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eLanka Newsletter – 20th March 2022 – 6th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “OLD FOLKS AT HOME” – by Des Kelly Sydney Harbour Bridge celebrates its 90th birthday Sri Lanka Sports Association’s 14th Anniversary Dinner Dance on 21st May 2022 (Brisbane event) Why one of Australia’s richest women plans to give away ALL of her $16.5billion fortune – here’s how she rocketed up the nation’s rich list in just nine years Taking the Sri Lankan Brand to Australian Radio! The Brad & Kiara Show Kiara Onradio – on Triple H (100.1 FM) – Saturday mornings 7-8 The Beatles – Cartoon by Max Gerreyn War And Peace – by Oscar E V Fernando SUNDAY CHOICE – He took my place on Calvary Rugby League – Bellamy’s fitting 500th game celebration, a thriller – by Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne: ...

Mar 20, 2022 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , ,
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CHAMINDA VAAS AN ALL-TIME HERO OF SRI LANKA by Sanjeewa Jayaweera   Fast bowling is an arduous task and is doubly so in the Asian subcontinent, where docile pitches and energy-sapping heat takes their toll on those brave enough to take up the challenge. One must have a big heart, a great deal of determination and lots of skill to succeed as a fast bowler. Chaminda Vaas (CV) had plenty of these and a few more. He represented Sri Lanka for over 15 long years with great distinction. He played nearly all his cricket alongside the great Murali; whose bowling record is the best in the world. This prevented Vaas from receive the plaudits he deserved. He was the “unsung hero.” Vaas was no extrovert. He did not celebrate his wickets with much physical display. He went about the business of taking wickets and helping the team’s cause as a ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 28 February 2021 – 6th edition – Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “SPECIAL FAVOURITES” – by Des Kelly KOTTOO- A NEW TASTE SENSATION HAS HIT SYDNEY CITY! – The All New Sri Lankan Street Food by Dish in Sydney CBD – by eLanka Being Teachers – by Somabandu Kodikara Review – Colombo 21 Restaurant, Shop 6/3-9 Terminus St, Castle Hill NSW 2154 – Phone: (02) 8677 4998 – by Siva (BLUE ELEPHANT CATERERS) Josh Martin (of Sri Lankan heritage) on #1 daytime talk show in Australia hosted by Dr. Phil – Tells Couple What Is Making Them Believe A Neighbour Is Poisoning Them Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo Neil Angus MP attendance at 73rd Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka yesterday – Consulate General of Sri Lanka Melbourne PM Imran Khan’s Great Motivational Speech In ...

Feb 28, 2021 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , ,
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PAKISTAN’S LOVE OF SRI LANKA By Sanjeewa Jayaweera   Sanjeewa Jayaweera   Mr and Mrs Bhutto, Mrs Bandaranaike and the author’s father It was on 3rd January 1972 that our family arrived in Karachi from Moscow. Our departure from Moscow had been delayed for a few weeks due to the military confrontation between Pakistan and India. It ended on 16th December 1971. After that, international flights were not permitted for some time.    The contrast between Moscow and Karachi was unbelievable. First and foremost, Moscow’s temperature was near minus 40 degrees centigrade, while in Karachi, it was sunny and a warm 28 degrees centigrade. However, what struck us most was the extreme warmth with which the airport authorities greeted our family. As my father was a diplomat, we were quickly ushered to the airport’s VIP Lounge. We were in transit on our way to Rawalpindi, the airport serving the capital of ...

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