UK reopens doors for Sri Lankans-BY MANJULA FERNANDO Source:Sundayobserver The UK Government removed Sri Lanka from the Covid-19 ‘Red list’ on Friday and the new relaxed rules for travellers from both destinations will come into effect from September 22. Eight countries including the Maldives, Bangladesh and Pakistan will also be moved from the ‘Red list’ to the ‘Amber list’ along with Sri Lanka on September 22, the official travel advisory issued by the UK Government stated. Last month, Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to the UK told Travel Weekly that the high level of “Disaster preparedness” acquired after the 2019 bombings helped the country cope well with the Covid crisis. ...

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Sri Lanka ready to evacuate citizens from Kabul-by Manjula Fernando Source:Dailynews The Foreign Ministry today said it was aware of 43 Sri Lankans still in Afghanistan and their repatriation would be arranged if needed. According to the Ministry the Lankans remaining in Afghanistan were mostly working for the United Nations, international organisations and private companies. As the Taliban forces seized control of the Afghan Capital Kabul on Sunday, frightened foreigners and Afghans flocked to the City’s international airport to flee the country for safety. ...

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KOTTOO- A NEW TASTE SENSATION HAS HIT SYDNEY CITY! – The All New Sri  Lankan Street Food by Dish in Sydney CBD – by eLanka   KOTTOO Sri Lankan Street Food by DiSh on Hunter Street (2/50 Hunter Street, Sydney) opened their doors with a ‘soft’ opening on 14th Feb & the Grand opening on 15th Feb 2021 and is now opened and creating a buzz!  It’s the only fast food Sri Lankan Restaurant of it’s kind in the heart of Sydney. On 14th February 2021 for the soft launch of the restaurant, Mr. Lakshman Hulugalle, Consul General for Sri Lanka in Australia and other guests such as Desmond de Silva, Dr. Siri Kannangara attended the event and were present for the lighting of the traditional oil lamp.   MC Duke – Duke Ramachandran as usual kept the place alive with his great MC skills.. Manjula Fernando of course was asked to ...

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KOTTOO Restaurant Sydney – by DiSh – Manjula & Vidhusha Fernando – Photos thanks to MC Duke & Roy Gunaratne KOTTOO – කොත්තු It’s 14th Feb, that DiSh opened it’s spicy Sri Lankan food outlet in the City @ 2/50 Hunter St Sydney. Congrats and best wishes to Manjula & Vidhusha Fernando! More photos on eLanka Facebook page – Click Here….. ...

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LEARN TO MAKE HOPPERS IN JUST 2 MINUTES | විනාඩිදෙකෙන් හරියට ආප්ප හදමු | SIMPLE & EASY | REVEALED -by Manjula Fernando (Sri lankan Street Food by Manjula Fernando)   “Sri lankan Street Food by Manjula Fernando”…. Manjula Fernando has acquired considerable experience in a vast variety of cooking styles.  He has acquired his experience in many 5 Star hotel kitchens in Sri Lanka and overseas including cooking in the kitchen of late Mr.Kerry Packer’s Yacht.  He first opened his Restaurant business in 2006 in Blacktown bowling club where he started his First Sri Lankan all you can eat Buffet.    ...

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Photos – Memories of Friday Nights @ Spoons HOPPER NITE – Memories of Friday Nights @ Spoons Organised by Manjula Fernando owner of “Dish” Restaurant In Glebe, Sydney. Held at Don Moore Community Centre on The 8th. November 2019 Click here or on the photos below to view the full album of photos on eLanka Facebook page   Click here or on the photos below to view the full album of photos on eLanka Facebook page ...

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October Spectacular An Event by the St Peter’s College Old Boys Association of New South Wales (photo gallery captured by Roy Gunaratne of RoyGrafix) The Old Peterites Fund Raiser held on October 5, 2019, was Spectacular in every sense of the word.  For what was advertised by the Old Peterites OBA as their bi-annual “low key fund raiser” (as opposed to their glitzy fund raising event that bookends this event), the guests were treated to the best that Sydney had on offer at any Dinner-Dance. The Hall was decorated with mood lighting and the table centres with Blue orchids, white flowers and yellow roses matched the Peterite colours. MC Senani Gunasekera kept the evening moving with hardly any interruption.  OBA President Amal Wahab welcomed the guests and reminded all that the Fund Raiser was held for the Scholarship Fund that has been run by the St Peters College OBA of ...

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Renowned restaurateur Manjula Fernando’s product launch Reporting from the event desk – Photos thanks to Lakshan Sangakkara of framelabs. 350 guests, friends and well-wishers converged at the Don Moore Community Centre, North Rocks with one thing in common; the love of Sri Lankan food and who better to tantalize their taste buds  but renowned Sydney Chef Manjula Fernando. The night represented the unveiling of this dynamic restaurateur’s “ALL IN ONE CURRY MIXES” and the congruous promotion of his tour venture Sri Lankan Travels. https://www.srilankantravels.com.au/about/ Amidst the buzz of heightened conversations and entrees emcee extraordinaire Duke Ramachandran warmly welcomed the attendees and in true Sri Lankan style the night got underway with the traditional lighting of the lamp by distinguished guests. Flanked by legendary Sri Lankan singer Desmond De Silva it was his wife Phyllis who took to the mike and warmly acknowledge Manjula’s dedication to his profession and his selfless ...

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Hopper Night at Toongabbie DISH When Chef Manjula Fernando decided to close down DISH Restaurant in Toongabbie to concentrate on his thriving Glebe restaurant, the Sri Lankan community that patronized this cosy and homely eatery quickly went into action; calls, email and sms messages along with whatsapp notifications went rampant to secure table bookings for the final clout of the famous “All you can eat hopper feed”.  Large table bookings were made well in advance and the typical “last minute” diners were placed on a waiting list and some, regrettably missed out entirely.  It was a sell-out night and the entire restaurant was packed to capacity. Manjula and his very courteous staff lived up to expectation and did not disappoint the loyal diners who converged for this last hurrah.  “A lot of people had been asking me to open in the city,” said Manjula. “Sri Lankans can more easily bring ...

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