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eLanka | Save the Last Dance for me By Capt Elmo Jayawardena

Capt Elmo Jayawardena elmojay1@gmail.com Source:-island.lk A few months ago, I was in Hong Kong, visiting a well-known charity organisation called Crossroads. It was to seek assistance for a project in Sri Lanka. Crossroads has...

May 13, 2021 | Comments Off

Sri Lankan Association of NSW -Multicultural Event in Blacktown-by Dr Harold Gunatillake

Hello Viewers. Good morning to you. It is a bright morning and blue skies, on Saturday 8th May. I am in the City of Blacktown, City Council Hall, two hours’ drive from the heart...

May 10, 2021 | Comments Off

“BLOODY RIPPER”.!!. – By Des Kelly

Who this songwriter is, unfortunately, not known. Who the Vocalist is, not known either, who the entire production was done by, also missing, but we certainly know who sent me this “bloody ripper” of...

May 10, 2021 | Comments Off

eLanka | Khan Clock Tower – popular landmark in Pettah By Arundathie Abeysinghe

Situated at the border of Colombo Fort, about a kilometer from the busy City Center and guarding the entrance to the market in *Pettah, Khan Clock Tower is a memorial to a father from...

May 10, 2021 | Comments Off

“NURSERY RHAPSODY” – BY Des Kelly

A very special “treat”, in store, for many thousands of eLanka members around the World, will quite definitely be this “re-treat” into their childhood days when Nursery Rhymes were common, both at home, and...

May 9, 2021 | Comments Off

eLanka | Reinforcing 74 years of Australia and Sri Lanka diplomacy By Arundathie Abeysinghe

Australia and Sri Lanka have a robust and enduring bilateral relationship of 74 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations in May 1947. The Asia Pacific Nation and South Asian Island have close foreign...

May 8, 2021 | Comments Off

Health & Views May 1st issue 2021 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of...

May 7, 2021 | Comments Off

Wishing you a safe and happy Eid-Al-Fitr’ – NSW Health and MHCS

Wishing you a safe and happy Eid-Al-Fitr’ – NSW Health and MHCS Eid Al-Fitr is commonly known as the festival of breaking of the fast and marks the end of Ramadan Mubarak. In 2021, Eid-Al-Fitr...

May 7, 2021 | Comments Off

eLanka | Vacciness Potential Dangers and Blood Clots

In February 2021, Professor Sucharit Bhakdi, M.D. and a few his colleagues warned the European Medicines Agency about the potential danger of blood clots and cerebral vein thrombosis in millions of people receiving experimental gene-based...

May 6, 2021 | Comments Off

“MOTHERS’ DAY” – By Des Kelly

Mothers’ day, the 9th of May, in Australia, is almost upon us. While my own dear Mum is now long gone, (God bless her), there would doubtless be thousands of Mothers in Australia, whose...

May 5, 2021 | Comments Off

“THE MOON RISES” – By Des Kelly

Many years have now slipped past since one of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful Women and one of their most famous male Vocalists of the era, recorded a most beautiful love song entitled “Sandak-nage’, as...

May 5, 2021 | Comments Off

“CEYLON, MY ISLAND OF DREAMS” – By Des Kelly

From The Ceylon Guide. They say, a picture speaks a thousand words, folks. Here, by virtue of a “post” sent in to me by Chris. Lawton, an ex-Royal Ceylon Navy...

May 5, 2021 | Comments Off

‘Rajans’ Picnic combined with Sinhala & Tamil New Year Celebrations-by Harold Gunatillake

Transcript: Amidst our hectic schedules and busy lives, the Rajans meaning the old Pupils of Dharmaraja College the premier Buddhist school, Kandy, Sri Lanka, living in Sydney, grouped together, with their families, at the Nurrangingy...

May 5, 2021 | Comments Off

“IF DRINKING DON’T KILL ME”!! – By Des Kelly

This came to me (I really cannot understand why) !!, via two famous Burgher buggers (only jokin, guys), Gerald Vandergert & Keith Bennett, either of whom are not averse to the odd drink or...

May 3, 2021 | Comments Off

Human Elephant Conflict-Sri Lanka – by Oscar E V Fernando

The smashing of a human head-breaking of an arm or leg of a father, mother brother sister walking a lonely dusky eve to bring a meagre loaf of bread to a family eagerly waiting...

May 2, 2021 | Comments Off

Buckingham Palace – by Des Kelly

Thank you for sending in this very interesting video about the most elaborate residence in England, Chris. Lawton (O.A.M.). I feel that you have had the chance to tour this magnificent building, while in...

May 2, 2021 | Comments Off

eLanka | Pigeon Island – unique natural marvel By Arundathie Abeysinghe

Renowned as a snorkelers’ and divers’ paradise, Pigeon Island National Park with its powdery white sands and magnificent coral gardens is one of the two maritime national parks in Sri Lanka named after the...

May 2, 2021 | Comments Off

Health & Views April 3rd issue 2021 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake

× For nearly two decades eLanka has reliably reported the facts, good news stories, photos, events at no charge, but our work is far from free to produce. Make an unconditional contribution today and help...

May 1, 2021 | Comments Off

eLanka | “EGGS” (FREE RANGE) – By Des Kelly

Among us Sri Lankans, I feel sure that all eLanka readers would be fully aware, that there are many “Roosters”. That said, with all this animal cruelty around at the moment, I would like...

May 1, 2021 | Comments Off

eLanka | Urban Forest Park in Colombo City – symmetrical manifestation By Arundathie Abeysinghe

Encompassing a network of verdant vistas with trees planted sporadically, water parks and a space to dine within magnificent greenery, Galle Face Urban Forest Park and the Beira Lake Open Air Restaurant is an...

Apr 30, 2021 | Comments Off

eLanka | Waterfront Estate – Sri Lanka – Complete that long-delayed project in the inspiring freshness of Sri Lanka’s country air

If you wish for peace and quiet to merely relax or get serious work done then Waterfront Estate is the place for you. It is located in the district of Chilaw, approximately an hour’s drive...

May 7, 2021 | Comments Off

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