eLanka Newsletter – 10th March 2023 – 3rd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter St Paul’s Milagiriya Past Pupils Association of NSW – The ‘Starry Night’ Dinner Dance at the Epping Club on 24th February 2024 – Photos thanks to RoyGrafix The clan in Melbourne rally round to celebrate veteran Mirage leader Donald Pieries birthday at a Thai Street Food surprise party – by Trevine Rodrigo (eLanka – Melbourne) Sri Lankan club cricketer shines bright in Australian cricket Media conference with New Zealand captain Tim Southee on the Qantas Tour of New Zealand Media conference with New Zealand captain Tim Southee on the Qantas Tour of New ZealandSri Lanka vs Bangladesh – T20 Cricket Highlights Safety; Accidents; & You – By Noor Rahim “Exploring the Enchanting Pratunam Night Market in Bangkok” -By Harold Gunatillake Nostalgia of evoking courageous ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 21st January 2024 – 6th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Wishing Esther Margaret Dunsford & Randolph John Victor Melder a Very Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary Down musical memory lane … on Alive 90.5 FM Reminiscing the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s music scene in Colombo. – By Aubrey Joachim Charity work that Australia’s former High Commissioner Mr. Skanda Kumar is doing for the less fortunate in Sri Lanka – sent to elanka by Mr. Anton Swan Watch Highlights of T20 Series – Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe – January 2024 Inauguration of Nimal Dias Jayasinha Administrative Enclave at SSC Sri Lanka KFC BBL|13 Team of the Tournament Announced Australia’s bowlers stifle West Indies challenge to a record an easy 10 wicket win – Travis Head century makes the difference after bowlers exploit windies vulnerability against pace- ...

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ANGELO MATHEWS TIMED OUT! – By Upali Obeyesekere Source : facebook SPIRIT OF CRICKET LEFT IN DOLDRUMS! PATHETIC APPEAL BY BANGLA SKIPPER SHAKIB AL HASAN! SAD DAY FOR INTERNATIONAL CRICKET! Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews became the first batter to be timed out in international cricket during the Cricket World Cup game against Bangladesh on Monday. Mathews wasn’t ready to face his first ball within the stipulated two minutes as the strap of his helmet appeared to be broken and he called for a replacement helmet. The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 playing conditions pertaining to “timed out” dismissals reads thus: 40.1.1 After the fall of a wicket or the retirement of a batter, the incoming batter must, unless Time has been called, be ready to receive the ball, or for the other batter to be ready to receive the next ball within 2 minutes of the dismissal or retirement. If ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 4th October 2023 – 2nd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter New Zealand stun England in World Cup opener with a sensational 9 wicket win – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor) JOSEPH VERNON FORBES – celebrates his 100th Birthday Sri Lanka stutter in warm up games but may still provide some fireworks. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor) Doctor, my morning fasting blood sugar is always high. Do you have any clues as to why this might be happening? – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Asian Games: More Medals Secured by Sri Lanka-by Michael Roberts මන නන්දණීය,නන්දා මාලිණිය , 80 වන වියට පිය තබන්නී…. By ආචාර්ය ගාමිණී කාරියවසම්. Coconut- an Asian dietary essential- was bashed again by Western researchers, despite its increasing popularity in the West. – By Harold Gunatillake ...

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RIP FELIX PERUMAL – By Upali Obeyesekere Police Team: Standing from left: F.A. Fernando, A.T. Fonseka,V. Narendra, M. Guneratne, F. Burke, M. Siriwardene D. Rajaratnam (seated from left) H.C. Perera, N. Weerasinghe, F. Perumal, B.A. Jayasinghe (President GSCA) Minister of Health E.L. SenanayakeE. L. Abeygunewardene (IGP), T.B. Werapitiya, S. Kuruppu (Secretary GSCA), D. Weerasinghe, T.B. Kehelgamuwa Image source:Scotent Fb Source :  JOSEPHIAN-PETERITE INTERNATIONAL PERUMAL FELIX ANTHONY – Chairman,​ Vigilant Security & Investigation Services. Dearly beloved husband of late Chitra,​ loving father of Surani,​ Roshni & Mario,​ loved father-in-law of Michael De Silva & Nedra,​ loving grandfather of Jannik & Tehanee,​ Keshia & Rashmika,​ Tehra & Anaya,​ son of late Aloy & late Therese,​ brother of Vilma Navaratnam,​ Inez Panambalana,​ Evan & Walter (All Decd.),​ Jean Dharmaratne & Bryan. Remains lie at “The Restpect Home” by Jayaratne’s,​ Borella on Thursday 5th October from 9.00 a.m. Cortege leaves Parlour at 4.00 p.m. ...

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RIP HIRAN ADHIHETTY – by Upali Obeyesekere In happier times. This was captured by me at Hiran’s official farewell in Toronto in 2015, just before he returned to Sri Lanka for good! Hiran (2nd from right) with his 1st cousin Rohan Wanigatunga (USA), nephew Shanaka de Mel and wife Shaki (Toronto).   (1950-2023) It is with profound sadness we learn that longtime Toronto resident HIRAN ADHIHETTY passed away yesterday in Colombo. Funeral details are not known at present. Hiran is a proud alumnus of the “School by the Sea”, and was onetime President of S. Thomas’ College Old Boys’ Association in Canada. A professional accountant, Hiran and his wife Felicia lived in Toronto for many decades before returning to Sri Lanka. Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences go out to his beloved wife Felicia, lovely daughter Natasha, her husband and two children in Australia. Hiran is the maternal uncle of ...

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RIP – BENITO DE SILVA (1935-2022) – CO-FOUNDER, JPAA CANADA – by Upali Obeyesekere     It is with profound sadness we report that Benito de Silva, popular community leader in Toronto who was a beacon of light in the Sri Lankan community for over four decades passed away last Wednesday (9th February) at Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto. By: Upali Obeyesekere – Josephian-Peterite Global NEWS NETWORK Benito de Silva was the Josephian arm of the Josephian-Peterite Alumni Association of Canada (JPAA Canada). The two co-founders of JPAA Canada in 1984 were Benito de Silva (SJC) and Upali Obeyesekere (SPC). JPAA Canada prides itself as the first Sri Lankan Schools’ Alumni Association to be formed in Canada. JPAA launched the Canadian Series of the “Battle of the Saints” in 1985, that drew large crowds since its inception. Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Stanley Abeysekara, Rector of St. Joseph’s College Colombo was Chief ...

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Johns Hopkins Cancer Researcher Ashani Weeraratna Appointed To National Cancer Advisory Board By President Biden – by Upali Obeyesekere   (sources: files from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health) Johns Hopkins scientist Ashani Weeraratna, PhD, a leading cancer researcher who specializes in melanoma and the effects of aging on cancer, has been appointed by President Joe Biden to serve as a member of the National Cancer Advisory Board. The White House announced the appointment on September 15. The National Cancer Advisory Board advises and assists the director of the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health on the activities of the national cancer program. Individuals are selected from among leading representatives in health and science, along with leaders in public policy, law, health policy, economics, management, and the environment. Among its activities, the National Cancer Advisory Board reviews grant applications for research, training, health care information, and programs ...

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Don Everly, of harmonizing rock ’n’ roll pioneers the Everly Brothers, dies at 84 – by Upali Obeyesekere    NASHVILLE, TENN. — Don Everly, one-half of the pioneering Everly Brothers whose harmonizing country rock hits impacted a generation of rock `n’ roll music, has died. He was 84. The duo were quite popular in Sri Lanka in the 50s and 60s. According to the Los Angeles Times, a family spokesperson said Everly died at his home in Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday. His brother, Phil Everly, died in January 2014 at age 74. In the late 1950s and 1960s, the duo of Don and Phil drew upon their rural roots with their strummed guitars and high, yearning harmonies, while their poignant songs — many by the team of Felice and Boudleaux Bryant — embodied teenage restlessness and energy. Their 19 top 40 hits included “Bye Bye Love,” “Let It Be Me,” “All I ...

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RIP ARDEN NELSON – by Upali Obeyesekere  Source:Peterite-Josephian FB Josephian-Peterite NEWS NETWORK has been created/Moderated by Upali Obeyesekere, an Old Peterite living in Toronto, Canada, who believes in the slogan, “Two brothers of the same Family” – and that is why this group invites Josephians and Peterites both to join and add members. I come from a Josephian family though fate took me to St. Peter’s College when Rev. Fr. Arthur Fernando became Rector, SPC in 1956. Fr. Arthur was a school mate and a close friend of my late father St. Elmo Obeyesekere. Rest is history. We disseminate factual Josephian-Peterite news from around the world! Please join us. ...

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