Devi Balika ‘Maroon & Silver Night 2019’ By Dr Minoka Jayatileke, on behalf of Devi committee (Photos by Roy Grafix) The magnificent ‘Maroon & Silver Night’ organised by the Past Pupils Association of Devi Balika in NSW & ACT, was held recently at the Pennant Hills Bowling Club. Many Devians, their families and friends relaxed and indulged in a sumptuous buffet and outstanding entertainment in a sea of colour and vibrant surroundings. The association was formed in 2015 and currently has 75 members. The aim of the event was to raise funds to offer scholarships to underprivileged and academically gifted Devi students in Sri Lanka. President Shanika De Mel, along with committee members Sujeewanie Weerakoon, Dilani Gamlath, Madhu Arampatta, Janeetha Munaweera, Sankika Tennakoon, Indrika Totahewa, Chamira Wimalasiri and Minoka Jayatileke successfully presented a spectacular function, with Gayara Welegama as our compere. Our principal sponsor was Ironfish, whose principal line of ...

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The Felicitation Ceremony to Farewell  Consul General Mr. Lal Wickrematunga Reported by Dr Mrs. G Thenabadu Photographs by Kithsiri Senadeera On a sunny Sunday  the 15th September 2019 , several Presidents and Leaders of various Sri Lankan communities and distinguished Sri Lankans resident in Sydney gathered together at the Hotel Mercure in Liverpool to honor and felicitate the very popular Mr. Lal Wickrematunga, Consul General of New South Wales and Queensland who is leaving Sydney after four years  of service to the Sri Lankan community as well as to Sri Lanka .  Mr. Wickrematunga was not only the Consul General, he was a real gentleman with compassion and charisma who was able to inspire and support many of the Sri Lankans in Australia. It was inspiring to see the various community groups such as the  Malays , Moors,  Tamils ,  Sinhalese and various religious denominations as  Christians, Buddhists, Muslims and ...

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