Good News From Jayam – August 15, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Visit Our Website The Magnificent Lotus Tower in Colombo is a popular tourist attraction! Past Presidents of the Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC)(Celebrating 50 Years serving the community – Founded in 1973) Ananda Niyerapola SLAASC Past President 2002 Jayam Rutnam SLAASC Past President 2003 Keshini Wijegoonerathna SLAASC Past President 2004/2005 Keith Ranga SLAASC Past President 2006 Chamber of CommerceAwards San Gabriel Valley Examiner2023 Business of the Year Rutnam of the San Gabriel Valley Examiner speaks to the audience at the Glendora Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner held at the Glendora Country Club on June 28th, 2023. The “Examiner” a popular weekly newspaper which serves the foothill communities of the San Gabriel Valley, won the “top” Business of the Year Award. Farewell to Dr. Palitha Kohona by the Foreign Ministry of China (We need more Ambassadors Like ...

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SRI LANKA NEWS (JULY  2023)  Compiled by Victor Melder. Sri Lanka›s tourism industry continues to thrive as arrivals have exceeded 600,000, showcasing the resilience and appeal of the country as a travel destination.  Despite being the off-peak season, the daily average of tourist arrivals has shown remarkable improvement, exceeding 3,200 visitors. This upward trend in tourist footfall further underscores the growing interest in Sri Lanka as a preferred destination among global travelers. During the first 26 days of the month, 84,003 visitors have arrived in the country, with only 3,518 arrivals required to achieve the monthly target of 87,521. “The surpassing of the 600,000 tourist arrival milestone signifies the resilience of Sri Lanka›s tourism sector and its ability to bounce back from the challenges faced in recent years. It is a testament to the concerted efforts made to revitalize the industry, showcasing Sri Lanka›s immense potential as a top travel ...

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Rare opportunity in the Colombo suburbs to develop the perfect city escape! Property Overview  One-of-a-kind 61 perch property on a 40-foot hill in thriving Thalawathugoda! Features large area of clear land, terraced gardens & abundant natural vegetation. Serene space with panoramic views of Diyawanna lake. Ideal for nature lovers, families, pets. Great for entertaining lots of guests! Tons of potential for developing your new estate home! Previously rented to former principals of the Overseas International School of Colombo. Property Facts and Features Total Land Area: 61 Perches 2 access points to the property. 2 large gardens with lush vegetation and mature trees (jackfruit, mahogany, tamarind). Includes vegetable garden in lower terrace. Natural water well. Full-sized badminton court (space ideal for swimming pool). 3,400 Sq.ft. 2-storey house, built in 1991, last renovated in 2012. 3 spacious living/dining areas. 4 beds (master with connecting study), 3 baths, large pantry with separate kitchen, ...

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VESAK CELEBRATED AFTER THREE YEARS ISLANDWIDE – By Sunil Thenabadu Source : info-rain Vesak Full Moon Poya ON 5th May! Buddhists all over the world celebrate the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day today (5).Buddhists commemorate Siddhartha Gautama’s birth, the enlightenment of the Buddha, and the passing away on the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day. This year’s Vesak is extra special for Sri Lankans since they were not able to celebrate the Vesak festival in previous years due to Easter Sunday attacks in 2019 and the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021.On the occasion of Vesak, Sri Lankan Buddhist devotees conduct various religious programmes and organise many Aamisa and Prathipaththi poojas including pandals, lanterns, and dansals mostly in and around Colombo and in other major cities. Accordingly, Vesak zones have been set up in many places including Thotalanga, Kiribathgoda, Kelaniya, Maharagama, Kottawa and Rajagiriya. The Bauddhaloka and the Gangarama Buddha Rashmi Vesak ...

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Sanjiva Weerawarana Builds Innovative Digital Transformation Company WSO2 And Positions Sri Lanka As A New Tech Center – By Bruce Rogers Source : forbes The web and many software applications as we know them today wouldn’t have existed without the pioneering work done by IBM. One of the pioneers at IBM who would then go on to found the innovative WSO2 was Sanjiva Weerawarana. WSO2 is a digital transformation company that provides a suite of application development and identity and access management (IAM) technologies, available as open source or SaaS, to create digital experiences quickly, easily and securely. WSO2 was founded in 2005 by Sanjiva Weerawarana, Paul Fremantle and Davanum Srinivas. This founder’s journey is based on my interview with Weerawarana, CEO of WSO2. In all likelihood, Weerawarana would not have left IBM if the company was more nimble in bringing its ground-breaking research and open source solutions that he worked on to ...

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A Resume of Des Kelly ( as supplied by his son) KELLY, Desmond Anthony Carl (Des), born July 2, 1936, Colombo, Ceylon. Early education 1941, at Convent of Our Lady of Victories, Moratuwa, Secondary education at St Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya, Colombo. At the age of 5 he sang his first solo on-stage for the Convent’s Annual Concert. At 10 years of age he met Wally Bastiensz, who taught him the art of singing baila. He won his first professional baila competition on-stage, although he hadn’t a clue as to what he was actually singing about. At St Peter’s College, he joined the Music, Art & Drama Society under Fr Noel Crusz, OMI. . He continued with both singing and acting in various roles and taught himself to play the ukulele. He started his own Christmas-Carol Party at Lorensz Road, Bambalapitiya. In 1950,  an English circus troupe came to Ceylon under contract ...

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The commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka ” Colombo ” – By Malsha – eLanka Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka, located on the west coast of the island. It has a population of over 750,000 people and is the center of economic and political activity in the country. Colombo is a bustling city with a mix of modern and colonial architecture, and is known for its vibrant street markets, historic temples and mosques, and scenic oceanfront promenade. It is also home to many government institutions, educational institutions, and cultural attractions such as the National Museum and the Viharamahadevi Park. The city’s international airport, Bandaranaike International Airport, is located approximately 35 kilometers north of the city center. History of colombo The history of Colombo dates back to ancient times. The city was a trading port and a center of commerce for many centuries, ...

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A Humble Australian Beach Kiosk Serving Authentic Sri Lankan Curries (and Golden Gaytimes) – by ROHAN SILVA Source : broadsheet “I made curry pies – people loved them. One lady, she ate seven in one go!” It’s fair to say that chef Nisantha Columba Perera – aka “Colombo” – has built a cult following among Perth’s curry fanatics. For the past five years, Colombo has been cooking up some of the most sublime curries we’ve ever eaten, and quietly selling them in an unlikely spot: a humble beach kiosk in Coogee that also hawks chips, Golden Gaytimes and sausage rolls. The only clue that something special is going on is a little chalkboard – nestled among bigger signs displaying ice-creams and hot drinks – that quietly lists today’s curry offerings. When Broadsheet asks Colombo how devoted his curry customers are, he smiles abashedly: “One guy drives from Mount Lawley every week just to buy ...

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Did Birchall really save Ceylon? – Capt Elmo Jayawardena   Or was it another story like charge of the Light Brigade? I wrote few days back about the Japanese bombing of Ceylon in 1942. Many who read emailed me asking for more details. Some expressed nostalgic sentiments, remembering what their parents conveyed to them about the Easter Sunday bombing. Some gave additional information, such as the rare photo that is published here. All these made me write somewhat a sequel to the story, perhaps little bit more information for those who are interested in the bygone days and what may have taken place. There was a Japanese young man who came to learn to fly in Ratmalana as a ‘fun flier” in the late 1930s. It was said among the instructors and fellow ‘fun fliers’ that the said Japanese knew to fly and may have pretended he came to learn. It ...

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Blue Ocean Group   Source : blueoceans facebook Despite the many challenges faced in the country and construction industry, many parallel activities continue to progress smoothly at our luxury Ocean condo project at No. 30, Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia. Blue Ocean’s highly exceptional Ocean condo apartments with plenty of access to breathtaking views of the Mount Lavinia Beach. Take the chance to unwind and live comfortably away from the stress-inducing lifestyle. Nearby Locations  Adjacent to S. Thomas College Walking distance to Mount Lavinia Beach Walking distance to Mount Hotel, Mount Breeze Hotel & Berjaya Hotel Leading Super Markets, Shopping Malls, Restaurants and Cafes Beautiful beaches to explore Mount Lavinia, a city packed with tourists, is rapidly becoming the go-to place to live and lead an impressive life with its warm sense of diverse community. Having a mushrooming reputation within expats, this city is home to the world-famous Mount Lavinia hotel–perhaps one ...

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