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DAMITHA ABEYRATNE in a scintillating voyage in stardom for over three decades in inimitable style – By Sunil Thenabadu Sedhavi Mudiyanselage Damitha Buddhini Abeyratne Bandara as a reputed actress possess the following specific qualities. she interprets her characters’ feelings and motives is order to successfully portray the characters in the most compellingmanner. She possesses memorization skills, persistence, physical stamina, and speaking skills in abundance. Damitha Abeyratne as popularly known was born September 14, 1975is a Sri Lankan film teledrama andstage actress who had commenced acting when she was only eight years ago having been awarded many awards as Signis OCIC, Swarna Sanka, Presidential film,Sarasaviya, Sumathi,international film, Raigam Tele’es, Tamil Nadu International film awards some many times during a short span in her acting career. She had also won awards for her dramatic roles in Dandubasnamaya. She had schooled at Samudradevi Balika Vidyalaya Nugegoda and St.Paul’s Milagiriya for her primary and ...

Jan 13, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Sri Lankan, Sri Lankan cinema, Sri Lankan film teledrama and stage actress

Foundation of Goodness – special vegan cookbook Dear ELanka Team, I am writing to you from the Foundation of Goodness, a Sri Lankan NGO who have been working since 1999 to bridge the island’s urban-rural divide and provide the opportunities and resources needed for rural communities to succeed. With the rising cost of living worldwide, our donations have also been negatively impacted and in order to raise funds for our humanitarian and empowerment activities we have designed a beautiful vegan cookbook filled with delicious and authentic Sri Lankan recipes collected from the staff and beneficiaries at our project centres across Sri Lanka. Furthermore, International Sri Lankan Chefs like Peter Kuruvita have also added their special recipes to our collection. We would be very appreciative if you could carry the attached graphic in your newsletter, in this season of giving, to build awareness of this delicious gift idea which with all profits helpign to uplift ...

Dec 19, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Foundation of Goodness, International Sri Lankan Chefs, Sri Lankan, Sri Lankan Chefs, Sri Lankan Economic Crisis, Sri Lankan Recipes

New President of Engineers Australia – Dr Raj Aseervatham Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – December 2023 Engineers Australia has announced the appointment of Dr Raj Aseervatham, an Australian of Sri Lankan descent, as the new National President and Board Chair. Dr Aseervatham has more than 35 years of professional experience, commencing his career as a civil infrastructure engineer in local and state government. He has worked in two ASX 50 mining companies and one ASX 50 energy company, consulting and audit/assurance firms in Australia and overseas. He is a twice-published author on organisational leadership. “I am excited to lead Engineers Australia as we continue to deliver on our current strategy; one that is designed to take us well into the next decade,” Dr Aseervatham said. Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew AO said that Dr. Aseervatham was well -equipped to lead the organisation. “Raj brings extensive engineering ...

Nov 30, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Australia, Engineers Australia, Engineers Australia CEO, Sri Lankan

Crisis in Sri Lanka and the World [Sinhala version] – By Asoka Bandarage Click Here To Buy your Book Source : barnesandnoble This book provides a broad picture of Sri Lanka’s on-going political and economic crisis as the culmination of several centuries of colonial and neo-colonial developments. The book presents the Sri Lankan crisis as an exemplification of a broader global existential crisis facing more and more debt trapped countries, especially in the post-colonial Global South. The book’s in-depth case study raises important questions pertaining to sovereignty and political and economic democracy in Sri Lanka and the world at large. The book also explores the emergence of the crisis in the context of the accelerating geopolitical conflict between China and the USA in the Indian Ocean. It ponders if the debt crisis, economic collapse and political destabilization in Sri Lanka were intentionally precipitated to the advantage of the Quadrilateral Alliance (USA, ...

Nov 16, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Asoka Bandarage, Crisis in Sri Lanka and the World, Sri Lankan

The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-11-4 Source : omny.fm A lifestyle radio show that connects with your community and focuses on topics that you can relate to, a little bit of this and a little bit of that with a real Sri Lankan touch – Anything and everything goes on The Brad & Kiara Show – Tune in Saturday Mornings 7-8 right here on Triple H 100.1 FM ...

Nov 4, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, The Brad and Kiara Show - Sydney Tagged community, lifestyle, radio show, Sri Lankan, Sydney, The Brad and Kiara Show

Siddhalepa honors Asian Games Gold Medalist Tharushi Karunarathna for Her Record-Breaking Sprint! 31st October 2023, Colombo, Sri Lanka – Siddhalepa, a respected name in natural healthcare, took the opportunity to honor and appreciate the outstanding achievements of Tharushi Karunarathna, the young Sri Lankan track and field athlete who made history with her remarkable performance at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China last month. Tharushi, with her determination and prowess, secured a gold medal, competing in the women’s 800m final, becoming the first Sri Lankan since Susanthika Jayasinghe and Damayanthi Dharsha to clinch the Asian Games gold medal for Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan sprinter also set an Asian record and a national record at the 2023 Asian Athletics Championship held in Bangkok, Thailand. The victory marked a historic moment for Sri Lanka by breaking a 25-year-old Asian record in the event. This extraordinary feat places her among the elite athletes and revives the spirit of sporting excellence in Sri Lanka. ...

Nov 3, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged 2023 Asian Athletics Championship, Asian Games, Asoka Hettigoda, athletic journey, Damayanthi Dharsha, Gold Medalist, Kandy City Center, national record, Siddhalepa, Siddhalepa products, Sri Lankan, Sri Lankan news, Sri Lankan sports history, Susanthika Jayasinghe

Renowned Singer and Tele Drama Director Sunil Siriwardena Passes Away Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – November 2023 Veteran singer, musician, and tele drama director Sunil Siriwardena passed away on 28 October at the age of 81. Siriwardena’s melodious voice and musical contributions have left an indelible mark in the hearts of Sri Lankans. His songs, including “Randu Veve Yalu Veve”, performed alongside his sister Chandrika Siriwardena, as well as “Pahan Tharuva Pravake” and “Dev Duva” were popular songs. The artists final wish was one of generosity and compassion. He requested that his belongings, which his sons do not need, be given to those in need. ...

Nov 1, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged musician, Singer, Sri Lankan, tele drama director

The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-9-23 Source : omny.fm A lifestyle radio show that connects with your community and focuses on topics that you can relate to, a little bit of this and a little bit of that with a real Sri Lankan touch – Anything and everything goes on The Brad & Kiara Show – Tune in Saturday Mornings 7-8 right here on Triple H 100.1 FM ...

Sep 23, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, The Brad and Kiara Show - Sydney Tagged lifestyle radio show, Sri Lankan, The Brad and Kiara Show

ASHA TENNAKOON ALREADY A SHINING SINGING STAR IN A SPARKLING VOYAGE WITH DEEP FOUNDATIONS LAID – by Sunil Thenabadu in Brisbane Asha Tennakoon though has no music intelligence through inherited affiliations certainly had been born with innate music talent. Asha is a native of Kegalle who’s parents are not living has only one elder sibling now a science teacher in a reputed school in Sri Lanka.Asha had been educated at St.Joseph’s College in Kegalle had followed music both singing and playing music instruments for ordinary levels even up to Visharada level having passed initial examinations of the Bhatkhande music University in Lucknow India. She had come second in the All Island school’s Ekala Kyal Ragadari music competition while in the ordinary level class in school.After her triumph she had been selected to the Sri Lanka Army music Band to sing but had not accepted the offer owing to her higher studies. Among ...

Sep 11, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Anjeline Gunatilleke, Asha Tennakoon, Australian citizenship, Bhatkhande music University, Marketing Executive at Ms Tritel Services( Pvt) Ltd, Melbourne, Rohana Siriwardena, Ruwan Hettiarachchi, Shashika Nissansla and Nirosha Virajini and Yuresha Ravirari, Sri Lankan, Sunil Thenabadu, Tharaka Mallawarachchi, vocalist

T Malli – He heard his last whistle – By Capt Elmo Jayawardena “Theresius (T Malli) Silva” I first met T Malli in the basketball court of St Sebastian’s College. I was the coach yet did not know how to tell him politely that he had no business playing basketball, being height challenged as he was. But then, he was T Malli, a determined man who bucked the odds all his life, won some, lost some but had the courage to get on with his life, undaunted. He was mostly a bencher in the team, hardly getting on to the tarmac. But he was always there, the perfect teammate, to cheer, to give water and occasionally play too as a worrisome guard. The team won the All-Island Schools Basketball Championship and T Malli stood on the victory platform. They were then chosen to play in a tournament in India and ...

Aug 20, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Capt Elmo Jayawardena Tagged All-Island Schools Basketball Championship, Basketball, Capt Elmo Jayawardena, Sri Lankan, St. Sebastian’s College, T Malli, The Moratuwa YMCA, Theresius