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President vows relentless, years-long crackdown to eradicate drug networks
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake pledged an uncom-promising, years-long national campaign to dismantle Sri Lanka’s drug networks, warning that the country’s future is at risk unless the “deeply rooted” drug economy and its political links are eliminated. Addressing the Southern Province program of the “A Nation United” mission at the Tangalle Public Stadium, the President said drug addiction and the parallel criminal economy have devastated families, fuelled organised crime.
Hope You Have A Great Thanksgiving!
Upul Dharmadasa Productions Presents – High Five to 2026 – December 31st at the Grand Ballroom Colombo Hilton
Vijay Amritraj Foundation 20th Annual Gala Dinner at the Fabulous Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada
India and World Tennis Hall of Famer, Actor and Philanthropist Vijay Amritraj speaks
Johnny Amirthiah and Vassara and group of those who attended the event.
Jonathan and Jeanne Page Mather
Gina, Terry and Fay Herft, Harshi and Chamara
Asanka and Kushani Garusinghe with Shyamala Amritraj (wife of Vijay Amritraj)
Shyamala with Chandler Moonesinghe and Micha and Gloria Moonesinghe
Fay Herft, Gina, Steve and Kamani Ferdinand, Chamara Gainhewage and Harshi
Hayleys Fabric bags Gold at National Chamber, NEDA Western Province Entrepreneur Awards 2025
The ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunneththi, as the Chief Guest and Special Guests: NEDA Chairman and Director General Lakshman Abeysekera, and Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry Additional Secretary – Enterprise Development Anoja Herath, Director Dhanuka Liyanagamage, NCCSL President Anura Warnakulasooriya, along with several senior officials from NEDA, NCCSL, and representatives from the Government institutions. The distinguished Panel of Judges were also present at the ceremony to recognise the winners.
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SLAASC Christmas Carols Get in the spirit of Christmas on Sunday, December 21st, 2024
“Thought I’d put this before it fades away” Father and son Academy Award Winners Henry and Peter Fonda with Jayam at the Golden Globes Many moons ago!
Niro World offers Princess Cruises Call 424-599-3999 for reservations
Jayam’s Choice “Downtown” Petula Clark
St. Joseph Hospital in Negombo is affiliated with the Kids & Teens Group – the largest pediatric group in Los Angeles
Varini (Wanigatunga) de Silva of Ceylon Express Huntington Beach, Ca. Promotes Sri Lanka Travel, takes 12 top US Travel Advisors to Sri Lanka and the Maldives
A group of 12 US travel advisors visited Sri Lanka and the Maldives. The trip was planned by Varini de Silva of Ceylon Express International together with Aitken Spence Travel who handled the ground arrangements. The group stayed at top-of-the-line hotels and visited the main highlights starting in Colombo, then on to the cultural triangle, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala and Galle & then flying to the luxury resort of Adaaran Prestige Vadoo in the Maldives. The overall experience was enjoyable and expertly handled.
Some of the main comments include the fact that the island offers such a variety of diverse places and that the people were so friendly and welcoming.
Sunil de Silva of Pasadena, Ca. visited Film Director Chandran Rutnam at his office in Ratmalana recently
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“What a friend we have in Jesus” by Thaminie Perera (Please click on arrow)
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The Sri Lanka Design Festival (SLDF) has launched “Palmyra Stories from the North”, a special exhibition presented by the Academy of Design (AOD) with the support of the Embassy of Switzerland. Palmyra Stories from the North celebrates the extraordinary craftsmanship of women artisans from Northern Sri Lanka, spotlighting a collection born from AOD’s long-standing Design for Sustainable Development initiatives. Launched in 2009, these programs have empowered communities in post-conflict regions through design innovation, skill development, and access to sustainable livelihoods.
‘Clean Sri Lanka’ could be long-awaited national brand identity for tourism: Hiran Cooray
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Natasha Boralessa joins DIMO Board
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Prishan Pandithage Studios
8th Annual “J” Awards Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Victor Melder of Melbourne, Australia was awarded the Lankan Fest Luminary Award on on November 16, 2025
Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo November 13th, 2025 (Please click on arrow)
A Christmas Carol – Sankhara – Budget 2026 – Markets – Gold Toilets – Too Much Solar – Polio Out & more!
Obituaries – Sad News
Malcolm Joseph Mackay – Passed away in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Husband of Cheryl Mackay, brother of Brian, Ronald, Winston, Tony and Jennifer Mackay and Sandra La Brooy. Brother in law of Clement and Bella de Jonk, Vivian and Anne de Jonk (Australia), Shirleen and Ivan Alvis, Peter and Tammy de Jonk (Canada), Eleanor and Randy Livingston (Canada), Wendy and Chris Machado. Family and friends may pay their respects on Monday, November 24th at 9.30 am and Funeral Services and Burial at Borella Cemetery on Tuesday, November 25th at 3 pm. Condolences may be relayed to Cheryl Mackay Nee De Jonk
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Gilbert Senanayake (83)of Gosford, New South Wales, Australia, passed away on October 18th, 2025. Gilbert was born on January 18, 1942, in Kobawaka, Sri Lanka to late Don Paulis Senanayake, and late Dona Kothalawala Senanayake. Gilbert was educated in Ananda College and University of Peradeniya and dedicated his professional life to Mechanicial Engineering until his retirement. Gilbert will be immensely missed by his family – Wife Shanti, Sons Haritha, and Rajitha, daughters in law Tanja and Hayley, and grandchildren Charli, Sophie, Harper,Frederick and David.
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