{"id":142381,"date":"2024-09-26T06:27:39","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T06:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=142381"},"modified":"2024-09-26T06:28:46","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T06:28:46","slug":"good-news-from-jayam-by-jayam-rutnam-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/good-news-from-jayam-by-jayam-rutnam-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Good News From Jayam – By Jayam Rutnam"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good News From Jayam October 1, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Autumn Has Arrived – In California<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Please click on link below for website and past issues<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Sri Lanka Has a New President <\/strong>“We will create a better political culture” \u2013 AKD<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Left-leaning politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won Sri Lanka\u2019s presidential election after a historic second round of counting. No candidate won more than 50% of the total votes in the first round, where Dissanayake got 42.31% while his closest rival, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, got 32.76%. But Dissanayake, who promised voters good governance and tough anti-corruption measures, emerged as winner after the second count, which tallied voters’ second and third choice candidates.<\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n
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Who is Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) <\/b><\/u><\/u>The New President of Sri Lanka <\/b><\/u><\/u>(Please click on arrow)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

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US envoy congratulates AKD<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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In a post on X, US Ambassador Julie Chung congratulated President-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his victory in Sri Lanka\u2019s Presidential election.\u00a0She also praised the Sri Lankan people for peacefully exercising their democratic rights. Ambassador Chung reaffirmed the strength of the bilateral relationship, stating, \u201cWe value the strong US-Sri Lanka partnership and stand ready to work together on shared priorities.\u201d Her message emphasised the continued commitment to collaboration between the two countries.<\/span><\/u><\/u><\/div>\n
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FTA agreement with China, an urgent need\u2013 Former Envoy to China, Dr. Palitha Kohona<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\nIrrespective of which Government is in power Sri Lanka must continue negotiations and sign the Free Trade Agreement with China urgently, said the former Ambassador to China, Dr. Palitha Kohona. Most of the ground work for this has been done. \u201cHowever, Sri Lanka must negotiate this FTA with care and try to gain more concessions during exports. One must also remember that China has a huge export market and negotiators should look at this as well.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Many countries which have concluded bilateral Free Trade Agreements with China have done \u2018marvelously\u2019 in accessing the Chinese market.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Election results watching party in Los Angeles with good food and great friends!<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Mohan Pandithage – A Role Model<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Seen at the Josephian Gala 2024 Recently at the Sheraton Universal in Studio City, Ca. <\/b>(Photos by Moran Moran)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Jayam’s Choice – <\/b>(This one’s for Judith Rutnam) <\/b>Fly Me To The Moon” <\/b>Frank Sinatra, Count Basie (Live) <\/b>(Please click on arrow)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

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No Car Sundays in Colombo<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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\nColombo City is the latest city in the world to introduce car-free Sunday under which selected roads in the city will be closed for traffic. However, these roads will not be deserted as they will come alive with a host of activities such as Music, a street market, yoga and exercising people.<\/p>\n

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) is partnering with The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Sri Lanka to pilot Colombo\u2019s first ever car-free day.<\/p>\n

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Frank Sinatra and Tony Bill <\/i><\/b>“Come Blow Your Horn” <\/i><\/b>(Please click on arrow)<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

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“Kandy Kafe” Opens in Canoga Park, Ca. <\/b>(Photos by Moran Moran)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Kaleidoscope With Savithri Rodrigo <\/strong><\/span>September 18th, 2024 <\/strong><\/span>(Please click on arrow)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Obituaries – Sad News<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Vajira Chitrasena (92),<\/strong> a towering figure in Sri Lankan traditional dance, has passed away.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wife of legendary artiste Chitrasena, Vajira was instrumental in revolutionizing Sri Lanka\u2019s classical dance forms. Her contributions as a performer and teacher left an indelible mark on the country\u2019s cultural heritage, inspiring generations of dancers. She will be remembered for her grace, dedication, and lifelong commitment to preserving and advancing Sri Lanka\u2019s traditional dance. The nation mourns the loss of a cultural icon.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Peggy Therese<\/strong> Heather Outschoorn (nee Pavey)\u00a0Wife of late Douglas Outschoorn,\u200b mother of late Christobel,\u200b Sr. Therese Martin (Missionaries of Charity),\u200b Tony,\u200b Joseph (Australia),\u200b Christopher,\u200b Annemarie and Allan,\u200bmother-in-law of Emma,\u200b Merce (Australia) and Adrian,\u200b grandmother of Kiara and Lya (Australia),\u200b Allison,\u200b Andrew and Aaden,\u200b sister of late Mignone,\u200b late George,\u200b late Erin,\u200b late Anthony,\u200b late Jean,\u200b late Maurice,\u200b Pam,\u200b late Iona and Merryl. Funeral Service was at 9.30 a.m. on September 21st.\u200b Burial at Jawatte Cemetery. (Roman Catholic Section).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Tangy Crab Salad Sandwiches<\/b><\/p>\n

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