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  “S.O.S” – By Des Kelly A simple distress signal, “SAVE OH SAVE” used generally  as a Naval exercise, when a ship is in trouble, has come into mind with the tragic news, just to hand, that two lives have been lost, with another seven persons now missing, due to the worst bushfire emergencies that this Country has ever faced, at the moment, both in Queensland & New South Wales.      The Government of Scott Morrison is doing everything possible to help, with the Prime Minister making himself available for several television interviews, promising to do whatever he can financially, to ease the burdens of literally thousands of Farmers & Country-folk involved.      I need not go into details on this “Breaking Bushfire Crisis”, as I am certain that everyone in Australia would be fully aware of the present situation by now. As I said, the Government is ...

Nov 9, 2019 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged , Comments 0
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  Reports: Sri Lanka to rope in Jonty Rhodes as fielding coach, Brett Lee as bowling coach Source:Cric Tracker Jonty Rhodes and Brett Lee. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Sri Lanka are having a roller-coaster ride on the cricket ground in 2019. While they won a Test series in South Africa earlier this year, they had a poor run in the ICC World Cup. Recently, a second-string Sri Lankan side though lost an ODI series against Pakistan, they came back strongly to win the T20I series 3-0. It was a great achievement for the team under a new captain in Dasun Shanaka and the islanders will hope to build on the success ahead of their campaign at the T20 World Cup in Australia next year. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is making efforts to avail the services of former South Africa player Jonty Rhodes as the fielding coach and former Australia speedster ...

Oct 28, 2019 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , Comments 0
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THE PARSI’S OF SRI LANKA – By Des Kelly There is a “saying”, it’s not what you know, but WHO you know”, and this is very true. Parsi’s did not abound in Sri Lanka or the Ceylon, I knew, yet, as I remember them, Parsi girls were some of the prettiest in the Island. No names or pack-drill, as they also say, but I did know one or three of these beautiful lasses, and, for those of my readers that recall this tiny Community, the complexion of Parsi women, in my opinion, was flawless. Skin colour is irrelevant. It really does not matter what colour you end up with, you are normally born “pink”, & you are “grey” at the end of your day,  the Sinhalese are quite often, dark-skinned, Tamils sport an even darker skin-tone, Burghers are generally fair-skinned, but, the Parsi gals I knew had olive complexions that ...

May 22, 2019 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged , , , , , , , Comments 0
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Prime Minister – Media Statement – Sri Lanka – Sunday 21 April 2019 THE HON SCOTT MORRISON MP Prime Minister MEDIA STATEMENT Sunday 21 April 2019 Sri Lanka  The Australian Government condemns these further terrorist attacks that we’ve seen, bombings in Sri Lanka of Christians as they went to worship on Easter Sunday and bombings in hotels, all coordinated as part of a deadly terrorist attack. Sri Lanka hasn’t seen this form of violence since 2009 when the hostilities ceased in that country and there are many Australians who are regularly travelling in Sri Lanka. Our mission in Colombo will be following through on the safety of those Australians. I would encourage any Australians who have any information about their family or their friends who may be travelling in that area or who are seeking further information, to call the 1300 555 135 number and pass that information on to ...

Apr 21, 2019 Posted by In Articles Tagged , Comments 0
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  Tanisha and Tishona Thayaparan sisters from Sydney at The Fairway Galle Literary Festival – historic Dutch Galle Fort, Sri Lanka   The Fairway Galle Literary Festival, since first launching in 2007 has become one of the most anticipated literary events in south east Asia for both authors and literary enthusiasts around the world. The festival is celebrated annually, in and around the historic Dutch Galle Fort, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, located on the southern shores of the tropical isle of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) It was an exciting opportunity and a great honour for two sisters from Sydney Australia who were on a holiday to their motherland, to be invited by the directed of Soul Sounds, Soundarie David, to perform at one of the evening events. Tanisha and Tishona Thayaparan, two sisters, have travelled and performed with their singing school, Platinum Vocal Studio, at many famous international venues. However ...

Feb 14, 2019 Posted by In Articles, Biz News, English Videos, Everlasting songs Tagged , , , , Comments 0
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Cricket the game played on Sunday 16th December 2018 between the Old Royalists & Friends and Seenigama Ladies at Seenigama Surrey Oval, Sri Lanka     the game played on Sunday 16th December 2018 between the Old Royalists & Friends and  Seenigama Ladies at Seenigama Surrey Oval, Sri Lanka.   Match Scores : Old Royalists & Friends 129 for 09 wickets in 30 overs( Luckshman Thurairatnam 36 retired / Stanly Jayanthakumar 20 )                          { Sachini Nisansala 2 for 15 }                            Seenigama Ladies 117 all out in 28.5 overs( Kaveesha Dilhari 43 not out – batted after retirement at 36 )                          { Dr.Kingsley Rajasingham 2 for 13 }   Result : Old Royalists & ...

Dec 23, 2018 Posted by In Articles Tagged , Comments 0
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“Aiyho, what to do men”? – By Des Kelly Nothing, really. Although this this “exclamation” is most popularly used in the South Indian State of Tamil Nadu, & Tamil-speaking parts of Sri Lanka, generally, also Malaysia & Singapore, believe it or not, the word originates from China. How it would actually be “written” in Chinese, I would not know, but what I do know is the fact that China, as a Country, would have very little reason to utter this quote, as their population seems to be growing twice as fast as any of the other Nations involved & they certainly know what to do (men), without us, from Sri Lanka providing the answer Desmond Kelly.  Star of eLanka. (Editor-in-Chief).     ...

Nov 9, 2018 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged Comments 0
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Sri Lankan Over 50’s ready to rumble with the emblem   Cricket fans are in for treat this summer with Australia playing host to the inaugural over 50s World Cup tournament featuring teams from England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Wales and Canada. Under the auspice of Cricket Australia and with endorsements from Australian and NSW Over 50s Cricket Association and Veterans Cricket Australia, all matches will be played across noteworthy venues in Sydney. The organising committee has announced an opening meet-and-greet for all teams on November 20th at a picturesque harbour view location in North Sydney. All teams will be welcomed and briefed on tournament protocols and procedures. “It will be an extremely colourful occasion where all participants dressed in their national clothing will meet each other for the first time before doing battle on the hallowed cricket fields of Sydney”. Despite the festival feel of these games, ...

Oct 17, 2018 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , Comments 0
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