Motion supporting Sri Lanka in Australian Federal Parliament Source : newswire Australian Shadow Minister for Community Safety, Migrant Services, and Multicultural Affairs Jason Wood today passed a motion in the Australian Federal Parliament in support of Sri Lanka. Addressing the Australian Federal Parliament, MP Jason Wood said the current economic crisis in Sri Lanka is propelling to be a humanitarian crisis, with shortages of food, medicines, and other essential items.  Stating that the economic crisis has also affected Sri Lankans living in Australia, the Australian Shadow Minis ..read more

“HOORAY FOR COORAY” – by Des Kelly Dayal Cooray, the author of this little piece, which I thought was quite funny in it’s own way, is the only son of Denis Peiris Cooray, a ‘Supply Commander’ of the Royal Ceylon Navy, under whom I served. D.P. Cooray was truly an Officer & a Gentleman, as the saying goes, and I was proud to be the Supply Assistant he chose, to visit our Government Stores daily in order to procure everything our Navy needed to keep ourselves going, at the time.  It was a ‘special job’ and I was proud to do it, keeping out of  trouble, which I seemed to be prone to ..read more

Watch Sri lanka vs India – Asia Cup – September 06, 2022 – Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets India: 173/8 Sri Lanka (19.5/20 ov, T:174) 174/4 Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) The post Watch Sri lanka vs India – Asia Cup – September 06, 2022 – Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets appeared first on eLanka ..read more

Book Launch – The Lyrebird’s Cry Source:Eventbrite My book The Lyrebird’s Cry, follows the life of Jagath, a gay man trapped into an arranged marriage on his return home to Sri Lanka, from Australia. Torn between two identities and a clash of cultures, he is forced to confront his inner demons… The launch venue is a three minute walk from West Ryde railway station. Also, two floors of 2-hr free parking available across the street at Coles. Do join in for refreshments. Arrive at 3.00 PM for a 3.30 PM launch. I’d love to see you there. The Lyrebird’s Cry will be available for sale at t ..read more

Negotiating linguistic and religious diversity: A Tamil Hindu Temple in Australia  This ground-breaking research draws attention to the journey of one migrant religious institution in an era of religious superdiversity. Based on a sociolinguistic ethnography in a Tamil Saivite temple in Australia, the book explores the challenges for the institution in maintaining its linguistic and cultural identity in a new context. The temple is faced with catering for devotees of diverse ethnicities, languages, and religious interpretations; not to mention divergent views between different generations ..read more

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Charity at Work Annual Dinner Dance – photos thanks to Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne) Charity at Work annual dinner dance at Palmyrah Hall in Dandenong. Great fund-raising appeal projected towards the needy in Sri Lanka. Fun filled night of entertainment and fine cuisine by Jolly J’s.   more photos please visit eLanka Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.5771183806247637&type=3 The post Charity at Work Annual Dinner Dance – photos thanks to Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne) appeared first on eLanka ..read more

 Don Weerasinghe. – By Gamini Seneviratne Source : island When our lot entered Royal College over 70 years ago, Tony was yet there at a distant remove as Head Prefect and, at closer quarters, muddied, on the rugger field. He was also visible commanding the cadet battalions. His brothers, Trevor the place-kicker and Maurice the wizard scorer over the line eclipsed him at rugger but in and around the school he was instantly placed as its leader. Trevor took to medicine and migrated to Oz via Diyatalawa; I last met Maurice in Perth, Oz: he was on the water wagon. Their father was an ico ..read more

Health & Views August 3rd issue 2022 – By Dr harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file . 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 any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such info ..read more

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