September 18, 2023 · 6:43 pm

ADTE Perera, Buddhist Scholar: A Vale

An APPRECIATION from Senaka Weeraratna

ISRIYALLAYA HARAHAA ARABIYEA BUDUDAHAMA

Professor A.D.T.E. Perera, renowned Buddhist Scholar, with a Ph. D. from the Australian National University, passed away on September 17, 2023 at the age of 87 years of age. He was formerly an Associate Editor, Encyclopaedia of Buddhism, Government of Sri Lanka, publication, Research Associate and Professor, Department of Philosophy, University of New Mexico, USA, Guest Research Fellow, Department of Disarmament and Development, UNO, New York.

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September 17, 2023 · 9:30 pm

Asia Cup At Khettarama: Disaster! Comedy! …. Hara-Kiri?

Michael Roberts

Given the humid and rainy conditions, why the Sri Lankan management chose to bat on winning the toss is a major issue for deate after the collapse for 5 runs in  the face of some excllent seam and swing bowling from Siraj, Bumrah and Pandya.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notwithstanding the quality of the Indian bowling, the techniques and batting of the Sri Lankan batsmen [yes bastmen] left much to be desired.

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September 17, 2023 · 9:14 pm

Asia Cup Final at Khettarama: Anticipations

SOME HEADLINES

Andrew Fidel Fernando in ESPNcricinfo:  “Clinical meets chaos as India and Sri Lanka prepare to put on a show,” …. It’s the differences between the two Asia Cup finalists that make for a fascinating game.

Rex Clementine: “The Asia Cup Jinx,” in The Island, 17 September 2023  ….https://island.lk/the-asia-cup-jinx/

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September 15, 2023 · 3:25 pm

SL Cricketers in Hara-Kiri vs Pakistan …… Nearly !@!

Madushka Balasuriya, in ESPNcricinfo, 14 September 2023, where the title of the report reaeds thus “Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis shine in chaotic finish as Sri Lanka make Asia Cup final”

Hosts won final-ball thriller while chasing 252 in 42 overs, as Mohammad Rizwan’s 86* went in vain for Pakistan ………….Sri Lanka 252 for 8 (Mendis 91, Asalanka 49*, Ifthikar 3-50) beat Pakistan 252 for 7 (Rizwan 86*, Shafique 52, Pathirana 3-65) by two wickets via DLS method

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September 15, 2023 · 12:05 am

Ronaldo’s Magnanimity in Morocco: His Huge Hotel to Service Survivors from Earthquake

The earthquake in the Marrakesh area of Morocco has wrought enormous damage and taken many lives … at least 0000  known cases thus far. The famous Portuguese socccr player, Christiano Ronaldo, happens to be the owner of  huge hotel complex in Marrakesh … ………….. and has immediately made this set of luxury premises available for the  treatment of survivors. Reports thus far indicate that at least 2900 people have died.

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September 14, 2023 · 8:03 pm

“Jamaican Farewell” in Sinhala ….. Not Sad to Say ….

A Welcome Rendering by a Sri Lankan Lass 

 …………….. who has now earned the sobriquet

………………………..”Mrs Harrybella Fonseka”

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September 14, 2023 · 7:25 pm

A ‘Miracle’ with Jesus Christ in Rio 

A Jesus Christ ‘Miracle’ in Rio   …..  A Genius in Cameracraft generates a SHOT that is an Achievement Indelible

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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September 14, 2023 · 12:56 am

Serious Shortcomings in Channel Four’s Reading of the 2019 Easter Sunday Bombings in Sri Lanka

Ranga Jayasuriya, in The Daily Mirror, 13 September 2023, where the title reads  “Real victims and real danger of Channel 4’s fact-less documentary” …. with highlighting imposed by Th Editor, Thuppahi

Channel 4’s latest documentary on the Easter Sunday attack is way too depressing for any Sri Lankan, more so for the survivors and relatives who live with the memories of the slaughter of innocents.  But, after a 47-minute-long documentary, all that emerges is a ghastly piece of clickbait journalism that tries to repackage a hackneyed conspiracy theory, relying on the testimony of a single dubious asylum seeker, and generously mixing the harrowing tales of survivors, who live with the pain, as if the emotive appeal would provide credibility to the unfounded claims.

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September 12, 2023 · 8:13 pm

French beat Kiwis in Opening the Rugby world Cup in France

Robert Kitson, in The Guardian, 9 September 2023, whee the title reads “Penaud inspires France to winning start at Rugby World Cup against All Blacks”

France’s number eight Gregory Alldritt (R) and France’s scrum-half and captain Antoine Dupont (L) celebrate winning a penalty during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between France and New Zealand at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris on September 8, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Rugby World Cups are not won or lost on the tournament’s first night but the opening fixture can often set the tone. On a sweltering evening in Saint-Denis, this was a game played in the most electric of sporting atmospheres, an early clue as to what awaits in the knockout stages. If crowds are half as enthusiastic as this for the entire competition, it is going to be a truly thunderous event.

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September 12, 2023 · 7:28 pm

Sri Lanka Confronts OHCHR in Geneva Foursquare

Statement by Ambassador Himalee Arunatilaka, the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva in response to the Report by the Office of the Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights ………… https://mfa.gov.lk/gosl-statement-54th-unhrc/ *+*

Mr. President,

At the outset, let me reiterate that the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) has consistently rejected Resolution 46/1 and 51/1 that led to the setting up of the so-called ‘Accountability Project’. We also reject the written update, its conclusions and recommendations.

We recall that the majority of the Member States either opposed or abstained from voting on these Resolutions, in fundamental disagreement with its unacceptable content in particular the so-called evidence gathering mechanism, the establishment of which is unprecedented. We reiterate that it goes beyond the mandate that Member States conferred on the Council by UNGA Resolution 60/251.

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