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‘In our national interest’: Australia kicks in extra $25 million emergency aid to Sri Lanka – By Chris Barrett Source : theage Singapore: The Albanese government will lift emergency aid to Sri Lanka to $75 million as the south Asian island grapples with an economic crisis that has triggered a new surge of people fleeing on boats for Australia. Sri Lanka’s worst financial meltdown has led to skyrocketing prices and crippling shortages of food, fuel and other necessities over the past three months and year-on-year inflation has climbed beyond 60 per cent. The deterioration of living conditions has resulted in a renewal of attempted boat arrivals in Australia from Sri Lanka, with five vessels being intercepted by Australian Border Force with a total of 137 people on board and 15 more, carrying 701 passengers all up, being stopped in Sri Lankan waters. Boat arrivals also became a key focus on the day of ...

Aug 19, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Australia, Australian Border Force, economic crisis, Sri Lankan waters

The Seenigama FOG’s Widespread Sports Outreach-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Rex Clementine in Seenigama, Island, 16 August 2022, where the title is “Olympic gold in 2028, Kushil’s dream” You’ll be amazed at the number of international sportsmen and women the Foundation of Goodness has produced. Test cricketer Ramesh Mendis is the most high profile product to come through the institute while there are others like Kavisha Dilhari, a rising star in the Sri Lankan women’s cricket team and Amasha de Silva, the South Asian Junior Champion in 100 and 200 meters. Seenigama, a village in Galle district, previously was only famous for the Devalaya, a must stop place for everyone travelling along the Galle Road. The Devalaya is dedicated to Devol Deviyo, who is believed to be protecting fishermen and their boats. The Devalaya was particularly popular for grinding of chillies wishing harm on those whom you don’t see eye to eye with. But Seenigama is nowadays more famous for ...

Aug 18, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Ananda College cricketer Kushil Gunasekara, Kavisha Dilhari, Seenigama

Three News Items on Sri Lanka’s Crisis in The Economist-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis ONE = From The ECONOMIST magazine, Summer Issue, 30 July – 12th August … & the Mid-August Issue The Economist On the evening of July 21st, a relaxed mood prevailed in Sri Lanka’s presidential secretariat on the seafront of Colombo, the capital. A handful of protesters milled about in the entrance hall, which they had occupied on July 9th and turned into a library full of donated books. They said they were planning to return the premises to the state the following day, having succeeded in driving from office Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the disgraced former president. The new government had other ideas. Not long after, in the early hours of July 22nd, soldiers and police in riot gear evicted the remaining protesters from the building, tore down their tents outside and put up metal barricades. They arrested several protesters and injured a handful badly ...

Aug 18, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Michael Roberts Tagged Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Ranil Wickremesinghe

MCA Committee Masters beat Singer Sri Lanka Masters-by Herbert Perera Source:Dailynews Mahesh Wijewardene, Group CEO – Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC (second from left) seen handing over the Singer – MCA Challenge Trophy to Nalin Wickramasinghe, President MCA (second from right) while Shanil Perera, Director Marketing – Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC (extreme left) and Sirosha Gunathilake, Vice President MCA (extreme right) look on. PICTURE BY – HERBERT PERERA A thundering century in 49 balls, inclusive of 6 sixes and 12 fours, by dashing batsman Namal Seneviratne and a mesmerizing spell of brilliant leg spin bowling by Mahesh de Alwis, 4 overs 14 runs and 4 wickets guided the MCA Committee Masters to a comprehensive 81 runs win over Singer Sri Lanka Masters in the Inaugural Annual Twenty 20 Cricket Encounter, played for the “Singer-MCA” Challenge Trophy, concluded at the MCA grounds recently. ...

Aug 18, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Mahesh Wijewardene, Nalin Wickramasinghe, Punnyakantha Abeygunasekera, Sirosha Gunathilake

Emergency Regulations will be lifted- President-by Mahinda Aluthgedera Source:Dailynews President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday expressed confidence that it will be possible to lift the Emergency Regulations by the end of this week. Pointing out that the country is coming back to stable level, he said in a such a context there was no need to extend the state of emergency. The President was speaking at the Organisation of Professionals Associations of Sri Lanka (OPA) annual conference and awards ceremony at Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel, Colombo. ...

Aug 18, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, Minister of Justice Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, Organisation of Professionals Associations, President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Tamil organisation ban lifted after careful study – Minister-by Ishara Mudugamuwa Source:Dailynews Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardena yesterday refuted the allegation that the government has lifted the ban imposed on six international Tamil organisations to attract foreign investments but after careful study. The minister said this while responding to a question by a journalist regarding the lifting of the ban imposed on six Tamil diaspora organizations at the Cabinet media conference held at the Government Information Department. ...

Aug 18, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardena, World Dravida Coordination Committee

More weekend luxury trains to destinations planned – Minister-by Nuwan Kodikara Source:Dailynews Mass Media, Transport and Highways Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardana said weekend luxury special trains for local and foreign visitors visiting tourist hot spots including Kataragama, Kandy and Anuradhapura during weekends will be started. The Minister said that the support of the private sector and the Ceylon Transport Board will also be sought for the programme. The minister mentioned this at the Cabinet decision announcement press conference held at the Government Information Department yesterday (16). ...

Aug 18, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Ceylon Transport Board, Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardana

Isipathana undisputed Under 20 league rugby champions-by Chris Dhambarage Action from the match between Royal and Isipathana. (Pic by Dushmantha Mayadunne) Source:Dailynews Unbeaten Isipathana College emerged as the Inter-Schools Under-20 ˜A Division League rugby champions for 2022. Last week, they cleared their final hurdle of this 12-team tournament by overcoming arch-rivals Royal College 21-15 in the Super Round decider played at Havelock Park. It turned out to be a double celebration for Isipathana as they also went on to regain the Major Milroy Fernando Memorial Trophy after 2017. Even then, their success in the league was more significant since they were able to put an end to Royals domination during the last three years of this tournament. In fact, Royal were heading towards a unique record in schools rugby as they had set their sights on retaining the ˜A Division League title for a record fourth successive year. ...

Aug 18, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Isipathana College, Stephan Jayakanth

AJITH LOKUGE WELL VERSED IN THE CRAFT OF STAGE, MINI SCREEN, THEATRE IN EFFERVERSCENT VOYAGE FOR FOUR DECADES – by Sunil Thenabadu Photo Source : artscouncil A successful actor whose profession is acting whether on stage, tele drama or silver screen should have the personality, attractiveness, captivating to the audience, recognizing human behaviour and psyche. Ajith Lokuge is an uncrowned actor,director and producer in the field mostly on stage,mini screen and to a lesser extent on theatre having a deep passion and enthusiasm navigated in an effervescent voyage for almost four decades. In addition, Ajith has immense confidence, temperament and attitude knowing well what the audience requires. Having a profound interest for art and culture Ajith had entered the Lionel Wendt Arts centre in year 1983 for one year course on acting under distinguished teaching staff.In 1984 as it was his passion adamant to be an actor had followed a ...

Aug 18, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Ananda Abeynayake, Asoka Handagama, Douglas Siriwardena, Ediriweera Sarathchandra, HA Perera, ITN channel, Jayalath Manoratne, Lionel Wendt Arts, Nalan Mendis, Parakrama Niriella, Prasanna Jayakody, Priyantha Colombage, Sudath Senaratne, Sumathi Tele awards 2011, Thala mala Pipila, Wasantha Vittachchi

Batticaloa – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Exclusively for ex-Pat Sri Lankans in NSW Dear subscribers, I am accorded a felicitation event on 14th October. -Pioneer Room, Castle Grand, Castle Hill. Your presence is significant to me. Please share this milestone event with me. The cost per ticket is $95 (includes dinner and drinks) Dress code formal Please confirm your attendance by 21st August 2022. It would help if you had to make the payment to the following bank account no later than 4th September 2022 and confirm the price via email. BSB; 062009 (Commonwealth Bank) Account Number; 1109 7284 Account Name; Dr Lakshman Jayaweera <office@chemmet.com.au> (please insert your name as the reference) Eastern Coast of Sri Lanka Where the fish sings Batticaloa is the eastern capital of Sri Lanka. It is not the favourite spot for most tourists to explore visiting the island because of the distance from the ...

Aug 18, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Kallady beach, Natural Life and Charm, Sri Lanka