Good News From Jayam December 1, 2025 Pls Scroll Down 35 items

Good News From Jayam December 1, 2025 Pls Scroll Down 35 items

President vows relentless, years-long crackdown to eradicate drug networks

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake pledged an uncom-promising, years-long national campaign to dismantle Sri Lanka’s drug networks, warning that the country’s future is at risk unless the “deeply rooted” drug economy and its political links are eliminated. Addressing the Southern Province program of the “A Nation United” mission at the Tangalle Public Stadium, the President said drug addiction and the parallel criminal economy have devastated families, fuelled organised crime.

Hope You Have A Great Thanksgiving!

Upul Dharmadasa Productions Presents – High Five to 2026 – December 31st at the Grand Ballroom Colombo Hilton

Vijay Amritraj Foundation 20th Annual Gala Dinner at the Fabulous Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada

India and World Tennis Hall of Famer, Actor and Philanthropist Vijay Amritraj speaks

Johnny Amirthiah and Vassara and group of those who attended the event.

Jonathan and Jeanne Page Mather

Gina, Terry and Fay Herft, Harshi and Chamara

Asanka and Kushani Garusinghe with Shyamala Amritraj (wife of Vijay Amritraj)

Shyamala with Chandler Moonesinghe and Micha and Gloria Moonesinghe

Fay Herft, Gina, Steve and Kamani Ferdinand, Chamara Gainhewage and Harshi

Hayleys Fabric bags Gold at National Chamber, NEDA Western Province Entrepreneur Awards 2025

The ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunneththi, as the Chief Guest and Special Guests: NEDA Chairman and Director General Lakshman Abeysekera, and Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry Additional Secretary – Enterprise Development Anoja Herath, Director Dhanuka Liyanagamage, NCCSL President Anura Warnakulasooriya, along with several senior officials from NEDA, NCCSL, and representatives from the Government institutions. The distinguished Panel of Judges were also present at the ceremony to recognise the winners.

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SLAASC Christmas Carols Get in the spirit of Christmas on Sunday, December 21st, 2024

“Thought I’d put this before it fades away” Father and son Academy Award Winners Henry and Peter Fonda with Jayam at the Golden Globes Many moons ago!

Niro World offers Princess Cruises Call 424-599-3999 for reservations

Jayam’s Choice  “Downtown” Petula Clark

St. Joseph Hospital in Negombo is affiliated with the Kids & Teens Group – the largest pediatric group in Los Angeles

Varini (Wanigatunga) de Silva of Ceylon Express Huntington Beach, Ca. Promotes Sri Lanka Travel, takes 12 top US Travel Advisors to Sri Lanka and the Maldives

A group of 12 US travel advisors visited Sri Lanka and the Maldives. The trip was planned by Varini de Silva of Ceylon Express International together with Aitken Spence Travel who handled the ground arrangements. The group stayed at top-of-the-line hotels and visited the main highlights starting in Colombo, then on to the cultural triangle, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala and Galle & then flying to the luxury resort of Adaaran Prestige Vadoo in the Maldives. The overall experience was enjoyable and expertly handled.

Some of the main comments include the fact that the island offers such a variety of diverse places and that the people were so friendly and welcoming.

Sunil de Silva of Pasadena, Ca. visited Film Director Chandran Rutnam at his office in Ratmalana recently

Chandran Rutnam a Jury Member in India

Chandran Rutnam with wife Nihara at cocktail party in Goa, India. Chandran has been appointed as a member of the Jury at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2025) held in Goa from November 19th till the 28th.

“What a friend we have in Jesus” by Thaminie Perera (Please click on arrow)

Sri Lanka Design Festival presents “Palmyra Stories from the North”

The Sri Lanka Design Festival (SLDF) has launched “Palmyra Stories from the North”, a special exhibition presented by the Academy of Design (AOD) with the support of the Embassy of Switzerland. Palmyra Stories from the North celebrates the extraordinary craftsmanship of women artisans from Northern Sri Lanka, spotlighting a collection born from AOD’s long-standing Design for Sustainable Development initiatives. Launched in 2009, these programs have empowered communities in post-conflict regions through design innovation, skill development, and access to sustainable livelihoods.

‘Clean Sri Lanka’ could be long-awaited national brand identity for tourism: Hiran Cooray

Natasha Boralessa joins DIMO Board Jetwing Symphony PLC Chairman and veteran tourism leader Hiran Cooray said President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative offers the country its strongest opportunity in decades to finally build a compelling and enduring national tourism brand. Speaking at the India–Sri Lanka Tourism Forum this week, Cooray said Sri Lanka has long struggled to define its global identity despite possessing world-class natural and cultural assets.

Sri Lanka shines at World Travel Market 2025 in London: Showcasing island’s tourism excellence to world

In collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), the High Commission of Sri Lanka in London has marked a remarkable level of participation by the nation’s tourism industry at World Travel Market (WTM) 2025, held from 4–6 November 2025 at the ExCel London. A delegation of 92 leading travel and tourism partners represented the island, highlighting its vibrant and rapidly growing tourism sector to an international audience.

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8th Annual “J” Awards Saturday, December 13th, 2025

Victor Melder of Melbourne, Australia was awarded the Lankan Fest Luminary Award on on November 16, 2025

Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo November 13th, 2025 (Please click on arrow)

 A Christmas Carol – Sankhara – Budget 2026 – Markets – Gold Toilets – Too Much Solar – Polio Out & more!

Obituaries – Sad News

Malcolm Joseph Mackay – Passed away in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Husband of Cheryl Mackay, brother of Brian, Ronald, Winston, Tony and Jennifer Mackay and Sandra La Brooy. Brother in law of Clement and Bella de Jonk, Vivian and Anne de Jonk (Australia), Shirleen and Ivan Alvis, Peter and Tammy de Jonk (Canada), Eleanor and Randy Livingston (Canada), Wendy and Chris Machado. Family and friends may pay their respects on Monday, November 24th at 9.30 am and Funeral Services and Burial at Borella Cemetery on Tuesday, November 25th at 3 pm. Condolences may be relayed to Cheryl Mackay Nee De Jonk

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Gilbert Senanayake (83)​of Gosford,​ New South Wales,​ Australia, passed away on October 18th, 2025. Gilbert was born on January 18, 1942,​ in Kobawaka,​ Sri Lanka to late Don Paulis Senanayake,​ and late Dona Kothalawala Senanayake. Gilbert was educated in Ananda College and University of Peradeniya and dedicated his professional life to Mechanicial Engineering until his retirement. Gilbert will be immensely missed by his family – Wife Shanti,​ Sons Haritha,​ and Rajitha,​ daughters in law Tanja and Hayley,​ and grandchildren Charli,​ Sophie,​ Harper,​Frederick and David.

Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen

 

Suan-la Tang (Hot and sour soup)   Ingredients 6 cloud ears and 12 golden needles or 4 chinese dried mushrooms, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes 1 cake fresh bean curd, neatly diced 2/3 cup pork fillet 3 tablespoons cornstarch 5/8 cup water 1-2 tablespoons oil 1 small onion, peeled and chopped 61/4 cups home – made beef stock   or consomme 4 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon light soy sauce  freshly ground black pepper and salt 1 egg beaten 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2-3 scallions, shredded Method Drain the cloud ears and golden needles or the mushrooms, which should be nicely plump. Cut into thin shreds and set aside with the bean curd. Finely slice the pork into match stick size pieces and dust  with cornstarch. Blend the remaining cornstarch with water  and reserve. Heat the oil in a Chinese claypot or wok over a gentle heat and cook the onion till soft. Turn up the heat slightly and fry the pork slices until they change color. Pour in the stock, cloud ears, needles or mushrooms, cook  for 10 to 15 minutes, then thicken with the cornstarch paste. Add bean curd, vinegar, soy sauce and black pepper and salt to taste. Lower the heat and drizzle in the egg from a balloon whisk or your finger tips so that it  forms threads of mixture.Add sesame oil just before serving. Garnish with the scallions if desired.   Serves 6.

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