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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eLanka Newsletter – 19th February 2023 – 6th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Ducks’ – by Des Kelly Honouring The Legend Desmond De Silva Tribute Concert & Dinner Dance – Photos thanks to Roy Grafix The Celebration of Sri Lanka’s 75th Independence Sydney Seniors Singing Group SUNDAY CHOICE – ​“Gethsemane” sung by a little girl —So Heavenly – by Charles Schokman WOMEN’S WORLD CUP IN SOUTH AFRICA – Relentless Aussies burst Sri Lanka bubble – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) Message from the New Sri Lankan Chaplain to Sydney Royal Thomian activities during the January-February period THE POWER OF LOVE -by Joe Van Langenberg My Mother Lives in Me – by Charmaine Candappa A New Dawn – by Shanthie De Mel ‘Railway observation saloons then and now’:A response Valentine’s Day celebrations in Kandy – ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 15th February 2023 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter A KELLY KLASSIC _ “A Rose Has to Die – Fhiona Ennis” – by Des Kelly “VALENTINE’S DAY” – by Des Kelly TPV/SHEV transition to permanent visas SRI LANKA’S FIRST ISO 14065 CERTIFICATION AWARDED TO LEADING UPCYCLING BRAND HOUSE OF LONALI The passing of our well-loved Old Antonian/Old Benedictine MAHINDA JERONIMUS on 12th Feb, in Melbourne. ‘Creamy’ dubious Indians escape sanction despite irregular practice. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. Who gets stomach cancer? – By Dr harold Gunatillake WOMEN’S WORLD CUP IN SOUTH AFRICA – Pumped up Sri Lanka women romp against Bangladesh – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Traditional Sri Lankan dish “Pittu” – By Nadeeka – eLanka popular Sri Lankan snack ” Parippu wade ” – By Malsha – eLanka “Revolutionizing ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 12th February 2023 – 4th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter KELLY KLASSIC – I’VE GOT TOO MUCH ON MY HEART – by Des Kelly SYDNEY’S ‘ROYAL THOMIAN’ – THE TRADITION LIVES ON! Chamari Athapaththu leads Lanka to stunning upset in World Cup opener over hosts South Africa. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE News From Jayam By Jayam Rutnam Mind your ‘English’ Language – By Marie Pietersz Beverley’s tireless community work earns her an Australia Day honour – By Brendan Rees SUNDAY CHOICE – As for me and my house – by Charles Schokman Why do doctors do Liver Function Tests?- By Dr harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 144 10 02 23 Ulapane Upside Down Bridge with arch shaped structures – By Arundathie Abeysinghe The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-2-11 BS ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 8th February 2023 – 3rd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “A DOG’S LIFE” – THE PRIVILEGED DOGS OF THE LATE QUEEN – By Des Kelly Remembering DS Senanayake on Sri Lanka’s Independence Day – By Michael Roberts Echoes of tragedy-BY SACHITRA MAHENDRA AN INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2023 – By Charles Schokman Colonial gems of Ratnapura-BY MAHIL WIJESINGHE Emerging networking trends in wireless technology – By Aditya Abeysinghe sri lankan traditional dance – By Malsha – eLanka Here is a popular Sri Lankan dish recipe: “Lamprais” – By Nadeeka – eLanka Health & Views February 1st issue – By Dr harold Gunatillake BBC GLOBAL QUESTIONS – SRI LANKA The ‘White’ Nana – by Gloria Meltzer Sinhala films in Sri Lanka – By Malsha – eLanka The Road to Mercy – By ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 5th February 2023 – 2nd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “LISTENING HELPS”-by Des Kelly Sydney is pumped up and ready to Honour The Legend Desmond De Silva! “The Lazarus Story” – SUNDAY CHOICE – By Charles Schokman THE BATTLE FOR THE KARI-LAWTON TROPHY 2023 match report written – by “PSNK & ECLL” First Independence Day Sri Lanka – 1948 February 04 Sri Lanka Cricket appoints Olympic medalist Susanthika Jayasinghe to promote women’s cricket What is the significance of eGFR? – By Dr harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 143 03 02 2023 Lesser-known Forest Dwellers of Rathugala – By Arundathie Abeysinghe The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-2-4 Sri Lanka Festival 2018 Welcome Speach – by H E Somasundaram Skandakumar Some Presentations on Independence Day in the Past in Thuppahi-by Michael Roberts Qld ...

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