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The “state of the art” St Joseph Hospital – Negombo – now being built in Sri Lanka “Congratulations”
“Dance with Misty”
Presented by Los Angeles Premier Showman Thusitha de Silva (T & S Productions)
(Photos by Moran Moran)
Showman Thusitha de Silva with the two MC’s Medini and Sajee.
“Misty” The Group accept award from Thusitha
SLAASC President Aruna Kodagoda, his wife Vidhya, Thusitha and friends
One of the sponsors of the show J Med Supplies CEO John Amirthiah arrives
Another sponsor businessman Sanjiv Gunasekara with friends
Niloo Pieris, famous Sri Lankan singer Sohan Pieris, engineer/musician Terry Ponniah and wife
It was a memorable and fun evening. They put on a great show!
Thusitha with Prabha and Kumar Bamunuarachchi and family
Ven. Pannakara Thera meets President AKD following ‘Ehipassiko’ Peace Walk
“Appreciates presentation of a sacred sapling of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi to ‘Dhammachetiya’ project in Texas”
Following the State closing ceremony of the seven-day ‘Ehipassiko’ Peace Walk held in Sri Lanka, during which a message of peace was shared with people across the world and the heritage of Buddhism was carried to the international community, Ven. Pannakara Thera met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat recently. Ven. Pannakara Thera expressed his gratitude for the State patronage extended towards organising the ‘Ehipassiko’ Peace Walk in Sri Lanka, noting that it had been a truly encouraging experience.
Nipuni strikes Gold in Asian Beach Games
Sri Lanka’s Nipuni Wasana won the gold medal in the women’s 50kg beach wrestling at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China yesterday. The 21-year-old, coached by Suranga Kumara, defeated Vietnam’s Doan Thi Kim Oanh 3-1 in the final to give Sri Lanka its first gold medal of the Games. Ranked 37th in the world, Nipuni from Sri Lanka Air Force, has competed in several international events. This is her first international gold medal. Sri Lanka has now won a total of seven medals at the 2026 Asian Beach Games.
A Standing Ovation for an Outstanding Toast by Royal OBA Past President Dr Gnana Sankaralingam
A speech was delivered off hand by Dr Gnana Sankaralingam, Past President of ORAUK, as toast for Royal College at the annual Blue and Gold ball of Royal OBA (ORAUK) held on April 25th in Hyatt Thames view, 5 star hotel in central London. He was given a standing ovation at the end of the toast. This Royal OBA event is a truly black tie function held annually in a five star hotel in central London. It is the only Sri Lankan event where a toast for the old school is delivered. After the three course meal, toasts are made followed by dance floor opened by president and partner. Dancing is strictly ball room unlike other dances.
It is the best Sri Lankan event in the UK.
Congratulations to Medini and Asela Ratnayake of Los Angeles on their 25th Wedding Anniversary onMay 9th, 2026
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America Sri Lanka Photographic Art Society of Los Angeles Presented “Beauty of Sri Lanka” Sixth Annual Photo Exhibition 2026 (Photos by Moran Moran)
Prasanna Yamasinghe Dance Troupe
Dr Lakshman and Thusitha Makandura, Consul General Achini Perera, Dr Sarath and Vajira Gunapala cut the ribbon opening the exhibition.
President SLAASC Aruna Kodagoda, Consul General Achini Perera, SLAASC Vice President Don Wijesinghe,
Dr Lakshman and Thusitha Makandura
Andy and Shyama Samarasena with SLAASC Secretary Lakruwani Fernando
Venerable Piyananda , Venerable Kolitha, Venerable Siriniwasa and other monks
Guest of Honor Dr Sarath Gunapala and his wife Vajira. Dr Sarath is a famous Scientist with JPL in Pasadena
SLAASC Committee Member Aruni Boteju of Santa Barbara. Aruni is also the Chairman of Ceylon International Film Festival in Santa Barbara
Nelum Balasooriya walks into the exhibition with Dinithi
The best Kandyan drummer in Los Angeles with a Devil Dancer. This Kandyan drummer ha a lot of personality!
Leopards of Lenama An Aegle Creations Presentation by Thivanka Perera (Please click on arrow)
Thivanka Perera is a documentary filmmaker based in Sri Lanka where he spearheads his production company ‘Aegle Creations’. He has produced wildlife/nature documentaries for National Geographic (Nat Geo Wild), Discovery (Asia), Animal Planet, and various international broadcasters. His credits include “Wild Sri Lanka – Realm of the Leopard”, “Man-eaters – A Human Leopard Story”, “Sri Lanka – Leopard Dynasty” and “Sri Lanka – Leopards of Yala”.
“Kaleidoscope” with Savithri Rodrigo May 14th, 2026
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Today – girls in space with ShakthiSAT, an empowered canvas, Easter bonnets and more!
Obituaries – Sad News
“Scotchie” Van Rooyen – passed away in Melbourne, Australia on April 26th, 2026. Beloved husband of Joy. Father of two daughters. “Scotchie” was a past pupil of St Joseph’s College, Colombo.
Raja Jayawardana – Son of late Cyril and Madeleine Jayawardana of Dehiwala, Husband of late Dawn, father of Anuradha and Piyumani, Suresh and Lucinda, grandfather of Dhanika, Aaron, Thavisha, Jason and Jonathan, brother of late Seetha Jayamanne, Neil and Lal Jayawardana, brother-in-law of late Vincent Jayamanne, Rohini and Kanthi, Lakshman and Mala Jayawardana, Ainsley and Shanthi Weerakoon, Asoka and late Nirmalee Jayawardana, Raja and Gena Jayawardana, Mervyn and Srikanthi Perera and Lal and late Shiromi Withanachchi. Burial was on May 9th 2026 at Borella Cemetery (RC Section)
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Squid/Cuttle Fish or Dhallo Curry
(which ever name you call it)
Ingredients
- 1 lb.cuttle fish
- 2 tspns. salt
- 2 slices ground ginger
- 2 teaspoon fenugreek
- 1/2 tspn. sweet cummin powder
- 1 1/2 tspns corriander powder
- a sprig of curry leaves
- 2-3 tspns. lime juice
- 2 dessertspoons oil
- 4 oz. 1st extract of coconut milk
- 2 dessertspoons chilli powder
- 6-8 cloves garlic
- 1 tspn. pepper powder
- 1/2 tspn. cummin powder
- 3-4 green chillies chopped
- 1 oz. red onions,chopped
- 12oz. 2nd extract of coconut milk
Method
1.Clean cuttle fish. Cut into 1″ pieces
2.Mix together with all the powdered ingredients and salt.
3.Heat oil. Add curry leaves onions and fry for a few minutes.
4.Add cuttle fish and left over ingredients and cook for 5-7 minutes.
5.Add second extract of coconut milk and cook until done.
6.Add 1st extract of coconut milk.Bring to boil add lime juice and take off fire.
Ingredients for 8 portions.
A Very Clever Cartoon by Sri Lankan Ruwan Wickremesinghe of Los Angeles, Ca.
