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eLanka Newsletter – 22nd December 2024 – 7th Edition

Sri Lankans in Australia

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Peterite Christmas Night 2024 – UK

Degrees of doubt and degrees of discontent A Christmas letter to AKD……. – By Aubrey Joachim

Thomian Carol Service – The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, 2024

SUNDAY CHOICE – FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN – By Charles Schokman

Thoughtful Christmas Gifts for Diabetics Who Enjoy Rice and Turkey – By Dr Harold Gunatillake

Kaleidoscope 241 ft theTrump effect, A Christmas Carol, Saving the Orca & more 19 12 24

The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2024-12-21

THE LOST WARRANTY AND THE ANTIDOTE FOR DECAY – By Lakshman Navaratne

Work in the project world? Learn these ITSM Release Management terms – By Alok Das

Giant Pink Cricket Ball Soars Over MCG for Women’s Day-Night Test

India’s schedule in Melbourne ahead of the Boxing Day Test

Manik Chandrika :Well Known versatile singer with a tonal decorated voice for over five decades – By Sunil Thenabadu

Call for Unity – By Oscar Fernando

WHO IS DERAILING DEMOCRACY ? – By N.S.Venkataraman

The Areca Catechu: A Cultural and Economic Symbol of Sri Lanka – By Bhanuka – eLanka

The Sri Lanka Cerulean Butterfly (Jamides coruscans) – By Nadeeka – eLanka

Christmas Decoration Ideas for a Festive Home-by Kalani-eLanka

Diabetic Complications and Emergencies – By Dr. Gnana Sankaralingam

Ekanayake to Skipper Australian Seconday Schools Rugby Squad

Spread Some Holiday Cheer with the Body Shop’s Exciting New Festive Collections

Elephants of Horton Plains | Sri Lanka

Elephants of Horton Plains | Sri Lanka

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