John De Silva: Aloysian, Sri Lankan, Australian-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis John was one of my class generation at St. Aloysius College, Galle and we represented the College in cricket, soccer, athletics and swimming. …. yes swimming ….. and were recipients of training in life-saving at the little harbour of Galle. He was “Johnny” not a “John” in our minds then. Alas, on one occasion a bad call for a run by me resulted in Johnny being run-out when he was batting well — in a match under my captaincy that we eventually lost. But in a previous year St. Aloysius had won all its matches under Mohammed Anwer’s astute captaincy and the quiet guidance of coach Marcus Jayasinghe. As John was a science student our ways parted after year 12 when I pursued an Arts degree at Peradeniya University and John took to Science in Colombo. But we met in ...
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eLanka Newsletter – 21st January 2024 – 6th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Wishing Esther Margaret Dunsford & Randolph John Victor Melder a Very Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary Down musical memory lane … on Alive 90.5 FM Reminiscing the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s music scene in Colombo. – By Aubrey Joachim Charity work that Australia’s former High Commissioner Mr. Skanda Kumar is doing for the less fortunate in Sri Lanka – sent to elanka by Mr. Anton Swan Watch Highlights of T20 Series – Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe – January 2024 Inauguration of Nimal Dias Jayasinha Administrative Enclave at SSC Sri Lanka KFC BBL|13 Team of the Tournament Announced Australia’s bowlers stifle West Indies challenge to a record an easy 10 wicket win – Travis Head century makes the difference after bowlers exploit windies vulnerability against pace- ...
Jan 21, 2024
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eLanka Newsletter – 14th January 2024 – 4th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Watch Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe ODI highlights – Sri Lanka 2024 Australian women’s T20I and ODI squads announced for CommBank International series; Governor-General’s XI confirmed New Zealand Women’s Super-Smash competition – Chamari Athapaththu Scores her first 50 for Northern Northern Brave (match vs Auckland Women – Hearts) Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 192 11 01 2024 Why do some people drop dead? – By Harold Gunatillake The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2024-1-13 Hospital Services Council pays tribute to all the hospital services led by Mr. Sarath Silva, Melbourne SUNDAY CHOICE – Give And You Shall Receive – By Charles Schokman Sandagiri Maha Seya – largest stupa in Kandy – By Arundathie Abeysinghe The Guardian Angels. – By Noor Rahim – 03 Jan 2024 ...
Jan 14, 2024
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Remembering Lasantha Wickrematunge’s Assassination-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Image Source:Thuppahis Posters being pasted in Colombo and suburbs yesterday to mark the 15 years since the murder of Lasantha Wickrematunge which falls today. Today marks 15 years since the brutal murder of iconic journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge with none brought to justice. To mark the occasion Lasantha’s kids Avinash, Ahimsa and Aadesh issued the following statement which will be read out today at Lasantha’s graveside memorial at the General Cemetery Kanatte. Image Source:Thuppahis “Fifteen years ago today, our father Lasantha Wickrematunge was assassinated in cold blood in a defining moment of loss that shook the spirit of Sri Lanka and broke the hearts of all those who love and value peace and democracy. ...
Jan 10, 2024
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Fabulous Bird Snaps from Marcel Bandaranaike in Lanka-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Changeable Hawk Eagle ALSO SEE http://www.dailynews.lk/?q=local/top-seven-wild-sri-lanka-flagship-species Pond Heron at Thalawatugoda Pond herons at Bundala Scaley-Breasted Munia– Nuwara Eliya Serpent Eagle — owning the sky young Malbar Hornbill Crested Hawk Eagle Changeable Hawk Eagle Asian Koel at Thalagama off Colombo Asian Paradise Flycatcher at Thanamalwila Black Hooded Oriole Talangama Chestnut Hooded Beeeater– Wilpattu Egrets at Korna Wewa Yala ...
Jan 4, 2024
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Marcel Bandaranaike strikes wild life gold at Yala-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis From THE OLD ALOYSIAN with thanks to Marcel a sloth bear trudges down the track … while a leopard ruminates over his kill elephants at Menik Ganga crocs bask at Korna Wewa … . …while one lunges at deer elsewhere early morn blues …. and a cautious quenching of thirst . deer on the move ...
Jan 4, 2024
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A British Bike-Man’s Bike Ride in Sri Lanka-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis A Beautiful tale … with British humour … and stunning pictures …. disguising the hard yards A MUST SEE: http://www.elakiri.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1687848 Robs’ Sri Lanka Trip Rob at Dondra head … southernmost point In the temple courtyard, a school lesson was taking place (pic). I’m always intrigued by the fact that the further away you get from England, the more spotlessly white the children’s uniforms. at Uda Walawe National Park the main thing was the elephants, and we saw zillions of them, lumbering around and munching vast clumps of vegetation. Many were family groups, such as this mother and baby (pic). We also spotted kingfishers, mongooses, painted storks, peacocks, serpent eagles, buffalo, crocodiles, various fat lizards, and two chameleons, but obviously the photos of them didn’t come out because they blended into the background as soon as they saw us. and ONLY IN SRI ...
Jan 4, 2024
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eLanka Newsletter – 3rd December 2024 – 1st Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Gospel Truth – By Lakshman Navaratne “Christmas time in Sri Lanka is a magical and sensational affair.” – By Harold Gunatillake SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS – By Victor Melder How can you lower the risk of heart disease? – By Dr harold Gunatillake Chamari Athapaththu Shines Bright in Debut for Northern Brave: Player of the Match Glory in NZ Super Smash! 31st night dinner dance organised by Bertie Ekanaike and the VOC at the Grand on Princes in Mulgrave, Melbourne. Pics. By Trevine Rodrigo. (eLanka) Vitamin D Safety and Adverse Effects – When Should Caution Be Advised? – By Prof. Sunil Wimalawansa WATER CUSHION MANUFACTURER AWARD WINNING CHANDANA MUHANDIRAM PROPRIETOR OF BLUE WATER MATTRESS – By Sunil Thenabadu SONGS OF PRAISE – A hymn ...
Jan 3, 2024
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Tamil X’mas Parade in New York Conveys Devotional Fare, 2023 – By Michael Roberts Source : thuppahis Sent to Thuppahi by Ranjit Sirimanne …. revealing and arousing warmth in wintry conditions through song and traditional X’mas figures and vehicles …. ENJOY … ...
Jan 2, 2024
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JLK Van Dort’s Vibrant 19th Century Sketches of British Ceylon-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Ismeth Raheem, in the Sunday Times, 24 December 2023, where the title reads “A Christmas sketch among the many 19th century social events captured by J.L.K. Van Dort” . … An Item conveyed to me by David Sansoni of Sydney and now sibject to my=highlighting emphasis (Editor, Thuppahi) J.L.K. Van Dort who flourished in the latter half of the 19th century in Sri Lanka could well be described as the ‘Hogarth of Ceylon’. He was undoubtedly the best-known painter and illustrator working in the country at the time. From 1850 up till to his death in 1896, he recorded almost every social event of importance with his deft quick sketches, including religious festivals like Christmas. Born on July 28, 1831, in Small Pass in the Fort of Colombo, his father – an architect, surveyor and artist of some fame is said to have had a ...
Jan 1, 2024
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