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High Tide – by Charmaine Candappa Off the high tide Broken sand dollar shells, slimy sea weeds of green Moon snail shell homes left long ago. Heron tracks in the wet sand Molten crab shells, and an old clamshell remain. Sparkling bits of sea glass, teal green, amber, frosted brown, and elusive blue Shimmering in wet glow. A wispy grey feather floats by of the high tide While puffy clouds sail in the sky. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

May 16, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charmaine Candappa Tagged Amber sea glass, Broken sand dollar shells, Charmaine Candappa, Elusive blue sea glass, Frosted brown sea glass, Heron tracks in wet sand, High tide beauty, Molten crab shells, Moon snail shells, Old clamshell remains, Puffy clouds in the sky, Shimmering sea glass, Slimy sea weeds, Sparkling sea glass, Teal green sea glass, Wispy grey feather

Official Launch of EKONOMOS Issue 5, 2024 at the ABSC Inc.’s Annual Gala Dinner The Australian Business Summit Council Inc. hosted two hundred and fifty business leaders, diplomats and politicians at its lavish Annual Gala Dinner to launch the fifth issue of EKONOMOS, the official business affairs magazine published by the Council, in the Sarah Grand Ballroom of one of Sydney’s five-star reception centres, Le Montage, on 9th May 2024. ABSC Inc. president Dr. Frank Alafaci PhD welcomed the VIPs, dignitaries and guests to this signature occasion, featuring Senator Dave Sharma (Liberal Senator for NSW); the Hon. Mark Coure MP (NSW Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism / Jobs, Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology / and for South-Western Sydney); Dr. Helen Sham-Ho (former Member of the NSW Legislative Council); Ms. Wendy Lindsay (former Member for East Hills in the NSW Legislative Assembly); Mr. Michael Megna (Mayor of the City of Canada Bay); ...

May 16, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged ABSC Inc. Annual Gala Dinner, Alliance Project Group, Arab Bank Australia Ltd, Australian business magazine, Australian Business Summit Council, Business affairs magazine Australia, Community service awards Sydney, DMG Fine Wines, Drs ABCD First Aid Training, EKONOMOS Issue 5, High-value sectors Australia, Investment opportunities in Cambodia, Madison Marcus law firm, Mayor of Canada Bay Michael Megna, Mineral exploration Zimbabwe, Multilateral economic links Australia, Official launch of EKONOMOS, Senator Dave Sharma NSW, Sustainable economic growth Australia, Sydney business events, Trade and investment Australia, Trade Window Australia, UBSS Deputy Vice Chancellor, VIP business events Sydney

TAKING A TREK DOWN MEMORY LANE AT ST LAWRENCE’S WELLAWATTE Melburnians Beverley Pinder OAM and Sally Grero visited their Alma Mater amid emotions and joy. Bring together two schoolmates at their first school, and you can imagine how many happy memories would come flooding back, interrupted by outbursts of joyful laughter. This was the scene at St Lawrence’s Convent in Wellawatte, Colombo 6, on Wednesday, May 14, 2024, when Beverley Pinder, OAM, took a trip down memory lane at her alma mater. Having emigrated to Australia with her family in 1968, Beverley has enjoyed a rich and successful life in her adopted country. Highlights have included winning the Miss Universe Australia title, running a successful PR firm for almost 40 years, serving two terms as a Councillor for the City of Melbourne, and receiving a Medal of the Order of Australia for her support for various charitable organisations. Beverley released ...

May 16, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Photo Gallery, Photos Tagged Beverley Pinder, LAWRENCE’S WELLAWATTE, Melburnians Beverley Pinder OAM, MISS UNIVERSE AUSTRALIA, St Lawrence’s Convent in Wellawatte

New research explores the experiences of teachers with disabilities in education systems worldwide The British Council in Sri Lanka is proud to announce the release of a groundbreaking publication titled “Being a Teacher with Disabilities: Perspectives, Practices, and Opportunities.” This comprehensive report delves into the challenges, opportunities, policies, and support networks encountered by teachers with disabilities within education systems in Sri Lanka and four other countries where the research was conducted. The report, a result of extensive research and collaboration, sheds light on the lived experiences of English language and other subject teachers with disabilities in national education systems in Sri Lanka, Brazil, Jordan, Rwanda and Spain. It features primary data from interviews with 25 teachers who identified themselves as having visible or non-visible disabilities, providing invaluable insights into the ways in which these educators navigate their working lives. A striking theme emerging from the Sri Lankan teacher narratives was ...

May 15, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Orlando Edwards, Sri Lankan teacher, The British Council

eLanka Newsletter – 15th May 2024 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Sri Lanka pick strong contingent for T20 World Cup in the West Indies and America. Selectors adamant horses for courses was behind reasoning for selected squad. – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports Editor) CA to set up India Fan Zones at all venues for Border-Gavaskar Trophy HEALTH & VIEWS May 2nd issue 2024 – By harold Gunatillake One of the most beautiful articles from the book called “Die Empty” by Todd Henry. – By Charles Schokman Clara Helms at the Sri Lanka Doctors Association NSW Dance – A Night in Paris – 11 May 2024 – Video thanks to Roy Grafix {PeteriteNET:578} THE PETERITE RUGBY FIXTURES FOR 2024 (1ST ROUND) {PeteriteNET:578} THE PETERITE RUGBY FIXTURES FOR 2024 (1ST ROUND)Calling For RCOBA Year ...

May 15, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged Dr. Harold Gunatillake, eLanka Newsletter, GT World Challenge Asia Round, PRAMOD DE SILVA, Roy Grafix

Hambantota, Memories Of A Tsunami Devastated Town – By Sunimal Perera Image Source : hdcc “And when one weeps with eyes of welling tears. Remembering a realm of pristine charm. The thoughts languish on some fond bygone years. The sadness rife surveying nature’s harm. A heavy heart now beats in soft refrain, To quell the surging ghosts of this terrain !” This is Hambantota Bay (Photo may be unavailable) looking in a southerly direction from where approximately the local fishmarket used to stand in the fish market stood in the 60’s as I recall , and all that is left now as depicted is a wasteland of debris, desolation and emptiness which epitomizes what the Tsunami left behind in Hambantota as part of its sad legacy which also traversed a vast stretch of the coastal belt of Sri Lanka in a trail of horror and devastation never before seen in such ...

May 15, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged tsunami, Tsunami Memories Of Hambantota

God’s Creation of the Marvellous Palm/Coconut Tree. – By Noor Rahim How blessed we were in the Tropical Lands; beyond our present domicile To have experienced and enjoyed Nature’s gift that we always took for granted Along the coastal region did we see; and more so, along the sea shore Wavering in the harshest wind with the rustling of the leaves; but never did it yield Often did I listen to the rustling of the leaves in the gentle breeze Only wary of the falling branches and nuts that were a hazard Perhaps a reminder of the nuts that yields the water, kernel and oil for our cuisine Not forgetting the intoxicating drink of Toddy and the Arrack brewed In life we tend to take a lot of things for granted; don’t we? There’s very much more that this marvelous tree doth yield for our good It not ...

May 15, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Noor Rahim Tagged Nature’s gift, Palm trees, Tropical Lands

Ex Major General arrested for trafficking ex-military personnel to Russian-Ukrainian war front-By DARSHANA SANJEEWA BALASURIYA Source:Dailymirror Kurunegala, May 8 (Daily Mirror) – A retired Army Major General and a former Army Sergeant have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department on charges of trafficking ex-military personnel to conflict zones in Ukraine. Police said they were arrested in the Kurunegala area. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Police and Intelligence agencies have launched extensive operations to arrest illegal human traffickers and several people involved in a racket to send retired war veterans to the Russian-Ukrainian war front as members of mercenary groups. ...

May 14, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Sri Lankan war, The Criminal Investigation Department

Soraborawewa: Sea of Bintenna with a unique natural stone sluice-by M.A.R. Manukulasooriya – Hiriyala group corr Source:Sundayobserver The Soraborawewa, the massive irrigation reservoir of ancient Bintenna lies about 1 k.m. away from the Mahiyanganaya town. Devotees who visit the Mahiyanaga Raja Maha Vihara never fail to visit this reservoir. The reservoir was known as “Sea of Bintenna” in the ancient times. It is unique to all other ancient reservoirs as this is considered the only reservoir which does not make use of a Bisokotuwa. Generally, all the reservoirs have the sluice gates which regulate the water flow out of the reservoir through massive embankments. It was the Bisokotuwa which regulated the water pressure at the sluice gates inside the tank and protected the embankment from erosion. The builders of the Soraborawewa have not placed sluice gates at the embankment, but have used strategically located natural rocks away from the embankment ...

May 14, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Kings Parakramabahu, Mahiyanaga Raja Maha Vihara, Soraborawewa, Weera Parakrama Narendrasinghe

Ashton Agar: Now Freelance Gun for Cricketing Hire-by Alex Malcolm Source:Thuppahis Alex Malcolm in ESPNcricinfo, 20 April 2024 ………………espncricinfo The spinner explains he decided not to take a domestic contract with WA in order to maximise playing opportunities globally while he remains intent on playing for Australia. Ashton Agar has become the latest Australian player to make the bold decision to become a freelance global gun-for-hire, and he couldn’t be more excited about it. But the 30-year-old says he remains committed to trying to play for Australia in all three formats, including Test cricket, and playing domestic cricket for Western Australia when he’s available despite opting not to sign a state contract for 2024-25. The decision was made following lengthy and collaborative consultations with WA’s general manager of high performance Kade Harvey, WA coach Adam Voges, Australia coach Andrew McDonald and chairman of selectors George Bailey after Agar did not receive a Cricket ...

May 14, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Ashton Agar, Cricket Australia, Test cricket