eLanka Newsletter – 25th February 2024 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Sri Lanka celebrate turnaround of fortunes, but are they the real deal? – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports Editor) Good Shepherd Covent Past Pupils’ Association NSW Proudly Presents Shepherdian Valentine’s Dinner Dance Highlights! The Trail of the Ignominious Political Path of Sri Lanka. – By Noor Rahim SHALIKA ISHAN MULTIFACETED MUSICIAN AT PINNACLE OF FAME AT YOUNG AGE ACCOMPLISHED FEATS NO MUSICIAN HAD ACCOMPLISHED IN THE ARCHIVES OF HISTORY IN SRI LANKAN MUSIC ARENA – by Sunil Thenabadu The Trail of the Ignominious Political Path of Sri Lanka. – By Noor Rahim Pauline Corea’s Speech Shepherdian Valentine’s Dinner Dance – 16th February 2024 AN APPRECIATION – by Charles Schokman Aussies Snatch Victory in Smashing Match at Wellington – By Michael Roberts Kaleidoscope ...
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NEW BOOK – ‘ THE HEALING CUT ‘ By Dr Gamini Goonetilleke Be among the first to read this extraodinary book Call +94 77 779 4107 or send an email to doctorgamini@gmail.com Also available for purchase at the Barefoot Gallery, 8th Lane, Colombo 3. ‘Gamini, with over three decades of experience, unveils a compelling new book detailing a diverse range of surgical conditions. The narrative is enriched with vivid photographic records, captivating readers with a visual surgical journey through his experiences and also delves into emotionally stirring cases, providing a poignant touch. While it is essential reading for surgical trainees and surgeons, the book also offers all avid readers a panoramic insight into the challenges faced by a surgeon and the surgical support provided in life-threatening situations. Invigorating and insightful, Gamini’s work brings the intricacies of surgery to life in a must-read format. Professor Channa Ratnatunga, Emeritus Professor of Surgery, ...
Nostalgic and Historical Images of Jaffna – Captured by Dr. Gamini Goonetilleke in 1994 ...
eLanka Newsletter – 31st May 2023 – 9th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter The Eighty Club Country and Western night – by Trevine Rodrigo Photos of the Wesley OBU Ball Sydney 2023 – The Legacy Band & Karmis – Photos thanks to MC Duke Sydney Thomian Ball 2023 with Misty – photos thanks to MC Duke & Friends of eLanka Health & Views – May 3rd 2023 – By Dr harold Gunatillake Farewell Function for Anton Swan OAM JP(Qual) Hon. Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland, Australia – Organized by the Federation of Sri Lanka Associations in Queensland Aren’t citizens entitled to propose and ensure enforcement of Electoral and Political ‘System Changes’? – By Bernard Fernando BRIDGE TO ETERNITY (NO SUBSTITUTE) – by Lakshman Navaratne When Tina Turner rocked Dubai: Fan and journalist recalls meeting the singer ...
PHOTO STORY – THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS TO THE NEW ENTRANTS OF THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE, GENERAL SIR JOHN KOTELAWALA DEFENCE UNIVERSITY, RATMALANA.-Dr Gamini Goonetilleke Chief Guest – Vice Chancellor, Major General Milinda Pieris Guest Speaker – Dr Gamini Goonetilleke FRCS, Consultant Surgeon At the Defence University, Auditorium – 11Th January 2023 The Vice Chancellor welcoming the Guest Speaker The ceremonial procession Ceremonial procession entering the auditorium Standing to attention for the National Anthem Standing to attention for the KDU Anthem Lighting of the oil lamp by the Guest Speaker Lighting of the oil lamp by the Vice Chancellor Lighting of the oil lamp by the Deputy Vice Chancellor – KDU Lighting of the oil lamp by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine – Prof. Namal Wijesinghe Institution of the oath to the students of the armed forces Medical students of the armed forces taking the oath Students taking the ...
Dr. Gamini Goonetilleke A Surgeon who valued his patients more than anything-by Dinuli Francisco Performing an amputation on a victim of an antipersonnel mine. Source:Dailymirror With late General Denzil Kobbekaduwa at the Base Hospital Palali 1990 “Knife before the wife is his mission statement”, says his wife after I sat for tea at the end of the quarterly meeting of the Colombo Chapter of Ceylon Society of Australia (CSA), held last Thursday (24) at the Organization of Professional Associations (OPA). Consultant Surgeon Dr. Gamini Goonetilleke was the guest speaker at the meeting, the only person who crossed borders from the South to enter the LTTE-controlled territory in the North to work at the General Hospital, Jaffna for short periods; and also to teach and examine students of the Faculty of Medicine, Jaffna. Dr. Gamini has authored two books, “In the Line of Duty” and “The Extra Mile”. Dr Gamini Goonetilleke ...
eLanka Newsletter – 28th September 2022 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED – by Des Kelly Sydney Peterites do it in style and with finesse! By Aubrey Joachim Everything is ready for the T20 Cricket World Cup 2022: Mitchell Enright- CEO of the ICC Organising Committee T 20 ලෝක කුසලාන ක්රිකට් තරඟාවලියේ විශේෂතා ගැන ICC සංවිධාන කමිටුවේ CEO, Michelle Enright SBS සිංහලට කියූ දෑ A Poem – unknown author. “Precious Memories” – by Des Kelly Sri Lanka announce squad for Women’s T20I Asia Cup Raga kithul toddy gains popularity in Australia Lessons Learnt from Commonwealth Games Ceylon Today. – By Dr Tilak S. Fernando First rice consignment from Australia for needy families arrives Hacker claiming Optus attack apologises in new online post as it is revealed Medicare numbers part of breach – By Raffaella ...
eLanka Newsletter – 18th September 2022 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “LANKAN DUTCH BURGHERS” – by Des Kelly All Blacks pulled off Houdini act in thriller – By Trevine Rodrigo in Melbourne SUNDAY CHOICE – In memory of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth11 (21.4.1926—8.9.2022) A Migrants Story – Part 5 The Magic of the Sixties in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) – BY RON PIERIS Director of Music at St John’s appointed as Organist and Master of Choristers at – Westminster Abbey ‘God Save The King’ Sung Officially for First Time VICTORIA UNIVERSITY PAYS TRIBUTE TO TIMOR-LESTE LEADER WITH HONORARY DEGREE Sri Lanka’s protest movement toppled a president. Then came the crackdown – By South Asia correspondent Avani Dias and Alex Barry Welcome home Our Lions! – By Airport & Aviation Services Sri Lanka KALASURI SRIYANI AMARASENA AUTOGRAPHED ...
eLanka Newsletter – 10th July 2022 – 3rd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “IN A NUTSHELL”-by Des Kelly Sri Lankan protesters attack residences of President and PM as pair promise to resign Launch of Desmond De Silva Website – By Phyllis De Silva Kangaroo’s move in for Lion’s annihilation – By Trevine Rodrigo in Melbourne Doctor’s mercy dash across surging floodwaters to help patients As Sri Lanka faces bankruptcy, police impose curfew before mass protest – By Bharatha Mallawarachi Understanding the challenges and exploring solutions to Sri Lanka’s economic crisis with Murthaza Jafferjee – Chairman, Advocate Institute Sri Lanka Watch Sri Lanka vs Australia Second Test Highlights – Galle – July 2022 Sri Lanka Current – By Dr harold Gunatillake Smith, Labuschagne lead Aussie charge for clean sweep – By Trevine Rodrigo (eLanka Sports editor) Aid Across ...
PRESENTATION OF THE BOOK – THE EXTRA MILE TO THE COMMANDER OF THE SRI LANKA ARMY-by Dr Gamini Goonetilleke Source:Drgamini I had the privilege and pleasure of meeting the Commander of the Sri Lanka Lt. General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu at the Army Headquarters on 21st June 2022. At this meeting I presented my book titled, THE EXTRA MILE : A surgeon’s experiences to the Army Commander. A memento from the Sri Lanka Army was presented to me by the Commander in appreciation of my services to the military during the 30 – year armed conflict in Sri Lanka Link to the Story of ‘Renowned Surgeon Presents Maiden Copy of His Book to Army Chief’ For the benefit of overseas readers we have arranged online purchase available from the below link: https://www.books.lk/product/the-extramile/ ...
