eLanka Newsletter – 9th October 2024 -3rd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Storm fall at final hurdle, falling victim to savage Penrith onslaught. ‘Fourpeat’ makes Panthers a special in NRL history. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports Editor). Health & Views OCTOBER 1st issue 2024 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Watch Highlights – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, 2024 – Match 2 – Pakistan Women beat Sri Lanka Women by 31 runs Attracting Foreign Direct Investments into Srilanka – By Dr. Gnana Sankaralingam Allow the number of MPs to be elected rationally and transparently based on actual Election results. – By Bernard Fernando SUNIL BENEDICT GUNAWARDENA – THE SRI LANKAN BULLET! (by Ravi Rudra to mark Sunil Gunawardena’s 75th Birthday on 6th Oct 2024) The Scarborough Poetry Club – 9th Anniversary. – By Noor Rahim ...

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Nil Diya Pokuna: The Hidden Underground Pond of Sri Lanka-by Kalani-eLanka Nil Diya Pokuna, which translates to “Blue Water Pond,” is a mysterious and captivating underground cave system located near Ella in Sri Lanka. Renowned for its surreal beauty and historical significance, Nil Diya Pokuna is not only a natural wonder but also holds cultural and archaeological importance that has piqued the interest of adventurers and historians alike. Nil Diya Pokuna is situated in the lush, mountainous region of central Sri Lanka, within close proximity to Ella, a popular tourist destination. The site is accessible through a moderate hike that takes visitors through thick forests, misty hills, and rocky terrains. However, reaching the actual underground pond is an adventurous journey. The cave’s entrance is a small opening, requiring visitors to descend into the earth using ropes and other climbing gear. Due to the complexity and dangers involved, it is highly ...

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