Monday, July 30, 2012

Sri Lanka Ready For 4th ODI start in Colombo Jul 31, 2012

Dilshan
Sri Lanka vs India 4th ODI Match scheduled to begin at 14:30 local time (09:00 GM)-31/07/2012


mahela with coach
 Sri Lannka will play this game without srilanka top batsmen Kumara Sangakkara
shewag

dhoni in practise

Global Movement to Secure Earth’s Future- Space Colony Seeks Participation from Sri Lanka

Space Colony  Seeks Participation from Sri Lanka
Space Colony Earth
Naperville, IL, USA – “We need people from Sri Lanka to join us in this mission,” said Steve Lynch, founder and CEO. “Without them, we may overlook critical information relative to that country.”
Space ColonyEarth is an historic plan to ensure the future survival of humanity and includes the development of multiple sets of Earth ARKhives. The Digital ARKhives will include science, technology, history, and art information that would be critical to the continued progress of humankind following a regional or global catastrophe. The Living ARKhives will store DNA from humans, animals, plants, and microbes deemed critical to the future of humanity and the Earth environment.

Earth ARKhives will be stored in a network of five underground Earth Ark sites located in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Two additional sites are being considered in Australia and the Middle East. A site for the North America Earth Ark has been tentatively selected in Eastern Washington.
Designed to withstand any number of potential disasters, the Earth Ark sites will be linked to a Lunar Ark to be placed on the moon in 2018. The Lunar Ark will store an additional copy of the Earth ARKhives and will be a relay facility for communications if satellites and Earth-based systems are compromised.
“The Lunar Ark is a major part of our back-up plan for Earth,” said Lynch, “something many top scientists, including the late Carl Sagan, have warned for decades should be done.”

Earth ARKhives at Earth Ark sites and onboard the Lunar Ark will be continuously updated to ensure the viability of the information stored.
A set of the Earth ARKhives will also be included as a time capsule onboard Starship Ark, scheduled for launch in 2020. Starship Ark will be the first interstellar craft to target a planet outside our solar system.
A Legacy for All People
Space ColonyEarth will provide people throughout the world with an opportunity to become part of this historic project. By building their Family ARKhives™, they will benefit themselves and their families for generations to come, as described in the Family ARKhives two-minute video, “Don’t Take It with You.” But the mission of Space Colony Earth and the contributions of its participants goes further—to benefit the entire human race.
About Space Colony Earth
Founder Steve Lynch and his Space Colony Earth Team have selected a Board of Advisors already numbering more than thirty professionals. Their combined expertise and stature in the scientific community underscore that Space Colony Earth is not just visionary, but grounded in the reality of what is possible. Reflecting the global importance of this effort, the Board includes members from Australia, Costa Rica, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Nigeria, and the United States, with additional advisors now under consideration.
“This project will benefit all humanity,” Lynch announced, “and we will reach out around the world to get the job done.” A growing team of specialists in social networking and media will help ensure that news of this project reaches every corner

Niluka karunaratne beat world's No. 8

Niluka karunaratne beat world's No. 8 player
Niluka Karunaratne
Sri Lankan olympic squad captain and Sri Lanka’s undisputed shuttle King  Niluka Karunarathne managed to beat world's No. 8 K Tago of Japan in his first match of Group C at the Wembley Arena in London Olympics while ago.
The match was played as best of three and Niluka managed to win both the first sets to wrap things up.

Sunday, July 29, 2012

3rd ODI SL vs IN:India win by 5-wickets

Gautam got 102 in 3rd ODI SL vs IN
Gautam Gambhir
India won the 3rd One Day International against Sri Lanka by 5 wickets after chasing down a target of 287. Gautam Gambhir top scored with 102 runs for the Indians.
it was an excellent sixth wicket partnership between Suresh Raina (65*) and Irfan Pathan (34*) that guided them home. Raina and Irfan Pathan deserve as much credit as Gambhir. Both of them had some nervous moments as boundaries came off leading edges. But once they were set, they dictated the proceedings and scored boundaries at will leading their side to victory.


India now lead the ODI series 2-1.

15th Death anniversary of the Dheshamanya Professor Nandadasa Kodagoda

Professor Nandadasa Kodagoda
Nandadasa Kodagoda
The late Professor Nandadasa Kodagoda was Doctor of Medicine and a Physician, and Professor in Forensic Medicine. He functioned as the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Colombo and also as the Vice Chancellor of the same university. He served the University of Colombo for 36 years. He has also served as the Chairman of the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board and the Alcohol & Drug Information Centre. As an effective mass communicator, he extensively used the print and electronic media towards creating public awareness regarding health matters. Professor Nandadasa Kodagoda has been bestowed with national honours Vishva Prasadhini, Kala Keerthi and Deshamanya. He passed away on 2nd August 1997. 
With the view to commemorating the 15th death anniversary of the late Dheshamanya Professor Nandadasa Kodagoda, the Nandadasa Kodagoda Memorial Trust has organized a function to be held on Thursday the 2nd August 2012, at 5.30 pm at the Auditorium of the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute. The main item of this public function will be the delivery of the Deshamanaya Nandadasa Kodagoda 15th Memorial Oration by President's Counsel Dr. Jayampathy Wickramaratne on "Human Rights : Ours or Theirs".Dr. Jayampathy Wickramaratne is an eminent lawyer and an expert in Human Rights and Constitutional Law. 


Yasantha Kodagoda
Trustee

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Kumar Sangakkara out of the Sri Lanka vs India series after sustaining injury

sanga injurd in 3rd ODI
Kumar Sangakkara Injured
The Senior Sri Lankan top order batsman and wicket keeper Kumar Sangakkara has been ruled out of remaining two ODIs and T20 International after sustaining a hairline fracture in that will keep him out of action for atleast 5-6 week's.
The injury also means that Sangakkara won't be able to play in the inaugural season of the Sri Lankan Premier League scheduled on August 11.he is the captain of kadurata warries.
Sangakkara was injured by a short ball from Ashok Dinda that hit him on the glove. The incident happened in the last ball of the 15th over. Although Sangakkara was in considerable pain and the physio was summoned, the former captain continued batting. He was finally dismissed by Dinda after scoring a well compiled 73 in Sri Lanka vs India 3rd ODI.
   

Friday, July 27, 2012

Sri Lanka Ready For 3rd ODI start in Colombo

Sri Lanka Ready For 3rd ODI start in Colombo
Sanga with Dillshan
Sri Lanka vs India Match scheduled to begin at 14:30 local time (09:00 GM)-28/07/2012
Sri Lanka squad
  • DPMD Jayawardene
  • AD Mathews
  • LD Chandimal
  • TM Dilshan
  • N Pradeep
  • HMRKB Herath
  • CK Kapugedera
  • SL Malinga
  • BMAJ Mendis
  • NLTC Perera
  • KC Sangakkara
  • SMSM Senanayake
  • WU Tharanga
  • HDRL Thirimanne
  • I Udana
Sri Lanka Ready For 3rd ODI Mathews
dhoni with kholi 3rd ODI
Dhoni practice
sanga and chandimal

India squad

  • MS Dhoni
  • V Kohli
  • R Ashwin
  • AB Dinda
  • G Gambhir
  • Z Khan
  • PP Ojha
  • IK Pathan
  • AM Rahane
  • SK Raina
  • V Sehwag
  • R Sharma
  • RG Sharma
  • MK Tiwary
  • UT Yadav

2012 london olympic opening ceremony-E-Lankanews


2012 london olympic opening
2012 London Olympic
 London 2012 Olympics was opened All the action from the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics, featuring the lighting of the Olympic flame,
cameo appearances by Queen Elizabeth II, Lord Voldemort, James Bond, Paul McCartney and Mary Poppins, a spectacular show from director Danny Boyle, the parade of Olympic athletes and many more surprises...

2012 london olympic opening Ceremony

sri lanka in 2012 london olympic

2012 london olympic opening Ceremony e-lankanews
2012 london olympic opening Ceremony e-lankanews
2012 london olympic opening Ceremony e-lankanews
2012 london olympic opening Ceremony e-lankanews

Thursday, July 26, 2012

University admissions to be increased-Minister of Higher Education, S.B. Dissanayake Said~

Minister of Higher Education, S.B. Dissanayake~press
SB Dissanayake
Measures would be taken to let the students who sat for the GCE A/L examination for the third time under the old syllabus to sit for a fourth time, adding that a cabinet proposal would be submitted to the house for approval. The minister Minister of Higher Education, S.B. Dissanayake was addressing the Cabinet press briefing at the ministry auditorium yesterday.(26/july/2012)
The university admissions will be increased to provide relief for students affected by the Z score issue stemming from last year’s Advanced Level examination.

He said about 2,000 to 3,000 more students would be offered university admission this year. He said the ministry is discussing with Vice Chancellors to find out the availability of rooms and facilities to expand this year’s intake. The minister said the ministry is obtaining the numbers of students inconvenienced due to the Z score issue.

He said the government has already taken up the issue seriously, and it would take every measure to provide the fairest solution without causing inconvenience to students.

Minister S B Dissanayake noted the government is bound to implement the court order, adding that it would be proceeded with avoiding injustice to any student.

He also noted that he would present a special cabinet paper for approval to allow the students who sat for the A-L examination for the third time last year to sit for a fourth time too.

He observed that those who criticize the court verdict must understand that it is an insult to the court. He also said that politically motivated teachers’ unions and student's movements had contributed to worsen the Z score issue from the earlier stage.

Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media and Information Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, Information Director General Prof Ariyaratne Athugala and Media Center for National Development Director Ariya Rubasinghe also participated.

ANDREW DE SILVA WINS AUSTRALIA’S GOT TALENT...

Sri Lankan born Melbourne singer songwriter Andrew de Silva
Andrew de silva

Sri Lankan born Melbourne singer songwriter Andrew de Silva has overcome massive personal hurdles and stolen a second chance at stardom after taking out the Australia’s Got Talent title.
The former member of ‘90s boy-band CDB said winning the contest was “a dream comes true."
An emotional de Silva said he would be happy to put singing at weddings behind him to focus on recording and touring.

“It’s all about the music, and now I’m just going to start living my dream,” Andrew de Silva said.
andrew silva with his family
The father of Yazmin, 10, and Jada, 4, said the experience was “life-changing” and the $250,000 prize would help his family become debt free.

He overcame cancer and a serious stutter and shared his touching stories with the nation.

“Those experiences are a part of my history and made me who I am,” he said.

His partner of 12 years, Elle, said their daughters were so proud of their dad.

“It’s been such a journey, and it has changed him,” she said.

“He’s doing so many things now that he wouldn’t have otherwise done.”

Andrew de Silva said he performed an original song Now That I Believe because it was all about keeping faith.

Judge Dannii Minogue said de Silva deserved to have a successful career in the music industry.

“It takes lots of guts to come back to the industry when you’ve already been part of it,” Minogue said.