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Mevan Pieris writes on ‘Mudaliyar class Goyigama Family Combine’   Source:Dailymirror A book titled ‘The Community’ and penned by Mevan Pieris will be launched on March 21, 2023 at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute at 6 pm. Prof. G.L Peiris is expected to grace the occasion as the Chief Guest while S. Skandakumar and S.Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia Warden Marc Billimoria will be the Guests of Honour. ...

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Jaffna International Trade Fair 2023, a success Source:Island The 13th edition of the Jaffna International Trade Fair 2023 was concluded successfully in Jaffna last Sunday. The Chief Guest was Jeevan Thiagarajah – Governor, Northern Province. The event was organized by Lanka Exhibition & Conference Services (Pvt) Ltd (LECS), in association with the Chamber of Commerce & Industries of Yarlpanam (CCIY). The three-day exhibition provided a major boost to the industries and the economy of Jaffna and was attended by over 50,000 visitors. ...

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“THE PICTURE TELLS THE STORY” – by Des Kelly   “Thank you to Chris Lawton for sending us this fascinating picture. Watch it, Revere it, and pass it on. If you are reading this, HE is indeed protecting you”.   Desmond Kelly HE  who  protects  us  at  ALL  TIMES. ...

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Sri Lanka’s 75th Independence Day Celebration in Sydney organised by the Sri Lanka Association of NSW Please visit eLanka Facebook page to view more photos ( https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=eLanka.com.au&set=a.6356540457711966 ) The Sri Lanka Association of New South Wales Inc (SLA) held the celebration of the 75th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence Day together with the launch of the Golden Jubilee Year of SLA on Saturday, the 4th of February at Thornleigh Community Centre. Over 200 community members gathered to celebrate this significant event and the program of the day consisted with official and cultural segments concluded with refreshments. The clergy representing the major religions of Sri Lanka, blessed Sri Lanka with their respective prayers to commence the event. The following official dignitaries graced the occasion, and we thank them for taking the time from their busy schedules; • Mr Julian Leeser (Federal Member for Berowra and Shadow Attorney General and ...

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Watch Cricket Highlights – Sri Lanka vs New Zealand  DAY 5 Williamson 121* in last ball thriller | DAY 5 HIGHLIGHTS | BLACKCAPS v Sri Lanka | Hagley Oval   DAY 4 Mathews Hundred Sets Up Final Day | DAY 4 HIGHLIGHTS | BLACKCAPS v Sri Lanka | Hagley Oval   DAY 3 Mitchell, Henry Give NZ Lead | DAY 3 HIGHLIGHTS | BLACKCAPS v Sri Lanka | Hagley Oval   Sri Lanka: 355 & 83/3 New Zealand: 373 Day 3 – Sri Lanka lead by 65 runs. DAY 2 DAY 1 ...

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Mind your language. It divides! – By Aubrey Joachim Nineteen Fifty-Six was a watershed moment in the history of Ceylon – now Sri Lanka, when the government of S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike passed the Sinhala Only Bill as the first act of the new government of a leader who at the time could hardly speak the Sinhalese language. The Christian educated ‘silver-tongued-orator’ of Oxford had passed his senior Cambridge examinations with distinctions in English, Latin, Greek and French. No Sinhalese for this aristocratic son of Ceylon. However, at an election rally in Polonnaruwa in late 1955 Solomon West Ridgeway Dias (SWRD) Bandaranaike promised the masses ‘Sinhala – in twenty-four hours’. Thus the division began and the domino effect still goes on – wherever in the world Sri Lankans congregate. Language is defined as a means of communication between humans by way of speech, writing or gesture. It is ironic that while language ...

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Good News From Jayam March 15, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Happy St Patrick’s Day March 17, 2023 (erin go bragh) Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC) Celebrates 50 Years in 2023 Raja de Silva – President 1975 During his SLAASC presidency, Raja de Silva’s involvement with the Los Angeles City Council and Mayor Tom Bradley helped promote Sri Lankan heritage and culture. He helped improve SLAASC newsletter with his graphic design knowledge. Raja contributed multiple poems and articles for the SLAASC newsletter. Raja was a past pupil of St. Peter’s College and was very involved in the Past Pupil’s Association in California. Raja managed the Graphics design division for the Automobile Association of America. Raja de Silva passed away in 2011. Raja’s wife Chinta and children Manomi and Niran were all very involved with the association. Harry Hatharasinghe Harry Hatharasinghe was a Committee Member of the SLAASC for many years and ...

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Let’s make a quick delicious Sri Lankan nutritious sweet – Kurakkan Halapa – By Nadeeka – eLanka Kurakkan halapa is a traditional Sri Lankan snack that is made with finger millet flour (kurakkan flour), grated coconut, and jaggery. Kurakkan, also known as finger millet, is a nutritious grain that is grown in Sri Lanka and other parts of the world. Kurakkan halapa is a healthy and tasty snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. To make kurakkan halapa, you will need: 1 cup kurakkan flour 1/2 cup grated coconut 1/2 cup jaggery or Suger 1/2 tsp salt Water as needed Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine the kurakkan flour, grated coconut, jaggery, and salt. Mix well and add water gradually, while kneading the dough, until you get a smooth and slightly sticky dough. Take a small portion of the dough and shape it into a ball or ...

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He comes from Pitigala not Jaffna – by Joe Paiva The  ALBORADA ART HOME in Matugama opened its doors on 25 February 2023 with the screening of the film ‘Hansavila’ directed by Dharmasiri Bandaranayaka  first screened  in 1998. The home was filled beyond capacity, followed by simple light dinner.   However the Art Home at present  is at an embryonic stage and expects to develop progressively. Some time in March children from schools in the area will be actively involved in a session of  creative art, such as dance, drama, music, poetry etc Matugama is in the Southern Province, of Sri Lanka,  approximately 90 minutes drive from Pitigala in the Southern Province. Matugama is a semi urban town surrounded by low undulating Hills. The small rural town of Pitigala is on the border of the Western ( Colombo) and Southern Provinces (Galle, Hikkaduwa, Bentota, Pitigala, Matugame, Matara, Kataragamme, Aluthgamme). Very much  ...

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