eLanka Newsletter – 2nd April 2023 – 1st Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “THE TITLE TELLS THE TALE” – by Des Kelly Sri Lanka’s downward spiral continues unabated – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) An a island country located in the Indian Ocean ” Sri lanka” – By Malsha – eLanka SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS – MARCH 2023 – by Victor Melder SUNDAY CHOICE – GRASPING THE CROSS A message for Lent – By Charles Schokman As Holy Week begins Christianity is hijacked by false prophets.- By Aubrey Joachim Photos of Wheelchairs sent to Sri Lanka from Well Wishes from Brisbane. Co-ordinated by Jeremy Prichard Health Benefits of moderate coffee consumption – By Dr harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 151 30 03 23 Fort Macdowall – outpost during Kandyan Wars – By Arundathie ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 29th March 2023 – 9th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “THE PERILS OF PLASTIC” by Des Kelly Vision Care expands Kurunegala branch with addition of Eye and ENT Diagnostic Centre Sheep to the slaughterhouse in Auckland – Sri Lanka surrender in the house of pain – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) The Yahapaalana Legacy and Three Major International Events/Processes driving Sri Lanka to Bankruptcy-by Michael Roberts Congratulations to new RCOBA NSW & ACT committee for 2023/24 Film, Tele artistes, Vocalists assembled for a Bak Maha Ulela cum musical extravaganza In Dubai – by Sunil Thenabadu Watch Cricket Highlights – Sri Lanka vs New Zealand – 1st ODI (D/N), Auckland, March 25, 2023 Confronting Charlie Ponnadurai: Clarifying the Context of Disparaging Ethnic Epithets in Sri Lanka over the last 180 years – ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 26th March 2023 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “BEAUTIFUL BAILA” – by Des Kelly Mevan Pieris author of “THE COMMUNITY” – A Historical Account of the ‘Mudaliyar class Goyigama Family Combine’– The book launch (Photos sent to eLanka by Mevan Pieris & Mr Joe Paiva) Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal honoured in Wisdens best team of the year – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports Editor Melbourne) Will the elation be short lived? – By Aubrey Joachim British Council launches revamped UK agent and counsellor engagement platform – hosts successful interactive briefing for UK study visa agents in Sri Lanka SUNDAY CHOICE – What Does It Mean That Jesus Died For Me? – by Charles Schokman Eat more fibre- your doctor will recommend it. – By Dr harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 22nd March 2023 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter SIGIRIYA ROCK FORTRESS – by Des Kelly Remembering Sunil C de Silva – A man for all seasons (30 January 1941 – 28 February 2021) – By Niranjan Selvadurai New Zealand crush hopeless Sri Lanka to make it a clean sweep. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Thanks giving Service for the late Rev Neville Koch – 26th March 2023 ABSC INC. HOLDS MEDIA CONFERENCE TO PROMOTE EKONOMOS, ISSUE 4, 2023 Augo Paiva The Legend of CR & FC, Longden Pace, Colombo 7 – Photos thanks to Joe Paiva The economy During Kurunegala was the Capital. – By Dr Tilak S. Fernando AIR POWER AND ITS POLITICAL & ECONOMIC EFFECTS ON DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. – BY: GROUP CAPTAIN (Rtd.) NOOR R. RAHIM Health & Views ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 19th March 2023 – 6th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “Classic Car Diaries: The Iconic Beetle” – by Des Kelly Sri Lanka – Aurudu-Nakath 2023 – in Sinhala (2023 සිංහල අවුරුදු නැකත් චාරිත්‍ර ) New Zealand batters bludgeon Sri Lanka attack then strike crucial blows – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Blue Ocean Group Life & Destination.- By Noor Rahim Hameedia brings top experts to conduct educational sessions for female employees on key topics SUNDAY CHOICE – Thank you Jesus for the blood applied – by Charles Schokman Upcoming Sri Lanka – By Dr harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 149 17 03 2023 Makandawa Forest Reserve – wonderland in Kithulgala By Arundathie Abeysinghe The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-3-18 Green tea – By Malsha – eLanka Ceylon Cinnamon History – By ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 15th March 2023 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “THE PICTURE TELLS THE STORY” – by Des Kelly Sri Lanka’s 75th Independence Day Celebration in Sydney organised by the Sri Lanka Association of NSW New Zealand batters produce whirlwind chase to pull off a last ball thriller. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Watch Cricket Highlights – Sri Lanka vs New Zealand The Might of the Pen. – By Noor Rahim Situlpauwa, Veddas, building a bungalow at Thenaddi Bay on idyllic East coast CONCLUSION: MISSIONS OF A GLOBAL PROFESSOR : CONFESSIONS OF A GLOBAL GYPSY-by Dr. Chandana (Chandi) Jayawardena DPhil The 1962 Royal-Thomian had an ending of a Greek Drama-by Senaka Weeraratna Vince Gill feat. Patty Loveless — “Pocket Full of Gold” — by Des Kelly ‘DHARMADASA WALPOLA RASIKA SAMAJAYA’ REERECTS THE ROAD ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 12th March 2023 – 4th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “THE GUITAR” – by Des Kelly Watch Cricket Highlights – Sri Lanka vs New Zealand – 1st Test, Christchurch, March 9 – 13, 2023 Good News From Jayam – By Jayam Rutnam Samantha Abeydeera appointed as the C.E.O of Brisbane Transport Funeral Notice: Lakshman (Laki) Gunewardene SRI LANKA DREAM OF A WORLD TEST FINAL – BEATING KIWIS DAUNTING CHALLENGE BUT ACHIEVABLE – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Honouring Desmond in Colombo & London Mind your language. It divides! – By Aubrey Joachim What are the foods your heart prefers? – By Dr harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 148 10 03 23 Rangala Natural Pool amidst spectacular landscape – By Arundathie Abeysinghe The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-3-11 Let’s make a quick ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 5th March 2023 – 2nd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter A Kelly Klassic – “Robert Stolz – Op.216 Wien Wird Bei Nacht Erst Schön Song [Sterk] (1915)” – by Des Kelly Honoring the LEGEND – Desmond de Silva – By Mariazelle Goonetilleke Nepal triumph in Asia Qualifier to seal spot at ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 Anton Swan – From Wickrama Weerasooriya’s Book (former High Commissioner Dr. Wickrama Weerasooriya). Cricket – Big Mathes in Sri Lanka – to be played in 2023 Hot Hot Cricket News from Sri Lanka-by Michael Roberts SINHALA DICTIONARY BY BUDDHADASA HEWAGE – By Dr Tilak S. Fernando Health & Views – February 3rd issue 2023 – By Dr harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 147 03 03 23 Samanabedda Cave Temple – abode for meditating monks – ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 26th February 2023 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter EX-PRESIDENT OF AMERICA, JIMMY CARTER – by Des Kelly HAPPY 94th BIRTHDAY – Mr Charles Schokman Dilshan scoops out irritating incidents – by Sunil Thenabadu With India on the rise Sri Lanka can only rue the lost opportunities! By Aubrey Joachim SUNDAY CHOICE – JESUS, KEEP ME NEAR THE CROSS – by Charles Schokman An evening with Aravinda De Silva – Heart of Love Foundation – Special Event – Saturday 4th March 2023 (Sydney event) Health & Views February 2nd issue – By Dr harold Gunatillake Sunil C De Silva PREMIER NAMES 2023 MULTICULTURAL CHAMPIONS Vision Care opens newest branch at Medihelp Hospitals in Kelaniya Antonian Newsletter – December 2022 Where are the starving people?-By Dr harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 146 24 ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 22nd February 2023 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “THE GUITAR” – by Des Kelly Valentine’s day at the Grand on Princes – By Trevine Rodrigo Sri Lanka’s revival – By Dr harold Gunatillake Abhisheka Vocalist, Play- back Singer, Lyricist, Author Cum Entrepreneur – by Sunil Thenabadu Pearlyn Wanigatunga (96) Passed Away on February 2, 2023 in Sacramento, Ca. – By Jayam Rutnam Carmel and Damayanthi – “I grieve at the loss of family. I grieve at the loss of friends” – by Charmaine Candappa Honouring The Legend Desmond De Silva Tribute Concert & Dinner Dance – Photos thanks to Roy Grafix Upul Dharmadasa Appointed as the New Chairman of Hotel Developers (Lanka) PLC., Which Operates the Hilton Hotel, Colombo. – By Jayam Rutnam Women’s World Cup in South Africa – Sri Lanka ...

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