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eLanka Newsletter – 24th January 2024 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter H.E. Admiral Ravindra C Wijegunaratne, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Pakistan attended Expo- Engineering and Healthcare Show, held from 18-20th January 2024 in Lahore “Why do I think that beer is beneficial for health?” – By Dr Harold Gunatillake MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS. – By Charles Schokman SERENDIPITY: THE ROMAN DISCOVERY OF TAPROBANE – by MELINDA SZÉKELY (University of Szeged, Hungary) Will Australia Day citizenship ceremonies become a thing of the past: SBS Sinhala Explainer 19 January – by Dinesh Liyanage A tribute to our beloved son and one of a kind human being – By Marie Wambeek NETANYAHU TEETERS ON SHIFTING SANDS – by Joe Van Langenberg CHAMUDITHA AWARD WINNING ACCLAIMED TELEVISION HOST,MEDIA SECRETARY AT THE APEX OF FAME AT TIMES ...

Jan 25, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged David Jeevathithan Ambalavanar, eLanka Newsletter, Hugh Karunanayake, Joe Van Langenberg, Mahil Wijesinghe, S.K. Tissera, Sunil Thenabadu

From Kataragama to the land of Gods and legends-by MAHIL WIJESINGHE Source:Sundayobserver In modern Sri Lanka, Tissamaharama and Kirinda carry far less importance to the average person than Kataragama. Author Paul Wirz called this jungle site on the Menik Ganga ‘the holiest place in Ceylon.’ Pilgrims from all religions flock to the shrines – about 21 kilometres from Tissamaharama – to worship and make offerings. The deity most often associated with Kataragama is Skanda, with six faces and 12 hands, known here simply as Kataragama Deviyo. Buddhists travel to Kataragama mainly to visit the Kirivehera, a great Dagaba one kilometre West of the main shrine where the Buddha is said to have sat in meditation on his third and final visit to Sri Lanka. The seven Hills of Kataragama rise four kilometres South of the holy shrines. ...

Dec 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Kataragama to the land of Gods and legends, Mahil Wijesinghe

“THE KIRK OF DICKOYA”- by Des Kelly There are many stories that are published about Cathedrals and other famous places of worship around the globe, and of course, we are now proud to feature one of our own, that I have chosen to name “THE KIRK OF DICKOYA”. Our thanks go out to both Mahil Wijesinghe, for an excellently scribed story, and Chris Lawton for giving us the chance to ‘show off’ this beautiful little Church, complete with pictures that will bring back many memories to as many people. Desmond Kelly. (Mr.Music) (Editor-in-Chief). e’Lanka. ...

Dec 28, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged Church Warleigh, Mahil Wijesinghe, THE KIRK OF DICKOYA

eLanka Newsletter – 4th September 2022 – 1st Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “ELVIS IN CONCERT” – by Des Kelly Sydney Peterites do it in style and with finesse! By Aubrey Joachim Dream of feeding by Dr harold Gunatillake SUNDAY CHOICE – HAPPY FATHER’S DAY Watch Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan – Asia Cup – Sharjah, September 03 2022 Father & Daughter Success – By Kerrigan La-Brooy SRI LANKA NEWS The Ceylon Society of Australia 25th Anniversary Celebrations by Adam Raffel (Photos thanks to Senanie De Silva, Earlson Forbes and Nihal Dias) GR RETURNS TO SRI LANKA – By JAMILA HUSAIN TREE OF LIFE (JESUS) – The Bride for Christ; “Shulamite”, finest Fruit of the tree of Life shall be the Faithful Church! – by Lakshman Navaratne HAPPY FATHER’S DAY – Dedicated to all Dads, both dead & ...

Sep 4, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged eLanka Newsletter, Keerthi Pasquel, Lakshman Navaratne, Mahil Wijesinghe, Michael Roberts, Randika Jayakody, Roel Raymond, Sunil Thenabadu

The life of Negombo’s Oruwa fishermen-BY MAHIL WIJESINGHE The fishermen just came from the sea Source:Sundayobserver One sunny morning, I was at the Negombo Lagoon to do a photographic essay on the daily life of Karawa fishermen whose Oruwas (sailing boats) take a spectator to a time when man was quite close to the elements and had to battle the forces of nature. The Negombo Lagoon and Duwa is an ideal place to watch fishermen at work. Each morning, except Sunday, fishermen of Negombo, many of them live in the small island of Duwa across the Lagoon, but connected by motorable causeway, bring their daily catch of crabs, prawns, seer and other fish. Then, they mend their nets on the beach. The principal tool of the trade is the Oruwa, a dugout outrigger canoe which bears similarities to those used in the Comoro Islands off Mozambique, Africa. It has been ...

Apr 24, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Mahil Wijesinghe, the Negombo Lagoon

Legend atop a hillock- BY MAHIL WIJESINGHE The Dagaba known as Japanese Sama Chaitya (peace pagoda) Source:Sundayobserver While returning to Weligama from the colonial masterpiece of Galle Fort on the Southern coastal belt recently via the Galle-Matara main road, a hillock, away from the main road, caught our attention. We could spot a small, but elegant Dagaba on the top. Tracing the spot through GPS and enquiry from the roadside vendor we were told it was the Rumassala Kanda – a huge rocky outcrop that derives its name from mythological warrior King Hanuman in the Ramayana. We decided to explore the place even as the friendly vender advised us that the path leading to the base of the hillock is partially motorable and the downward climb is strenuous. What’s more, the sun was beating down mercilessly. Without heeding his friendly advice, we geared ourselves to traverse the narrow carpeted road ...

Mar 6, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Japanese Sama Chaitya, Mahil Wijesinghe, Rumassala Kanda

eLanka Newsletter – 16th February 2022 – 5th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter 11th February ……The day Charlie Chaplin died and some profound facts of and for a happy Life. – by Desmond Kelly Valentine’s Day in the light of Christian admonishment on Love – by Oscar E V Fernando NON BENDERS SHIELD GAME – Photos & Write up by Jon Karu MAITHRI PANAGODA UNDISPUTED LEGAL PRODIGY IN NSW OF SRI LANKAN ORIGIN, FORMER DIRECTOR OF LANKAVISION, FORMER EDITOR IN CHIEF SLE, PATRON OF MUTHUHARA OF SLRC, FOUNDING MEMBER OF OLD ANANDIANS ASSOCIATION NSW Mathavaraja Sri Bawan – My Very Dear Friend – A Eulogy – By Chris Wickramasinghe Watch Cricket Highlights of 3rd T20 – Australia v Sri Lanka 15th Feb 2022 – Aussies seal series in Canberra Watch Australia v Sri Lanka 2nd T20 ...

Feb 16, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged A. K. Hasith Priyashantha, Aditya Abeysinghe, Arundathie Abeysinghe, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, eLanka Newsletter, Mahil Wijesinghe

eLanka Newsletter – 1st December 2021 – 1st Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “WILLIE OR WON’T SHE” – by Des Kelly Sri Lanka off to robust start but Dimuth skips World Record – by Sunil Thenabadu (sports editor – eLanka) Sadé Greenwood – Newly crowned Siyatha Miss World Sri Lanka 2021 Good News From Jayam December 1, 2021 Pls Scroll Down 38 items Sri Lanka Tourism and Australia’s MDF webinar to Share Insights from 10,000 Consumers from 10 Key Markets to Strategically Promote Tourism Reopening Dimuth on the verge of several batting milestones – by Sunil Thenabadu Young Ipswich student ‘wants to make a difference’ to the lives of struggling families overseas-by Gemma Mitchell A dream comes true at last-by Gamini Akmeemana The Dawning of Religious Faiths on Mother Earth and the Covid 19 Pandemic. The ...

Dec 1, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged Dennis de Rosayro, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, eLanka Newsletter, Mahil Wijesinghe, St Joseph’s College

eLanka Newsletter – 14th November 2021 – 4th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “THAT’S LIFE” – by Des Kelly 100 days to 100 years – CJS counts down to centenary celebrations Spectacular run pursuit directs Kiwis into their first T-20 World Cup final on Sunday – by Sunil Thenabadu (Sports editor – eLanka) Why choose Active Super? From responsible investments to strong returns, there’s so many reasons to get Active with your super LIAM DODDRELL – ONWARDS AND UPWARDS – IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HIS FAMOUS GRAND DAD – LIAM DODDRELL MESMERIZES WITH BAT AND BALL – by Bernard VanCuylenburg Yohani – Moving On Duo scene for husband and wife The De Lanerolle Brothers From The Hilton Colombo Crescat Boulevard to launch a new shopping experience LYDIA STRYDER – Succeed Wanindu Hasaranga climbs ...

Nov 14, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Darshana Abayasingha, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, eLanka Newsletter, Mahil Wijesinghe, Savithri Rodrigo, Sunil Thenabadu