Good News From Jayam December 1, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items www.goodnewsfromjayam.com Hope You Had A Great Thanksgiving! Sri Lanka Foundation Awards 2025 Old Josephian’s Association of California (OJAC) Committee in Los Angeles, Ca. Standing: Roshan Serasinghe, Prasanna Silva, Sanka Marcelline, Shamilal Wijeyeratne, Lalith Karunaratne Seated: Priyanga Mendis, Samantha Kurera, Dino Silva, Lalith Perera, Ranjan Karunanayake, Romesh Fernando, Rohan Mendis. www.utravel.com SLAASC Christmas Wonderland expected to be bigger than last years! Get in the spirit of Christmas on Saturday December 7th, 2024 Sri Lankan students in US increase by 10% US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung commented on the growing interest among Sri Lankan students in studying abroad: “The 10% increase in Sri Lankan students studying in the United States demonstrates the power of international education in building strong connections between our people. US universities offer Sri Lankan students access to world-class education, cutting-edge research, and lifelong ...
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Good News From Jayam November 15, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items www.goodnewsfromjayam.com You Can’t Beat the Sri Lankan Smile Sri Lanka’s President Extends Warm Wishes to the US President elect President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated Donald J. Trump on being elected as the 47th President of the United States. The message shared on his official X account, “Warm congratulations to President-elect Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump on receiving a strong endorsement as the 47th President of the United States of America. I look forward to engaging with your administration in realizing common objectives of our relations that are beneficial to the people of Sri Lanka and the United States.” Yohani’s Debut Album “Kella” South Asian pop sensation Yohani has achieved a remarkable milestone with her debut album “Kella” being officially submitted for consideration in the Best Global Music Album category at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. This submission marks ...
Good News From Jayam November 1, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Please click on link below for website and past issues goodnewsfromjayam.com Vote on Tuesday, November 5th Ekho Ella named Top Boutique Hotel in Sri Lanka by TripAdvisor Ekho Ella, a boutique hotel tucked away in the serene hills of Ella, has just been recognised as the number one boutique hotel in Sri Lanka by TripAdvisor. This esteemed accolade is part of TripAdvisor’s much-anticipated list of the “10 Best Boutique Hotels to visit in Sri Lanka”. It’s a true testament to the charm and warmth that Ekho Ella offers its visitors. What sets Ekho Ella apart is its stunning vistas of the iconic Ella Gap, coupled with an exquisite fusion of natural beauty and contemporary luxury. Pushpika de Silva Gets Crown Back The Mount Lavinia District Court has ordered that the Mrs. Sri Lanka 2021 title be ...
Good News From Jayam October 15, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Dr. Harini Amarasuriya Sworn in as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka National People’s Power (NPP) MP Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, making her the 16th person to hold the position. She was sworn in as the Minister of Justice, Education, Labour, Industries, Science & Technology, Health, and Investments. Sri Lanka Tourism surpasses 2023 tourist arrivals Sri Lanka Tourism with its continuous promotional efforts with clearly defined strategy and objectives, achieved the previous full year arrivals within the 1st nine months of this year. In 2023 the total arrivals were 1,487,303. During the month of September 2024, a total number of 112,140 tourist arrivals were recorded which showed a 9% growth compared to last year. The key source markets which contributed for this achievement were India, China, UK, Germany, Australia, ...
Good News From Jayam – August 15, 2024 The Magificent Lotus Tower in Colombo is a popular tourist attraction! Sri Lanka Foundation International Presents Sri Lanka Day 2024 Virtual Saturday, August 17th, 2024 (Please click on link below to join) 2pm local time in USA and 2 pm local time in Sri Lanka Jacqeline Fernandez was guest at the Anant Ambani Wedding in Mumbai The Wedding Cost More than $600 Million Beautiful Sri Lankan Bollywood Actress Jacqeline Fernandez was one of the best dressed celebrities at the wedding of the century. Former Sri Lankan cricket captain Mahela Jayawardene and MP Namal Rajapaksa were among the invitees at Anant Ambani’s wedding. The wedding of Mukesh Ambani and Neeta Ambani’s youngest son, Anant Ambani, to Radhika Merchant has taken social media by storm, featuring some of the biggest celebrities and sporting personalities from around the globe. The lavish wedding cost upwards of ...
Good News From Jayam – June 15, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Source : goodnewsfromjayam Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16th, 2024 Sri Lanka Day in Pasadena has been postponed to 2025. Sri Lanka Day VIRTUAL will be held on Saturday, 17 August 2024 Dr. Lakshman Makandura’s Show Nalanda College OBA USA Presents A Prasanna Vithanage Movie “GAADI” – Children of the Sun with Sajitha Anuththara and Dinara Punchihewa in leading roles ” Stripped from nobility and forcibly married to an outcast by the monarchy, a noble woman fights to keep her dignity by rejecting to succumb to her destiny..” Saturday, June 22 at 2.30pm at Ahrya Theater, 8556 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, USA A Sri Lankan in MARS- Piyumi Wijesekara A proud moment for all Srilankans!Incredible achievement by this Srilankan born scientist, Piyumi Wijesekara to be chosen as a crew member on NASA’s next expedition on Mars! How beautiful to ...
Good News From Jayam May 15, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Source : goodnewsfromjayam Mother’s Day is May 12th Sri Lanka Foundation Int. Awards at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City, Ca. (Photos by Moran Moran) The awardees and staff of the Sri Lanka Foundation pose for an official photo. This years awards ceremony proved to be the best. “Extremely well organized!” “Excellent food!” Roy Malleappah – Exceptional Achievement Awardee Cyril Weeratunge – Exceptional Achievement Awardee Manilal Fernando – President’s Award Winner Sajee Perera, Master of Ceremonies Achala Weerasinghe – Producer/Choreographer/MC Dr. Dishan Jayasinhe, President of the Sri Lanka Foundation speaks Dr. Walter Jayasinghe, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Foundation speaks Manik Punithakumar, Sunil and Daya Appapillai Aruni Ganewatte President Sri Lanka Youth Organization Suranga and Awardee Enoka Fernando Nandi and Shanthi Jasentuliyana with Sunil and Shanthi Abeysinghe Awardee Aruni Boteju, Sudesh, Ashton and Ashley Dr. Walter and ...
Good News From Jayam May 1, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Source : goodnewsfromjayam Jayam Rutnam Hospitalized with Pneumonia in Los Angeles Good News is, his condition is improving! (Thanks Dr. Lakshman Makandura for insisting on calling 911) Sri Lankan Australians Reunite in Melbourne A photograph of a recent reunion lunch in Melbourne, where the large group present included old mates from STC, Trinity and Royal, many from the rugby and planting fraternities. Standing – Jarit De Mel, Thiru Saravanamuttu, Peter Christoffelsz, Derek Cameron, Rohan Dambawinna, Brian Lieversz, Ari Saravanamuttu, Noel Brohier, Roger D’Silva, Prasada Wjesuriya, Ralph D’Silva (hidden behind), David Varney, Brian Paulusz, Felix Gooneratne, Barney Reid, Darrel Lieversz, Sarath de Mel, Sanjeeva Wijesinghe, Glen Van Langenberg, Bandu Molligoda, Alan Gunasekera, Peter Schoorman, Odath Weerasighe, Nigel De Kretzer, Gavin Rodie. Seated – John Rodie, Arasu Saravanamuttu, Bumpy Jayasekera, Selva Kanagasabai, Robin Daniels, Berram Daniels, Christopher Dias. Wathsala’s Book “What Happened ...
Good News From Jayam April 15, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 15 items Ceylon Today – Daily Finance Today Rutnam Eyes USD 10M Revival for RanmiNitenna Tele – Cinema Park By Ishara Gamage -April 9, 2024 Renowned film director and Chairman of Asian Film Location Services Ltd. (established in 1980), Chandran Rutnam, plans to lease the now-defunct Ranminitenna Tele-Cinema Park in Hambantota with an initial investment of USD 10 million. Speaking to Finance Today, he said, “We, Asian Film Location Services Ltd are in the final stages of presenting the proposal to the Government. In the first phase alone, we could generate USD 25 million to USD 30 million annually by providing equipment and studio rentals, services, and experienced and talented technicians, significantly boosting the country’s foreign exchange reserves.” He mentioned that despite the ideological issues among the bureaucrats and the lack of vision through ignorance among state officials, he is determined to successfully ...
Good News From Jayam April 1, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Tourist Arrivals Top Half-a-Million Mark In a remarkable feat for Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, arrivals surpassed the half-a-million sparking optimism about meeting the ambitious target of 2.3 million visitors by the end of the year. “Sri Lanka could achieve the set target for 2024 or more, whilst earning over $4 billion by year-end,” Tourism Minister Harin Fernando, recalling that in 2023 the country surpassed the 500,000 mark only in May and in 2022 in September. Russia (13,699), India (13,492), Germany (8,547), the UK (7,245) and France (5,851) emerged as the top markets so far in March. The tourism earnings during the first two months have registered $687.5 million in tandem with the boost in arrivals. US, China Coming Together for IORA Although the United States and China are seen geopolitically battling over the control of the Indian Ocean, ...
