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Prestigious Sri Lanka Foundation Awards Ceremony on Sunday, 13th November at Millenium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, Ca.

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The Sri Lanka Foundation International Awards, honouring excellence among the Sri Lankan expatriates will take place on November 13 in Los Angeles in the United States.

The ceremony recognising those in the Sri Lankan expatriate community whose work has had an essential impact on the lives of their contemporaries dates back to 2003 and continues to be the most prestigious event among

Sri Lankan expatriates from around the world. The aim of the ceremony is to make the awardees feel that their work is valued. It also shows approval and gratitude for their creativity and outstanding achievements and makes the broader community of Sri Lankans aware of their accomplishments. It serves to inspire the younger generation to achieve excellence in their chosen fields.

(Excerpt from article in Sunday Observer by Nandi Jasentuliyana)


President Ranil Wickremesinghe Addresses the China International Import Expo

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe was the first speaker after President Xi Jinping to address, on line, the well attended and highly prestigious 5th China International Import Expo CIIE and the Hongqiao Economic Forum Opening Ceremony. In addition to the President of Sri Lanka, the opening ceremony was addressed by the heads of State of Mauritania, Mozambique, Belarus, Guyana, Solomon Islands, and the Director General of the World trade Organisation, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, and the Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization. Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona represented Sri Lanka at the ceremony.


Launch of New U.S. Embassy in Colombo

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe, U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung, and the U.S. Department of State’s Under Secretary for Management John Bass officially opened the new U.S. Embassy on Galle Road in a festive event that included officials and private citizens from both countries. “It was a great honor to celebrate our new Embassy in the presence of the President of Sri Lanka, honored guests, and colleagues,” said U.S. Ambassador Chung. “We have had an embassy in Colombo since Sri Lanka’s independence in 1948, and the new campus symbolizes our enduring partnership with Sri Lanka.”


Investment Promotion State Minister

Dilum Amunugama Inspects Port City Colombo with Raja Edirisuriya, Executive Project Management Director

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Past Presidents of the SLAASC

met to plan Celebrations of 50th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC)

(Founded in 1973)

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Lotus Tower and Port City

are Revenue Generators

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Two iconic projects in South Asia, the Colombo Port City and the Lotus Tower are turning out to be major revenue generators for Sri Lanka. The Lotus Tower which was living on handouts doled out by the Treasury has reversed this negative trend and is now earning revenue not only in rupees but in foreign currency as well. Since its opening a few months ago it has netted in almost Rs. 1 billion erasing the myth that it was a white elephant. The Colombo Port city too is generating income through several leisure projects that have begun operations. Several new investors have expressed interest in investing and the next historic landmark of the Port City will be South Asia’s largest Duty Free shop that will be opened in April next year.


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Miss Tourism World 2022 Grand Finale

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Sri Lanka will host the much awaited Grand Finale of the ‘Miss Tourism World 2022’ worldwide pageant in December 2022. Eighty beauties, winners of their National Pageants will vie for the Miss Tourism World 2022 title. The contest commences on December 8 and will conclude with the Grand Finale on December 21. Komangodage Thilini Kumari, Miss Sri Lanka for Miss Tourism World 2022 will represent Sri Lanka.


Samantha and Cole were cowboys for Halloween in Glendora, Ca.

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Cargills Food City Opens its 500th Outlet

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Home-grown Sri Lankan brand, Cargills FoodCity, achieved another milestone with the opening of its 500th retail outlet while also marking its 39th anniversary – since opening the first outlet in 1983. The latest outlet was opened in Battaramulla. Cargills Deputy Chairman Ranjit Page, speaks at the event. The company is the single largest collector of fresh produce, sourcing fresh fruits and vegetables from a network of over 5000 farmers and contributes over 4 per cent of the national production in fruits and vegetables. It is also the largest collector of fresh milk in Sri Lanka and hopes to enter the field of inland fisheries.


Roger and Helen Weerasinghe of

Simi Valley, Ca. celebrated Halloween on the Cruise Ship ‘Carnival Radiance’ recently

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Work on $789 m Colombo West International Terminal begins at Colombo Port

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The construction work of the newly built West Terminal of Colombo Port(CWIT) commenced under the patronage of the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva. Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Bagle participated in this event as a special guest. The ministry emphasizes that this entire project will cost 789 million US dollars. 51% of this total investment belongs to Adani, 34% to John Keels, and 15% to Sri Lanka Ports Authority. The length of the jetty constructed under this project is 1,400 meters. The total terminal area is 65 hectares. The container capacity of this terminal is 3 million.


Sri Lanka on show

at World Travel Market London

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The Sri Lanka pavilion at WTM was declared opened by Tourism and Lands Minister Harin Fernando, along with High Commissioner in UK Saroja Sirisena, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Chairman Chalaka Gajabahu, Sri Lanka Conventions Bureau Chairman Thisum Jayasuriya, SLTPB Director Marketing Dushan Wickramasuriya, senior officials from the High Commission and industry partners.  


Jayam’s Choice Englebert Humperdinck Friend to many Sri Lankans in Los Angeles, Ca. (Please click on arrow)


First Sri Lankan female singer in Solo Concert Lakruwani Fernando

in North Hollywood, Ca.

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Happy 10th Birthday Maddy Rose

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Sri Lankan Girl Happy to Play for Australia

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A Sri Lankan table tennis player Sanaya Buddhadasa has won a place in the Australian youth team to play in the World Youth Table Tennis Championship scheduled to be held in Tunisia from December 4 to 11. She will represent Australia in the Under-19 singles, doubles and mixed doubles at the meet in Tunisia. “When I came to Australia I wanted to become a national champion here and my dream is to represent Australia in the Olympics. I am happy to be the number one ranked player in the Under-17 and 19 categories at the moment,” said Sanaya.


Wildlife Film Maker Makes History

Thivanka Perera’s “Sri Lanka Leopard Dynasty” to be telecast on National Geographic’s “Natgeo”

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This is a first time genuine news from Srilankan wildlife Film making. ‘Sri Lanka Leopard Dynasty’ Produced by THIVANKA RUKSHAN PERERA on behalf of AEGLE CREATIONS PVT LTD. SRI LANKA, will Première Telecast on NatGeo – WILD from 13th Nov 2022.

 

Miss Sri Lanka New York Contest in Staten Island, New York

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Kaleidoscope With Savithri Rodrigo November 11th, 2022

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Some bullets of what we have on Kaleidoscope –

  • World’s largest economy-USA
  • Corporate earnings to drop
  • Growing trade
  • Permacrisis
  • Chefs with skill
  • Race The Pearl
  • Plus-size ballerinas
  • Stock, oil & gold prices

And lots more!


Obituaries – Sad News

Sonia Alagoda

Sonia Alagoda (85)

Beloved Mother of Deshan Atapattu and Sonali

Perera. Mother-in-law of Yeni and Nick. Loving Grand Mother of Ashley and Brandon. Daughter of the late Frank and the late Laetitia Alagoda. Loving Sister of the late Gloria Weerakoon, the late Deanna Nanayakkara, and Frank Daya Alagoda.

Visitation

Tuesday, November 15, 2022. 3:30 PM – 7: 30PM

Gates, Kingsley& Gates Praiswater Mortuary,

6909 Canoga Ave, Canoga Park, CA 91303

Funeral Service   

Thursday November 17, 2022. 10: 00 AM

St Andrew & St Charles Episcopal Church

16651 Rinaldi St, Granada Hills, CA 91344

Interment               

Thursday, November 17, 2022. 12 Noon

Oakwood Memorial Park and Cemetery

22601 Lassen St, Chatsworth CA 91311

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Andrew and Charles food pantry.

http://www.2saints.org/donations-and-pledges


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Iresha de Silva passed away recently in Los Angeles, Ca. Funeral Service was at La Mirada, Ca. on November 3rd 2022.


Bashid Ahmed Karamali (90),​ passed away on October 28th in Massachussets, USA. Husband of Yvonne Karamali (nee Gunasekara). Son-in-law of the late Fred and Daisy Gunasekara,​ of “Woodlands” Ethul Kotte. Brother-in-law of the late Siri Rupesinghe,​ Freda Weerasinghe,​ Grace Samarasinghe,​ Ruth Wijesinghe,​ Frederick Gunasekara and Charles Gunasekara. Father of Riaz Karamali,​ Dilara Hafiz and Nahid Markosian.​ Bashir retired from the IMF,​ WA. DC.,​ as Asst Director of the Middle Eastern Dept.,​ at the early age of 56. 20 Bayon Drive,​ Apt 215,​ South Hadley,​ MA 01075,​ USA by karamali@icloud. com.

Mrs Thelma Thiedeman of Glen Waverley, Victoria, passed away on October 30, 2022. Wife of late Lieut. Cdr. Noel Thiedeman, R.Cy.N. retd., The President, S L E S A Requests inform retd. Sri Lanka Naval Officers  and Naval Association.


Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen

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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.

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Sri Lanka’s Cricket Champions Sri Lanka in majestic win to take Asia Cup

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The Sri Lanka team made a superb team effort to win the sixth Asia Cup cricket title when they beat Pakistan by 23 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka chased the target and recorded their victory with three overs to spare. Sri Lanka batted first after losing the toss and made a comfortable total of 170/6 as they defended that total with a superb fighting spirit to clinch the title for the sixth time under the full capacity of Dubai grounds while most of them were Pakistani supporters ended up disappointed with back to back defeats from Sri Lanka.


Export Revenue of BOI Enterprises up to September 2022 Surpass US$6 Bn

Export Revenue of BOI Enterprises up to September 2022 Surpass US$6 Bn

The Board of Investment (BOI) takes pride to announce the remarkable resilience shown by its enterprises, in the face of recent economic challenges and unprecedented sequences of events with the merchandise exports of the enterprises amounting to US$ 6.6 Bn during the period from January to September 2022. This is a 16% growth compared to the corresponding period of 2021. “The BOI has always been the forerunner of Sri Lanka’s export industry contributing over 65% to the country’s overall export earnings and 85% to the national industrial export earnings,” said BOI Chairman Raja Edirisuriya.


Sri Lanka Foundation Awards Ceremony Millennium Biltmore Hotel Sunday, November 13, 2022

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Diana Rutnam Marries Keith Davis in Bellevue, WA

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Diana Rutnam, daughter of Daniel and Shelly Rutnam and grandaughter of Chandran and Judy Rutnam married Keith Davis in Bellevue, Washington recently.


Gracie, Belle, Samantha and Athena in Washington State for the Wedding

 

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Indree Moonesinghe Weds Danny Caulkin in Washington State.

(Indree is the daughter of Naresh and Gloria Moonesinghe of Los Angeles, Ca.)

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Celebrating Trinity College Bradby Shield Winners

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he second leg of the 76th Bradby shield rugby encounter between Trinity College and Royal College was held last month in Kandy with team Captain Byron Fernando as Chief Guest. It was an unforgettable special time for former team members and friends to reunite. Many memorable team events were held throughout Bradby week culminating with the Bradby Shield encounter and the traditional Rugger Ball. Several team members scattered across the Globe from Los Angeles to Canada, Australia, and beyond attended the celebrations. (See pic below)


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Seated Mr Ariasingham (MIC) Ashan Ratwatte, Dilip Adhihetty, Rev WG Wickremasinge (Principal), Byron Fernando (Captain), Roshan Ratwatte, Rohan Kumaraswamy, Yusuf, Hassanaly, Bertie Dias (Coach) Standing Second Row: Adrian Basnayake, Lalin De Soysa, Rohan Abeyhoon, Shabbir Hassanaly, TTK Seneviratne,

V Maheswaran, Lakshmanan Ariasingham, Dinesh de Silva, Channa Brodie. Standing Top Row: Nalin Wettasinghe, Dushyantha Wijesinghe, Darnley Mant, Subash Jegathesan, Joey Sama.


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Prima Stella Dairy onboards Chamika Karunaratne as the new Brand Ambassador

Inspiring the nation to ‘Be Healthy, Be Active’

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Nutrition brand Prima Stella Dairy announced its partnership with Chamika Karunaratne as it onboarded the Sri Lankan cricketing sensation as the new Brand Ambassador to carry forward the brand promise of inspiring Sri Lankans to “Be Healthy, Be Active”. An all-rounder in the sporting arena, Chamika Karunaratne has excelled in multiple sports, making a mark as a national badminton player, junior national champion in javelin, and a national cricketer who has won the hearts and minds of an entire Island Nation with his healthy and active stance on field.


Sajith Fernando’s 50th Birthday Bash

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Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo October 7th, 2021

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We shed light on our lighthouses and we have a new NFT space launched by award-winning Canadian actress Lisa Ray, Colombo going it alone, exporters in a quandary, spicing up a twist, market news plus massive pumpkins & Mr Doodle. That’s today on Kaleidoscope.


Obituaries – Sad News

Obituaries - Sad News

Rajah Sinnathuray passed away in Sri Lanka.

He was well known to many being:

The President of The Automobile Association of Sri Lanka, Capri Club, Lions Club and Anglers Club.

and many other Associations.

Motorcycle racing champion.

Proprietor of the well known Sinnathuray Commercial Tutory

 

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Enver Gladstone White (90) November 24, 1932  – September 30, 2022

Celebrated the life

of Enver Gladstone White. 

Beloved Great Grandfather, Grandfather, Father and Brother at Green Hills Memorial, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca. on October 7th, 2022


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(Sri) Srikanthan – Husband of Shanthi,​ father of Rupi (USA),​ Sasi (UK),​ Sivahari (Canada),​ father-in-law of Amaran,​ Karthi and Pradeep,​ grandfather of Arjun,​ Ashwin,​ Pooja and Shailan,​ son of late Sivasithamparam and Muttachi,​ brother of late Sathiya Gunasingham,​ late Wiji Tharmalingam,​ Chandrakanthan and sister-in-law of Belan (USA),​ Rathy and brother-in-law of Kathiraimalainathan (Canada),​ son-in-law of late C. Thiagalingam Q.C. and Maheswari,​ brother-in-law of late Thiagi,​ late Para,​ late Jaya,​ late Nimo,​ late Karunes,​ late Jothi,​ late Dharma,​ Vijeyalingam and sister-in-law Shashi (Australia). Funeral took place on 21st September at General Cemetery, Borella.


Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen

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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!

romadezoysa1@gmail.com

 


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The “Hollywood” sign was lit up to Celebrate the First Day of Summer

 

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High-Level US Delegation Visits Sri Lanka

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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

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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

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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

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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.


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 Human Rights Council President Appoints Radhika Coomaraswamy of Sri Lanka to Serve on Ethiopia Rights Body

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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.


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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

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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.

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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

 

 

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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

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Miss Sri Lanka New York 2022

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Shayleena Wijerathna Petite Teen California 2022

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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’

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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

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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

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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

Miriam (Mimi) Jayamaha – Daughter of late Stanley and Laura Fonseka,​ wife of late Dr Cecil Jayamaha,​ sister of late Tony Fonseka,​ mother of Rohan,​ Sargari and Senal,​ mother-in-law of Nilmini,​ Harindra and Janice,​ grandmother of Nirosh,​ Ashane,​ Sheveen,​ Roshane,​ Roshani,​ Chanel and Shawn,​ passed away on 5th July 2022. A privave funeral was held according to her wishes on 6th July 2022.

 

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

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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.

Please email me with any questions you may have to

romadezoysa1@gmail.com


Pelicans at Beira Lake, Colombo

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