eLanka Newsletter – 1st December 2024 – 1st Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Sri Lanka skittled for second lowest score in history as South Africa, led by Marco Jansen, destroys their Test Championship aspirations. BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports Editor) Health & Views NOVEMBER 3rd issue – By Dr harold Gunatillake Che Guevara-the Revolutionary turned Peacemaker – by Oscar E V Fernando Peterite Class of ’74 Magical Reunion In Melbourne – By Lawrence Machado SUNDAY CHOICE – As The Deer Pants For The Water – by Charles Schokman The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2024-11-30 Sri Lankan/Asian special night for this year with a Christmas Kaleidoscope 238 ft Arienti, Chayu Damsinghe, Ahara at Amari, Pirelli 2025, markets & more 28 11 24 Kompanne Vidiye – last recorded song by Desmond De Silva – The ...

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Ancient Cities of Sri Lanka: A Look into Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura – By Malsha – eLanka Sri Lanka, an island steeped in history, boasts a rich heritage reflected in its ancient cities. Among these, Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura stand out as iconic centers of culture, spirituality, and governance. These cities, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, encapsulate the grandeur of Sri Lanka’s ancient kingdoms. Anuradhapura: The First Capital of Sri Lanka Dating back to the 4th century BCE, Anuradhapura was the first established capital of ancient Sri Lanka and thrived for over 1,300 years. Renowned for its Buddhist heritage, the city became the spiritual heart of the island. Its well-preserved ruins offer a glimpse into an advanced civilization that excelled in irrigation, architecture, and governance. Key Highlights: Sacred Bodhi Tree (Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi): Believed to be the oldest historically recorded tree in the world, this sapling of the original Bodhi tree ...

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