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Good News From Jayam July 15, 2025 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Thusitha and Sudarshani de Silva Presented their 43rd Production “Serving the Sri Lankan Community in California with Pride and Purpose” On the evening of June 21st, 2025, the elegant ballroom of the Glendale Hilton came alive as T & S Productions USA hosted their 43rd spectacular event. The night featured the sensational Sarith Surith & The News, with special guests Centigradz, delivering a high-energy musical experience that had the entire Sri Lankan community singing, dancing, and celebrating in unison. The show was a resounding success—yet another feather in the cap for T & S Productions, known for consistently bringing world-class Sri Lankan entertainment to the United States. From timeless hits to electrifying modern beats, the performers captivated the audience with talent, charisma, and powerful stage presence.   St. Joseph Hospital – Negombo “To Live is a Privilege” Proudly ...

Jul 10, 2025 Posted by In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged , ,
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Good News From Jayam Indrani Wye of Westlake Village, Ca. 1935 – 2025 A Tribute to my “big” sister! “We loved her in life and hold her forever in our hearts!” Indrani Wye (second from left) with daughters, Padmini Anne Rio, Kshirabdhi Page and Maria Berry Indrani with husband Patrick J. Wye A life size photo of Indrani, taken by her uncle Donald Wijayaratna of Donald Studios, was displayed in the studio’s Colombo showroom window for over ten years. St. Joseph Hospital – Negombo “To Live is a Privilege” www.utravel.com Graduation Party in Burbank, Ca. for Dr Nirosh Mataraarachchi MD, MS from UCSF School of Medicine and Dihani Mataraarachchi BA from UC Berkeley Dr Nirosh Mataraarachchi MD, MS Guest of Honor Dr Walter Jayasinghe congratulates Dr Nirosh Guest of Honor Dr Walter Jayasinghe speaks, while Nirosh and Dihani’s father Piyal Mataraarachchi looks on Senani Abeygoonesekara, Janitha and friend The Tres ...

Jun 10, 2025 Posted by In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged
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Good News From Jayam May 15, 2025 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11th Louis Page Wows the audience at the Lionel Wendt, Colombo Louis Page of Encino, CA, returned to the country of his roots, Sri Lanka, to offer a unique and unforgettable experience in classical piano music. The concert, held on April 4th, 2025, was a resounding success with a full house in attendance. The audience was captivated by the performance, which was described as unlike any other. One attendee shared their thoughts, saying, “Although I am not a great fan of classical music, I have changed to like classical music after the concert. I stayed till the very end. Louis played the piano with so much passion, I felt that I was part of the experience.” Louis Page, a child prodigy in classical piano, delivered a performance that not only showcased his immense ...

May 9, 2025 Posted by In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged ,
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Good News From Jayam May 1, 2025 Pls Scroll Down 35 items goodnewsfromjayam.com Happy Earth Day 2025 Aruna Krishantha Elected President of Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC – Founded in 1973) Aruna Krishantha (right) is congratulated by Past President Niroshan Kahawatte and Founder President Jayam Rutnam after being officially sworn in as the new President of the (SLAASC). Also pictured are Secretary Shan Vaitilingam, along with Past Presidents Sam Kurera and Gamini Gunewardena. Aruna Krishantha takes the helm of SLAASC, the oldest organization of its kind in the United States. The SLAASC proudly celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2023. The official inauguration ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. Everyone is warmly invited to attend. Iswari, Romany and Vickie Graduated from ‘Association Montessori Internationale’ London in 1967 (from left) Vicki Rupasinghe, Romany Sagadevan, and Iswari Camou recently reunited for a special lunch in Pasadena, California. ...

Apr 25, 2025 Posted by In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged , , , ,
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Good News From Jayam April 15, 2025 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California’s Golden Jubilee 2025 in North Hollywood, Ca. “It was a black tie affair” (photos by Moran Moran) Proud President of SLAASC Niroshan Kahawatte President Niro with his wife Sujeewani SLAASC Founder President Jayam Rutnam with his wife Gina, Palitha Kasthuriarachchi, Patsy Rutnam, Iswari and Rene Camou on the red carpet SLAASC Founder President Speaks. Gina on his right. Founder President’s Speech Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen – Ayubowan Nonavaruni Mathuvaruni. It is my honor and privilege to welcome you to our Golden Jubilee. Today we are celebrating 50 years of serving the Sri Lankan community in Southern California. In total there were 38 presidents to date including some who served for two years. The Constitution was amended in 2009 enabling a president to run for the second consecutive year. Eleven of ...

Apr 11, 2025 Posted by In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged , ,
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Good News From Jayam April 1, 2025 Pls Scroll Down 35 items goodnewsfromjayam.com The Maroons’ Night 2025 was a great success! Presented by Ananda College Old Boys Association West Coast (Photos by Moran Moran) SLAASC Aluth Avurudha Celebrations at Charles H. Wilson Park in Torrance, Ca. on Sunday, April 13th, 2025 Sellam Gedara Avurudhu in Lake View Terrace, Ca. on Saturday April 5th, 2025 Louis Page at the Lionel Wendt on Friday April 4th, 2025 Hip Hop and Reggae Artist Sanjev de Silva known as Ras Ceylon, Performs in Sri Lanka Veteran International Hip-Hop and Reggae artist Ras Ceylon (Sanjev de Silva) made a powerful homecoming with the successful “Return to Motherland” concert held at “The RePubLk” in Colombo this January. Organized in collaboration with IGNISARA Entertainment and Edison 8, the event not only celebrated Ras Ceylon’s journey but also provided a platform for emerging local artists. Ras Ceylon, widely recognized as the ...

Mar 26, 2025 Posted by In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged , , , ,
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Good News From Jayam February 1, 2025 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Happy Sri Lanka Independence Day Maroons’ Night 2025 Dinner Dance Presented by Ananda College Old Boys Association West Coast Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 47th President of the United States Donald J. Trump Inaugurated at noon EST on January 20th, 2025 (Carrie Underwood sings “America the beautiful”) Padmini Johns of La Jolla, Ca. met Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya at the 150th Anniversary of Bishop’s College in Colombo The late Rajah Rutnam First Ceylonese Migrant to the United States Born 1934 Died 1909 at 75. Rajah would have been 91 years on February 1, 2025. At 19 in 1952 he was the First Ceylonese to migrate to USA under the Mc Carran Act. He was Staff Seargent in the US Marine Corps. Rajah Rutnam was a founder of the SLAASC and President of the SLAASC in 1975. Here ...

Jan 29, 2025 Posted by In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged , , , , ,
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Good News From Jayam January 15, 2025 Pls Scroll Down 30 items Pray for Los Angeles Unprecedented Wind and Fire Storm (Many Sri Lankans’ homes and businesses affected) Season’s Greetings from Upul Dharmadasa Group of Companies in the USA and Sri Lanka (Please click on “subscribe” below) Sanka Marcelline of Altadena, Ca. Celebrates 60th Birthday in Sri Lanka with family and friends (Photos by Gitanjali Marcelline) Birthday boy enters the reception, while Ishani looks on Birthday cake with Sanka, Ishani and Shelanee Birthday cake with Sanka, Ishani and Shelanee Cousins Cool dancing with beautiful Shiromal! The Cooray boys speak Hiran Cooray speaks Pradeep Amirthanayagam, Fr. Felician Akbar Brothers Pvt. Ltd. Celebrating 55 Years of Excellence Dishan and Zuigly Jayasinhe of Los Angeles, Ca. Celebrate Zayn’s 1st Birthday in Pasadena George Rutnam of Los Angeles with cousin Sheahara Pandithage of Wembley, UK. They spent Christmas in Sri Lanka   25th Anniversary ...

Jan 11, 2025 Posted by In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged , , , ,
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Good News From Jayam January 1, 2025 Pls Scroll Down 35 items   The White House Transforms into a Season of Peace & Light for the 2024 Holidays   Sri Lanka-America Association’s Christmas Party was the best ever! With Disney characters in North Hollywood, Ca. (Photos by Moran Moran)     www.utravel.com   Casino Night for Iswari Camou’s 80th Birthday Brings Las Vegas to Glendora, Ca. (Photos by Moran Moran) Jayam’s Choice “A Cowgirl for Christmas” America’s newest country heart throb Drake Milligan   “THE HILLS ARE ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF MUSIC” Piano Cover By Thaminie Perera (Please click on arrow ) 45th Wedding Anniversary of Ananda and Kalyani Makalanda We wish them many more! (Photos by Moran Moran)       Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo December 19th. 2024 (Please click on arrow) Examine the Trump effect on Sri Lanka, empower the country’s youth, celebrate the season with A ...

Dec 24, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged , ,
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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 ...

Nov 24, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged , , , , ,
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