Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 108 03 06 2022 Here we are – it’s TGIF and our Kaleidoscope for a super weekend ahead. We have large whiskeys & even larger seagrass, fanged fans, young bakers, the port in action & our top story discusses the cause of our crisis plus economic snippets. Enjoy, ...
First Batch of China’s Grant Medicines to arrive in SL on June 3 Photo Source:newsradio.lk Source:newsradio.lk The first Batch of China’s Grant Medicines worth 500 million RMB was scheduled to arrive on 3rd June, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka said. “With joint efforts of all relevant authorities from both China and Sri Lanka, 512,640 syringes of life-saving Enoxaparin Sodium Injection worth of 10 million RMB, the first batch of Chinese government’s 500 million RMB grant to Sri Lankan people have been arranged and will be delivered to Sri Lanka via two consignments,” the Embassy said in a statement. “One consignment of 256,320 syringes is scheduled to arrive at Colombo in the mid-night of June 3rd by flight CX3119, with the total volume of 40 cubic meters and weight of 4.3 metric tons,” it said. “The other one is expected to arrive in the second half of the month. ...
Russian passenger plane stopped in Katunayake by court order Photo Source:confessionsofatrolleydolly.com Source:dailymirror.lk A Russian Aeroflot flight has been grounded at the Katunayake International Airport from noon today (2) following an order issued by the Colombo Commercial High Court suspending its return flight to Russia. The Russian Flight SU-288 arrived at the Katunayake Airport from Moscow, Russia at 10.10 am today (2). The flight was scheduled to depart for Moscow again at 12.50 pm today. More than 200 passengers arrived at the Katunayake International Airport for the occasion. Meanwhile, the Colombo Commercial High Court has issued an order restraining the head of the Katunayake Airport Aviation Division from boarding the aircraft from the Katunayake Airport. Accordingly, the flight has been canceled and passengers arriving for the flight have been directed to tourist hotels around the Katunayake Airport. Sources at the Katunayake Airport said that discussions are currently underway to resolve ...
Bengali tiger cubs attract visitors at Zoo… The three-month-old Bengali tiger cubs were set for public viewing at the Dehiwala zoological gardens from today. The tiger cubs were born on March 5. The mother (Kella) and father (Robin) were both living in the Dehiwala zoo. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel ...
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Why jazz drumming legend Eric Harland had to go to Bible school – By John Shand Source:amp.smh.com.au Of all the reasons for dropping out of music school, Eric Harland’s has to be among the weirdest. There he was at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music on a full scholarship, his career as a jazz drummer taking off like a rocket, and the notoriously hard-to-please singing great Betty Carter among those to hire him. But none of that mattered to Harland’s mother back home in Texas. She was thinking long term. Very long term. She had an unconquerable fear for the health of his eternal soul. “I came from a very religious family,” Harland explains, “and it was really hard for me to enjoy being in college, because my mum was so concerned that I was doing something wrong, or something against God … I was so far away from home, and she ...
7-Day Mindfulness Meditation Challenge – by Uma Panch Mindset Coaching Source:eventbrite.com The 7-Day Mindfulness Meditation Challenge is for those who want mental strength, stability, emotional healing, and control over their life. About this event Rejuvenate & Revitalise with Mindfulness Meditation Join me for the Weekly Global Live Meditation series. Experience balance, peace and centeredness. Ground yourself in a series of Mindfulness, Body Scan, Loving Kindness, Chakra Balancing, Yoga Nidra, Focused and Forest Meditations. FREE ACCESS In today’s stress and anxiety, people are consciously making it a priority to focus on peace and mind/body wellbeing. With so much cutting edge research and attention on mental & emotional wellness, people are confused about where to start and how to learn Mindfulness. That’s exactly why I am hosting this Meditation program. Experience this Mindfulness Meditation from the comfort of your home. It is a way of being, of seeing, of tapping into the full range of ...
Kadadora Viharaya – spectacular vistas of drought – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Submerged by the water of *Kotmale Reservoir, spectacular ruins of Kadadora Viharaya, especially the sculptured statues of the Buddha and other deities that can be seen during drought is a rare surreal sight to behold … Nestled in the breathtaking central highlands of Sri Lanka, engulfed by the misty cool climate, clear waters rippling in the gentle breeze blowing across the vast expanse of water, no one would believe that there are scenic attractions to feast one’s eyes on, beneath the tranquil waters… Kadadora Viharaya in Kotmale is a nostalgic reminder of life in a bygone era… There are ruins of approximately 54 ancient temples of historic and archaeological value, 57 human settlements including villages, over 14 tea estates that were inundated with the completion of Kotmale Reservoir when the Reservoir was constructed damming Thispane and Kadadora hills ...
Yupun Abeykoon set New Sri Lanka & South Asian Record in 100m by clocking 10.06sec at Dessau Germany ...
Aussie cricketers arrive today for full series against SL -By Dhammika Ratnaweera Source:dailynews.lk Australia cricket team led by Aaron Finch will arrive in Sri Lanka today for a full cricket series (T20, ODI and test) and this is going to be very important for both sides to get more exposure before world T 20 tournament and also the two tests in Galle which are part of the ICC test championship. According to a senior official of the Sri Lanka cricket (SLC) after six years time Australians the T20 champions and top test team of the world is always a challenge for the Sri Lanka team while next T20 world cup will be held next October- November in Australia and this is going to be a real test for Sri Lanka cricket team Dimuth Karunaratne and Dasun Shanaka will lead the Sri Lanka Test team and White ball team (ODI and ...
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