eLanka Newsletter – 11th May 2025 – 2nd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Achieve the Objective of an Innovative Approach to Prostate Cancer Treatment – By Dr Harold Gunatillake An Inspirational Message for May 2025 Mother’s Day – By Charles Schokman Sri Lanka women overrun India to set up facinating final between Asia’s best. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports Editor). Application of concepts from Economics into Change Management – By Alok Das Kaleidoscope 261 ft Malithi’s Diary, GSP+, Met Gala, Mansa’s Kitchen, the Economy & More Inuki Muthuhetti Wins Gold in 200m Backstroke at National Age Group Swimming Meet SUNDAY CHOICE – MOTHERHOOD–A Beautiful Journey – by Charles Schokman Special Bulletin – SCAM ALERT SCATS Delegation meets new Consul General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne By- Leelananda Ihalagamage, Secretary/Admin., SCATS Hundreds of community-language teachers ...
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Kumana National Park Emerges as a Vital Stronghold for Sri Lankan Leopards – By Malsha – eLanka Kumana, Sri Lanka — Long celebrated for its rich birdlife and vast wetlands, Kumana National Park on Sri Lanka’s southeastern coast is now gaining attention as a vital sanctuary for the Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya). A groundbreaking study conducted by the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) and the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) has revealed a remarkably high density of leopards in the park, positioning Kumana among the world’s top leopard habitats. Using camera traps and the Random Encounter Model (REM)—a scientific method for estimating wildlife density—the researchers recorded over 90 leopard encounters during a 16-month period. They identified 34 individual leopards in the eastern region of the park, estimating a density of 41 leopards per 100 square kilometers (38.6 square miles). Lead researcher Dulan Jayasekara noted that this is the ...
Kumana National Park – A Birdwatcher’s Paradise in Sri Lanka-by Kalani-eLanka Kumana National Park, located on the southeastern coast of Sri Lanka in the Ampara District, is one of the island’s premier destinations for birdwatching and wildlife experiences. Covering an area of approximately 35,665 hectares, the park is part of the larger Yala East National Park and is renowned for its tranquil beauty, rich biodiversity, and cultural significance. History and Location Kumana National Park was originally declared a bird sanctuary in 1938 and was later designated as a national park in 1970. It borders the more famous Yala National Park, but unlike Yala, Kumana offers a quieter, more serene safari experience. The park lies about 391 kilometers from Colombo, making it accessible by road for both local and international travelers. Wildlife and Birdlife Kumana is especially famous for its wetlands and mangrove swamps, which provide an ideal habitat for a ...
Leopard Beach: The Untamed Jewel of Kumana National Park – By Nadeeka – eLanka Deep within the southeastern coast of Sri Lanka, where the wilderness stretches toward the Indian Ocean and human presence fades into the background, lies a secluded, breathtaking destination known as Leopard Beach. Tucked inside the boundaries of the lesser-known yet richly biodiverse Kumana National Park, Leopard Beach stands as a testament to the raw, untamed beauty of Sri Lanka’s natural heritage. Unlike the more frequented tourist beaches scattered along the southern and western coasts, Leopard Beach is not a place for beach bars or sun loungers. Instead, it is where the rhythmic pulse of the wild is heard in every crashing wave, where paw prints of elusive predators trail the soft sands, and where silence speaks louder than words. This remote strip of coastline, flanked by dense forest and kissed by ocean breeze, offers something rare ...
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Elephants Roaming in the Samanthurai Area: A Natural Wonder at Risk-by Kalani-eLanka Elephants, one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic and beloved wildlife species, have been spotted roaming in various regions across the island. While much attention has been given to national parks like Minneriya and Yala, the Samanthurai area, located in the Eastern Province, has increasingly become known for its sightings of these magnificent creatures. Samanthurai, a small town in the Ampara District, is situated within close proximity to forests, agricultural lands, and protected wildlife corridors. This has made it a prime area for elephants, who roam in search of food and water. The natural environment of the region is well-suited for these gentle giants, but this proximity to human settlements and farming areas has also led to increased human-elephant conflict. The Importance of the Samanthurai Region The Samanthurai area is home to rich biodiversity, with elephants as one of ...
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The Katharagama Foot Pilgrimage ( Pada Yathra ) – By Lakshitha Pasindu Jayamanna Source : Lakshitha Pasindu Jayamanna Linkedin The Katharagama Foot Pilgrimage in Sri Lanka is an annual spiritual journey of Hindus which starting from Selvasannithi Temple in Jaffna and ending at the sacred Murugan temple in Katharagama. Pilgrims walk 400 of kilometers over several weeks, traveling through diverse landscapes. This pilgrimage is not just a religious event but also an opportunity to experience natural beauty and cultural diversity in Sri Lanka. Along the way, pilgrims pass through beautiful natural attractions like Kumana National Park, Yala National Park, Kudumbigala Sanctuary and Katagamuwa Sanctuary. Kumana National Park is known for its birdlife, including migratory birds, while Yala National Park is famous for its leopards, elephants, and other wildlife. This is the only opportunity to walk through Yala and Kumana National Parks. Okandamalei Temple is the starting point of the pilgrimage to ...
“Kurule Kele” – haven for avifauna aficionados – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Sri Lanka is a resplendent island abundant in amazing and exciting locations in every corner due to its tropical richness and natural surroundings. Sri Lanka is also blessed with a wide variety of flora and fauna and one of the significant locations for ornithology due to the abundance of bird life and a popular destination for avifauna aficionados. Of the 427 recorded feathered species in the country, 250 are residents and 23 are endemic with a variety of ecological areas such as the hill country to jungles and forests, wet to dry zones as well as low lands. Hence, avifauna aficionados observe and research about these colorful feathered species while basking in the glory of the spectacular vistas… Apart from popular Bird Sanctuaries such as Kumana National Park (Sri Lanka’s foremost Bird Sanctuary) Attidiya Bird Sanctuary, Bundala Bird Sanctuary, ...
BOWATTEGALA ROCK SHELTER ART MYSTERY and HISTORY – by Stefan D’Silva ...
