Congratulations! Dr. Lakshman Makandura Beautiful show on Saturday, June 8th, 2024 at 6 pm (Free Admission – bring your family) Congratulations! to Dr Lakshman Makandura, for planning this show for the benefit and enjoyment of Sri Lankans and Americans living in Southern California.  I have been to various functions that featured Dr. Makandura, and have enjoyed every minute of them. Although my command of the Sinhala language, and my ability to understand the lyrics, is limited, the music always brings back memories of the Sri Lanka that I left. As long as I have known Dr. Makandura, he has promoted and encouraged young people as well as the mature ones, who now continue to flaunt their talents in entertaining, specifically Sinhala music. These individuals have lost any stage fright they may have had, and now showcase their talents with confidence. Dr. Makandura, of course, shows his leadership and talent in singing Sinhala ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 26th May 2024 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter HERMAN PERERA – Writer / Director / Producer – FILM MAKER – Sunny Mansion Plating it forward – on AUSTRALIAN STORY (ABC Monday night & iVIEW) & OTHER ITEMS Beware of the Weather Gods – By Capt Elmo Jayawardena SUNDAY CHOICE – I refuse to be discouraged – By Charles Schokman The release of 1 million barrels of gasoline may not make a dent in the energy prices – By Hemantha Yapa Abeywardena Wasim Akram and Ravi Shastri among 54 named as Cricket Australia’s Multicultural Ambassadors for two years HUMANOID ROBOTS TO TURN THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN – By N.S.Venkataraman Life in a Toxic Relationships & Interactions – By Nisal Rukshan HPL FACTORY OFFICERS EMPOWERED WITH THE LATEST STRATEGIES OF INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY – ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 27th March 2023 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter The Passion of Christ ….. A unique presentation by the Sri Lanka New South Wales Catholic Association – By Aubrey Joachim Aurudu Nakath 2024 – in Sinhala ( සිංහල අවුරුදු නැකත් චාරිත්‍ර ) TEST CRICKET IN THE LIMELIGHT AS AUSTRALIA-INDIA RIVALRY GROWS Exercise (walking) is a powerful medicine for daily life. – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Two Twin Hundreds by Dhananjaya & Kamindu create history for Lanka – By Michael Roberts MEDIA RELEASE – International Cricket Schedule for Season 2024-25 Announced Sophie Molineux makes dream return as Australia seal ODI series The World in Turmoil – Ecologically; Spiritually; Economically; and Politically. – By Noor Rahim International Cricket Schedule for Season 2024-25 Announced THE ROYAL COLLEGE THAT NURTURED ME – by Lorenz Pereira Line dance ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 13th March 2023 – 4th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter ABSC INC. HOLDS MEDIA CONFERENCE AND DINNER TO PROMOTE EKONOMOS, ISSUE 5, 2024 Sri Lankan band Mirage’s final appearance, as they signed off in style after a third sellout performance. – By Trevine Rodrigo (eLanka – Melbourne) This bulletin focuses on managing type 2 diabetes and was created for Sri Lankans worldwide. – By Dr Harold Gunatillake The Swinging 60s – Royal College Group of 82 – Celebrations – Snippets from the Royal Thomian Game in March 2024 The Bambalapitiya Flats Colombo 4, Sri Lanka – Celebrating Friends, Families and Community – The website – dedicated to a far flung diaspora of some 250 families from Sri Lanka who lived at the ‘Bambalapitiya flats’ Empowering Sri Lanka: Women Lead in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 28th February 2024 – 8th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter BIRTHDAY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT – Charles Schokman The Cricket Australia National Selection Panel (NSP) has today named the Australian women’s squads for the T20I and ODI CommBank Tour of Bangladesh. SINGING QUEEN WITH UNPARALEL LINEAGE RUVINIE DUNUWILLE REMINISCED – By Sunil Thenabadu TRIBUTE TO ACKIEL OUSMAND: A legacy of Love, Community Service, and Commitment to Excellence! – By Upali Obeyesekere reporting from Toronto, Canada Counting & Cracking 2024 – 31st May To 23rd June  ( Melbourne Event ) A Revolutionary Architect: Minnette De Silva-by Jane Russell Minette de Silva – Architect – by Jane Russell Ruvi Lakmali Exuberant, Flamboyant Tele and film Actress,Wins Award At Sumathi Tele Awards 2024 For Her Role In THUMPANE Tele Drama – By Sunil Thenabadu Good ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 28th January 2024 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter 2024 Australia Day Honours List: Professor Buddhima Indraratna – Member of the Order of Australia, AM A sellout crowd feasted on Sri Lankan Hoppers and a fabulous Asian smorgasbord dinner at the Springvale RSL – by Trevine Rodrigo (eLanka) State formation, the politics of capitalist transition and conflicts – by Sunil Bastian Explore eLanka Property: Your Gateway to Sri Lankan Real Estate Ceylon Society of Australia – Meeting for Members and Guests on Sunday 25 February Health & Views – January 3rd issue – By Dr harold Gunatillake ‘Australia Day does not celebrate the arrival of the First Fleet or the invasion of anything. The First Fleet arrived 28th April 1770’ Comments – By Earlson Forbes From Ceylon to Australia: Migrant Journeys, 1860s-to-2010s- by ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 27th December 2023 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Peterite Christmas Night 2023 / PRESS RELEASE Hussey and Larsen to be inducted in the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame SCATS NSW OVER TWO DECADES HAS BEEN IN ACTIVE EXISTENCE Boxing Day Test ticket sales surge at a rapid pace Food insecurity is a significant issue in Sri Lanka and affects us as well – by Dr Harold Gunatillake Cricket Australia Launches Multicultural Action Plan OBITUARY – PRASANNA NIMAL WIKRAMANAYAKE. KC (11 August 1933 – 20 December 2023) – By Hugh Karunanayake Brave Seargent Wimal Jayasekera reminisced, deprived of promotions as he was too talented and skilled disliked by the top Police personnel – By Sunil Thenabadu PSI McGrath Pink Parade – 3rd January 2024 – 7.30 AM ( Sydney Event ) ANDUREN ELIYATA ...

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Good News From Jayam December 15, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items     Christmas Wonderland and Carols in North Hollywood, Ca. The SLAASC’s Christmas Wonderland and Carols on December 9th, was a big hit with hundreds of Sri Lankans who came to North Hollywood, Ca. Guest of Honor was Lal Perera and his wife Praxid. Los Angeles Consul General Dr. Lalith Chandradasa was there. SLAASC President Niroshan Kahawatte and his Committee went out of their way to decorate the venue with thousands of lights and Christmas trees. They even had fake snow which fell on the guests. The highlight of the show was Sri Lankan kids, who sang Christmas carols. They had practiced for this event and they did a great job! Well done SLAASC. The event was televised in Sri Lanka. The MC’s were Keith Ranga and Medini Ratnayaka. DO GHAZAL Tea About the brand: Do Ghazal Tea ...

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Good News From Jayam  December 1, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items goodnewsfromjayam.com Miss Sri Lanka For Miss Universe 2023 Umanda Bamunuachchi Umanda Bamunuachchi was Sri Lanka’s entry to the Miss Universe Pageant held in El Salvador. The title was won by Miss Nicaragua with Miss Thailand being the first runner up and Miss Australia being the second runner up. Umanda is 21 years old born in Sri Lanka and lives in Paris, France. Chandler Moonesinghe Wins SLAM 2023, Golf in Palm Springs, Ca. Dayan Jayasekara 2023 senior champion with Chandler Moonesinghe SLAM champion 2023. Lalith Perera, low gross winner with SLAM champion Chandler. Chandler Moonesinghe won the SLAM Golf for 2023, with the lowest net score, at the annual two day tournament held November this year in Palm Springs, California. Lalith Perera of Sri Lanka Rugby fame, won the low Gross title. 48 Golfers of Sri Lankan origin and ...

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Good News From Jayam November 1, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Please click on link below for website and past issues goodnewsfromjayam.com USMC Staff Sergeant Rajah Rutnam First Sri Lankan American Veteran Happy Veterans Day China Renews Support for Sri Lanka In a significant diplomatic encounter, President Xi Jinping extended China’s unwavering commitment to aiding Sri Lanka in achieving economic stability and progress, devoid of any political agenda. This gesture was made during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People, Beijing with President Ranil Wickremesinghe who was on a four-day official visit to China attending the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. It was also the first Presidential-level meeting since Wickremesinghe assumed office 14 months ago. China is the largest lender for Sri Lanka apart from being the biggest investor and the second biggest source for imports. Cargills Signs Agreement on Joint Project   Ranjit Page, ...

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