eLanka Newsletter – 29th June 2022 – 9th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Gentleman Des – A Felicitation – by Max Gerreyn “A PRIYA PEIRIS DOUBLE” – by Des Kelly Des’ Birthday Celebration ……By Phyllis De Silva School meal program in Sri Lanka-Rise Up ceylon filmfest – friends dance – real jaffna – thaminie’s piano – bilal and dimanthi – By Jayam Rutnam Sri Lanka-News as of 24th June 2022 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Mike Harridge: Meandering Through the Garden Australia’s population is bigger, more diverse, census shows – By Timna Jacks Australian Taxation Office crackdown on family trust rorts causes alarm among tax advisers 26th JUNE IS WELL KNOWN PETERITE CRICKETER DAVID HEYN’s 77th BIRTHDAY Exploited in a crisis: why are Sri Lankans getting on boats bound for Australia? Japan’s Precious Children – By ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 12th June 2022 – 4th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “BUCKINGHAM PALACE” – by Des Kelly Commendable endeavor from Elanka Donate a grocery pack to a poor family in Sri Lanka -Arundathie Abeysinghe Watch Cricket Highlights – Sri Lanka vs Australia – T20 Series June 2022 Thomian Fiesta 2022 – Organized by S Thomas’ College OBA, NSW/ACT – Photos and video thanks to Roy Grafix Doctor, academic, activist, and now MP: Dr Michelle Ananda-Rajah – By Khushaal Vyas Sri Lanka Progress talks IMF Bailing Out Details – By Dr Harold Gunathilake Lalithakala Visharada Deshamanya Manoj Peiris in an effervescent dominant voyage of over four decades in the field of music – by Sunil Thenabadu Duncan White, and the Returned Trinity Lion – By GEORGE BRAINE SUNDAY CHOICE – Only a Prayer Away Delays ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 8th June 2022 – 3rd Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter MY PRIDE & JOY – by Des Kelly Watch Cricket Highlights – Sri Lanka vs Australia – T20 Series June 2022 Pride of the Lion’s will upset Kangaroo push – by Trevine Rodrigo (elanka – Sports editor – Melbourne) Good News from Jayam – congratulations 2022 graduates – Samantha – Sydney – Lianne – Wathni – Shehan – Queen Elizabeth jubilee – Happy Birthday Athena AFFILIATED TO CITY & GUILDS OF LONDON INSTITUTE UK FLITS – by Sunil Thenabadu Derana Stars in Concert, 2022 – Australia – Photos by RoyGrafix Sri Lanka is a dangerous side, says Aaron Finch-by Dhammika Ratnaweera Good And the Bad of Egg – By Dr Harold Gunatillake From Dr. QUINTUS DE ZYLVA Chairman | Sri Lanka Cricket Foundation ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 18th May 2022 – 6th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “DBU DEBUT” – by Des Kelly Sri Lanka -current news -by Dr Harold Gunatillake Photos from PIMARN SRI LANKAN AND THAI RESTAURANT BY TREK – Castle Hill on 15th May 2022 – Sundown Sunday Buffet with Live music The Joseph Family of British Ceylon: Service to Mankind across the Oceans-by Michael Roberts SUSIL PREMARATNE PRODIGIOUS ARTIST, VOCALIST,COMPOSER ,TEACHER PLAYBACK SINGER AT APEX OF GLORY – by Sunil Thenabadu The Joseph Family of British Ceylon: Service to Mankind across the Oceans-by Michael Roberts SUSIL PREMARATNE PRODIGIOUS ARTIST, VOCALIST,COMPOSER ,TEACHER PLAYBACK SINGER AT APEX OF GLORY – by Sunil Thenabadu Roy Dias – A joy to behold-by Rohan WIJESINGHE ‘Extreme Malinga’: Sri Lankan teen’s stunning IPL entrance – by Martin Smith The Technopolitics of Dissent ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 8th May 2022 – 3rd Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “TO ALL MOTHERS” – by Des Kelly Junk awash in tsunami hit Sri Lanka. What the future holds for the nation and its people. – By Aubrey Joachim Sri Lankan president calls second state of emergency in five weeks Young Matilda Jacynta Galabadaarachchi has just won two prestigious awards but may never play for Australia By Jack Snape Save A Dream and Rotary deliver much needed NO gas cylinder to Castle Street Hospital – Sri Lankan Australians in Collaboration with Rotary Club of the Hills – Kellyville (Sydney) Macquarie Group announces $A4,706 million full-year profit “THE PRICE OF RICE” – by Des Kelly Australia Sri Lanka Business Council in collaboration with AUSLMAT in Victoria requests funds for urgent Medical Supplies in Sri Lanka ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 9th February 2022 – 3rd Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter SOMETHIN’ STUPID (Nancy & Frank Sinatra) – by Des Kelly Australia’s international border will finally reopen to tourists VALE’ BILL FORBES – by Des Kelly Gathering at Social and Festive Events by Noor Rahim Passing away of Vijaya Malaasekara – A SHORT TRIBUTE BY A CLASSMATE & FRIEND Nightingale of India passes away at 92 – by S VENKAT NARAYAN AN EPIC AND INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEY-by LORENZ PEREIRA Michelle Dilhara multifaceted personality, actress, environmental activist,author,social activist ,philanthropist above all “the voice for the voiceless” – by Sunil Thenabadu Lankan T20 team takes wing for Australia – by Dhammika Ratnaweera GUILTY FAREWELL – Saying goodbye to Sri Lanka Remy Jayasekere’s reflections Weekend Blues – by Noor Rahim Inexperienced Lankans in reality check as to where ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 16th January 2022 – 5th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter VALE’, DESMOND De SILVA – by Des Kelly Desmond De Silva – Keeping his memory alive the way he wanted us to! – By his wife Phyllis De Silva “GOLDEN GLORIES” – by Des Kelly Desmond De Silva….a rare gem of Sri Lanka music plucked away to another galaxy – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE A tribute to Desmond De Silva – යන්න ඔබ ගියා ඉන්න හඬ තියා ලස්සන ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ – cover by Yellow Beatz Music POPULAR ENTERTAINER DESMOND DE SILVA NO MORE! (13 JULY 1944 – 09 JAN. 2022) – Iconic entertainer bids farewell – by Upali Obeyesekere Milroy. R. Martyn J.P and Jacinta Ratnayake Celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on the 31st of Dec 2021 Match Highlights – Sri Lanka ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 12th January 2022 – 4th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter VALE’, DESMOND De SILVA – by Des Kelly Legendary singer Desmond de Silva passes away Farewell Desmond De Silva – by Phyllis De Silva (Wife of late Mr. Desmond De Silva) Desmond de Silva dancing with his mother singing Save the last dance for me MUSIC EXCELLENCE DESMOND DE SILVA PASSES AWAY – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Good News From Jayam January 15, 2022 Leaders of Ceylon Chamber, top economists speak out on forex crisis Thomian Choir heralds the Advent Season, Christmas Jubilation, A thought provoking yet poignant Christmas message SANJULA EXPERT ACCOMPLISHED EMINENT PHYSICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTRESS – by Sunil Thenabadu You Were Always On My Mind – by Lalith Paranavitana DUTCH GIRL SINGS SINHALESE – Manike Mage Hithe මැණිකේ මගේ හිතේ – ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 29th December 2021 – 9th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Silent Night – the origin of the hymn – by Des Kelly Sri Lanka Export Brands Exhibition in Dubai CRoyal College Carol Service 2021 Alternate remedies to lower your blood cholesterol-By Dr Harold Gunatillake Gayan-cricket addict yelling ‘come on Sri Lanka’ visible at all international venues – by Sunil Thenabadu (eLanka sports editor) Sri Lanka Holidays – Calendar 2022 The Great Wall of India UNEVEN JUSTICE by Raj Rajaratnam NARADA BAKMEEWEWA EXUBERENT TELEVISION RADIO HOST, ACTOR DISPLAYING VITALITY PASSION AND SUPREME DEVOTION FOR TASKS ENTRUSTED – by Sunil Thenabadu Historical Places in Sri Lanka: The Top 10 List For Your Next Trip- by Madhumitha National Backyard Cricket is Back This Summer Gas Maaru Pethi Choru by Capt. Elmo Jayawardena Mohamed Ahilar a heartthrob ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 10th November 2021 – 3rd Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “THE GOOD LIFE” – by Des Kelly At 30, Headed for the Board of a Swiss Watch Company By Melanie Abrams Music maestro- genius Mahesh emulating legendary Dad Patrick Denipitiya – by Sunil Thenabadu in Brisbane Gold in her heart trumps gold in hand-BY ALLAAM OUSMAN Margaret Machado – A life very well Lived for the glory of God Tribute to JANAKA BALASOORIYA Dreaded Parkinson snatches life cruelly at young age of 45 years By Sunil Thenabadu in Brisbane Kerrigan La Brooy – Democracy Hypocrisy RoyGrafix Film presents – Halloween 2021 Sri Lanka Tour of Australia 2022 Anushka mixes academic and wise expertise to achieve aesthetic triumph – By Sunil Thenabadu ​ “The ultimate Country love story” – By Des Kelly ​ Data-driven ...

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