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Nostalgia of “brawl” of late Gamini “D” in conquering Test status by Sunil Thenabadu in Brisbane When Sri Lanka seized the World Cup from the Australians in the year 1996 they unequivocally proved to the whole World that the Sri Lankans were a power house in the cricketing world. The whole country was jubilant. Youth danced in delirious delight. The moment was ecstatic. Grateful as Sri Lankans usually are many a mind recalled with joy and profound gratitude, inter alia, the one man who made the Sri Lankan dream a reality. In silent appreciation they remembered the name of Gamini Dissanayake. GD was born into a family of dignified lineage in Kandy. He qualified as a lawyer. Forsaking what would have been a lucrative legal practice he entered politics and soon was given the coveted position of Minister of Mahaveli Development. Having forsaken his lucrative legal career to pander to ...

Nov 1, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged A.H Kardar, BCCSL, Gamini Dissanayake, ICC Cricket World Cup, Nostalgia, World Cup, World Cups in England

Lakmini blends academic and skilfulness to achieve aesthetic splendour – by Sunil Thenabadu The complex psychological process which is very much a conscious process is also automatic when it comes to naturally talented singers such as Lakmini Geethanjali Udawatta. Lakmini was identified as one of the final twelve contestants in Sirasa Super Star contest season 3. She had sung in a number of Chat ‘N’ Music and ‘Sanhinda’ programmes of the Independent Television Network. She has also recorded her own musical videos and songs which could be accessed via the You Tube. After her graduation Lakmini had been a visiting Hindustani music lecturer at Horana Sri Pali Campus. Lakmini had been compelled to leave our shores to Dubai after she got married to her teenage lover Ranga Herath who is an aeronautical engineer attached to Emirates Airlines in Dubai United Arabic Emirates. Ranga is qualified in Aerospace engineering science at the Kingston ...

Nov 1, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged AMMA, Aruna Gunawardena, Dharshana Wickrematunga, IRATA UDIN, SIRA KARAN KAVIYAKA

Recollecting a music icon, legend R.A. Chandrasena By Sunil Thenabadu “There is no lasting spot for exploits and fame or you may quote Mark Anthony’s phrase, “The good that one does is often interred.” The veritable truth of this statement is often witnessed in contemporary lives. Lofty and amazing feats of human endeavour very often failed to be lauded and commemorated by the state. Memories linger only in the minds of the fellow citizen. Human memories being frail they very often fade away Queerly, however, the two State television broadcasters have decided to air a two-hour commemorative program titled appropriately as ‘Nomiyena Sihinaya’ and ‘Peo Legend’ to honour past legends. A legend who deserves a permanent place in this commemorative endeavour is Ranasinghe Arachchige Chandrasena Perera, musician 1940-1980. For many years to come, RAC will be spoken of as the father of the contemporary Sinhala music, one who retrieved the ...

Oct 31, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Chandrasena Perera, Daiva Vipakaya, Iranganie, Mathabedaya, Nomiyena Sihinaya, R.A. Jieris Perera, Vedi Bima

Suwanee Madanayake, left arm spinner cum coach keen to perform on to the fourth decade – by Sunil Thenabadu in Brisbane The Sri Lankan cricketer Suwanji Madanayake who commenced his first class cricket career in 1991 is currently onto the fourth decade keen to play on for a few more years, as clubs here and overseas need his bowling skilfulness with coaching experience. Master statistician Andrew Samson has revealed to The Guardian that Suwanji Madanayake, ‘Madey to his friends is still going muscular at the age of 48. He had confessed that he is determined, would continue beyond his fiftieth year and into the fourth decade of playing first class club cricket in Sri Lanka and league cricket in England and Australia having debuted in year 1991. Andrew Samson had reiterated that Madanayake is still at it, particularly fitness wise with the demand for his left arm spin and coaching ...

Oct 31, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Andrew Samson, Aravinda de Silva, BRC, Moors SC, NCC, Ragama CC, Suwanji Madanayake

Lowering of interest rates of deposits only escalates bank profits – by Sunil Thenabadu in Brisbane The motive of the government decision to lower the interest rates of deposits was predominantly to engross the banks to lend at lower interest rates for entrepreneurs to boost the economy of the country which is in dire straits. However, would this proposal prove productive? Obviously not so practically or on paper.as at date if statistics are searched in relation to the benefit reaped by the entrepreneurs a much larger percentage of depositors have been deprived of receiving a sizeable interest component. The Fixed Deposit interest rates have been drastically reduced from around 11% per annum to alarmingly lower rate of just 4 % which has caused a financial distress for the depositors most are retirees who had invested their life long savings and gratuity money at retirement. With the escalating cost of living, with the ...

Oct 31, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Central Bank, Deposit, deposits, economy, financial distress, interest rates

Pathum Nissanka’s 72, Wanindu Hasaranga’s hat-trick futile as Six- happy Miller-Rabada aid Proteas to triumph in penultimate ball – by Sunil Thenabadu (eLanka Sports editor) David Miller and Kagiso Rabada celebrate after pulling off the tricky win ICC via Getty This encounter in the Group 1 between South Africa and Sri Lanka was crucial for both teams. Sri Lanka needed a win to have any chances to earn a place in the semi finals.Sri Lanka were the underdogs having been white washed by the Proteas in the run up to the T 20 WC series in our own backyard in the 3 match series. Having put into bat chasing a modest total of 142 to win, their chase swerved almost hindered threatened to stagger off a cliff specifically when Wanindu Hasaranga claimed a T 20 WC hat-trick claiming the wickets of Markram,Bavuma and Pretorius in successive balls in the last ball and the ...

Oct 31, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Sabraiz Shamsi, South Africa and Sri Lanka, Wanindu Hasaranga

Kochchi most exuberant, spirited, energetic sought-after FM radio Presenter – By Sunil Thenabadu In Sri Lanka there is an abundant of FM radio channels V.I.Z.,Sooriyam FM, Hiru FM,Shaa FM.Siyatha FM,Neth FM,Shakthi FM.Live FM ,ITN FM,Capital FM etc etc. In all these channels the prime intention of each FM radio channel is to impose attention of majority of listeners to draw the maximum audience in terms of popularity, In Sri Lanka a survey has not been done as yet to classify the popularity of each FM channel. However each FM channel adopt various strategies to attract many listeners as possible. To attain this goal each FM channel attempt to deploy the best presenter, sometimes two presenters. Sometimes FM channels even adopt a strategy to change presenters. However one presenter in a certain FM channel is Kochchi alias Thilini Poornima Kulasiri who has been presenting a certain popular FM radio channel for ...

Oct 31, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Capital FM, Hiru FM, ITN FM, Kochchi, Neth FM, Shaa FM.Siyatha FM, Shakthi FM.Live FM, Sooriyam FM, v.i.z.

Legendary Double Doctorate Literary Lion Professor Sunil Ariyaratne By Sunil Thenabadu Scholarly senior double doctorate Professor Sunil Ariyaratne, was a visual sensation of the Department of Sinhala and Mass communication, rendered and fulfilled inestimable artistic sustenance to the University of Sri Jayewardenepura during his long tenure. Senior Professor lived his life and continues being, a researcher, poet, lyricist, and a film director. He became a favourite of all of us because he shared his amazing aptitude not only with his students but with the rest of the world with his astonishing skill as a poet, lyricist, researcher, script writer and film director. The artistic personality, Vidyodaya Vibhushana Sahithya Kala Shiromani Sunil Ariyaratne Kuruwita Bandara was born on 28 July 1949 popularly known as Sunil Ariyaratne, had schooling at St. John’s, Nugegoda. In school he excelled in publishing assortment of diminutive stories, Ähinsakayo” at the tender age of 12 years which foretold the emergence of an ...

Oct 30, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Adaheraya, Madhu badun, Shwetha rathriya, Sunil Ariyaratne, Vijayaba Kollaya, “Pahan kanda”, “Pembara ”, “Yathra”

Tribute to Icon thespian actor Wijeya Nandasiri By Sunil Thenabadu It is just five years ago the veteran cherished Icon thespian actor Wijeya Nandasiri who gave life to many a character to stage, small screen and films breathed his last on the way to the Kalubowila Teaching hospital from his residence at Kalapura,Templars road Mt Lavinia on the morning of the 08th August 2016,following a heart attack at the age of 72 years. Thus, Wijeya Nandasiri the celebrated thespian actor in performing arts had his final curtain call after providing ample of smiles, joy and laughter to audiences dominating and conquering the stage and the silver screen for over five decades. Wijeya Nandasiri was born on 06th May 1944 to a humble family in Maharagama had received his primary and secondary education at the Vidyakara Vidyalaya in Maharagama. He had become interested in acting during his tenure in school .He had made theatre debut ...

Oct 30, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Bahuboothayo Rail Para, Bangali Walalu, Kala Pura, Kalubowila Teaching hospital, King hunthar, left right Sir, Mage Amma, Magodigo Dayi, Nedayo, Sakvithi Dadayama, Sandakada Pahana, Sasara, Wijeya Nandasiri, Yasa Isuru

Gamini Fonseka- crowned “Emperor” of silver screen by Sunil Thenabadu Sembuge Gamini Shelton Fonseka is comprehensively measured as the undisputed emperor of the silver screen enthroned. On the 30th of September 2004, with it Sri Lanka’s heroic epoch era of Sinhala cinema died, alongside with the abrupt demise of legendary film celebrity and politician at the age of 68 years. It was comparable to the shutting down of the screen of the Sinhala cinema where he stood very elevated for nearly three decades dictating in various spheres spaced out with his unique, characteristic own inimitable techniques of performing. Gamini Fonseka was born on 21 March 1936 in Dehiwala the third child of William and Daisy Fonseka. After starting school at Presbyterian Girls School along station road, Dehiwala, located in his neighbourhood. Gamini was later admitted to prestigious S.Thomas’ College .Mt Lavinia. As a youngster, he had impressed with his innate ...

Oct 29, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged D.S.Jayasekara, Daisy Fonseka, Dorothy Margaret Valencia, Gamini Fonseka, Lester James Peiris, Sembuge Gamini Shelton Fonseka