Good News From Jayam – By Jayam Rutnam
Good News From Jayam December 1, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items
Miss Sri Lanka For Miss Universe 2023 Umanda Bamunuachchi
Umanda Bamunuachchi was Sri Lanka’s entry to the Miss Universe Pageant held in El Salvador. The title was won by Miss Nicaragua with Miss Thailand being the first runner up and Miss Australia being the second runner up. Umanda is 21 years old born in Sri Lanka and lives in Paris, France.
Chandler Moonesinghe Wins SLAM 2023, Golf in Palm Springs, Ca.
Dayan Jayasekara 2023 senior champion with Chandler Moonesinghe SLAM champion 2023.
Lalith Perera, low gross winner with SLAM champion Chandler. Chandler Moonesinghe won the SLAM Golf for 2023, with the lowest net score, at the annual two day tournament held November this year in Palm Springs, California. Lalith Perera of Sri Lanka Rugby fame, won the low Gross title. 48 Golfers of Sri Lankan origin and residents in California participated at this annual challenge. Chandler captained his high school golf team and is the youngest son of Naresh and Gloria Moonesinghe.
Godwin Van Rooyen’s 88th birthday at Castlemaine, Victoria
Grandson Oscar Ram, sister Faye de Kauwe, daughter Radhika, sisters Noeline Willenberg, Ursula Aruma, Godwin van Rooyen, and youngest grand son Huxley.
Godwin van Rooyen celebrated his 88th birthday at ARCARE in Castlemaine on November 9th. He was an old Peterite and hails from Dehiwala. Godwin worked at Baur & Company and migrated to UK/Australia in 1966. He lived and worked in Melbourne, till 2000 and then retired to Queensland and eventually became a resident of ARCARE in Castlemaine, to live close to his only daughter Radhika who lives in Castlemaine, Victoria.
Don’t Miss SLAASC’s Christmas Wonderland and Carols 11455 Burbank Boulevard, North Hollywood, Ca. 91601 Bring Your Kids!
Sri Lankans in California Air National Guard
Suranga Ganewatte , Naj Nagendran and Nipuna Vidanapathirana. Suranga is an administration officer at 146 Medical Group, Channel Islands, CA , previously commanded by Col.(retd) Naj Nagendran. Nipuna is in Intelligence at 163rd attack wing at March Air Force base, Riverside, Ca – home of the MQ1 Predator drone.
Bishops College Past Pupils Association of California Halloween Party
Bishop’s College Past Pupils Association held their first Public Fundraising soiree on October 28th, at the Elks Lodge in Playa Del Ray. The attendees came from far and wide; San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange Counties as well as from Sri Lanka. The PPA was Founded by Roma De Zoysa. The founding committee included Indrani Rutnam, Romany Sagadevan, Achala Weerasinghe, Gayoshi Rodrigo, and other Southern Californian Bishopians! Sonali Tucker is the current President of the organization. The event was enjoyed by one and all, who left wanting more! Please look forward to their future events.
Beira Lake area to be converted to a major entertainment destination- Tourism Minister
“The Beira Lake area would be converted to a major entertainment destination,” said Minister of Tourism and Lands, Harin Fernando. He said that this task was handed over to him personally by President Ranil Wickremesinghe who was keen to develop this area as a major entertainment destination similar to Clarke Quay River in Singapore which offers amusement, dining and entertainment.“We are also keen to have a few floating restaurants, entertainment options, street food corners and other amusement options. We will facilitate international entertainment and hotel companies to start operations here.”
Dr. Janesri de Silva of Pasadena, Ca. Celebrated Birthday
Birthday Girl Dr.Janesri with husband Sunil de Silva
|
With children Jonathan and Darby |
|
Janesri with parents Rane and Padma Ranasinghe |
Jayam’s Choice “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” Andy Williams
www.utravel.com
Visiting Jaffna to Experience the Longest Hindu Festival in Sri Lanka – Nallur (Please click on arrow)
Ananda College Old Boys Association of the West Coast Maroons’ Night 2023 at “Castaways” in Burbank, Ca. Photos by Moran Moran
Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages picks Sri Lanka for its maiden call to Asia
In a monumental stride for Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, Aitken Spence Travels announces the arrival of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages’ newest ship, the Resilient Lady, making her maiden call to Asia and to the Colombo Harbour on November 13, 2023. This historic event marks a significant contribution to the global recognition and confidence of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry. The Resilient Lady, a marvel of modern maritime engineering began her maiden voyage in May 2023, and boasts a passenger capacity of 2,770 passengers across 1,404 cabins & suites.
Chethi and Rocky’s Wedding in California
Foundation of Goodness Dr. Nage of Los Angeles donates GPS for diving
Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo November 16th, 2023 (Please click on arrow)
The 2024 budget is out, and we’re breaking it down! Plus, motosurfing, the simple joys of childhood with preschool art, a Titanic menu, monkey chimera, Dubai Design Week & a quick look at some economic snippets as we commemorate Remembrance Day, and much more
Obituaries – Sad News
Premaraj Appapillai (80)passed away In Sydney, Australia on November 8th, 2023.
He was the son of Professor Velupillai Appapillai, of the University of Ceylon, Colombo and Isabelle Thangam Appapillai née Joseph. Husband of the late Agnes. Father of Rapti. Brother of Mano, Daya and
Kumudhini.
Monica Doreen Corea (94) (Former Teacher of Uva College, Badulla). Wife of Vernon (Radio Ceylon / SLBC and BBC Broadcaster), mother of Ivan, Vernon Jr. and Ouida, mother-in-law of Fidelma and Praveen, passed away,on the 13th of November in New Malden, Surrey, UK. She was the sister-in-law of former Sri Lankan Ambassador to the United States and Daily News/Observer Editor Ernest Corea and Indra Corea. She was the daughter-in-law of Reverend Canon Ivan Corea and Ouida Corea.
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.
Please email me for all your questions and requests.
Good News From Jayam – By Jayam Rutnam
Good News From Jayam November 15, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items
Aruni Boteju’s Ceylon International Film Festival Was a Tremendous Success – Nandasiri Jasentuliyana
Nandi and Shanthi Jasentuliya, Aruni Boteju and SLAASC President Niroshan Kahawatte.
“An unexpected journey and such a beautiful and wonderful experience. It was an great honor to receive both California State Legislature Certificate of recognition from State Assembly Greg Hart and Senator Monique Limone recognition and proclamation from Mayor Randy Rowse, City of Santa Barbara. Our humble gratitude for giving us this honor the strength and courage to be part of this wonderful community. We are proud to announce all winners and performers of the festival received the certifications from California State Legislature as well.”
Aruni Boteju-Chairman, Ceylon International Film Festival
The final night of the second annual Ceylon International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, California on October 28th, 2023. The historic Lobero Theater was the venue for a star studded awards ceremony celebrating cinematic
masterpieces from around the world and masters of their craft. A celebration in international dance and music
T & S Productions USA presents L. A. Live with Yohani Sunday, November 19th 2023 Book your tickets now!
Sri Lankan Born Suzette Herft is a Big Hit in Australia
| Suzette Herft is an exotic contemporary troubadour, born in Sri Lanka, but a true Melbournian at heart. Suzette has a wealth of songs and mixes these genres with her luscious voice, heartfelt and soulful lyrics, a joyful sunny countenance with a “natural charm and grace that engages her audience”. Don’t miss this musical medicine woman whose music will heal your heart! She sings at The Quiet Man, Irish Pub, 271 Racecourse Road, Kensington,Vic., every 3rd Wednesday of the month. She won the 2019 Folk Victoria Award for Services to Folk Music |
| Suzette Herft’s Aunties Ursula Aruma, Noeline Willenberg and Faye de Kauwe, and cousins Debbie Cooke, Rozanne Willenberg, Tamara Stewart and Adrian Willenberg attended The Quiet Man, Irish Pub, to hear Suzette perform on October 24th |
Padmini Johns of La Jolla, Ca. Birthday Party
Halloween Cruise to Mexico with family
|
Birthday girl Padmini Johns with husband (Elvis) John Johns |
Havelock City Mall |
Ananda Niyerapola’s 87th Birthday in Montrose, Ca.
Ananda Niyerapola of Montrose, Ca. celebrated his
87th birthday with family and close friends. Here with wife Ranjini and daughters Ranesha, Nirosha and Harshini
Manomi Hatharasinghe, Priya, Krishan and Rohan Hatharasinghe and kids
Jenny Edirisinghe, Flora Perera, Ishani Marcelline, Nel Jayawardena and Thushara de Silva
|
Hollywood Movie Production Editor Tom Noble, St Thomas College cricket champion Dr. Larif Idroos and Jayam |
|
Palitha Kasthuriarachchi of United Airlines, Suranga and Aruni Ganewatte President of (SLYO) Sri Lanka Youth Organization |
|
Delan and Rani Wickremasinghe |
|
Shane and Nel Jayawardena, Flora Perera and Jenny |
|
Thushara de Silva, Ishani and Sanka Marcelline |
|
Jayantha Puswella, Dr. Milroy and Indramale Fernando |
Jayam’s Choice Taylor Swift “I did something bad!” (Please click on arrow)
Kanthi de Silva’s Birthday
|
The Birthday Girl Kanthi |
|
Jilska Fernando, Ruth Moonesinghe, Drs Gamini and Sirima Hethimuni |
|
Swarna Perera, Therese Selvaratnam |
|
Chitra Ekanayake, Mangala Jayakody, Aloma and Denzil Ratnasoma, Nedra Abeyguneratna |
|
Palitha Pelpola and friends |
|
Padmini Joseph |
Please click on link
www.utravel.com
Christmas Wonderland and Carols Saturday, 9th December in Covina, Ca. 3 to 8 p.m. Bring Your Kids!
Kaleidoscope With Savithri Rodrigo November 9th, 2023 (Please click on arrow)
| We go to the Barefoot Loft to embrace Ena de Silva’s amazing work. Also the first in a series for the Galle Literary Festival with poet Isurinie Mallawaarachchi and find out about promises not kept in Budget 2023! |
Obituaries – Sad News
Lalith Kotelawala (84) Former Chairman of Ceylinco Consolidated and Founding Chairman of Seylan Bank, Deshamanya Deshabandu Lalith Kotelawala passed away at a private hospital in Colombo on October 21, 2023. Husband of Sicille. He was the son of Justin and Millicent Kotelawala.
Funeral was at Kanatte.
Roy Nihal Cooray passed away in Torrance, Ca. on October 23, 2023. Husband of Valerie, father of Dilky (Anand Cornelio) and Reshan (Amali Jayasinghe) and grandfather of Devan, Kai, Jai, and Diyani. Services
were held at Nativity Catholic Church in Torrance, Ca. on November 4, 2023.
Felix Anthony Perumal (88) (Chairman Vigilant Security and Investigation Services). Husband of late Chitra, father of Surani, Roshni and Mario, father-in-law of Michael De Silva and Nedra, grandfather of Jannik and Tehanee, Keshia and Rashmika. Tehra and Anaya, son of late Aloy and late Therese, brother of Vilma Navaratnam, Inez Panambalana, Evan and Walter (all decd.), Jean Dharmarathne and Bryan. Burial was on October 6th at General Cemetery, Kanatte.
(In our previous issue, we mistakenly inserted the picture of a gentleman who IS NOT Felix Perumal. We apologize to the individual for this embarassing mistake)
| Winifred Pearl Gomes – Daughter of the late Lucas and Mary Josephine Gomes, sister of the late Anton,late Bernard, late Felix, late Rev. Fr. John, late Stanley, late Aloysius, late Annesley, and Leslie and Patrick Gomes, passed away on November 8th 2023. Remains will lie at Barney Raymonds Funeral Parlour in Borella on Sunday, November 12th from 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Cortege leaves the Parlour at 2 p.m. on the same day, for burial at the General Cemetery, Borella (Roman Catholic section). |
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen |
Jalapeno and Shrimp Salad
Ingredients
- 1 iceberg lettuce, separated into leaves,
- or assorted leaves
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 12 ounces cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped green beans
- 1/2 cup chopped cooked carrots
- 1/2 cucumber, about 4 ounces chopped
- 2 hard- cooked eggs coarsely chopped
- 1 drained pickled jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- salt
Method
1.Line a large salad bowl or platter with the lettuce
leaves. Stir together the mayonnaise and sour cream
and set aside.
2.Combine the shrimp, beans, carrot, cucumber, eggs and
jalapeno, in a separate bowl. Season with salt.
3.Add the mayonnaise and sour cream mixture to the
shrimp, folding it very gently, so that all the ingredients
are well mixed and coated with the dressing. Pile the
mixture into the lined salad bowl or arrange
attractively on the platter and serve with salt.
You may contact me with any questions or requests.
The 2024 BMW i4 Elegant yet affordable at US$50,000
Jayam2424@yahoo.com
Roy Nihal Cooray Passed Away in Torrance, Ca. on October 23rd, 2023
Roy Nihal Cooray Passed Away in Torrance, Ca. on October 23rd, 2023
Roy Nihal Cooray
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Roy Nihal Cooray on October 23, 2023. Beloved husband of Valerie, father of Dilky (Anand Cornelio) and Reshan (Amali Jayasinghe) and grandfather of Devan, Kai, Jai, and Diyani.
Although we mourn his loss, we know that he is rejoicing with the Lord and we invite you to join in a mass celebrating his life.
All services will be held at:
Nativity Catholic Church
1447 Engracia Avenue,
Torrance 90503
Viewing and Rosary:
Friday November 3, 2023 from 6-8 pm
Memorial Mass/Celebration of Life:
Saturday November 4, 2023 at 10 am
Reception to follow at Nativity Church Annex.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to donate in honor of Roy can do so to anyof the
following organizations:
Clarendon Foundation (www.clarendonfoundation.org)
Sharing Hands (www.sharinghandsfoundation.
St. Jude’s Research Hospital (www. stjude.org )
Good News From Jayam – By Jayam Rutnam
Good News From Jayam
November 1, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items
USMC Staff Sergeant Rajah Rutnam First Sri Lankan American Veteran Happy Veterans Day
|
China Renews Support for Sri Lanka |
| In a significant diplomatic encounter, President Xi Jinping extended China’s unwavering commitment to aiding Sri Lanka in achieving economic stability and progress, devoid of any political agenda. This gesture was made during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People, Beijing with President Ranil Wickremesinghe who was on a four-day official visit to China attending the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. It was also the first Presidential-level meeting since Wickremesinghe assumed office 14 months ago. China is the largest lender for Sri Lanka apart from being the biggest investor and the second biggest source for imports. |
Cargills Signs Agreement on Joint Project
|
Hambantota Port Surpasses Half a Million Transshipment Units, Outpacing Previous Roll-on Roll-off (RORO) Records |
| The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has achieved a milestone by handling over half a million transshipment units by September, exceeding the port’s previous year’s roll-on/roll-off (RORO) figures. “As the global economy recovers gradually, we continue to aggressively market our location and services. As a result, RORO transshipment is steadily increasing at HIP and we have been able to better our volumes year-on-year,” HIPG COO Tissa Wickremasinghe said. Last year, HIP hit the 500,000-transshipment unit mark in November, closing 2022 with a total volume of 558,200 local and transshipment cargo handled, whereas this year the port was able to achieve the milestone within the third quarter of 2023, setting a new milestone. The port’s RORO business has seen significant growth in the past 5 years and it is now an attractive destination for transshipment of vehicles. |
Havelock City A City Within a City
(Please click on link below)
www.havelockcity.lk
Royal College Old Boys Association of North America – Road Trip by bus to San Diego, Ca. |
Old boys of Royal College in Southern California completed a grand one day picnic to San Diego with a dinner cruise. It was a very successful and unforgettable event. Kushan Kurukulasooriya, Ajward Shariz, Shobana Gunesekera and many other members constituted a band and entertained the crowd in the bus with live music. The dinner cruise was wonderful and everyone is looking forward to the next RCOBANA road trip. Some of the others were Sanjiv Gunasekara, Dr. Sarath Gunatilleke, Dr. Nalin Nanayakkara,
Ajit Perera, Munir Akbar, Rohan Sourjah and Daya Appapillai.
Manike Mage Hithe By Yohani
(Please click on arrow)
World Famous Singer Yohani in Los Angeles for the first time presented by T & S Productions USA November 19th, 2023
T & S Night – First Time in USA November 4th, 2023 at Pearson Park Amphitheater, Anaheim, Ca.
Happy Birthday Prabha Bamunuarachchi of Torrance, Ca. (Here with family)
Lankan born Author Lukman Receives Top Literature Award in London
| Lukman Harees, a UK based writer, author and a media political commentator of Sri Lankan heritage received the “Outstanding Contribution to Literature” during the BRISLA Awards 2023 held on Friday 20 October, at the Caledonian Club in London. Lord Naseby PC (in pic), Venerable Seelawimala Thero, Former MP Nirj Deva DL, India and Indian Ocean Directorate from the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office Director Ben Mellor, and Yvonne Ridley were amongst the high dignitaries attending this ceremony. |
Remembering President J.R. Jayawardena Here with Dr. James T. Rutnam who celebrated his 80th Birthday at the Oberoi Hotel in Colombo (Circa 1985)
www.utravel.com
(OJAC) Old Joes Association Picnic at Bonelli Park in San Dimas, Ca. President Dino de Silva
|
OJAC President Dino Silva, Sanka Marcelline, Samantha Kurera and Luke Ratnayake. Ruwan Attele and Prasanna Perera (not in picture). |
|
Clement Karunaratne and Sheana Wijeratne. |
|
Shamilal Wijeratna, Chris Ganlath, Lalith Karunaratne, Rohith Seneviratna |
|
“!Priyalal Kurera, Lalith Perera and Roshan Seresinhe |
Jayam’s Choice Engelbert Humperdinck Meets Tom Jones
(Please click on arrow)
SLAASC presents a “Christmas Wonderland” in Covina, Ca. Keep the date free! Saturday, December 9th, 2023
Born in Sri Lanka, Raised in Germany and now Lives in Austria, Leslie Suganandarajah – Music Director of the Prestigious Salzburg Landestheater First-ever Conductor from Sri Lanka (Please click on arrow)
Born in Sri Lanka, Raised in Germany and now Lives in Austria,
Leslie Suganandarajah – Music Director of the Prestigious Salzburg Landestheater First-ever Conductor from Sri Lanka
(Please click on arrow)
“Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo October 19th, 2023 (Please click on arrow)
| We’re on a mission to celebrate the rural woman, Sri Lanka’s heritage textiles and transform the beloved tuk-tuk into something evergreen! Plus – discover mysterious rock art, the labyrinth on Mars, Sharon Stone’s art, conkering, the world’s coolest places and economic vignettes! |
Obituaries – Sad News
Jackson Anthony (65)The popular Sri Lankan film actor and singer passed away at the National Hospital in Colombo on October 9th, 2023. He was in a traffic accident in 2022
and was later in ICU. The final rites of Anthony were performed on October 12 at the St. Peter and Paul’s Church in Ragama.
Felix Anthony Perumal (88) (Chairman Vigilant Security and Investigation Services). Husband of late Chitra, father of Surani, Roshni and Mario, father-in-law of Michael De Silva and Nedra, grandfather of Jannik and Tehanee, Keshia and Rashmika. Tehra and Anaya, son of late Aloy and late Therese, brother of Vilma Navaratnam, Inez Panambalana, Evan and Walter (all decd.), Jean Dharmarathne and Bryan. Burial was on October 6th at General Cemetery, Kanatte.
Lynette Fernando (95)
Passed Away on October 7th, 2023
in Cerritos, Ca. Beloved daughter of the late Edwin and Dulcie Fernando, sister of the late Tony (late Rosemarie), late Florette, Zinnia (late Elmo), late Amitha (late Annesley), late Yvonne, late Roy (Sushila), and late Annette. Burial was on October 21st, 2023 at Rose Hills Cemetery, Whittier, Ca.
|
Surangani Menique Perera Mother of Anil (USA) and Tillak (Skyways Travel Solutions), mother-in-law of Ramona (USA) and Elorine, grandmother of Harshini (Aus), Arjun (USA) and Dimitri. Funeral Services were held on October 11th 2023 followed by Cremation at Borella Crematorium. |
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Green Pea Salad
Ingredients
1 Bag Frozen Green Peas, defrosted
1 Apple chopped
Grated Cheese 1/2 cup of Cheddar
1/2 onion chopped
Chopped pickle
Salt and Pepper
Mayonnaise to taste
MIX WELL!
(RECIPE FROM BLOCK PARTY NEIGHBOR)
Please email me for any questions you may have to
Good News From Jayam – By Jayam Rutnam
Good News From Jayam October 15, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items
Shangri-La Colombo, Shangri-La Hambantota Succeed at World Travel Awards 2023 |
| Shangri-La Colombo and Shangri-La Hambantota have achieved top recognition at the World Travel Awards 2023, reinforcing their position as leaders in the hospitality industry. Shangri-La Colombo was honored with the titles of Sri Lanka’s Leading Hotel 2023, Sri Lanka’s Leading Business Hotel 2023, and Sri Lanka’s Leading Hotel Suite 2023 while Shangri-La Hambantota was awarded the title of Sri Lanka’s Leading Beach Resort 2023, the hotel company said in a media release. |
Bangladesh Film Festival illuminates Colombo
| The third Bangladesh Film Festival unfolded on Friday (6) at Tharangani Theatre, Sri Lankan National Film Corporation, with the screening of internationally acclaimed movie ‘Rehana Maryam Noor’ directed by Abdullah Mohammad Saad. The Bangladesh High Commission in Sri Lanka is organising the film festival which will continue. A sizeable crowd, including renowned personalities of local cinema and cine connoisseurs, braced the rain in Colombo to experience Bangladeshi movies. Actress Swarna Mallawarachchi graced the occasion as chief guest. Director Anoma Rajakaruna as the curator of the festival introduced the movie to the audience before screening. |
Havelock City a city within a city (Please click on link below)
Old Joes Association of UK (Blue and White Ball) Annual Dinner Dance at Heathrow London
(Photos by Mishtre Photography UK)
| Niran and Indrajith Perera of Hayes, London |
|
Tony and Moira James of Hounslow, London with friends |
| Cuthbert Charles with wife Lovina |
Bollywood Film Producers Choose Sri Lanka to Shoot Eight Films – Daily News |
Sri Lankan Aussie Heads Virgin Voyages |
| Nirmal Saverimuttu has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Voyages in September 2023. Having joined the Company in January 2015, previously, Nirmal served as President and Chief Experience Officer, responsible for all passenger, crew and commercial operations at Virgin Voyages. In this role Nirmal shaped the company’s award winning experience on its fleet of 3 cruise vessels. Nirmal is Sri Lankan-Australian, was born in Zambia and has lived in London, Sydney and New York City. He now resides in Florida with his wife Leandra and 2 children. Nirmal has an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Commerce (First Class Honors) from the University of Sydney. Nirmal is the son of Selva and Dilini Saverimuttu, Sri Lankan born Australians, now domiciled in Sydney. |
Boszman Concept for Event Planning in Sri Lanka
Click on link below for website
|
Let us commit to building a compassionate Sri Lanka on this World Animal Day – Otara |
Every living being, both great and small, deserves to live a life free from pain and suffering. On this World Animal Day, let’s come together, and make a stronger collective commitment to work towards fostering harmony between humans and animals, ensuring that the beauty of Sri Lanka’s wildlife thrives alongside our nation’s growth and that all other animals can live free from suffering. Together, we can turn this vision into reality, and build a future where compassion for all living beings is a guiding principle and our way of life. This is the true Sri Lanka.
Otara Gunewardene
World Animal Day- Ambassador
800: Murali’s inspiring story unfolds on silver screen
| The film ‘800,’ based on the life of Muthiah Muralitharan, widely regarded as one of the greatest spinners in the world, has commenced screening in India. The title refers to Murali’s 800 Test wickets, a record that has still not been equalled. The film ‘800’ was filmed in various locations, including Sri Lanka, India, and Australia. It was simultaneously released in 15 countries, such as India, Sri Lanka, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East. Originally made in Tamil, ‘800’ has been dubbed in Sinhala and Telugu, and it includes English subtitles for wider accessibility. The screenplay for the film ‘800’ was jointly written by Tamil film director M. S. Sripathi and Booker Award winner Shehan Karunathilake, whose first book Chinaman (on a fictional cricketer) was a big hit in cricket playing countries. |
The Kapil and Sharma Show with Jacqueline Fernandez
(Please click on arrow)
www.utravel.com
A Sri Lankan Baker’s Baguette Conquers France |
This year France marked the 30th anniversary of the “Grand Prize of the Traditional French Baguette,” organized by the Paris City Hall. Tharshan Selvarajah, 37, an intense bearded man with a fierce work ethic, won, with his creation edging out 126 other baguettes. His prize? The honor, for the next year, of delivering those baguettes to President Macron and his staff. He also received some $4,250. The baker’s popularity is now such that long lines form outside his boulangerie, Au Levain des Pyrénées, on the fringes of eastern Paris. Selvarajah explained what made his bread special. Seated in a nearby cafe, he held up his hands.
“God gave us all different hands,” he said. A smile broke across his face. “My mother’s chicken curry and my wife’s chicken curry may use the same chicken but they do not taste the same,” he said. “God gave me the hands to make the best baguette in France! I am never angry with the flour as I knead the dough.”
Alston Koch to Debut New Climate Friendly Song “Let me take you to an Island” |
| President of SUNx Climate Friendly Travel Club Geoffrey Lipman with the Chairman of the organisation Juergen Stienmetz has made a joint statement “As part of the SUNx Climate friendly Travel Club we are bringing in to perform at the Gala Dinner Asia’s “King Of Pop” and Platinum award winning recording artist Alston Koch with a brand new Climate Friendly Travel song “Let Me Take You To An Island” to be released on the night dedicated to the Climate Resilience of Small Island States” |
|
St Joseph’s College Colombo Tennis Team (Circa 1958)
| St Joseph’s College Tennis Team (Circa 1958) Asoka Abeywardena, Dougy Gunawardena, Nimal Ranaweera, Hiranjan Perera, Raja de Silva, Pali Wijesena, Ranjit Pereira, Ajantha Jayasinghe, Ranjit Silva. Seated Billy Roland, Ranjan Almeida, Father Gerry Abeysekara, Father Peter Pillai, Stanislaus Fernando, Lakshman Malawana, Indrajith Perera. |
Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo October 5th, 2023
(Please click on arrow)
| Happy Children’s Week! Today, we find out the origins of balloons – something all children love, visit the No Hungry Kids project, the status of children in the modern day with UNICEF’s country representative, find out about the oldest aquarium fish and construction project, explore the controversial Online Safety Bill, add some economic news and pack in much more! |
Obituaries – Sad News
Bernadette Nittianandan (80)
of Pasadena, Ca. passed away on September 23rd, 2023.
Wife of Late Nitti
Daughter of Late Denzil and Edith Weerasinghe
Sister of Late Anton Weerasinghe, Monica Weerasinghe and Leonie Kotalawala. Mother of Arjunan, Rohan, Cholan (Ty) and Dale. Mother-in-law of Dinali and Angie. Grandmother of Ashley, Maya and Nikki, Cholan Jr. Teiya, Karnan and Romeo.
Great Grandmother of Brody, Levy and Isabella.
Funeral was at Live Oak Memorial Park Chapel on October 7th, 2023.
Enid Harriet Sirimanne (91) passed away in San Diego, Ca. on September 13th 2023. Mother of Ben, Sriyantha and Antoinette.Funeral was in San Diego on September 30th, 2023
|
Kevin Magnus Herft (76) passed away in Sydney, Australia on October 7th, 2023. Son of the late Fred and Annette D’Abrera. Arrangements for his Funeral will be advised in due course. |
A Unique Publication Presented to the President During his Recent Visit to Address the U.N. |
| A copy of ‘The Kingdom of Ruhuna: Home of the Yala National Park”, a newly published coffee table book, was presented to the President Ranil Wickramasinghe in New York during a glamourous reception hosted by the Sri Lanka Mission to the United Nations. A copy was also presented to the Foreign Minister Aly Sabry. The book was recently launched at the ‘The Beauty of Sri Lanka’ photographic Exhibition held by the America Sri Lanka Photographic Art Society Los Angeles (ASPAS), in association with the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Los Angeles at the UCLA Art Gallery. It was authored by the founder President of ASPAS, Suriya Jayalath Perera, an accomplished photographer and wildlife enthusiast who transports the reader through the lens of his camera to Ruhuna’s hidden gems, where they can witness majestic wildlife in their natural habitats – from elusive leopards prowling through lush jungles to colorful birds soaring across vibrant skies. His painstaking research work over two years of residence in the Yala area, originally carried out for his Master’s thesis written in Sinhala at the Kelaniya University, was recently published with a historical narration of the people and places of the region in an attractively published coffee table book containing unmatched photography including some historical ruins deep in the jungle hitherto unknown even to historians. It was compiled and edited by Dr. Nandi Jasentuliyana, who supervised its translation and publication. In his introduction to it, he points out the critical role played by the Kingdom of Ruhuna in the history of the Island from its inception in the 5th Century on many occasions.The Kingdoms of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa were in turmoil almost from the very beginning of their history in the fifth century B.C. due to periodic Indian invasions of Cholas, Pandyas, and Pallavas forcing some of its people with its rulers to flee to the South and eventually to be reclaimed by Prince Dutugamunu from the ruling family of the Kingdom of Ruhuna who led an army from Ruhuna. |
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen |
JAPCHAI (Korean Noodle Speciality)
Ingredients
- 4 cooked potions of dangmeon cooked sweet potato starch noodles
- 1 Carrot, peeled and julienned
- 1/2 Onion, cut into 1/4″ slices
- 2 cups oyster mushrooms, cut into bitesized pieces
- 1 1/2 TBSP white granulated sugar
- 3 TBSP Soya Sauce
- 2 tspn. vegetable oil
- Pinch of Black Pepper (optional)
- 1 tspn. roasted Sesame seeds (optional)
STEP 1
If Danmyeon noodles are long, carefully cut the noodles with scissors to make them fit the diameter of the diameter of the inner pot.
Lay the noodles in a criss-cross pattern to prevent clumping.
STEP 2
Lay the Carrots, Onions and mushrooms on top of noodles.
STEP 3.
In a small bowl, whisk sugar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, and 3/4 cup of water until well combined.
Drizzle liquid over the vegetables and noodles.
These quantities are sufficient to serve four or you can serve it as a side dish. I once served it with a
Sri Lankan Shrimp Curry and it was very nice.You can even put some sauteed Shrimp in a little Chilli Sauce (not too much) or just drizzle with a spoon on top of the whole dish.
Should you have any questions or requests, please email me and I will be happy to help you.
This Korean Dish is absolutely lovely to look at and a treat in it’s light but interesting flavors.
I am answering the first question which you will send. The DANGMEON (sweet potato starch noodles) is not difficult to find in the Asian Markets and are sold in packets.
Simple to make and is not drowned in different flavors.
Enjoy!
New Year Cruise on “Discovery Princess” Los Angeles to Mexico Fully Booked!
Jayam2424@yahoo.com
Good News From Jayam – October 1, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items – By Jayam Rutnam…
Good News From Jayam
October 1, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items
Autumn Has Arrived – In California |
Please click on link below for website and past issues
Past Presidents of the Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC)
(Celebrating 50 Years serving the community-Founded in 1973)
Viraj de Silva SLAASC Past President 2017
Indika Pilana Manage SLAASC
Past President 2018/2019
Sondra Wise Kumaraperu SLAASC Past President 2020
President Ranil in picture-perfect meeting
with Lankans in New York
| While in New York to address the United Nations General Assembly sessions, President Ranil Wickremesinghe also met the Sri Lanka community there. Most of them not only asked questions about the situation in Sri Lanka but also took photographs of the president and scrambled for selfies with him. |
Over 600 doctors training abroad due back in two months – Minister |
| Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said that due to the shortage of doctors in the health sector, there is an opportunity for doctors who are abroad for training in the medical service to come back to Sri Lanka and work. The minister also stated that about 600 doctors who are abroad for medical training are due to return to Sri Lanka in the next two months can join the hospital service again. |
Sherman de Silva with Ayomi Perera
“Live in Hollywood, Ca.”
Saturday, October 7th, 2023
Holy Family Convent Alumni’s
“Night in Bordeaux”
A Tremendous Success”
(Photos by Moran Moran)
|
Ishani Marcelline – President of the Holy Family Convent Past Pupils Association speaks. |
|
The Executive Committee of the Holy Family Convent Past Pupils Association of California. |
|
Dr Amila and Nadhini Silva and friends. |
|
Singers and performers Stephanie Siriwardena and Dushyanth Weeraman were the main attractions. |
Jayam’s Choice “Autumn Leaves” Johnny Mathis
(Please click on arrow)
Jeff Gunewardena former Consul General from Sri Lanka to Los Angeles at the Queen of the World Pageant in Colombo, Sri Lanka. |
|
|
Singapore’s President-elect Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s grandparents came from Urelu in Jaffna |
| Tharman Shanmugaratnam whose grandparents are from Urelu in the Jaffna district of Northern Sri Lanka made history on September 1st 2023 by getting elected as President of Singapore. Generally referred to as Tharman, the 66 year old London School of Econimics,Cambridge and Harvard educated economist is also the first “Ceylon Tamil” to be elected as Singapore president. He has earlier served as Singapore’s deputy Prime Minister and Finance minister. |
Pinga” by Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone (Don’t miss this one) (Please click on arrow)
|
Sunil Gamini Wijesinha receives Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays |
| Mizukoshi Hideaki, Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, conferred “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays” on Sunil Gamini Wijesinha, former President of Japan Sri Lanka Technical and Cultural Association, JASTECA, in recognition of his contribution to strengthening economic relations and promoting mutual understanding between Japan and Sri Lanka, by disseminating the Japanese management styles in Sri Lanka. |
Taking on a complex history – Vasugi Ganeshananthan talks about her latest book, Brotherless Night (a story about ordinary Jaffna women caught up in the cross currents of war). |
www.utravel.com
|
| Bernadette (Bernie) de Chickera celebrated her 75th Birthday on September 2nd, 2023 with a lavish dinner to her family of children, their spouses and her grandchildren at her home in Dehiwela, Sri Lanka. Picture shows Bernie with her husband and her three sons Surenn, Charith and Rajive (who flew down from England for her birthday). |
For Best Prices in Quality Furniture Call Sherwin at Furniture Link 626 – 347 – 7521
Australian Actuary inspires growth in Sri Lanka’s actuarial profession |
| President of the Actuaries Institute, Australia Naomi Edwards recently embarked on a short but impactful private visit to Sri Lanka. During her visit, she met with several council members and volunteers of the Actuarial Association of Sri Lanka (AASL) to share her insights and experiences in the field of actuarial science. |
|
| Since the inaugural visit of the cruise ship to the Kankesanthurai Port (KKS) on June 16 over 6,000 tourists from India have visited Jaffna. The tourists enjoy a holiday adventure in Jaffna, with its rich history and cultural bonds with South India. Arrangements were made, September 16, to hold a ceremony near the KKS Port by Consulate General of India, Jaffna, Northern Province, Governor P. S. M. Charles, DS Office Tellippalai and Vali North Pradeshiya Sabha with the assistance of the Northern Province Tourism Bureau. to celebrate this success. The cruise service is operated by Cordelia Cruises of India. |
Christine de Souza and Chandran Rutnam Bumped into Mrs. India who also is Mrs. World at the Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo.
Kaleidoscope With Savithri Rodrigo September 21st, 2023 (Please click on arrow)
| Today, we’re racing down the track with Asia’s Karting Champ, indulging in some natural wonders, UNESCO sites, baby gorillas and cocktails, chat with a tourism spearhead, check out the economy, oil, gold and stocks, aluminium can portraits, moonquakes and fictosexuals! |
Obituaries – Sad News |
Hiran Adihettypassed away on September 13th, 2023. in Sri Lanka. Son of Walter and Emmie Adihetty.
Brother of Nirmala, Sandhya and Yasmin. Husband of Felicia, father of Natasha, father in law of Shehan Perera. Grandfather of Joshua and Tahlia. Hiran was Past President of St. Thomas’ College OBA in Canada. He was a long time resident of Toronto, Canada.
Dr. Carmel Indranie Ernest (81)
Passed away on September 12, 2023 in Lancaster, Ca. Wife of Dr. Antony Cyril Ernest, mother of Marie Cheryl and Melanie Marietta. Sister of Sujatha Arsecularatne and Rohini Loku Liyanage and Parakrama Fernando.
Funeral Service will be on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at St. Junipero Serra Parish (60th St. W) in Lancaster, CA starting at 9:30am with the rosary viewing, mass to follow at 10:00am and burial at Good Shepherd Cemetery (70th St. W) in Lancaster, CA at 11:30am. The service will also be live streamed for those who cannot attend in person.
Yogam Rajanthan passed away on September 24th. Wife of late Rajanathan,sister of late sisters of Sivapakiam Kanagasuriam, late Maheswary Sri Pathmanthan, late Parameswary Thiagarajah, late Soundramani Sri Pathmaraja, Swarnam Sivaramaligam. Viewing at Mahinda Funeral Directors, Mount Lavinia from 2.00-4.00 p.m. Monday, 25th September 2023 at 4.00 p.m. for cremation at Mount Lavinia Crematorium.
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Tangy Crab Salad Sandwiches
Ingredients
8oz (250g) Japanese or baby cucumbers
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (150g) cooked or canned crabmeat
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
4 fresh tofu buns or poppy seed bread or all
grain bread rolls
1 teaspoon finely sliced Thai basil leaves,
to serve.
CHILLI DRESSING
1 to 2 tablespoons minced red finger- length
chilli
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 shallots or 1 small onion, minced
1/2 cup (125ml) water
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons fish sauce
METHOD
1.Make the Chilli Dressing by combining all the ingredients
in a saucepan and simmer over high heat for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened. Remove and set aside to cool.
2.Peel the cucumbers, then slice very thinly. If using larger
cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise first, scrape out the seeds with a spoon before slicing the cucumbers. Rub the salt into the cucumber slices and mix well, then strain or squeeze the cucumber to remove the liquid. Add all but 1 Tablespoon of the chilli dressing, crabmeat, lemon or lime juice and pepper to the cucumber slices and toss to combine.
3.Make a slit in the Bread Rolls and stuff each roll with the
cocumber crab mixture, then top with reserved Chilli Dressing and Basil leaves when served.
NOTE: Japanese cucumbers are very small and crunchy, and almost seedless. Baby cucumbers.
Please feel free to request any Recipe or anything
I may be able to help you with email me at
romadezoysa1@gmail.com
jayam2424@yahoo.com
happy 86th birthday dr. walter jayasinghe – sri lanka day – tomorrow saturday august 19 2023 – watch with your american friends – By Jayam Rutnam
happy 86th birthday dr. walter jayasinghe – sri lanka day – tomorrow saturday august 19 2023 – watch with your american friends – By Jayam Rutnam
Dr. Walter Jayasinghe, Founder of the Sri Lanka Foundation, waves the Lion Flag of Sri Lanka, at a previous Sri Lanka Day Celebration.
——————————
Sri Lanka Day 2023
(Preview Photos)
The Sri Lanka Foundation International USA invites you to Sri Lanka Day 2023!
This year we are holding the celebration virtually on our Youtube Channel youtube.com/@
You can join from your home or find a community organization near you to join one of their many watch parties, visit this link srilankafoundation.org/
——————————
——————————
\
Photos by Moran Moran
Good News From Jayam – By Jayam Rutnam
Good News From Jayam – August 15, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items
The Magnificent Lotus Tower in Colombo is a popular tourist attraction!
Past Presidents of the Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC)(Celebrating 50 Years serving the community – Founded in 1973)
Ananda Niyerapola SLAASC Past President 2002
Jayam Rutnam SLAASC Past President 2003Keshini Wijegoonerathna SLAASC Past President 2004/2005
Keith Ranga SLAASC Past President 2006
Chamber of CommerceAwards San Gabriel Valley Examiner2023 Business of the Year
Rutnam of the San Gabriel Valley Examiner speaks to the audience at the Glendora Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner held at the Glendora Country Club on June 28th, 2023. The “Examiner” a popular weekly newspaper which serves the foothill communities of the San Gabriel Valley, won the “top” Business of the Year Award.
Farewell to Dr. Palitha Kohona by the Foreign Ministry of China (We need more Ambassadors Like Him)
Vice Minister Sun Weidong hosted an impressive banquet in a lavishly refurbished Hutong (courtyard residence in old Beijing) to farewell departing Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona. The Vice Minister waxed eloquent on Ambassador Kohona’s impressive contribution to strengthening the bilateral relationship between China and Sri Lanka and wished him well.
“HFC Alumni Association puts on the best events” – Book Your Tables Now! Saturday, September 16th, 2023
SLAASC – Mobile Clinics Agreement Reached
President of Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC), Niroshan Kahawatte has reached an agreement with the Tri-State Community Healthcare (TSCHC) to provide medical services to the Sri Lankan community in SOCAL. TSCHC’s outreach program is designed to help enhance access to quality medical services in underserved communities. TSCHC takes an active role in community events such as health fairs and partners with organizations as SLAASC that provide adult and children services by providing health care services through Mobile Medical Clinics. Arrangements are being made to hold the first Health Care Mobile Service to the Sri Lankan Community at the Christian Church in Van Nuys. It will be followed by Mobile Services in Orange County and Riverside County. Arrangements are also underway with the UCLA Health Team to provide blood donation programs at the above locations where the health care services are provided.
At the planned locations, the community will have the opportunity of having testing carried out for Blood Pressure, Diabetes, TB, Covid and a variety of other ailments. Further
information will be provided soon. ” Photo: Mr Hasanjith, SLAASC Comm. Member, Niroshan Kahawatte President SLAASC, and Akram Manoukian, CEO (TSCH).
Ravi Gunewardena of Los Angeles Elevated to Fellow of the AIA National Organization
Save the Date Blue & Gold Gala Dance April 27th, 2024 (Details to follow)
The Sri Lanka Foundation International USA invites you to Sri Lanka Day 2023!
This year they are holding the celebration virtually on their Youtube Channel youtube.com/@
Chithral Sings(please click on arrow)
Jayam’s Choice “O Sole Mio” Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras, Luciano Pavarotti (Please click on arrow)
Ananda College Old Boys Association of West Coast Maroons’ Night 2023 Saturday October 21st, 2023
Sri Lankan born Gary Anandasangaree appointed Canadian minister
Sri Lankan born Tamil MP Gary Anandasangaree has been appointed as a Cabinet Minister in the Canadian Government. Gary Anandasangaree is the son of former MP and Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) leader Veerasingham Anandasangaree. He was among seven rookie MPs who have been promoted to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Cabinet following a major reshuffling.Gary Anandasangaree was first elected in 2015 as the MP for the Toronto riding of Scarborough-Rouge Park.
On Wednesday, he was sworn in as Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations.
Nilushi Ranaweera, Sri Lanka’s first female Assistant Attorney General in Minnesota
Hailing from Batapotha, Madelgamuwa, in Gampaha, the foundation for Ranweera’s educational was laid at Holy Cross College before she earned her degree from the Colombo University in 2005. Continuing her pursuit of knowledge, she crossed continents to study law at Hamlin University in Minnesota State in 2006, and later received her Juris Doctorate from Michel Hamlin Law College in 2016.Determined to embark on her journey to gain legal expertise, she underwent further specialised training under the guidance of a government judge in Minnesota, leading to her appointment as Assistant Attorney General.
Young Sri Lankans at a Birthday Celebration at The Draycott in Pacific Palisades, Ca.
Sri Lankan National Anthem Beautifully Sung by Australian (Please click on arrow)
Eranjanie Somaweera of Cypress, Ca. Celebrated Her 70th Birthday in Hawaii with grandkids Ishara, Cosmos and Susanna (Eranjanie is the wife of late Bandula Somaweera and Mom of Dilshan and Charlini)
A Virtual CI Newscaster (Please click on arrow)
Creating automobile history in Sri Lanka Homegrown Electric car ‘Mo
First Sri Lankan Born Woman Aussie MP
Srimath Indrajith Liyanage Shines Bright
Paris’s ‘Best Baguette’ Baker Selvarajah in Colombo
