Good News From Jayam August 1, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 items
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Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona Encourages Chinese Tourists to Visit Sri Lanka
Addressing the Asian Marine Tourism Conference 2022 in Ningbo, China, Ambassador Palitha Kohona made a ringing call for Chinese tourists to visit Sri Lanka and enjoy it’s unmatched range of attractions. It is expected that China will ease its Covid related travel restrictions in the coming months. Dr. Kohona also discussed the potential for Chinese cruise ships to visit Sri Lanka with the vice president of the Chinese Cruise and Yacht Federation. Three million Chinese undertake cruise holidays annually.
Urgent Medicinal Supplies From US to the People of Sri Lanka
Consequent to the request of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington, D.C., and under the guidance of Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe, Heart to Heart International, a renowned global humanitarian organisation in the United States made a generous in-kind donation of urgent medicinal supplies worth $ 908,547 (Rs. 326,077,518.30) to the people of Sri Lanka.
Four Year Old Athena has joined the Bellevue Bumblebees Here with Coach (daddy)
Jean-Louis and Assistant Coach (sister) Emma during practice.
Anel De Silva and Sachin De Silva
win 111th W Shakspeare Golf Tourney
The much awaited 111th W Shakspeare Golf Tournament teed off last Sunday at the Royal Colombo Golf Club, with Heritage Teas’ father and son duo Anel De Silva and Sachin De Silva emerging winners on a better score on the Back nine. Both winners and runners up had a total score of 38 points played on a Stableford format and the winners edged out Harsha Abeywickrama and Amal Cabraal of the Sunshine Holdings team to the runner up position based on the best score on the last nine holes.
Indika and Anusha Boteju’s daughter Aveah Celebrated her 1st Birthday in North Hollywood, Ca.
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Ganlath Insurance Services
John Amirthiah’s Daughter Arianna Celebrates 18th Birthday
at the Foundation Room in Anaheim, Ca.
Birthday girl Arianna with daddy John Amirthiah, Kingsley and Renuka Rajah.
Guests Raksitha Dissanayake, Roshan Seresinhe and Sanka Marcelline.
Birthday girl Arianna with Aloma and Denzil Ratnasoma.
Samantha Chandrasoma, John Amirthiah and friend.
Pradeep Amirthanayagam
appointed again to People’s Leasing Board
Pradeep Amirthanayagam has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Board of the People’s Leasing and Finance PLC with effect from 15 July.
He previously served as the Chairman of People’s Leasing and Finance. Amirthanayagam is a reputed advertising and media personality in Sri Lanka who counts over 35 years of experience in the advertising industry. He is currently the Chairman and Managing Director of the leading advertising agency Holmes Pollard & Stott, which he was instrumental in setting up over 30 years ago.
Beautiful Kandy: Tour of the Sacred City
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Prudential Financial Education Series
Live Webinar via Zoom
Wednesday, July 27th at 6 p.m.
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Niran and Achala’s Daughter Vishni Celebrated her 21st Birthday
in Long Beach, Ca.
Lewis Tucker
husband of Sonali (Jinadasa) Tucker Celebrated his 70th Birthday in Culver City
Past pupils of Bishops College who attended the party were Keerthi Marasinghe, Migari Marasinghe, Sarosh Atapattu, Jivaka Atapattu, Dilhara Kalansuriya, Sonali Tucker, Kshanika Wijeweera, Riquaza Zavahir, Pradeep Perera, Achala Weerasinghe, Niran Weerasinghe, Kavi Wijeweera, birthday boy Lewis Tucker.
DIMO unveils Pela Batta, first and only paddy transplanting machine in Sri Lanka
Expressing his views, Rajeev Pandithage – Director of DIMO who also oversees the Agri Machinery business of the Group, said: “Fuelling the dreams and aspirations of the farming community of the country, DIMO constantly promotes agriculture mechanization. The newly introduced Pela Batta will help realise that objective, and coupled with over 8 decades of DIMO trust and engineering excellence, unwavering DIMO warranty, and the invaluable after-sale service through an island wide branch network, we firmly believe that this machine will be in high demand among the Sri Lankan farming community.”
New Mercedes EQXX Made With Mushrooms and Cactus! by Supecar Blondie
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Miss Sri Lanka 2021 Sade Greenwood
is CJS First Youth Ambassador
Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World 2021 Sade Greenwood embodies what CJS envisions for its future – young and energetic with a daring sense of style. The collection is symbolic not just of Sade’s personality, but the beauty of the country she comes from, Sri Lanka. “The sapphire exemplifies Sri Lanka, being one of the oldest sources of rare blue sapphires in the world,” explains CEO of CJS Akram Cassim.
Jayam’s Choice
“Quando Quando”
Englebert Humperdinck
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Elephant Myths
by Thivanka Perera – Aegle Creations
“Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo
July 22nd, 2022
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In the backdrop of the moon landing, this week on our Kaleidoscope dose of positive, daring different, we chat with Peter D’Almeida on protests, Anushka Wijesinha on IMF warnings and Markus Loning on new supply chain laws, have a burst of batik, traffic-stopping dances, economic and market news!
Obituaries – Sad News
Roshanee Fernando passed away in Victoria, Australia. Wife of Sharky, mother of Dr Shyara and Dr Shashini (both in Australia), mother-in-law of Prasad Fernando and Manuja Liyanage, grandmother of Ashane, Shevan, Teshan, Shanaaya and Shalayna, daughter of late Richard and Claudeliya Fernando of Mt. Lavinia, sister of late Priyantha and Prema, Srinath and Kusum, Lalith and Swarna, Ranil and Rukmal and Ruwanal and Jasmine. Funeral Service was on 16th July 2022 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Sale Victoria at the Sale Lawn Cemetery Sale Victoria.
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Warm chickpea salad with chili and lime dressing
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 yellow(brown onion), finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/3 cups (14 oz/440g) drained, canned chickpeas
juice of two limes
1/4 cup (2 fl oz/160ml) chili oil
1/2 cup (3/4 oz/20g) fresh cilantro (fresh coriander
leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper
crusty bread, warmed, for serving
METHOD.
Heat oil in a large frying pan or wok over
medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until
soft,3-5 minutes. Add chickpeas and stir until
heated through,about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to
low,add lime juice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Add chilli oil and cilantro and season with salt and
pepper. Serve warm with bread.
Serves 4.
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Good News From Jayam July 15, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 items
Good News From Jayam July 15, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 items
The “Hollywood” sign was lit up to Celebrate the First Day of Summer
High-Level US Delegation Visits Sri Lanka
The United States has agreed to provide technical assistance for fiscal management in Sri Lanka. This was conveyed by the visiting US State Department Deputy Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Kelly Keiderling, during a discussion with Prime Minister .The US Diplomatic Group also stated its support for the ongoing talks between the Government of Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund.Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Asia in the United States Robert Kaproth and US Ambassador in Sri Lanka Julie Chung (above) also participated in the discussion.
Mahinda Samarasinghe Meets Joe Biden
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the United States of America Mahinda Samarasinghe met US President Joe Biden at the White House Oval Office. During the meeting recently, Ambassador Samarasinghe briefed President Joe Biden on the current situation in Sri Lanka.
Jetwing Hotels Awarded by TripAdvisor in 2022 Travellers’ Choice
Jetwing Hotels announced that it has been recognized by TripAdvisor as a 2022 Travellers’ Choice award winner for seventeen of its hotels and villas across its portfolio, garnering the highest number of honours in Sri Lanka. Jetwing Colombo Seven, Jetwing Lake, Jetwing Lighthouse, Jetwing Jaffna, Jetwing Kandy Gallery, Jetwing Sea, Jetwing Lagoon, Jetwing St. Andrew’s, Jetwing Surf, Jetwing Vil Uyana, Jetwing Kaduruketha, Jetwing Yala, Jetwing Kurulubedda, Calamansi Cove Villas by Jetwing, Saman Villas, and Hotel J Unawatuna have all been recognized for their excellent service by TripAdvisor travellers.
Professor Asgi Fazleabas Recognized for Lifetime Achievement by Sri Lanka Foundation
Professor Asgerally Fazleabas is a student of St Thomas College, Gurutalawa and Mt Lavinia, Sri Lanka. He received his initial diploma in Agriculture at the Aquinas University College in Colombo, Sri Lanka and earned his Bachelor of Science at the California State University in Fresno, California, then after received his Master of Science, Dairy Science and Reproductive Physiology from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Professor Fazleabas will be
awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sri Lanka Foundation Awards Ceremony at the Biltmore Hotel on November 13th 2022.
Listen to Interesting Presentation by Professor Asgi Fazleabas
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Human Rights Council President Appoints Radhika Coomaraswamy of Sri Lanka to Serve on Ethiopia Rights Body
GENEVA – The President of the Human Rights Council, Ambassador Federico Villegas (Argentina), announced the appointment of Radhika Coomaraswamy of Sri Lanka to serve as a member of the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia. Ms. Coomaraswamy will join Kaari Betty Murungi of Kenya (chair) and Steven Ratner of the United States of America, who were appointed to serve on the human rights investigative body. Ms. Coomaraswamy brings to this position years of experience as a human rights lawyer, expert and advocate having served in various positions in her country and in the international arena. She has held several prior roles, including as a member of the Human Rights Council-created Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar from 2017 to 2019 and as Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict from 2006 to 2012.
Extraordinary’ Colombo crowd reception has Aussies stunned | Sri Lanka v Australia 2022
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“Sri Lankan Fans Take a Bow” By S. Skandakumar
The recent support and solidarity of our cricket fans throughout the T20 and One Day series, that inspired our youthful national team to great heights may well go down in history as unprecedented. The fact that it came at the most challenging time ever in their own personal lives spoke volumes for their love for the game and our talented youth.
Their sincere acknowledgement of the role of Australia in the advancement of our cricket since attaining Test status in 1982, reflected a nation’s gratitude. As we struggle out of the worst-ever economic crisis experienced since Independence, let us together usher in a new era, and embrace the values that have made Australia the nation it is, through equality, mutual respect, and the rigid application of the Rule of Law where no one is above it.
May God bless our beautiful country and all her people.
The writer was the Assistant Secretary of Sri Lanka Cricket in 1982-1988, Secretary in 1989-1992, Vice Chairman
/Secretary First Interim Committee in 1999-2000, and
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Australia in 2015-2019.
Chirashri Kariyakarawana
Graduates From UC Davis
Chirashri Kariyakarawana received her MBA (Masters of Business Administration) from UC Davis Graduate School of Management on June 11th, 2022. Here with parents Sujeewa and Sangeetha Kariyakarawana.
Chirashri with Uncle and Aunt. Sangeetha’s brother
Jeevaka Weerasinghe (Sri lanka cricketer) and Sister in law
Sharmel Weerasinghe.
Wedding Bells for Aritha Wickramasinghe and Dave Hunter in London, England
On the 18th of June 2022, Aritha Wickramasinghe, son of Shirley and Renuka Wickramasinghe, married his long-time partner Dave Hunter, son of Edmund and Mary Hunter, at London’s prestigious St. George’s Church in Mayfair. Aritha is an award-winning International Finance Lawyer and a Human Rights Activist. Dave is a Civil Engineer and specialist in yacht and ocean-based tourism.
President and Committee of the Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC) Meeting
Miss Sri Lanka New York 2022
Shayleena Wijerathna Petite Teen California 2022
Fourteen year old Shayleena Wijerathna of Corona, Ca. has been crowned “Petite Teen California 2022.” She will be representing California at the nationals in Wisconsin in August 2022. Her platform is Autism Awareness- What makes you different is what makes you beautiful. She is a freshman and scholar at Santiago High School in Corona, CA. she is an aspiring teen commercial model/actress. She is being represented by Dreamscope Entertainment and Manikin Talent Agency. Shayleena is the daughter of Ronika Wijerathna and grand daughter of the late Romanie Abeysinghe.
Making their debut performance with ‘Aranga Pravesam’
Namrutha Prabagaran, Hamshitha Prabagaran and Harshini Aravind will make their debut performance ‘Aranga Pravesam’ under the direction of their guru, Kalasuri Smt. Vasugi Jegatheeswaran on July 30 at the New Kathiresan Hall, Bambalapitiya. The chief guest of this event will be Dr. Jeyanthy Yogharajah, founder/ Artistic Director of Salangai Narthanalaya Academy of Fine Arts and Sasvatam UK. The guests of honour will be Sarah Philipps, Principal, Colombo International School and Rev. Sr. Ranjanie Silva, Principal, Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya.The performance is choreographed and directed by Smt. Vasugi Jegatheeswaran accompanied by vocalist – Arunanthy Aruran, Mirudhangam – Mahendran Logendran, violin – Shanmuganathan Thibaharan, thaala tharangam – Ratnam Ratnadurai and flute – Priyantha Dissanayake.
James Webb telescope reveals the universe as we’ve never seen it before
The James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful observatory to be placed in orbit, has revealed the “deepest and sharpest infrared image of the early universe” ever taken, going back 13 billion years, NASA said. At first glance, the first image from NASA’s new James Webb Space Telescope may not seem all that remarkable. But in reality, what appears to be tiny specks in space are actually galaxies — billions of years old. “If you held a grain of sand on the tip of your finger at arms length, that is the part of the universe you are seeing — just one little speck of the universe,” NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said of the image.
Jayam’s Choice Elvis Presley – All Star Tribute
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Iroshini Wijenayaka of Ideal Group represents Sri Lanka at the World Women Leadership Congress
Ideal Group Ltd. Group Marketing and Communications General Manager Iroshini Wijenayaka, was recently nominated as a Patron of the World Women Leadership Congress (WWLC), taking Sri Lanka to the international limelight, yet again. Based in Mumbai, WWLC, honors the strategic and influential role of women leaders and annually organises the ‘Women Leadership Awards’ to celebrate the outstanding leadership and achievements demonstrated by women leaders in the region.
Baz Luhrmann’s ELVIS – Official Trailer
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Flight to Ceylon in 1950 with TWA
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Jerusalema Dance Challenge -Best Performance- Sri Lanka Dance inspire
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Animals and Humans Sharing a Deep Connection
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“Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo July 8th. 2022
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Sri Lanka needs your prayers. We at Kaleidoscope want you to be a part of our journey of positivity so each week, it’s about bringing a smile on your face. This week, it’s lots of chocolate, large water lilies, alligator weddings, market & economic news, chats about HIV & empowering women through SMEs and song.
Obituaries – Sad News
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Rita Kunaratnam (90) passed away in Melbourne, Australia. Wife of the late Dr Theagan Kunaratnam, mother of Renuka, Manjula and Ishan, mother-in-law of Mano and Cindi, grandmother of Crishan, Tasha, Kalin, Kayle, Eathan and Jack.
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Pineapple Curry with Shrimp and Mussels
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
2 tablespoons red curry paste
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
8 ounces jumbo shrimp, shelled
and deveined
1 pound mussels, cleaned and
beards removed
6 ounces fresh pineapple, finely crushed
or chopped
5 kaffir lime leaves, torn
2 red chillies, chopped and cilantro
leaves to garnish
Method
1.In a large saucepan, bring half the
coconut milk to a boil and heat,
stirring, until it separates.
2.Add the red curry paste and cook
until fragrant. Add the fish sauce
and sugar and continue to cook
for a few moments.
3.Stir in the rest of the coconut milk
and bring back to a boil. Add the
Jumbo shrimp,mussels, pineapple
and kaffir leaves.
4.Reheat until boiling and then simmer
for 3-5 minutes, until the shrimp are
cooked and the mussells have opened .
Remove any mussells that have not
opened and discard. Serve garnished
with red chillies and cilantro leaves.
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