Good News From Jayam – November 15, 2022 – By Jayam Rutnam

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You Can’t Beat the Sri Lankan Smile

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

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

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

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

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)

Lotus Tower and Port City

are Revenue Generators

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

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.

Cargills Food City Opens its 500th Outlet

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

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

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

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.

Felicitation of Dr. Harold Gunatillake in the Pioneer Room of the Castle Grand in Sydney, Australia (Please click on arrow)

Happy 10th Birthday Maddy Rose

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Sri Lankan Girl Happy to Play for Australia

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 (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

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

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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This is the Best Time to Visit

the California Desert

Indian Wells, Ca.

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sri lankan champions – “dedication” of enzo and cruz sassani – shani and rory wedding – slaasc music nite

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Alumex Invests Rs. 1 Billion to Boost Capacity, Exports

Hayleys Group Executive Director Sarath Ganegoda, Chairman/Chief Executive Mohan Pandithage and Alumex Managing Director Pramuk Dediwela opening the new

Low-Carbon Aluminium manufacturing plant. Alumex PLC has invested Rs. 1 billion in a state-of-the-art new melting facility in Sapugaskanda to produce low carbon aluminium, by the brand name ‘Ozon’, incorporating the most modern and environmentally-friendly technologies in the world.

Sri Lankans are Champions in Many Sports

Sri Lanka in majestic win to take Asia Cup

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.

Sri Lankan Netballers in Glorious Win to Retain Asian Title

Sri Lanka’s Netball team led by Gayanjali Amarawansa once again performed well to retain the Asian Netball crown when they defeated host Singapore 63-53 in their Asian Netball championship final played in Singapore. It was a superb team effort by Sri Lankan lasses who fought back to win the final after close four quarters.

“Dedication” of Enzo and Cruz Sassani was on the Beach in San Francisco, Ca.

Enzo and Cruz Sassani celebrated their “Dedication” (Baptism) on the beach overlooking the famous Golden Gate Bridge of San Francisco with an intimate group including parents Jonathan and Jenai Sassani, grandparents Rene and Iswari Camou and Ed and Denise Hester, Godparents Aliki Djahanshahi, Sheahara Pandithage of Wembley, UK, Ken Griffin, Dan Keenan, Emily and Dan Carillo.

Isipathana Clinch 11th Knock – Out Title with Record Win over Joes

Isipathana College have done it again. They won the Inter-Schools Under-20 President’s Trophy Knock-Out title for the 11th year, at the Royal Sports Complex in Colombo, the ‘A’ Division League champions produced some champagne rugby to outclass St. Joseph’s College 49-22 in the final and went on to complete a fantastic rugby double for the 2022 season. Isipathana’s success also had a great amount of significance as they were able to notch-up the highest score in a President’s Trophy final while overcoming their own score of 47-12 against Royal in 2016.

Baja Sub Lanka Ocean Shipping “Send Your Xmas Packages Early to Your loved ones in Sri Lanka”

Shani Ekanayake and Rory Anderson Celebrate their Marriage in Palmdale, Ca.

(Shani is the daughter of Dr Deepal and Tiroma Ekanayake)(Photos by Moran Moran)

Jayam’s Choice “Sway” Dean Martin

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Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC) founded in 1973

(President Samantha Kurera) “Sounds of Music in the Valley” on September 10th in Chatsworth, Ca. (Photos by Moran Moran)

Sabandini Over One Million Views on Youtube

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Hotel Developers Readies Revamped Hilton Colombo for Tourism Rebound

Hotels Developers Lanka Ltd. (HDL) is readying a revamped Hilton Colombo for the envisaged rebound in tourism following favourable country situation and relaxation of travel advisories by several countries. The first-ever major refurbishment of Hilton Colombo after being opened 35 years ago is nearing completion with an investment of

Rs. 2.5 billion. Around 253 rooms of Hilton Colombo is under-going a revamp whilst the five star remains operational and busy even amidst challenging times.

Tourist Arrivals Cross 500K Mark Renew Hope of Achieving 1 m Target

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka have exceeded the half-a-million mark, with 4,020 travellers arriving in the country during the first four days of the month. As per provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) yesterday, a total of 500,472 visitors arrived so far. Despite the multiple challenges, Sri Lanka’s tourism industry looks to be in high season, as they ramp up efforts to achieve the set target of one million arrivals and boost foreign exchange inflows.

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US Ambassador Julie Chung Visits Dewatagaha Mosque, Colombo

US Ambassador Julie Chung visited the Dewatagaha Mosque in Colombo recently at the invitation of Mr Reyyaz Salley and the Board of Trustees. “Like the United States, Sri Lanka has a rich diversity of faith communities who contribute much to their neighbourhoods, region, and nation. During my travels around this beautiful country, I have seen temples, kovils, mosques and churches, all coexisting side by side. This rich cultural heritage makes Sri Lanka a fascinating place. It is an amazing opportunity to live where my day starts hearing the Azhan call to prayer from the mosque and ends with the bana from the Buddhist temple in the evening.”

Alkamalee Jabbar (Sri Lankan) Candidate for City Council in Anaheim, Ca.

I’m excited to announce my candidacy for Anaheim City Council District 3. Anaheim unlocked the doors of opportunity for my family and me to prosper. I want to work with you to create a better future for Anaheim. Join our campaign today! – Alkamalee Jabbar

“Kurrypinch” Opens in Tarzana, Ca.

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King Charles Pledges to Work for Inter-Faith Unity

As the new Head of the Commonwealth, of which Sri Lanka is a member, the King said he had a personal duty “to protect the diversity” of Britain in an address to 30 multi-religious leaders at a reception in Buckingham Palace on the eve of the state funeral of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Picture shows King Charles III, greeting Venerable Bogoda Seelawimala Thera, Head Monk of the London Buddhist Vihara and Chief Sangha Nayaka of Great Britain. The London Buddhist Vihara was established in 1926 by Anagarika Dharmapala.

Kaleidoscope With Savithri Rodrigo September 23rd, 2022

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It’s our World Tourism Day Special today exploring some little known sites, discussing the relevance of our tourism product, the Indian traveler’s to-do list, improving our urban tourism, some old cheese & a new property plus some economic numbers.

Obituaries – Sad News

Dr Carlyle Perera (84) passed away on September 15th. in Melbourne, Australia. Husband of Megan, father of Sharon, Samantha, Carlyle and Siobhan, father-in-law of Dr John Mariadason and Paul LaMont, brother of Travis, Heloise, Brian and Christopher, brother-in-law of Hiranthi, Martine and Sushila. Papps of Emma, Lucy and Noah.

P.O. Box 667, Balwyn, Victoria, Australia.

A Famous Sri Lankan Doctor Passed away peacefully at his home in Melbourne, Australia Dr. Carlyle Perera PSM

“Carlyle was born in Kotehena, Colombo. His parents Wilton and Winifred thought they would educate their eldest son at St. Joseph’s College, Colombo the leading Catholic institution, where he completed his entire scholastic education. He was an exemplary student and during this period he excelled in Sport as well. He participated in College Cricket Captaining a successful First Eleven team in 1958 and unique as it was his brother Travis was part of that team He was heavily involved in the production of the film Little Bike Lost in 1955/1956, by Fr. Noel Cruz, after which he entered the Medical faculty of the University of Ceylon. Their too, he was brilliant in his Education and excelled in Sport Captaining the University Cricket team. He passed out as a General practitioner in Ceylon. He then met the love of his life Megan and they were married Shortly after that. Seeking greener pastures he migrated with his family, three daughters and a Son, to Australia in 1971 and further qualified as a Psychiatrist and played a leading role in that field becoming the Chief Psychiatrist in the State of Victoria.Health. He was also awarded the Public Service Medal for Outstanding Service because of his diligence, enthusiasm and effortless work, which touched the lives of the community and also his patients as a Psychiatrist and met with great success. He also took on the role of the fourth President of the Old boys Association. The Old Josephians’ Club of Australia making a distinctive mark during the period 1990/1992. Carlyle will be sadly missed. May his Soul Rest In Peace.”

Joseph Guy Motha– Passed away in Maryland, USA on September 8th 2022. Son of late Fidelis Cruz and Thangammal Motha, brother of Geraldine, Britto, Philip, Dela, Julius, John and Schola, husband of Cecilia nee Paiva, father of Suhanthie, Ayuska and Sonali, father-in-law of Nishan de Silva, Uli Baeumer and Danny Lozier, grandfather of Minola and Nikhela, Kirana and Bennett and Kai.

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.

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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.

Reserve your spot

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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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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

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

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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Good News from Jayam – congratulations 2022 graduates – Samantha – Sydney – Lianne – Wathni – Shehan – Queen Elizabeth jubilee – Happy Birthday Athena

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Dr. Kohona Explores Ways to Boost Trade with China

Sri Lanka Ambassador in Beijing Dr. Palitha Kohona has requested the China Asia Economic Development Association Urban Cooperation Committee (CAEDAUCC) to establish Sri Lanka national pavilions, both online and offline, as part of the overall efforts to promote Sri Lanka products.Declaring Sri Lanka should make every effort to increase exports to China, Ambassador Kohona said increase of Sri Lankan exports to China could help Sri Lanka overcome the current crisis.

Newlyweds Alexa and Trey of Bellevue, WA Cruising Alaska on the ‘Discovery Princess’

Happy 4th Birthday Athena (You can’t beat that smile!)

Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth Celebrations in London (Please click on arrow)

Congratulations Graduates !

Samantha Djahanshahi

Sydney Bacon

Lianne de Silva

Wathni Wije

Shehan

Lunch with Sheahara Pandithage of Wembley, UK at “The Strand House” in Manhattan Beach, Ca.

Antique 200 year old couch from Sri Lanka in excellent condition new corduroy green upholstered – Valued in Sri Lanka for much more than asking price.

(Own a Part of Sri Lanka’s Heritage)

$6000 firm – Call Jayam 626-335-7266

Shanthi and Nandi Jasentuliyana 40th Wedding Anniversary in Diamond Bar, Ca.

Urgently Required Medical supplies were dispatched to the University Hospital Peradeniya (UTH), by Meditech Data International CEO Dilip Niranjan Jayasekara from the funds raised at the 40th-anniversary gathering of Shanthi and Nandi Jasentuliyana.

Lassana Launches La Treats Range of Cookies

Lassana Group of Companies, has launched of a delicious and innovative range of exclusive cookies to the Sri Lankan market under its own proprietary brand, ‘La Treats’. With the promise of ‘Treat Yourself’, La Treats presently offers six unique flavours for cookie lovers to enjoy. All new flavors of freshly baked La Treats cookies, including Choco Chip, Red Velvet, Milk and Malt, Fruit & Nut, Blueberry, and Raisin are now available for purchase online and at all Lassana showrooms, island wide.

Jayam’s Choice “For So Long” by The Bee Gees (Please click on arrow)

Lankan Muslims forgo Hajj pilgrimage to save forex for the country

Over 1,500 Muslims who were planning to make the Hajj pilgrimage this year have decided to skip in a bid to help Sri Lanka conserve scarce foreign exchange. Saudi Arabia had allocated a quota of nearly 1,600 persons from Sri Lanka for the Hajj this year. It was the first time in two years Sri Lanka got an opportunity as Saudi cancelled the practice of one of the pillars of Islam for outsiders in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID pandemic. Sources said if Sri Lankans were to undertake the pilgrimage the cost would have been around $ 7 million.

Significant Contribution to Natural Sciences: Rohan Pethiyagoda

In what is probably the highest accolade paid to a Sri Lankan naturalist ever, this year’s Linnean Medal for Zoology was bestowed on Rohan David Pethiyagoda, who, though not a scientist in the formal sense, has as a naturalist been a guiding light with his magisterial Freshwater Fishes in Sri Lanka (1990) and been responsible for the discovery and/or description of almost a hundred new species of vertebrates from our island. The ceremony at Burlington House on May 24, and Rohan Pethiyagoda says he felt very honored as a Sri Lankan to be standing there.

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Stardust Nite at the Ceylinco Ballroom on July 10th 1970 Rs. 7.00 (were you there? Livy was!)

“Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo June 3rd, 2022 (Please click on arrow)

We have large whiskeys and even larger seagrass, fanged fans, young bakers, the port in action and our top story

discusses the cause of our crisis plus economic snippets.

Obituaries – Sad News

Major General Yogendra Balaretnarajah VSV USP NDC – Former Chief of Staff, Sri Lanka Army – husband of late Sarojini, father of Anusha, Arjuna and Brahman and grandfather of Ashwin, Akshara and Bhishman, father-in-law of Mohan Villavarayan and Dr Anjana, son of late Mr & Mrs Balaretnaraja of Kachcheri – Nallur Road, brother of Mrs Chandramathy Ganesharatnam, late Mrs Ratnaleela Tissainayagam, Dammayanthy Nadaraja, Ganendra, Balendra, Rajendra and Nareshkumar. Funeral was at the General Cemetery, Kanatta new Crematorium 2nd June 2022 with Hindu rituals followed by escort under full military honors.

(See Appreciation by S. Skandakumar below)

Charles Selvaratnam David “Charlie” (73) passed away in Sydney, Australia on May 25th 2022.

Charlie was a Civil and Structural Engineer working for the New South Wales Government. Husband of Puvaneswari (Rani), father of Prishan, Nishan, father-in-law of Anita, grandfather to Maya, Alisha, brother of late Alfred (Alfie), Sarojini, Joseph (Joe), Paul, brother-in-law of late Ranjini, Indran Nallamanickam, Rohinie, Ami. Funeral was in Sydney on 6th June 2022.

Colman Ebert (Former G.A.) – Husband of Indrani, father of Cheruka, brother of Elton and Maise and Roy and Viji, expired. Burial was at General Cemetery Borella, Roman Catholic Section. on 30th May 2022.

Live Life To The Fullest – Albert Einstein Just Saying !

Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen

Crisp Asparagus Rolls with Cheese and xo Sauce

Ingredients

16 fresh large asparagus spears (about 1 lb./500g)

6 cups (1.5liters) water mixed with 1 tablespoon

of salt

Ice water

2 to 3 sheets filo pastry (20×11 in/50x28cm each)

for wrapping

6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

4 teaspoons XO sauce

1/2 cup (1 stick 125 g) butter, melted

1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil

Makes 16 pieces

Preparation time:20 minutes

Cooking time :10 minutes

METHOD

1.Cut off the bottom one-third of the asparagus spears and

discard. Bring the salted water to a boil in a saucepan and

blanch the asparagus spears for 3 minutes, then drain and

quickly plunge into the ice water.

2.Cut the filo pastry into long rectangular strips with the width measuring 2/3 the height of the asparagus spears.

3.Place the grated cheese and the asparagus spears on a large plate, then move the plate to and fro to roll the asparagus in the cheese until well coated.

4.Place each asparagus spear on a filo strip, close to one end. Spread 1/4 teaspoon of the XO sauce over the asparagus and brush the filo strip with the melted butter.

5.Wrap by rolling the filo strip around the asparagus spear 3 to 4 times and seal with a dab of the butter. Repeat with all the other asparagus spears.

6.Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and pan- fry the asparagus rolls on all sides, placing the sealed edge face down first, until the filo pastry turns golden brown. Serve hot on a platter.

Should you have any questions or requests,

please email me at :

romadezoysa1@gmail.com