D.L Sirimanne Archives

AN ANNIVERSARY TO REMEMBER” – by Des Kelly Any Anniversary is akin to my title of introduction. As we humans grow older, with each passing day, we tend to sometimes forget various Anniversaries, often to the annoyance of Partners and friends. Mostly, these important Anniversaries are those of Birthdays & Weddings which have ‘come & gone’ sadly, as the years pass by. NOT SO, IS THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF A LITTLE ISLAND, FORMERLY CALLED CEYLON, NOW, SRI LANKA. Not only is this one unforgettable because of it’s past colourful history, but NOW, because of a really BRILLIANT piece of WRITING by 103 year old D.L.SIRIMANNE from KOHUWALA, a little Suburb of Sri Lanka. To think of ANYONE who is OVER a Century in age, who can even remember to get out of bed each morning, is most difficult, then along comes Mr.Sirimanne, who not only arises, he sits down to ...

eLanka Newsletter – 26th Oct – 8th edition – Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter University of Colombo Alumni of NSW Establishes Self-Sustainable Scholarships “FAKE Photographs that are REAL” !! – By Des Kelly Vegetarian and veganism is on the rise, so why isn’t this lifestyle being supported in our children’s schools? – By: Emma Hurst, MLC, your representative for animal rights in NSW Parliament. How Can We Improve Debt Sustainability in Sri Lanka | A Primer on Fiscal Performance- by Mr. Murtaza Jafferjee, Chairman of the Advocata Institute St. Paul’s Church Kandy – impressive Colonial Era Church By Arundathie Abeysinghe Thomiana – S. Thomas’ College Old Boys Association Australia Branch (STCOBA) – Newsletter – flip eBook brought to you by eLanka Greetings from the President 2020/2021 of SLNSWCA (Sri Lanka NSW Catholic Association) Farewell Mr Nimal Bandara L.E. ...