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Irish cricketers to play two-match test series in SL Source : dailymirror The Ireland men’s national team will tour Sri Lanka next month for a two-match Test series, the Sri Lanka Cricket said. The Ireland team is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka on April 9, 2023. The SLC said that both games would be played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. The decision to play two Test matches instead of one and two ODIs, as planned earlier, was taken mutually following discussions held between Sri Lanka Cricket and Cricket Ireland. ...

Mar 15, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged "CRICKET, Cricket Ireland, Galle International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka Cricket

Why hasn’t any women’s organization recognized Ehelepola Kumarihamy? – By L.B Senartne Source : dailymirror It is said that Ehelepola Kumarihamy took the pounder in her hand and laid it on the mortar to avoid the shame of being handed over to a ‘Gahalaya’ Having waited two weeks for anyone to give life to Ehelepola Kumarihamy, the Menike of Ehelepola Maha Adikaram who sacrificed her life, her children and above all the Chanter of womanhood, for the sake of her husband and the country, has been forgotten by our women’s organizations and also by the political authorities. Ehelepola Kumarihamy is a Martyr and undoubtedly the icon of Sri Lankan womanhood. Is it because, she knew no English nor hobnobbed with people with foreign influence and that’s why our women’s organizations have forgotten Ehelepola Kumarihamy. She was the wife of Ehelepola, the First Adigar of the 6th Century Kandyana Kingdom. Ehelepola Kumarihamy ...

Mar 15, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged beautiful woman, Ehelepola Kumarihamy, Ehelepola Maha Adikaram, Kandyana Kingdom, King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe

Noel News The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of the blessings. The inherent blessing of socialism is the equal sharing of misery. WINSTON CHURCHILL Welcome to our March newsletter Interest rates were a big topic last week, with the Reserve Bank making a predictable 0.25% increase at its monthly meeting on 7 March. Of course, this garnered the usual doom and gloom headlines on the 6 o’clock news. However, the tone changed quickly in the next 24 hours when RBA governor Philip Lowe addressed the AFR Business Summit. The speech was seen by some as a change of tune, flagging the likelihood of a ‘pause’ in rate rises next month. Some commentators were euphoric, but more careful reading of the speech could lead to a different interpretation. ...

Mar 15, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Noel Whittaker

Extra! Extra! Victor Melder’s Offer of First Day Covers – By Michael Roberts Main collection is from 1966 to 2019 with only 2 covers missing. Some covers prior to 1966 are also available. Collection is in 9 albums consisting of bespoke poly inserts holding 4 covers each. There are over 1000 covers in pristine condition. Many contain the Bulletins issued together with the stamps. A catalogue in Excel is available. Seller offering the collection for A$2,500. EFT or cash only. Albums dispatched after funds – cost plus packing, postage and insurance when applicable – have been received. Packing, Postage with Insurance via AustPost ranges from $120 to $260 depending on the location. Overseas postal costs on request eg Colombo Sri Lanka from $550 upward depending on the location. To comply with postal requirements 2 packages are needed. Total weight will be approximately 30Kg. Melbourne residents can collect from seller after payment thus saving on packaging and postal charges. ...

Mar 15, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged First Day Covers, Victor Melder

Upcoming Sri Lanka – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Transcript: * Sri Lanka was hit by an unprecedented financial crisis in 2022, the worst since its independence from Britain in 1948, due to a severe paucity of foreign exchange reserves, sparking political turmoil in the country, which led to the ouster of the all-powerful Rajapaksa family. * Economy improves, and forex reserves rise for Sri Lanka, The Theme of the 2023 International Women’s Day Celebration in Sri Lanka– is “She is the pride of the nation.” International Women’s Day is observed annually on March 8th, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe promotes women’s empowerment and well-being. In Sri Lanka, the first Women’s Day celebration was held in 1978, and every year since then, the celebration has centred around different themes. Despite the current social and economic challenges Sri Lanka faces, its women continue to exhibit strength and resilience, earning respect ...

Mar 15, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged 2023 International Women’s Day, International Monetary Fund, International Women's Day, Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan women

Westminster Abbey Service of Celebration on Commonwealth Day: Sri Lanka Performance by Roshani Abbey & Nuwan Hugh Perera – Anagathaye ...

Mar 15, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles

MEDIA RELEASE Unity and harmony taught by children in Darling Harbour Festival 15.03.23 Dozens of children graced the stage ofTumbalongPark to show off their culture in song and dance to demonstrate the power of multiculturalism in creating a stable and successful society. The high point was the choir of childrenin traditional costumes singing the Australian national anthem in unison. Opening the Festival, the Minister for Multiculturalism, Mark Coure, guaranteed it would be supported by Governmentto a value of 100 thousand dollarsover the next four years,if the Coalition is re-elected. “We are committed to helping our state’s diverse communities celebrate their culture and share it with everyone,” Mr Coure said. “That is why in our next term of government, we will invest $25,000 a year for four years to ensure the Children’s Festival can continue to do just that. “The Children’s Festival is a true reflection of our state’s multicultural society. ...

Mar 15, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged founding of the Children’s Festival in Sydney

Cricket Captains of St. Joseph’s College Sri Lanka Download the PDF file . ...

Mar 15, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged St Joseph’s College

A Service of Celebration for Commonwealth Day | 2023 – BBC For the first time, His Majesty The King will deliver his Commonwealth Day Message during the service of celebration at Westminster Abbey, in his new role as Head of the Commonwealth. This historic occasion, in the presence of senior members of the Royal Family, will feature musical performances from all regions of the Commonwealth including artists from New Zealand, Rwanda and Cyprus ...

Mar 14, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged A Service of Celebration for Commonwealth Day

Williamson steers New Zealand to thrilling last-ball win Source:Island Kane Williamson dove to safety and gave New Zealand the win (Cricinfo) Led by Kane Williamson’s expertly paced 121, New Zealand secured a thrilling last ball win by 2 wickets at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch to not only beat Sri Lanka but also end their hopes of qualifying for the World Test Championship final. India and Australia will contest in the WTC title clash at the Oval in June. Brief Scores: Sri Lanka 355 & 302 (Angelo Mathews 115, Blair Tickner 4-100, Matt Henry 3-71) lost to New Zealand 373 & 286/8 (Kane Williamson 121*, Daryl Mitchell 81; Asitha Fernando 3-63, Prabath Jayasuriya 2-92) by 2 wickets ...

Mar 14, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Kane Williamson, Prabath Jayasuriya