Memories of a most respected personality of the last century, General Denzil Lakshman Kobbekaduwa Remembering him on his 83rd birth anniversary, 27th July 2023 – by Sunil Keppetipola Lt. General Denzil Lakshman Kobbekaduwa. RWP RSP VSV USP psc rcds Denzil Lakshman Kobbekaduwa was born in the city of Kandy in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) on the 27th of July 1940. It is appropriate at this moment of time to write a few words about this legend on his 83rd Birth Anniversary. He was a legendary sportsman, a great military officer who was able to command the respect of all Sri Lankans, and a person with humane qualities loved and respected by his followers locally and internationally. Denzil had his nursery education at Hillwood College Kandy and followed his primary and secondary education at Trinity College Kandy. During his tenure at Trinity College, it was clearly identified that he was a personality ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 23rd July 2023 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Anton’s Swan Song – by Lal Wickrematunge Sri Lanka Lions Sports Club – NSW SEEKING FOR NEW PLAYERS Australian passports just became more powerful: Here are the countries you can now enter visa-free-by Low De Wei ANOTHER REQUEST BY DIMUTH ON TEST CAPTAINCY – By Sunil Thenabadu Noel News Health & Views – July 1st Issue – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Reminiscing – by Charmaine Candappa EU funded SEDR Project completes 5-day training programme for Mediation Training Officers SUNDAY CHOICE – Your grace is sufficient for me – by Charles Schokman Australia retain the women’s Ashes in thrilling fashion Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 167 20 07 23 The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-7-22 How not to lose a fortune – combating the ...

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Gamini Fernando: Live-wire, legend and charismatic figure of Havies no more Source:Sundayobserver Sri Lanka’s rugby fraternity mourned the passing away of Havelock Sports Club legend Gamini Fernando who was described as a “perfect gentleman” by his erstwhile friend and team mate Ana Saranapala. “He took on the mantle of Havelocks and moulded us right throughout. He was a perfect gentleman,” said Saranapala paying a glowing tribute to the patron of the club who passed away on Friday after a brief illness. He was 80 at the time of his death. ...

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Hooker Mohan Balasuriya was a ruggerite par excellence-by Althaf Nawaz Source:Dailynews The Hooker is a key position in rugby. One should have immense talent to occupy this slot which plays a pivotal role in securing the ball from the ‘Pack’ to the back division to create scoring opportunities.Hooker Mohan Balasuriya was one of the great rugby players produced by Trinity College, Kandy, who stole the limelight in the rugby arena as a player locally and Internationally later turned out to be a top administrator serving in various capacities in the rugby fraternity. Mohan’s father was A. Balasuriya, a lecturer at the Teacher Training College, Uyanwatte. He was a cricketer who captained Education Department team to win the Daily News Trophy in the 1960’s and was a founder member of the Central Province Cricket Umpires Association, while his mother who was a a Teacher retired after serving as a Principal. ...

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