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Inaugural Talks under Sri Lanka and Australia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement source: Sri Lanka high commission Inaugural talks under the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) between Sri Lanka and Australia were held on 19th April in Canberra at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. This was the first bilateral discussion taking place after the TIFA was signed in Colombo on 2 November 2017, during the visit of Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. The agenda encompassed discussions on economic reform and cooperation, free trade and regional trade agreement agendas, market access and investment facilitation and sector specific opportunities for investment in both countries. These discussions are expected to pave the way for regular review of trade and investment matters of bilateral interest and further discussion between stakeholders in the two countries. Ms Kathy Klugman, First Assistant Secretary, South and West Asia Branch of DFAT led the Australia delegation which ...

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FRIENDSHIP CUP 2018- Cricket Carnival – Photos & Video thanks to MC Duke Richmond-Mahinda joint committee of NSW held on 25th April 2018- ANZAC Day Jamison Park- Penrith, NSW, Australia Enjoy the Photos thanks to MC Duke – Please click on the Photos below or on this link to view all the Photos on eLanka Facebook page     ...

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Upul Mahen – Mellowing Breeze – Listen to the entire CD   Upul Mahen De Silva launched his CD on 2 of October 2017 at Thornleigh Community Centre. Visharada Nanda Malini, Dr Rohana Weerasinghe. Dr Victor Ratnayake participated and two duets were sung by Upul Mahen with Visharada Nanda Malini and Dr Victor Ratnayake. Songs have been written by Mr Sunil Sarath Perera, Mr Vasantha Kumara Kobawaka, Mr Maithri Panagoda, Mr Lucian Bulathsinghala, Mr Saman Athavuda Hetti and Mr Mahinda Algama. Music Direction has been by Dr Rohana Weerasinghe, and three of the songs have also been composed by Dr Rohana weerasinghe. One song has been composed by Mr H M Jayawardene and rest of the 9 songs by Upul Mahen himself. The event was attended by over 250 invitees. All graphic art work including the CD cover design by Mr Athula Kaldemulla and event was narrated and conducted by Mr Asela Jayanath.   ...

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  This group from Sri Lanka, performed here in Melbourne last year in March to an audience of 700 people who enjoyed every moment of their wonderful music. They are back here at our invitation as there is considerable interest in their music. Soundarie David Rodrigo needs little introduction. She is the leading concert pianist and music director in Sri Lanka and is renowned throughout the Asian region. Shehara Liyanage ( Shey) has an enchanting voice and covers a range of modern classics from Broadway, the Silver Screen and Gospel Music. Rushan Hewawasm sings sols with the Welsh Choir in Melbourne. The ConChord Choir is a community Choir who will perform with Rushan. Other musicians are Pradeep Rodrigo (Bass Guitar) Christo Prins (Drums)and Dhanushka Seneviratne (Keyboard) The concert is in aid of hospital equipment for the newly built Accident & Emergency Hospital in Batticaloa Sri Lanka, built in collaboration by our Foundation and the Ministry ...

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Harvesters Assist Inc HIGH TEA ON SUNDAY 8TH APRIL 2018 IN AID OF APEKSHA HOSPITAL MAHARAGAMA SRI LANKA – EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS FROM THANUJA PHOTOGRAPHY Click here or on photos below to view the full photo album on eLanka Facebook Photo gallery The High Tea was held on Sunday, 8th April 2018 at The Ponds Community Hub hosted by Harvesters Assist Inc. The Guests List was by Invitation only. Dr Brindha Shivaligam/Head of Neurosurgery Chris O’Brien Lifehouse was the Guest Speaker. As an excellent keynote speaker Dr Brindha inspired and unified her audience from the moment she began to speak. She was able to identify the ‘sweet spot’ and in minutes established rapport, credibility and attention to the message she was imparting to the Guests of Harvesters Assist Inc. She wrapped up her session including a Q&A segment which was welcomed by everyone. MC was none other than Duke Ramachandran; The Audio ...

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