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Human Rights – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file . As a sequel to my video presentation on human rights in Sri Lanka, I would like to present some sensible comments from our viewers Comments from Hiran Halangoda Brigadier (Retd) Hiran Halangoda a reputed veteran in the Gemunu Watch of the Army. Hiran Halangoda in the center Hiran served in the Sri Lanka Army for over 27 years, from 1973 to 2000, before he took early retirement for professional and personal reasons. He has the unique To Read when you have the need. Compiled &presented by Dr Harold Gunatillake OAM Human Rights distinction of Commanding the 1st Battalion of the Gemunu Watch, an infantry battalion raised in December 1962 by his late father, Brig. John F. Halangode. His grand-uncle Albert Halangode fought in WW 1 as a 19-year-old schoolboy from TrinityCollege and was injured in the battle of ...

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Human Rights and Human Fights – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Transcript: Sri Lankan authorities shouldn’t use ‘excessive force’ on protesters, UN warns – BBC News Tear gas and water cannons used to disperse uni students- October 4th The police fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse the protesting university students in Kelaniya on the 4th of October who was protesting against the incumbent government. The protesters demanded the release of protesters arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act during the Aragalaya at the Galle Face. Is it fair for a constitutionally elected government by the people in a democratic country to protest at a time of economic crisis by university students when all Sri Lankans be united to solve the sad situation to the extent of over six million people on the verge of starvation? You be the judge. The government of the day is taking all measures ...

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Sri Lanka’s Projection  – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Transcript: *Asia’s ticking debt bomb: Sri Lanka crisis sounds alarm bells across the region- headlines Nikkei Asia. *Basilur Tea opens an exclusive outlet at Bandaranaike International Airport. Fuel queues-where are they? Trishaw drivers push their vehicles as they move up in line to buy fuel in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in July. Such queues at the petrol stations have disappeared after the QR code system for obtaining fuel was introduced. After introducing the QR code, fuel usage has dropped, and the Bowser owners who do not get hired to transport fuel stand at a loss of revenue. “As reported by the Central Bank (CB), US$600 million had been spent on importing fuel monthly, and it had come down to US$230 million. It is a commendable decision taken by the government to uplift the economy. Basilur Tea opens an exclusive outlet at Bandaranaike International ...

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Health & Views September3rd issue – Dr Harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file .   Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In otherwords, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website / article. Also ...

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Why should you eat Fermented & pickled food? – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Transcript:People have enjoyed fermented food for about 10,000 years without knowing the health benefits they provide. In our own parent’s homes, there was always a bottle of pickled onions with chillies on the dining table to serve with rice and curry, but today was more likely replaced by a chilli sauce. People down the ages fermented foods to preserve them. Today other than the homemade pickles, you could start with fermented foods such as Greek yoghurt, kefir, sourdough bread, and drinks like kombucha in the supermarkets. These fermented foods contain specific strains of good bacteria and yeast naturally found, but you could add these cultures to other foods. In your large bowel, there are trillions of good bacteria looking after your health and wellbeing and harmful bacteria that can harm you. Eating fermented and pickled foods as ...

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Eat pickled mangoes for your health. – Dr Harold Gunatillake “This mango tree in the picture is from Ranjani’s back garden. She complains of the attacks by the cockatoos. Friends have suggested protecting them with paper bags.” One solution is to pluck as many when unripe and make pickles healthier for people with diabetes than consuming ripe mangoes. Suggested pickling-recipe Check Daily News cookery book.-Page 222-index 896 Mango chutney Mangoes have sucrose, and people having diabetes should restrict eating ripe fruit. One-half cup of diced mango weighing about 3 ounces has roughly 12.3 grams of total carbohydrates, making up 98 per cent of a mango’s total calories. Sugar, a simple shortchain carbohydrate, accounts for more than 90 per cent of the total carb count, totalling 11.3 grams. Unripe mangoes have resistant carbs that will not get digested in your gut and absorbed, unlike sucrose and fructose (fruit sugar) in ripe ...

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Why should you check your heart (pulse) rate frequently?– By Dr Harold Gunatillake The heart is like a watch: it takes a beating and keeps ticking. It’s the human body’s workhorse, always on and playing a vital role in keeping you alive. The heart works are easy to grasp—it’s a pump, drawing blood in and sending it out. Checking your pulse rate on your wrist or the side of the neck- is your heart rate, too. The heart rate is measured as the number of times it beats per minute. An average resting heart rate for an adult range from 60 to 100 beats per minute. Generally, a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness. For example, a well-trained athlete might have an average resting heart rate closer to 40 beats per minute. Some medications like beta blockers can slow your heartbeat and ...

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Health & Views September 2nd issue – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file .   Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In otherwords, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website / ...

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Irangani’s honour and privilege to meet with late H.E. Elizabeth 11 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Transcript: Just five months after her coronation, Queen Elizabeth II engaged in a royal visit to Ceylon. This was the first visit to Ceylon by a reigning monarch. She was accompanied by her husband, Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. The ten-day tour included a royal procession through Colombo, where she opened the first session of the second Parliament of Ceylon, and a train ride to Kandy, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, and Nuwara Eliya. Today, I am interviewing Irangani Gunatillake, Ceylon Tea Queen 1968, and her memorable experience of chatting with the Queen for over 20 minutes, just the two of them, at the Ceylon Tea Centre stall, Scottish wholesale Cooperative Society, in Glasgow, in 1968 Hello, Irangani. Tell us about your experience meeting the Queen and Prince Phillip in Glasgow in 1968. Thank you for ...

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Health & Views September 1st issue 2022 – By Dr harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file . Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In otherwords, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website / ...

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