Peterite Christmas Night 2024 – UK
Please visit eLanka Facebook page to view more photos – click here St. Peter’s College OBU UK celebrated their annual Christmas gathering, “Peterite Christmas Night 2024” drawing an impressive crowd of over 250 guests to the prestigious Nakshastra Hall in London. The event stands as a testament to the organizing committee’s efforts in bringing together […]
UK-Sri Lanka Trade Mission boosts women entrepreneurs’ export potential
Source : Dailymirror The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and International Trade Centre (ITC) co-organised a series of factory visits as part of the UK-Sri Lanka Trade Mission, under the SheTrades Commonwealth+ Programme. Fifty-nine factory visits were held from December 2 to 6. The initiative brought buyers from the West and North Yorkshire Chamber […]
Sri Pada pilgrimage season begins
Source : Sunday Observer The Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) pilgrimage season began yesterday, Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day, with thousands of devotees making the arduous climb to the top to worship the Sacred Footprint of the Buddha and to witness the Ira Sevaya (Sunrise). The season will end on Vesak Full Moon Poya Day next […]
Sri Pada pilgrimage season begins
Source : Sunday Observer The Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) pilgrimage season began yesterday, Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day, with thousands of devotees making the arduous climb to the top to worship the Sacred Footprint of the Buddha and to witness the Ira Sevaya (Sunrise). The season will end on Vesak Full Moon Poya Day next […]
eLanka | Seeking to contact Dr Wijayawardene
I trained under Dr Walloopillai and Dr Upul Wijayawardene. I lost contact with Dr Wijayawardene when He left for UK in 1988. I would be most grateful if you could send me his phone number and contact details. Best regards, Dr Ruvan Ekanayaka MBBS,MD,MRCP(UK),FRCP(Lond),FRCP(Edin),FRCP(Glsg),FCCP, FACC,FESC Consultant Cardiologist Please contact Dr Ruvan Ekanayaka if you can […]
Chana and Mal Ranasinghe
My dear friend retired DIG of Sri Lanka Police Reggie Jacobs is keen to contact Chana Ranasinghe. Chana was a Pastor in Sri Lanka He had not heard from Chana for a few years; the last he knew was that he was living in Melbourne. Plese let me know if anyone could assist. Kind Regards […]
Seeking to contact Charles (Charlie) Swan and his brother Arthur
I am looking for Charles (Charlie) Swan and his brother Arthur. They both attended Wesley College Colombo in the 1950’s. Charlie qualified as an engineer from the University of Ceylon. Their Father worked in the Ceylon Railways. Charlie and Arthur emigrated to Australia in the 1960’s. I would be most grateful for any information. Dr Nihal […]
Saiva Mangaiyar Vidyalayam Past Pupils Association UK
Saiva Mangaiyar Vidyalayam Past Pupils Association UK History of PPA The activities of the Past Pupils’ Association of Saiva Mangaiyar Vidyalayam during the earlier years were crumbled in 1957 after the School’s 25th anniversary and again in 1982 after the 50th anniversary due to the communal disturbances in the country. Our late Principals Late Deshabandu Nahammal Miss. […]
Jaffna Hindu College Old Boys’ Association – UK
Jaffna Hindu College Old Boys’ Association – UK HISTORY History of Jaffna Hindu College Old boys’ Association (UK)JHC OBA (UK) is a unique organisation in that it is the first ever overseas OBA established in 1987 by a band of young old boys inspired and co-ordinated by Mr K Seveal. The small group of enthusiastic […]