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Good News From Jayam December 15, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items     Christmas Wonderland and Carols in North Hollywood, Ca. The SLAASC’s Christmas Wonderland and Carols on December 9th, was a big hit with hundreds of Sri Lankans who came to North Hollywood, Ca. Guest of Honor was Lal Perera and his wife Praxid. Los Angeles Consul General Dr. Lalith Chandradasa was there. SLAASC President Niroshan Kahawatte and his Committee went out of their way to decorate the venue with thousands of lights and Christmas trees. They even had fake snow which fell on the guests. The highlight of the show was Sri Lankan kids, who sang Christmas carols. They had practiced for this event and they did a great job! Well done SLAASC. The event was televised in Sri Lanka. The MC’s were Keith Ranga and Medini Ratnayaka. DO GHAZAL Tea About the brand: Do Ghazal Tea ...

Dec 11, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged , , , , , , ,
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Good News From Jayam November 15, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Aruni Boteju’s Ceylon International Film Festival Was a Tremendous Success – Nandasiri Jasentuliyana Nandi and Shanthi Jasentuliya, Aruni Boteju and SLAASC President Niroshan Kahawatte. “An unexpected journey and such a beautiful and wonderful experience. It was an great honor to receive both California State Legislature Certificate of recognition from State Assembly Greg Hart and Senator Monique Limone recognition and proclamation from Mayor Randy Rowse, City of Santa Barbara. Our humble gratitude for giving us this honor the strength and courage to be part of this wonderful community. We are proud to announce all winners and performers of the festival received the certifications from California State Legislature as well.” Aruni Boteju-Chairman, Ceylon International Film Festival The final night of the second annual Ceylon International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, California on October 28th, 2023. The historic Lobero Theater was the venue ...

Nov 11, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged , , , , ,
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Good News From Jayam July 1, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Source : goodnewsfromjayam Natasha Rutnam Daughter of Daniel and Shalina Rutnam of Vancouver, Wa. Married Austin Morissette at Cape Horn Estates, Stevenson, Wa. (Photos by Patsy) Past Presidents of the Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC)(Celebrating 50 Years serving the community – Founded in 1973) Mike Khalid SLAASC Past President in 1985 Noel Perera SLAASC Past President in 1986 Sirali Pieris SLAASC Past President in 1987 Dr. Gamini Gunewardena SLAASC Past President in 1988 Hazel Gunapala Daughter of Dr. Sarath and Vajira Gunapala of La Crescenta, Ca. Married Spencer Feliciano – Lyons at the Hilton at Universal City, Ca. Jayam’s Choice “That’s Amor’e” by Dean Martin (Please click on arrow) www.utravel.com SLAASC Helps Sri Lankan Immigrants with Household Items Happy Birthday Dr. Lilamani Wijayaratna (here with family in Colombo) Happy 100th Birthday Esmie Herft Our Mum Esmie ...

Jun 23, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Good News From Jayam May 15, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Swearing-In Ceremony of SLAASC President Niroshan Kahawatte SLASC President Michael Kurera and President Elect Niroshan Kahawatte before the ceremony SLAASC President Michael Kurera swears in New President Niroshan Kahawatte, while Founder President Jayam Rutnam looks on. The event was held in a beautiful Hall in West Covina, Ca. Part of the elegant crowd of 128 people watch the proceedings. Some of those present were Dr Lakshman Makandura, Dilip Niranjana, Nandasiri Jasentuliyana, the Consul General, Past President Kapila Wimalaratna, George Silva, Dr Amila Silva, Prabha Bamunuarachchi, Thusitha de Silva, Nandakumaran and many others including past and incoming committee members. The event was televised on Rupavahini Television in Sri Lanka. Founder President said the SLAASC is the first incorporated association of its kind in the US. Founded and Incorporated in 1973. He stated many firsts. It was the SLAASC that ...

May 10, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Good News From Jayam  – January 1, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items SLAASC Christmas Party in Los Angeles, Ca.       Seen at the SLAASC Christmas Party were Past Presidents Kapila Wimalaratne, Dushantha Kurera. Committee Members Nalaka Kaluwahewa, Mangala Jayakody, Jude Abeyguneratne, Berty Trevine Fernando and many others, The SLAASC will celebrate their 50th Anniversary in 2023. The 2022 SLAASC President is Sam Kurera. Colombo Lights Up For Christmas !   On the advice of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Tourism Minister Harin Fernando is spearheading the lighting up and beautification of Colombo city to spread the cheer of Christmas and the New Year. Here the view of a lit-up Presidential Secretariat and Galle Face with a message to tourists to visit Sri Lanka.  Hayleys Wins Overall Excellence in Corporate Reporting at CA Sri Lanka’s TAGS Awards ’22 Hayleys Chairman and Chief Executive Mohan Pandithage (fourth from right) with the ...

Dec 25, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged , , , , ,
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