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Australia provides more fuel to SLN Source:Island Australia says it is working with India to provide fuel to the Lankan military.  The Australian High Commission, in Colombo, said that the move would help the fight against transnational crime. “Australia is pleased to be working with India to provide fuel to Sri Lanka’s Navy and Air Force. It will help our longstanding cooperation against transnational crime to continue. As Indian Ocean neighbours, all three counties share a commitment to preserving regional security,” the Australian High Commission tweeted. Sri Lanka and Australia are working closely to fight human smuggling, with several boat loads of Sri Lankans trying to reach Australia, illegally, already thwarted. ...

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Sri Lanka record second win in Masters Hockey World Cup History Source:Island Sri Lanka over 40 Masters Hockey World Cup 2022 team after winning the game against Italy. Standing: Marlon Jacobs, Diluka Weerasooriya, Mahesh Matiwala, Ashok Peiris (Coach/Player), Shihar Aneez, Devan Perera (Captain), Linus Jayasekaran, Yohen Lewke, Nadith Kudagama, Kasun Herath, Sampath Subasinghe, Giridharan Priyadharshan (Assistant Manager) Squatting: Shakthi Rasiah (Assistant Manager), Sanjay Edgar, Anuradha Fernando, Lushantha Perera, Duncan Devendra (Manager/Player), and Deepike Kariyawasam. ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 24th August 2022 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “BETWEEN US OLDIES” – by Des Kelly Top Occupations for Australian Immigration in 2022 FELICITATION FOR DR. HAROLD GUNATILLAKE OAM ON 14TH OCTOBER 2022 Health & Views August 2nd issue 2022 – By Dr harold Gunatillake New Occupations – Australia’s Skilled Occupation List in 2022 Sri Lankan Madhu Feast in Sydney – 14th August 2022 – photos thanks to RoyGrafix Lanka to benefit from access to UK’s new trading scheme: HC Hulton After brilliant 45 years, Ian Chappell quits commentaries- by Rex Clementine That ‘1952’ School Cricket Season CEYLON’S SOLITARY SILVER MEDAL-by ECB Wijeyasinghe BATTING STROKE SELECTION – By Dr. Gnana Sankaralingam DE HAVILLAND COMET 1: THE FIRST JET AIRLINER FLIGHT TO CEYLON, IN 1952 CHITRAL SOMAPALA ENERGETIC SANS ILLUSIONS ,ROCK HEAVY METAL RENOWNED ...

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“WHERE TO” ??? – by Des Kelly   It seems that Joe Paiva wants to get us all ‘down to basics’, thereby forwarding this video-message from this dapper gentleman and his good looking woman partner who, strange as it seems, does not say a word. Another new ‘platform’ coming from grandfather clocks around the world, that very simply go “Tic-Toc” (abbreviated American version of what should read Tick-Tock)in English. ...

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A KELLY-KLASSIC – Felix Bernard – Winter Wonderland (Piano) – By Desmond Kelly. Now, with winter 2022 almost over (but not quite),  I have picked out this beautiful song, written by a Jewish Musician Felix Bernard and played/published on 27 Dec 2012, already scoring around 21, 000 views, by an exceptionally good Pianist by the remarkable name of  Waldtuefel78, who looks more like a “hippy-bikie” than a Pianist, in my own opinion, but in fact, plays better than most Pianists I’ve seen. He has recorded dozens of songs, happily played on You-Tube. to whom a huge vote of thanks is due, for everything they bring us. Please listen and enjoy this superb song & then more of Waldtuefel78, to make you feel great. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’ Lanka. ...

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BURGHERS – PRIDE OF THE POLICE – By S.Sivendran, Retired Senior Superintendant of Police Burghers were the descendents of the Portuguese and the Dutch who invaded Ceylon during the sixteenth and seventeenth century . They were fair in complexion and had an outstanding personality. Many of them joined the then Ceylon Police and were able administrators and outstanding sportsmen. They rose to high ranks and were the pride of the Police. They served all communities alike without fear or favour irrespective of race and religion. During my forty years in the Police, I had the privilege of working with many of these officers who were real officers and gentleman. They were DIG Wilhelm W R Lembrugen,a six footer who looked majestic in uniform. DIG David C T Pate who was in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department, DIG Cecil Percival Wambeek, who was in charge of Adminstration, DIG Tommy H ...

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SANGEETH NIPUN SITHARA MADUSHANI ACCOMPLISHED VOCALIST, PRESENTER, EXAMINER OF MUSIC A GRADE SINGER IN SLBC AND SLRC DELIVERING  MUSIC SPLENDOUR – by Sunil Thenabadu Image Source : trendceylon  By the complex emotional process which is very much a conscious procedure is also automatic when it comes to naturally talented singers such as Sangeeth Nipun Sithara Madushani. It is a combination of signals from the nervous system that help to produce sophisticated musical notes and informative judgments on whether to apply a particular technique in measuring up its comparative and expressive value, all these within split seconds. One of the imperative distinctiveness of applying comparative philosophy and vocal creativity is to discriminate one ritual of music, specific styles, and techniques from other traditions of music and their parallel elegances, by not blending them all together,Sithara has trained herself to possess self-controlled breathing which is perhaps the most vital element in signing. She could with her grooming, effortlessly ...

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Kataragama Kiri Vehera chimes anew with generous donation from AkzoNobel (Dulux) Sri Lanka In an act of great respect and devotion, the staff of AkzoNobel Paints Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. -manufacturers of Dulux paint-, together with their families, friends, and the company’s close-knit business community, donated a new bell tower for the Kataragama Kiri Vehera on 30th July 2022. This was conducted under the auspices, guidance, and blessings of the Venerable Pujyapada Kobawaka Damminda Nayaka Thero, the Chief Incumbent of Ruhunu Magam Pattu, Pancha Maha Viharadhipathi (including Kataragama Kiri Vehera Rajamaha Viharaya). The newly donated bell tower has been constructed at the main entrance of the Kataragama Kiri Vehera and stands at 27 feet high; with the bell in itself weighing over 800 kg, and made of five earth metals (gold, silver, copper, iron and zinc). The massive and dignified structure possesses a minimum height of 4.5 feet, with a bottom ...

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