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eLanka Newsletter – 16th June 2024 – 5th Edition

Sri Lankans in Australia

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Little India Harris ark Business Association INC – Vidhunarthana Dancing School @ Little India Harris Park – photos thanks to Roy Grafix

News from London: Taylor Swift in Town – By Hemantha Yapa Abeywardena

Piyumi Wijesekera Leaps into NASA Space …. and Mars – by Michael Roberts

Boney M – Farewell Tour at the Enmore Theatre, Sydney 8 June 2024 – photos thanks to Roy Grafix

SUNDAY CHOICE – PEACE IN CHRIST – By Charles Schokman

Tale of two Institutions – Dr. Gnana Sankaralingam

Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 214 06 06 2024

Elephant Lake-focus on Elephant watch – By Dr Harold Gunatillake

Australia storm into Super Eight with Namibian demolition. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports Editor)

Cricket’s Golden Ticket launched as international tickets go on sale

Dragonfly – By Charmaine Candappa

Return of the Ancestors – Sharing an Intangible Heritage – By Kavinda Bibile, Carola Krebs & Maria Schetelich

The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2024-6-15

Baked Penne Chicken Pasta Recipe – By Malsha – eLanka

Happy Father’s Day – By Noor Rahim

Pigeon Island National Park: A Jewel of Sri Lanka-by Kalani-eLanka

Lessons For Life …. from Roger Federer … in Dartmouth & in Curate’s Gown in – By Michael Roberts

MEDIA RELEASE: SCOTLAND TO HOST AUSTRALIA IN MEN’S T20 SERIES IN SEPTEMBER

Unbeaten Australia secure spot in T20 World Cup second round, proving too strong for Namibia

QUESTION BEFORE AZERBAIJAN CLIMATE MEET – By N.S.Venkataraman

Building Healthy Habits for a Fit Lifestyle – By Bhanuka – eLank

The Mandarin Tree: History, Uses, Health Benefits, and Cultivation – By Nadeeka – eLanka

Sri Lanka a Wealthy Nation at all Times – By Gowri Shankar

The Katharagama Foot Pilgrimage ( Pada Yathra ) – By Lakshitha Pasindu Jayamanna

Sri Lanka’s largest Advertising Festival sees global creatives in Colombo

Siddhalepa Ayurveda: 46 Years of Trusted Companionship for Millions visiting Adam’s Peak, Locally and Internationally

SIDDHALEPA ENTERS GCC WITH SRI LANKAN AUTHENTIC INDEGENOUS MEDICAL TREATMENT AND PRODUCTS

SIDDHALEPA ENTERS GCC WITH SRI LANKAN AUTHENTIC INDEGENOUS MEDICAL TREATMENT AND PRODUCTS

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