and shitake mushrooms in oyster sauce and garlic Prik Nam Pla ( spicy green chillies in fish sauce ) All served on precious Jasmine Rice Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Apr 22, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Som Tum - Thai papaya salad

Murali’s story about leadership now, recalling how Arjuna stood up for him Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Apr 22, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Arjuna, Murali

The story of Nagalingam Ethirveerasingam Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Apr 22, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Nagalingam Ethirveerasingam

Sri Lankan golfers shine on National Golf’s opening day Sri Lankan duo of Uchitha Akash Ranasinghe and MH Chalitha Pushpika. Two Sri Lankan players ! One Sri Lanka Navy sailor and other son of one of the Sri Lanka’s Golfing legends- Anura Rohana ) won the President JR Jayawardena trophy which was presented by former President of Pakistan, General Zia Ul Haq. at Magra Hill Golf Course ( Pakistan Navy Golf Course) in Islamabad, Pakistan. When I introduced game of Golf to Sri Lanka Navy, when I was Navy Commander in 2015, this is what I dreamed one day ! I am EXTREMELY Happy and wish our two players best of luck in next three days on tournament!. Ravi Source:Thenews ISLAMABAD: Sri Lankan golfers won the JR Jayawardene Trophy with a better performance on the opening day of the 63rd National Amateur Golf that started here Thursday at the Margallah ...

Apr 22, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Chalitha Pushpika, Malik Shoaib, Raja Israr, Salman Jahangir, Sri Lankan golfers Uchitha Akash, Uchitha Akash

Larry Loos celebrates his important milestone that made a party to an event that will not be easily forgotten at St. Michael’s and St Luke’s Church in Dandenong There’s this affable guy who parades himself as a lovable person, maybe no more than 60 to 65 if you had to guess. Then you get invited to his 75th birthday. While the shock takes a while to digest and set in, we then experience a night of fun, frolic and a musical experience of unlimited talent from family and guests that was mind blowing. Larry Loos is a blessed man with a fantastic family and friendship group that gathered to celebrate his important milestone that made a party to an event that will not be easily forgotten. Anne an I were privileged to be among the invitees to witness a night with a difference at St. Michael’s and St Luke’s Church ...

Apr 22, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Photo Gallery, Photos Tagged 75th birthday, event, Larry Loos, St Luke's Church in Dandenong, St Lukes Church

Sri Lanka Foundation Inc in the USA – International Awards – Binara Dharmawardena Binara Dharmawardena in Recognition of establishing the fast and only Non-emergency ambulance program in sri Lanka For Treminally ill patiens ...

Apr 22, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Binara Dharmawardena, International Awards, Sri Lanka Foundation Inc in the USA

Ashton Agar in Freelance Rejuvenation?-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Alex Malcolm, in ESPNcricinfo … where the title of the essay runs thus …. ” ‘It gives me flexibility’ – Agar opts for freelance life while still committing to Australia” Ashton Agar has become the latest Australian player to make the bold decision to become a freelance global gun-for-hire, and he couldn’t be more excited about it. Ashton Agar in his delivery stride•Getty Images and Cricket Australia But the 30-year-old says he remains committed to trying to play for Australia in all three formats, including Test cricket, and playing domestic cricket for Western Australia when he’s available despite opting not to sign a state contract for 2024-25. The decision was made following lengthy and collaborative consultations with WA’s general manager of high performance Kade Harvey, WA coach Adam Voges, Australia coach Andrew McDonald and chairman of selectors George Bailey after Agar did not receive a Cricket Australia contract ...

Apr 21, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Aaron Hardie (CA), Alex Malcolm, Ashton Turner, Baxter Holt, Brody Couch, Bryce Jackson, Cameron Gannon, Cameron Green (CA contract), Charlie Stobo, Cooper Connolly, Corey Rocchiccioli, Corey Wasley (rookie), D’Arcy Short, Hamish McKenzie, Hilton Cartwright, Joel Paris, Josh Inglis (CA), Josh Vernon (rookie), Keaton Critchell, Lance Morris (CA), Liam Haskett, Matthew Kelly, Mitchell Marsh (CA), Sam Fanning, Sam Greer (rookie) Jayden Goodwin, Sam Whiteman, Teague Wyllie

VALE -Dr. Nagalingam Ediweerasingham Source:TIMES OF SRI LANKA INTERNATIONAL 365 Dr. Nagalingam Ediweerasingham, one of the greatest sportsmen born in Sri Lanka and who won Sri Lanka’s first gold medal in the Asian Games, passed away in the United States of America. Dr. Edirweerasingham, who was 90 years old, held the Sri Lankan high jump record for nearly four decades since 1953. He won the gold medal at the 3rd Asian Games held in Tokyo, Japan in 1958 by setting a new Asian Games record of 2.03 meters and won the silver medal in the same event in 1962. Later, he made a great contribution to the development of athletics in this country and launched a number of programs for the development of athletics, especially in the North and Eastern Provinces. He contributed immensely to the international achievements of Manjula Kumara, who was another high jumping champion born in this ...

Apr 21, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged 3rd Asian Games, Dr. Nagalingam Ediweerasingham, Sri Lankan high jump record, St Joseph’s College

Roman Szechowycz: A Discerning Eye for Past & Present in the Gal Oya’s History-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis This is a presentation of an article entitled “The “Rock River” Story” by Roman W. Szechowycz in the Loris Magazine, Vol. 8 No. 6 December, 1960. Page 348. Its presentation here has been made feasible by my Aloysian pal KK De Silva. I have underlined aspects of this account with highlights. Let me stress here that Roman Szechowycz’s searching eye and mind leaves me amazed. This essay links the landscape to its medieval and ancient history and dwells on the history of Sinhalese civilization in revealing manner. ROMAN’s ARTICLE : The “Rock River” Story The Gal Oya river is full of interesting historical associations and if the river could talk, the story told by her would be worthy of record. In recent times the name of Gal Oya has become the symbol of the new Lanka, a symbol ...

Apr 21, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Irrakkamam Tank, King Dutugemunu, KK De Silva, Wadinagala rock