eLanka Newsletter – 12th February 2025 – 4thEdition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter HISTORY, BOOK ENDED BY TWO NONAGENARIANS – By Beverley Pinder OAM The Tale of the People of Gaza – A Tale of Resilience and Endurance – By Dr Harold Gunatillake https://www.elanka.com.au/victor-melder-lecture-the-43-group-art-collective/ Good News From Jayam – By Jayam Rutnam Honoured to Celebrate Sri Lanka’s 77th Independence Day at Official Flag-Raising Ceremonies in the City of Casey and Greater Dandenong – By Ray De Witt Website Security: Essential Tips for the Digital Age – By Nadeeka – eLanka Sri Lanka’s Ancient Agricultural Technology: A Testament to Ingenuity – By Bhanuka – eLanka The National Flower of Sri Lanka: The Blue Water Lily (Nymphaea nouchali)-by Kalani-eLanka How Family Traditions Strengthen Emotional Bonds – By Malsha – eLanka An Inspiring Sri Lankan Anthropologist: Gananath Obeysekere NOEL NEWS මහාචාර්ය ...

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Sri Lanka celebrates 77th Independence Day… Source:Dailymirror   The official ceremony to mark the 77th Independence Day of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka got off the ground at the Independence Sqaure this morning. The event saw the participation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, visiting foreign dignitaries, diplomats, military personnel, religious leaders and politicians.  Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

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Sri Lanka Celebrates 77th Independence Day Under New Leadership-by Kalani-eLanka On February 4, 2025, Sri Lanka marked its 77th Independence Day with a solemn yet hopeful ceremony held at Independence Square in Colombo. This year’s celebrations were led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who recently assumed office, making it the first Independence Day under his leadership. A Historic Celebration Under New Leadership President Dissanayake’s leadership brings fresh perspectives to Sri Lanka’s independence celebrations. His vision for economic revival and national unity was a central theme of the event, reflecting the aspirations of the people for a prosperous future. Economic Challenges and Fiscal Responsibility Unlike previous years, the 2025 Independence Day celebrations were notably scaled down due to the nation’s ongoing economic hardships. The government, prioritizing fiscal responsibility, minimized state expenditure while ensuring the ceremonial significance of the event remained intact. The traditional military parade featured 1,800 personnel—significantly reduced from the ...

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