eLanka Newsletter – 29th March 2023 – 9th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “THE PERILS OF PLASTIC” by Des Kelly Vision Care expands Kurunegala branch with addition of Eye and ENT Diagnostic Centre Sheep to the slaughterhouse in Auckland – Sri Lanka surrender in the house of pain – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) The Yahapaalana Legacy and Three Major International Events/Processes driving Sri Lanka to Bankruptcy-by Michael Roberts Congratulations to new RCOBA NSW & ACT committee for 2023/24 Film, Tele artistes, Vocalists assembled for a Bak Maha Ulela cum musical extravaganza In Dubai – by Sunil Thenabadu Watch Cricket Highlights – Sri Lanka vs New Zealand – 1st ODI (D/N), Auckland, March 25, 2023 Confronting Charlie Ponnadurai: Clarifying the Context of Disparaging Ethnic Epithets in Sri Lanka over the last 180 years – ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 12th March 2023 – 4th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “THE GUITAR” – by Des Kelly Watch Cricket Highlights – Sri Lanka vs New Zealand – 1st Test, Christchurch, March 9 – 13, 2023 Good News From Jayam – By Jayam Rutnam Samantha Abeydeera appointed as the C.E.O of Brisbane Transport Funeral Notice: Lakshman (Laki) Gunewardene SRI LANKA DREAM OF A WORLD TEST FINAL – BEATING KIWIS DAUNTING CHALLENGE BUT ACHIEVABLE – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Honouring Desmond in Colombo & London Mind your language. It divides! – By Aubrey Joachim What are the foods your heart prefers? – By Dr harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 148 10 03 23 Rangala Natural Pool amidst spectacular landscape – By Arundathie Abeysinghe The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-3-11 Let’s make a quick ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 19th February 2023 – 6th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Ducks’ – by Des Kelly Honouring The Legend Desmond De Silva Tribute Concert & Dinner Dance – Photos thanks to Roy Grafix The Celebration of Sri Lanka’s 75th Independence Sydney Seniors Singing Group SUNDAY CHOICE – ​“Gethsemane” sung by a little girl —So Heavenly – by Charles Schokman WOMEN’S WORLD CUP IN SOUTH AFRICA – Relentless Aussies burst Sri Lanka bubble – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) Message from the New Sri Lankan Chaplain to Sydney Royal Thomian activities during the January-February period THE POWER OF LOVE -by Joe Van Langenberg My Mother Lives in Me – by Charmaine Candappa A New Dawn – by Shanthie De Mel ‘Railway observation saloons then and now’:A response Valentine’s Day celebrations in Kandy – ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 12th February 2023 – 4th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter KELLY KLASSIC – I’VE GOT TOO MUCH ON MY HEART – by Des Kelly SYDNEY’S ‘ROYAL THOMIAN’ – THE TRADITION LIVES ON! Chamari Athapaththu leads Lanka to stunning upset in World Cup opener over hosts South Africa. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE News From Jayam By Jayam Rutnam Mind your ‘English’ Language – By Marie Pietersz Beverley’s tireless community work earns her an Australia Day honour – By Brendan Rees SUNDAY CHOICE – As for me and my house – by Charles Schokman Why do doctors do Liver Function Tests?- By Dr harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 144 10 02 23 Ulapane Upside Down Bridge with arch shaped structures – By Arundathie Abeysinghe The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-2-11 BS ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 1st February 2023 – 1st Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “THE OLDER YOU GET” – by Des Kelly Breathe in! Traveller films heart-stopping video of her ascent up ‘crazy narrow’ spiral steps on the outside of a spectacular tower in Sri Lanka, with barely enough room for two to pass Pillow Lace – by Charmaine Candappa OBITUARIES – JANUARY 2023 SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS (SEPTEMBER 2022) A KELLY KLASSIC – “The Carter Family – My Dixie Darling” – by Des Kelly 2 Weeks in Sri Lanka | A Cinematic Travel Film Visharada Pradeepa Dharmadasa award winning actress and vocalist a role model to all artistes never profited from husband politician’s high-ranking positions to date – by Sunil Thenabadu 75 Years – What have they done? It is a paradise misplaced – By Captain Elmo ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 29th January 2023 – 9th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “LOST FOR WORDS” – by Des Kelly Good News From Jayam February 1, 2023 Manu Ranga Dancing Concert by Manuki Ranga Dancing School – photos thanks to Roy Grafix 19,000 people have used Australia Day to take out Australian citizenship : SBS Sinhala News on 27 Jan Chitranganee Wagiswara approved as High Commissioner to Australia St. Thomas’ College: A Wide-ranging History of the ‘School by the Sea’-by Michael Roberts “SHAMEFUL STATISTICS” – by Des Kelly Health & Views January 3rd issue – By Dr harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 142 27 01 2023 Galmaduwa Viharaya – extraordinary building of unique architecture By Arundathie Abeysinghe The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-1-21 75 Years – What have they done? It is a paradise ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 25th January 2023 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “OUR SRI LANKA” – by Des Kelly AN ANNIVERSARY TO REMEMBER” – by Des Kelly Epitaph for Sumitra Peries: A Poet of the Sri Lankan Cinema World-by Michael Roberts Constitution of the Faithful Church, still on earth (Mary’s Song) DOCTRINE OF THE BLOOD By Lakshman Navaratne Mapped: these are the UK’s rudest and most obscene place names-by Sophie Dickinson Unlocking the Power of Quantum Computing – Understanding the Basics and Potential Applications By Bhanuka – eLanka How Sri Lankan Tamils Came To Have ‘English’ Names BBC NEWSNIGHT – SRI LANKA – 12/01/23 BURGHER LIGHTS OF SRI LANKA by ECB Wijeyesinghe U.S. Government takes U-turn on Cholesterol By Dr Tilak S. Fernando, January 24, 2023 Female Attire in Sri Lanka and AK Coomaraswamy-by Michael Roberts ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 22nd January 2023 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “THE NASHVILLE JAM” – by Des Kelly MAGGOT-MEMORIES” – by Des Kelly Enterprise Analytics and M Power Capital strike a partnership to equip Bangladesh, Maldives and Sri Lanka with Acumatica’s ERP SUNDAY CHOICE – What A Friend We Have in Jesus (sent to eLanka by Charles Schokman) Sri Lanka win in Germany The Economy During The Anuradhapura Epoch – By Dr Tilak S. Fernando Volaare! Road Trains across Storm Waters in the Kimberley, West Australia-by Michael Roberts The long and steady journey of St. Joseph’s College-by Dr.Mario Gomez Rotary charity project titled “Little Minds Strong Values” – Live Stream – Chaired – By Rukshan Perera Hold General and Local Govt. Elections on the same day after legalising critical system changes – by Bernard Fernando, ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 15th January 2023 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “WOMEN PERSONIFIED” – by Des Kelly Off field issues appear to weigh down Lankans as India grab unassailable lead – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Christell Luxury Wellness comes out on top at CNCI Achiever Awards and SLIM Brand Excellence Awards Remembering the Legend Desmond De Silva… Noel News “Opportunities available for skilled Sri Lankans to migrate to Australia” Do you know what Acrylamide is?-Good advice by Dr.Harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 140 13 01 2023 Degaldoruwa Cave Temple – vibrant ancient Kandyan art – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Have AI models enhanced uses in conversational marketing? – By Aditya Abeysinghe The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-1-14 NSW SET TO HOST CUP OF NATIONS AHEAD OF FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023™ AUSTRALIA’S ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 11th January 2023 – 4th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “Tom T. Hall – Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine” – By Des Kelly Desmond De Silva – A True Friend and a Gentleman – by Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne – eLanka) Christian Medical College Vellore’s donation Northern Provincial Health Ministry India beats Sri Lanka by 91 runs; wins series 2-1 Dasun Shanaka inspires Sri Lanka leveller. But validity of Indian team selection under question – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE https://www.elanka.com.au/health-views-january-2nd-issue-by-dr-harold-gunatillake/ The dam that nurtures Uda Walawe – By MAHIL WIJESINGHE Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Renewable Energy Technologies – By Bhanuka – eLanka India complete Sri Lanka humiliation with little effort – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE MADANI MALWATHTHAGE NOBLE ERUDITE ACTRESS, IN ALL MEDIA AT PINNACLE OF CELEBRITY IN A SPARKLING ...

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