VERNON PERERA A MULTI FACETED INDIVIDUAL, VOCALIST, LIRYCIST, MUSICIAN,AUTHOR, TRANSLATOR, DRAFTSMAN AT PEAK OF PINNACLE – By Sunil Thenabadu Image Source : Vernon Perera Facebook Vernon Perera  a pioneer vocalist in group songs in native Sri Lanka became instantly known and popular when he sang the song “Ru Siriya Ege” to the music melody of illustrated musician Clarence Wijewardena decades ago which incidentally was the theme tune of the famous program ‘Madu Rasanga” telecast over the Independent Television Network. This program was the brain child of PLA Somapala and the Chairman of ITN Thevis Guruge In the inaugural program it was Vernon who had invited few artistes for the program with Chanaka Fernando’s Golden Chimes band   Vernon was born to modest parents, father a Police Officer Earnest Perera  mother Avareen de Silva  a Housewife Vernon had been born in Galle on 10th May 1948 when father was assigned to cinnamon Garden ...

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“PATHINIYAK WI” song of multi-faceted Dr Kanchanamala the finalist from the Asian Continent at ICMA 2024 awards in USA – By Sunil Thenabadu Dr. Kanchanamala Ranasinghe.has been selected as the finalist from the Asian Continent in classical singing at the Intercontinental music awards ( ICMA) 2024. The judging panel consisted of Grammy award winners , professors in music and artists who work closely with Grammy Award Winners. ICMA has close collaborations with music guru’s in Hollywood who work with world famous artists- Celine Dion, Selena Gomez, Ricky Martin, Miley Cyrus, Bella Thorn,Nelly Furtado, Westlife, Gloria Estefan. They have also produced for songs for many award winning films including Topgun, Santa Barbara and Redline and closely collaborate with Warner Brothers, MTV, Netflix, Sony and Cinemax.  Dr. Kanchanamala’s song   titled  “Pathiniyak Wi”.This heart poignant music  is by music Maestro Nalaka Anjana Kumara and  lyrics by Jayamali Charitha Bandara  This award has taken Sri Lankan music ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 17th July 2024 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Country band Western Whiskey introduction to Sri Lankan dance goers in Melbourne for their superb Country and Western music. – By Trevine Rodrigo Vital Tips for Avoiding Heart Attacks – By Dr Harold Gunatillake On his Significant Birthday “ written by Hussain Jayah a lifelong friend of Des. Australia men’s squads for UK Tour An Inspirational Message for the Month of July 2024 – By Charles Schokman K SUJEEWA AN UNPARALLELED MULTIPOTENTIALITE INDIVIDUAL, DEGREES IN PSYCOLOGY AND COSMATOLOGY,CHAMPION TENNIS PLAYER. RADIO AND TV PRESENTER, EDITOR ,VOCALIST,OWNER OF SKIN WHITENNING SALON – By Sunil Thenabadu Judy Rutnam (86) of Los Angeles, Ca. Passed Away on July 13th, 2024 CandleAid Lanka 9th KDAP Report Kiribath: The Quintessential Sri Lankan Milk Rice-by Kalani-eLanka The Rich History of ...

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  K SUJEEWA AN UNPARALLELED  MULTIPOTENTIALITE INDIVIDUAL, DEGREES IN PSYCOLOGY AND COSMATOLOGY,CHAMPION TENNIS PLAYER. RADIO AND TV PRESENTER, EDITOR ,VOCALIST,OWNER OF SKIN WHITENNING SALON  – By Sunil Thenabadu image source By instagram K Sujeewa ( Karunatanam Sujeewa) is a multifaceted personality extremely happy with her single parent concept spending and looking after the daughter duo with her own funds. Born as the third sibling to a well to do parents in Batticaloa, mother with roots in Valvettithurai  in Jaffna district. Sujeewa had been bought as a pre mature baby hence she was tiny in stature, born when her father was working in France. Her elder sister and brother are very much elder to her. Sujeewa was disliked by mother and sister as she was  very open minded on her utterings, in short she was straightforward person. When she was in the second standard the elder siblings were in the advanced level ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 10th July 2024 – 3rd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter A TALE OF THREE CITIES – POLONNARUWA ANGKOR AND BAGAN – (LOWER MYANMAR).- By Bernard VanCuylenburg Newsletter – May-June 2024 – from Sri Lanka High Commisson, Canberra Australian Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) Cricket Schedule 2024 – Dates & Times and How to Watch Live – Milestone Weber WBBL|10 season to usher in new era Obituary – Abeyagunewardena JP, Don Vinee Birthdays – by Charmaine Candappa Another successful Eighty Club luncheon and a sellout crowd responded to make it a great afternoon at the Grand on Princes By Trevine Rodrigo The English Language – a bit of poetry -By Charles Schokman Dragonfruit: The Exotic Superfruit – By Nadeeka – eLanka Ripe Jackfruit (Waraka) in Sri Lanka: A Culinary and Cultural Delight-by Kalani-eLanka Forgotten Fortresses: ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 7th July 2024 – 2nd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter A cold and frosty night in Melbourne failed to overcome the warmth of the birthday celebration of Suresh De Cruze at the popular Walawwa. – By Trevine Rodrigo Record-breaking turnout anticipated from India for upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy ‘Never look back & never compromise’ – By Savithri Rodrigo The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2024-7-6 SUNDAY CHOICE – The Lord is My Shepherd – By Charles Schokman Top 10 Job Fields in Australia – By Bhanuka – eLanka The Moringa Tree: Nature’s Miracle – By Nadeeka – eLanka Kaleidoscope Let’s Talk with Beverley Pinder OAM 27th June 2024 India strives for cobalt in contested ocean waters – By Arundathie Abeysinghe THARANGA NANAYAKKARA RENOWNED AS ‘RADIO THARANGA’ A MULTIPOTENTIALITY INDIVIDUAL ALREADY AN ICON IN FM ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 3rd July 2024 – 1st Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Honoring The Life of Ralph Clive Amarasinghe (August 3, 1948 to June 29, 2024) Shenal Rajapakse showed off his talent at a entertaining 21 birthday celebration at Trinco Bar and restaurant in Rowille – By Trevine Rodrigo Women’s A to face India Women’s A in Queensland this August Pioneering days of the Trinity College Chapel; 1920 and after. – By Ranil Bibile (Epilogue to main article on the TCK Chapel by RB SONG OF PRAISE – Let your day be filled with joy – By Charles Schokman SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS – JUNE 2024 Are We Ready to Inject AI to Our Economy? – By Nisal Rukshan A MEETING OF CULTURES: THE UNIQUE VERNACULAR CHAPEL AT TRINITY COLLEGE KANDY, SRI LANKA -By Ranil Bibile ...

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Twenty 20 ( T 20) A Game Changer But LPL 2024 Played to Barren stands in Pallekele – By Sunil Thenabadu In the landscape of contemporary cricket, Twenty20 (T20) cricket originated in England in 2003  has arose as a game-modifier, redefining the way cricket is played, viewed, and experienced. Since its inception, T20 cricket has revolutionized the sport, offering an extremely  fast-paced and exhilarating format that has seized the imagination. But Lanka Premier League 2024 Played to Barren Stands In Pallekele The format, characterized by its fast-paced nature and limited overs, aimed to provide a more entertaining and spectator-friendly version of the game. The inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, won by India, marked a turning point for the format, sparking a surge in popularity and paving the way for the global expansion of T20 cricket. At the heart of T20 cricket’s plea is its fast-paced and action-packed nature. With ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 30th June 2024 – 9th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter A major global worry. When leaders and politicians do not know when to quit! Has the US Presidential debate got lessons for Sri Lanka? – By Aubrey Joachim Windies lift to seal 2-1series win in a thriller. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports Editor) Foreign Policy significance of Dr. Jaishankar’s visit to Sri Lanka – By Arundathie Abeysinghe The Double-Edged Sword: Falling Oil Prices and Regional Impacts – By Hemantha Yapa Abeywardena SUNDAY CHOICE – He’s Still Working On Me – By Charles Schokman Understanding Insulin Resistance – By Dr Harold Gunatillake The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2024-6-29 Springvale RSL’s ‘Taste of Asia’ Night Delights Guests with Food and Entertainment- By Trevine Rodrigo Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 216 27 06 ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 26th June 2024 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Sri Lanka women heap more more pain on Windies in T20 opener. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports Editor) Usman Khawaja launches Prime Café in Melbourne Athapaththu leads Sri Lanka to clean sweep over West Indies for the first time. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports Editor) Jesus our friend and comforter – By Charles Schokman WAS THE THIRD PRIME MINISTER OF CEYLON THE SON OF A MURDERER ? THE TRIAL OF JOHN KOTELAWALA (SENIOR) – By HUGH KARUNANAYAKE Afghanistan ‘talibans’ Australian T20 Cricket Aspirations-by Michael Roberts Brain Draining Pearl – By Nisal Rukshan MULTI FACETED LEGENDARY TITUS THOTAWATTE REMINISCED – By Sunil Thenabadu OBITUARY – CHANDRA SENARATNE (9 Feb 1933 – 3 June 2024 ) – By Hugh Karunanayake ...

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