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Personal Leadership & Lifeskills Program for Youth   (click here or on the flyer to visit the ULTC Sydney website) Built on a foundation of effective communication, the ULTC Personal Leadership & Life Skills Program for Youth is a unique program designed for youth aged 10-18 years, to create self- awareness as a key to personal development and personal leadership so that they can live their lives to their fullest potential.  Purpose of ULTC is to develop self-confidence in youth and build up their self- esteem so that they are able to create their own unique path to success – success as defined by them, not a definition borrowed from others. Our aim is to create well-balanced, all-rounded individuals who are independent and self-reliant, but comfortably interdependent. The unique feature of ULTC program is the learning of skills through facilitator led interactive peer learning sessions in a fulfilled environment.  Our ...

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“2018, THE A.B.& C OF IT” by Desmond Kelly ‘the Star of eLanka’ There used to be a famous slogan in Ceylon, as I remember her, (important “things” are always, or should, always be referred to, in the female gender, because, while we cannot sometimes live with them, we certainly cannot live without them!),”TIME PASSES, QUALITY REMAINS”. This little “ad” was in reference to a “wristlet watch”,.as we knew them, but let us leave the “brand” to the advertising “gurus” of old. The fact remains, that, while it is quite amazing how time actually passes, I wonder why the quality (of life), while remaining, has deteriorated to the extent it has. Before I go any further, let me be the first to wish EVERYONE a happy New Year. My first story for eLanka, “2018, THE A.B.& C OF IT” is, believe it or not, based on the Administration, Betterment & Care of ...

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The first Sri Lankan cricketer in the WBBL – Chamari Atapattu – living the dream in the WBBL   “Why are the cars not honking?” It wasn’t quite the first question Melbourne Renegades coach, Tim Coyle expected from his team’s international signing, Chamari Atapattu while driving her from the airport to the team hotel. Accompanying Coyle in the car was Atapattu’s uncle, Vernon Tissera, who quickly explained to his niece that Australia is significantly different to Sri Lanka and there was a fair chance she might never hear a sound of a horn during her tenure down under. “It is her first trip to Australia, so I had to explain to her the rules in Australia and Tim just looked at me in a funny manner” Tissera said. Tissera, a cricket enthusiastic and young cricketer’s development program co-ordinator in Melbourne, played a crucial role in luring Atapattu to the Renegades ...

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Health and views – Christmas issue 2017 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake May I wish all of you who have supported me ‘For the sharing & Caring’ by circulating these collections of Health issues and articles to benefit so many readers over the years. Our readership is over 11,000 world-wide with the support of ‘eLanka web-site’ authored by Neil Jayasekera (Sydney), & by Desmond Kelly & Victor Melder (Melbourne) Merry Christmas Cheers with a glass of red wine Harold ...

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eLanka Website in Feedspot Top 50 Sri Lanka News Websites Great News! – Thanks to all our eLanka Members in assisting us to reach top 50!. Thank You! The Best Sri Lanka News Websites from thousands of top Sri Lanka News Websites in the Feedspot index using search and social metrics. Data will be refreshed once a week. These blogs are ranked based on following criteria Google reputation and Google search ranking Influence and popularity on Facebook, twitter and other social media sites Quality and consistency of posts. Feedspot’s editorial team and expert review           ...

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Christmas Photos from Alston Koch Colombo city revelled in what must be one of the best displays of Christmas cheer throughout the city . The President Of Sri Lanka opened his doors for the first time perhaps since Lord Louie Mountbatten to celebrate Christmas at President’s House ( formerly known as Queen’s House) ALSTON KOCH, Srilanka’s most celebrated entertainer, singer & now actor & Hollywood film producer was flown down especially to entertain the special guests this Christmas that included the Bishops & Cardinals & the clergy of all denominations who were present making it a Christmas to remember. ...

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Christmas Food Miracle Hi Community Family & Friends. Gethsemane Church is pleased to bless you with fruit, veggies, bread and bakery products for Christmas, on Dec. 22nd and Dec 23rd after 3.30pm. Hopefully this will help you with Christmas Lunch and through the festive season. We’re opening our home for you to come and partake in this Christmas Food Miracle. 10 Blake Street, Berwick. There is absolutely no charge for this. Please feel free to ring me on 0404-875-647. ...

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Alston Koch says Colombo Christmas Street will elevate festive season The highly-anticipated Colombo Christmas Street which is to be held from 21-23 December at Green Path will feature Sri Lankan born Australian singer-songwriter, film producer, record producer and actor Alston Koch, who will be performing a series of Christmas carols to make the event more memorable and festive. In an interview with Daily FT yesterday, Alston Koch outlined what we can expect from him at the event and shared advice for local young artistes on how to make a mark in the competitive music industry. Following are excerpts: Colombo Christmas Street to feature famous singer-songwriter Alston Koch ‘Event shows that we are a country of peace and tolerance’ By Shannon Jayawardena Q: Being a world-renowned artiste who has won multiple awards, such as the Global Officials of Dignity Award, what inspired you to get into the field of music? A: ...

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