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House emphasizes on need for forming All-Party Government-by Camelia Nathaniel and Amali Mallawaarachchi Source:Dailynews The last day of the three-day debate on the Government’s Policy Statement was held yesterday (12) where the House emphasized the need for an All-Party Government (APG). The blame game continued as the ruling party MPs accused the Opposition of not supporting an All-Party Government while the Opposition criticised the Government’s failure to pronounce a time frame for the proposed Interim Government. SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva’s speech stood out from the rest as he commended the President’s Policy Statement while criticizing all political parties for not making genuine effort to form a short-term Interim Government. Chief Government Whip Prasanna Ranatunga joining the debate pointed out that Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is ready to form an All-Party Government even if it still holds the 2/3 majority in Parliament. Ranatunga observed that the SLPP’s commitment ...

Aug 17, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged JVP Leader Anura Dissanayake, Prasanna Ranatunga, Sajith Premadasa, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna

Dancer Sasandi an overnight social media sensation-by Bandaragama Bimal Jayasinghe Sasandi Udayangani Source:Dailynews A young dancer at Ruhunu Kataragama Perahera, Sasandi Udayangani became a social media sensation overnight due to her exceptional dancing skills despite a hearing impairment. Speaking of her talented student, Sasandi’s dancing teacher Nadeeka Dilrukshi from Bandaragama, Maswila, said the young girl was the most talented among the 50 dancers she taught. “From these students, I selected 16 dancers to participate in the peacock-dance at the Ruhunu Kataragama perahera. Even among them she was the best. Her confidence and courage is really impressive,” she said. Sasandi’s mother Aroshika Udayangani and father Sajith Indika said that they are extremely proud of their daughter’s achievements. ...

Aug 17, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Nadeeka Dilrukshi, Sasandi Udayangani

SLC clarifies on Arjuna’s statement Source:Dailynews The Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) at an emergency meeting held yesterday (15) having extensively deliberated on the false, derogatory and distorted statement made by the newly appointed Chairman of the National Sports Council, Arjuna Ranatunga during a recent Media Interview (Derana Big Focus), has decided to take appropriate legal action against him who has spoken with malicious intent, damaging the goodwill and reputation of the SLC and have deliberately made public comments by making false and defamatory accusations against the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket. Accordingly, Members of the Executive Committee have sent Letters of Demand to Arjuna Ranatunga, claiming Rs. 2 Billion as damages for the reputational losses that occurred to Sri Lanka Cricket and its officials by the said false and derogatory statement. (SLC media release) ...

Aug 17, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Arjuna Ranatunga, National Sports Council, Sri Lanka Cricket

Johann Peiris to lead Sri-Lanka 60+ plus cricket team at the WC-by M.H.YAKEEM Johann Peiris Source:Dailynews All rounder, Johann Peiris has been selected to lead the Sri-Lankan Cricket team for the first ever 60+ World Cup tournament to be held on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia from September 3 to 16 with the participation of 12 teams. Veterans Cricket Australia will host this inaugural 60+ World Cup according to Rod Rice, the President of Queensland Veterans who is also the tournament liaison official. Peiris, who is a pilot by profession has played Cricket in Sri-Lanka and had the distinction of Captaining the St. Thomas College team at the centenary big match against Royal College in 1979. At this inaugural 60+ World Cup tournament, Sri-Lanka will also include players living in Australia, New Zealand and USA. The team will comprise five players from Sri-Lanka including Johann Peiris, 11 from Australia, 3 ...

Aug 17, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Ajith Narampanawe (Colombo), Andy Bhahirathan, Brian Goonesekera, Dr. Sittampalam Ragavan, Gary Gunasekera (Vice- Captain - Melbourne), George Seneviratne(USA), Johann Peiris, Keith Carlyle Jansz, Lal Wijesiriwardena, Mahendra Arthanayake, Mahes De Zoysa, Neil Karunasekera (Canberra), Prasanna Kariyawasam- Secretary, Senerath A. Seneviratne- Admin, Shantha Gunasekera- Manager, Sumedha Eratne (Auckland), Suren Surendran, Thilan Wijesinghe, Wasantha Hettiarachchi Nadarajah Gowripalam (Sydney)

eLanka Newsletter – 17th August 2022 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “NUWARA ELIYA” – by Des Kelly Life luck and learning: Gracious Grigson gives back – By Marcus Uhe Skilled Visa Information for Australia – Department of Home Affairs Marvels of Sigiriya Rock Fortress in Sri Lanka-by Michael Roberts The disease that robs your memory – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Adieu! Olivia Newton-John …. Aussie Star known Worldwide-by Michael Roberts Appreciating Sri Lankan Musicians – “SERENDIB” A hailstorm at Dankotuwa – By GEORGE BRAINE School meal program in Sri Lanka-Rise Up Canada CKFM’s with Carl Banus Live – Patrick Ranasinghe Dr Ravindra Randeniya autographed eminent iconic actor conquered silver screen for over five decades – by Sunil Thenabadu India-Australia Free Trade Agreement: The 10-year wait was worth it (Opinion Piece From Bhutan to Sri Lanka: ...

Aug 17, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged Dr. Harold Gunatillake, eLanka Newsletter, George Braine, Hemraj Fernando, Patrick Ranasinghe, Sunil Thenabadu

Elanka shop donation programme Visit eLanka Shop if you wish to give a grocery pack to your friend or family in Sri Lanka. Click here or on the image below to vist eLanka Shop https://elankashop.com/ You can also donate a grocery pack and as per the video above we will add your name ot the pack and donate to a poor family in Sri Lanka Simply wan tto donate? Visit our Go Fund Me page – https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-poor-family-in-sri-lanka-with-groceries ...

Aug 17, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged eLanka Shop, Elanka shop donation programme

KUMARA THIRIMADURA MULTIFACETED MAESTRO ON STAGE, MINI SILVER SCREENS, RENOWNED SCRIPT WRITER,ILM PRODUCER, VOCALIST AND AWARDS WINNER – by Sunil Thenabadu Photo source: findmyfare One of the utmost universal aptitudes of gratifying professional pursued actors is that they play well with others and they’re able to make authentic acquaintances with everyone on set. They’re truly good people, passionate, purpose-driven, and dedicated sans ego. They always grip themselves with elegance and poise , they dare to bring their personalities to every protagonist delegated. One such inimitable actor who had vanquished the stage to an unprecedented elevations , to a lesser extent mini and silver screens with consummate extravagance for over three decades is celebrated actor Kumara Thirimadura from the tender age of sixteen to date.All his fans would wish him good health to continue in the same vein to underwrite to our arts as in the past. Kumara was born on 17 ...

Aug 17, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged actors in Sri Lanka, Balloth Ekka Be, Derana Lux film awards 2014, Dhamma Jagoda, Gamini Haththotuwegama, Jackson Anthony, Nirosh Ruckman, Sarath Kothalawala, Sri Lanka, Tissa Gunawardena

Winter News letter 2022 – St. Peter’s College OBUSC, Melbourne Download the PDF file . ...

Aug 17, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Winter News letter 2022

SL to get access to UK market for over 80% products under new Trading Scheme Source : dailymirror Sri Lanka is included in the UK’s new Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) which replaces the UK’s Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP), accessing to the UK market for over 80% of Sri Lankan export products. “The UK’s new Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) is one of the most generous sets of trading preferences of any country in the world and will benefit Sri Lanka by boosting the economy and supporting jobs,” British High Commissioner Sarah Hulton said. She said that the DCTS will remove tariffs an over 150 additional products and also it will also simplify some seasonal tariffs, meaning additional and simpler access for Sri Lanka’s exports to the UK. “The new scheme, which replaces UK GSP, will come into force in 2023 and the UK looks forward to future trading opportunities ...

Aug 17, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged British High Commissioner Sarah Hulton, Sri Lanka, UK

Emergency will not be extended beyond Aug. 18: President – By Yohan Perera Source : dailymirror The emergency regulations which is currently in force in the country, will not be extended after August 18, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced today. Speaking during the 35th annual conference of Organisation of Professional Associations (OPA), President Wickremesinghe said emergency will be allowed to lapse. “I will not extend emergency and will let it lapse on August 18,” the President said. Mr. Wickremesinghe who promised a system change, said both the economy and the political system will be restricted. We intend to turn Parliament into a government and will have oversight committee. There will be a committee on state enterprise reforms, ways and means committee. Youth members from outside Parliament will be appointed to each Committee. We will also have a national council comprising of all parties,” he said. Coming up with another move by the ...

Aug 17, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Organisation of Professional Associations, Ranil Wickremesinghe