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SUSIL PERERA ACCOMPLISHED RENOWNED DRUMMER ,COMEDIAN CELEBRATED FOOTBALL PLAYER , SONS ISURU’S AND LAKALA’S APTITUDES IN FOOTBALL AND RUGBY REMINISCED – By Sunil Thenabadu A former resident of No 33 old Kandy Road Kelaniya born on 19th May 1946 as the youngest sibling in a family of five children Father was MMD Perera a Police Sergeant served the Police for 32 years, well know to all police personnel a very jovial person, mother a famous tower hall actress Wimala Kantha more famous as an exponent in Nurthi drama originated in Sri Lanka on 27th December 1877.It used the Proscenium stage of Italian renaissance .For three decades since it’s beginning ,Nurthi theatre used temporary playhouses constructed by the fanatics of Nurthi exponents themselves .The complete theatrical experience was given by the Tower Hall Theatre constructed in year 1911 The eldest sibling was Flori Devi who followed her mother’s footsteps. The next sibling ...

Jun 29, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Dr Sujatha Attanayake, Gurukula Vidyalaya Kelaniya, Keerthi Pasquel, Sarath de Alwis, Sri Lankan, Upendra Fernando, Wimala Kantha

Confronting Two Calamities in Eastern Sri Lanka in 2005-by Dennis B. McGilvray Source:Thuppahis Dennis B. McGilvray, in India Review 5(2-3) November 2006, special issue on public anthropology, …. where the title reads “Tsunami and Civil War in Sri Lanka: An Anthropologist Confronts the Real World” …. with highlighting in different colours imposed by the Editor, Thuppahi Recent calls for a new “public anthropology” to promote greater visibility for ethnographic research in the eyes of the press and the general public, and to bolster the courage of anthropologists to address urgent issues of the day, are laudable although probably too hopeful as well. Yet, while public anthropology could certainly be more salient in American life, it already exists in parts of the world such as Sri Lanka where social change, ethnic conflict, and natural catastrophe have unavoidably altered the local context of ethnographic fieldwork. Much of the anthropology of Sri Lanka in the last three decades would ...

Jun 14, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Confronting Two Calamities in Eastern Sri Lanka, Pradeep Jeganathan, Sri Lankan, Transnational World

Sri Lankan, Nepali, Vietnamese and Thai Buddhist Leaders Meet with Prime Minister of Pakistan for Interfaith Dialogue – By Adnan Hameed Source : twa.com.pk A delegation of esteemed Buddhist leaders called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The delegation is visiting Pakistan to attend a symposium and an exhibition titled “From Gandhara to the World,” organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The delegation included Sri Lanka’s Minister for Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Honorable Vidura Wikramanayaka, Most Venerable Thich Duc Tuan from Vietnam, Most Venerable Anil Sakya from Thailand and Dr Keshabman Shakya from Nepal. The Prime Minister warmly welcomed the delegation. He expressed his gratitude for their participation in the Symposium, being held in connection with the ‘Vesak Day’ that commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing away of Lord Buddha. The Prime Minister highlighted that Pakistan was proud of its ancient Buddhist heritage, which flourished in the northwest Pakistan ...

May 30, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Buddhist leaders, esteemed Buddhist leaders, Nepali, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Sri Lankan, Thailand, Vidura Wikramanayaka, Vietnamese

The Origin and Significance of the Buddhist Flag The Buddhist Flag, a global symbol of faith and peace, was first hoisted in Sri Lanka in 1885. Its creation is credited to the collaborative efforts of the ‘Colombo Committee,’ which included Henry Steele Olcott, a retired American Army Colonel who arrived in Sri Lanka in May 1880. Despite some controversy over its design attribution, it is clear that the flag was a joint effort by Olcott and several eminent members of the Sri Lankan laity and sangha. In 1884, the Colombo Committee was instrumental in convincing the British rulers to declare Vesak Poya Day a public holiday, effective from May 1885. This milestone led to the development of the Buddhist Flag, intended to be hoisted on the first official Vesak Full Moon Day holiday on 28th May 1885. The committee finalized the flag design, which was publicly presented on 17th April ...

May 29, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Buddhist, Buddhist Flag, Professor G. P. Malalasekera, Sri Lankan, Vesak Full Moon Day, World Buddhist Congress

Sri Lankan Aurudu Sweets – Crispy Pani Walalu: Sweet Sri Lankan Delight – By Malsha – eLanka Ingredients: 1 cup Urad dal/Undu (split matpe beans) 1⁄4 cup Rice flour 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour/bread flour 1⁄8 teaspoon salt Thick coconut milk, as needed (depends on the consistency of the mixture) For the Sugar Syrup: 2 cups Dark brown sugar 1⁄2 cup water 2 pinches salt Other: Oil for deep frying Instructions: Begin by soaking Urad dal/Undu overnight or for 8-10 hours. Drain the water used for soaking the black lentils. Grind the lentils into a smooth paste, adding a teaspoon of water at a time if needed. Mix the ground urad dal with rice flour and all-purpose flour until it forms a slightly stiff, smooth paste. Add a tablespoon of water if the mixture is too dry. Cover with plastic wrap and let it ferment for about 12 hours until tiny ...

Apr 16, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Recepies, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged Pani Walalu, Pani walau, Sri Lankan, Sri Lankan Aurudu, Sri Lankan new year food, Undu walalu

Flamboyant Wicketkeeper Batsman Russell Hamer Passes Away – By Lawrence Machado Dashing wicketkeeper-batsman Russell Hamer, who played for Ceylon (later Sri Lanka) for many years, passed away in Colombo on Wednesday, March 27. He was 76. The former Wesley College star, who had his share of health issues, was always a treat to watch on the field. He loved to entertain and had a loyal following wherever he played. A former Ceylon Schools representative, Hamer represented the country at the annual Gopalan Trophy against Tamil Nadu, with a highest score of 52 in the 1970-71 series. These matches were among the highlights for Ceylon and later Sri Lanka in the days before the country attained Test status in 1982. During a time when Ceylon produced crack wicketkeeper batsmen, Hamer was at the top of his game, playing a few limited over matches for the national team. This was a time ...

Mar 27, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Lawrence Machado, Obituaries Tagged Russell Hamer, Sri Lankan, Wesley College star Batsman, Wicketkeeper

TRIBUTE TO ACKIEL OUSMAND: A legacy of Love, Community Service, and Commitment to Excellence! – By Upali Obeyesekere reporting from Toronto, Canada Life is impermanent, but death is permanent! Ackiel Ousmand – A life well lived on this earth! Ackiel’s beloved family, large coterie of friends and relatives must reluctantly accept that Ackiel has left us for good and will not come back. My thoughts of Ackiel are that of a warm hearted, friendly, and a committed human being. He was a trailblazer who made his presence felt to this world in many ways. In the twenty-five years he lived in Toronto, Ackiel was a mover and shaker in the Sri Lankan-Canadian community and served in numerous capacities in many socio-cultural organizations. By extension, he was an asset to Sri Lankan diplomats in Ottawa and Toronto who sought his assistance on community matters. Albert Einstein’s quote “The only thing we can count ...

Feb 26, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Obituaries Tagged Colombo Malay Cricket Club, Sri Lanka Malay Association, Sri Lankan, The Sri Lankan Anchorman, Zahira College Old Boys

SANDITH SAMARASINGHE – CONSULATE GENERAL OF SRI LANKA IN MELBOURNE ...

Feb 16, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne, Melbourne, Sri Lankan

Dhananjaya celebrated phenomenal actor in theatre, television and cinema – By Sunil Thenabadu Image Source : info-rain Dhananjaya Siriwardena the popular actor in television, theatre and cinema, born in Kandy as Gajanayake Arachchige Samuditha Dhananjaya Siriwardena, hails from a family comprising of. artistes, father Sunil Siriwardena is a renowned musician, vocalist and a lyricist and mother Susiri Siriwardena is also a lyricist. only sibling elder brother Madhmadhawa Aravinda also an actor. a reputed vocalist cum politician.. Dhananjaya is also a familiar television host steering professionally and competently lately in the ITN “Chat N Music’ currently for over two years conducting in a spectacular style. Dhananjaya is married to Shashini. She was a flight attendant in Dubai. Dhananjaya had first met Shashini in year 2005 by sheer quirk during a photo shoot of Indika Mallawaarachchi .after a prolonged love affair got married after eight years. The duo is blessed with a daughter ...

Feb 6, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Danajya, Dhananjaya Siriwardena, popular actor, Sri Lankan, Sunil Thenabadu

Message on the Occasion of the 76th Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – February 2024 It is with much pleasure that I convey my warm greetings to all Sri Lankans residing in Australia, on the occasion of the 76th Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka. As we mark this important occasion, we pay homage not only to those who fought to achieve independence but also to those who in the recent traumatic past sacrificed their lives to safeguard our country. While we reflect on the true value of Independence, we are amidst a challenging and decisive juncture. The government of Sri Lanka is actively working towards strengthening democracy, promoting reconciliation and meaningfully moving the country towards greater economic progress and maintaining peace and stability for the prosperity of Sri Lanka and the people. It is an opportune time for all ...

Feb 1, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Chitranganee Wagiswara, Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan, Sri Lankan Independence Day