Sri Lanka win by 8 wickets against the West Indies at the cricket World Cup Qualifier games Source : ICC Cricket Wold Cup Website West Indies: 243 Sri Lanka: 244/2 Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets (with 34 balls remaining) Pathum Nissanka (104), Dimuth Karunaratne (83), Maheesh Theekshana (4 for 34) ...
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Tribute to My Mother and Salute to Our Medical Staff – BY RAVINDRA C WIJEGUNARATNE Source : slguardian My late mother was a nurse, a woman of exceptional beauty and strength. She dedicated 41 years to government service and reached the pinnacle of her profession before retiring and working abroad. She spent a few years in Norway and Saudi Arabia before returning home to Sri Lanka after the tragic loss of our sister in a Russian accident. For the next 20 years, she worked tirelessly in private hospitals across the country, including Nawaloka, Asiri, Central, Delmon in Colombo, and Philips in Kalutara, near our home in Matugama. Her final assignment was at Philips Hospital, where she trained young nurses. Despite her reluctance, she retired at the age of 80. Sadly, she passed away at the age of 83. More than the earnings, her true passion was the work she did and teaching ...
A town located in the Galle District of the Southern Province in Sri Lanka ‘ Ambalangoda ‘ – By Malsha – eLanka Ambalangoda Beach Ambalangoda is a town located in the Galle District of the Southern Province in Sri Lanka. It is situated along the southwestern coast of the country, approximately 90 kilometers south of the capital city, Colombo. Ambalangoda is known for its rich cultural heritage, traditional mask-making, and vibrant performing arts. The town is famous for its traditional Sri Lankan wooden masks, which are intricately carved and painted by skilled artisans. These masks play a significant role in traditional rituals, ceremonies, and folk dances. Visitors to Ambalangoda can explore workshops and galleries where they can witness the creation process and even purchase masks as souvenirs. In addition to mask-making, Ambalangoda is also known for its traditional puppetry, known as “Raksha Keliya” or “Yak Keliya.” Puppet shows are performed ...
Chamari Athapaththu smashes New Zealand to a memorable series win in the one-dayers – by TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports Editor) Inspirational skipper makes Sri Lanka proud by soaring to number one in ICC rankings. Inspirational skipper Chamari Athapaththu fashioned a lone crusade as she made Sri Lanka proud of a first ever one-day series win over New Zealand. Sri Lanka’s superstar in the womens game, carved up the respected Kiwi attack in the series decider, smashing 140 off 80 balls to literally single handedly decide the decider in an amazing array of strokeplay that left the visitors dumbfounded. The 2-1 series win was Sri Lanka’s first against a top echelon team in world cricket and those lucky to witness it in Galle will long savour those special memories. What was more memorable was Athapaththu’s lead from the front scoring two centuries against a proven attack in three games, ...
Due to Chamari’s exceptional skills, the Sri Lankan women’s team won the series against the New Zealand women’s team – By eLanka In a historic victory, Sri Lanka Women’s cricket team clinched a series win over New Zealand Women, led by their skipper Chamari Athapaththu’s exceptional performance. Athapaththu played a crucial role, scoring her second century of the three-match series, as Sri Lanka achieved a commanding nine-wicket victory in Galle. Athapaththu displayed incredible batting skills, smashing 140 runs off just 80 deliveries. Her innings included 13 boundaries and an impressive nine sixes. Partnering with Nilakshi de Silva, they set a new record for Sri Lanka with a remarkable 190-run partnership, the highest ever for the team in any format. The match was affected by rain, and New Zealand managed to score 127 runs for the loss of two wickets in 31 overs. Suzie Bates top-scored for the visitors with 63 ...
Jack-in-the-box Sri Lanka storm into World Cup contention – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) Sri Lanka overcame the embarrassment of possible elimination in emphatic fashion to seal a spot on the main stage of the upcoming World Cup in India in October. Poor performances prior to this saw the struggling former World Cup champions and twice runners up relegated to the bottom tier and having to prove themselves worthy of rubbing shoulders with the best. Dasun Shanaka’s men did just that, spurning the doubters and shoving it up the insensitive critics, as the team jelled when it mattered. Just to set the record straight, it certainly wasn’t a cakewalk. They were stretched by Scotland and the Netherlands before making the cut, with six wins in as many games. The last encounter against the shell shocked and demoralised departing West Indies is of academic interest. But if they ...
Sri Lanka grabs a spot at the World Cup in the super 6 game with a great win against Zimbabwe – Watch highlights ...
The Sri Lankan handloom industry – By Malsha – eLanka The Sri Lankan handloom industry has a rich history and is known for its traditional handcrafted textiles. Handloom weaving has been a prominent craft in Sri Lanka for centuries, passed down through generations. The industry plays a significant role in the country’s economy, as well as in preserving the cultural heritage and traditional craftsmanship. Handloom textiles produced in Sri Lanka are renowned for their intricate designs, vibrant colors, and high-quality craftsmanship. The industry primarily focuses on producing fabrics such as cotton, silk, and wool, which are transformed into a variety of products, including garments, home textiles, and accessories. The handloom industry in Sri Lanka employs a large number of skilled artisans, particularly women in rural areas. It provides them with opportunities for income generation and economic empowerment. Many of these artisans work in small-scale home-based operations or in weaving cooperatives. ...
The Unique Connectedness of Sri Lanka – By Randika Jayakody & Jerome Perera Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – July 2023 As Sri Lankans, we often tend to gravitate towards the notion that we are a unique culture. In our opinion, Sri Lanka’s uniqueness lies in the millennia of intimate interconnectedness with other global societies and our shared cultural influences. Travelling helps us notice the similarities like nothing else can. It was on our recent travels to Indonesia that we got an opportunity to experience the cultural similarities with Sri Lanka first hand. Seeing local individuals wearing batik and sarongs was the first sure sign of our shared cultural identities. We also noticed “Vesak” celebrations and spied beautiful shimmering kites being flown in the exact same manner as often seen on Galle Face in our youth. Before we knew it, we were eating Dodol, sambals, particularly coconut sambols, ...
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