{"id":156724,"date":"2025-08-10T07:29:57","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T07:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=156724"},"modified":"2025-08-10T07:29:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T07:29:57","slug":"good-news-from-jayam-by-jayam-rutnam-29-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/good-news-from-jayam-by-jayam-rutnam-29-12\/","title":{"rendered":"Good News From Jayam – By Jayam Rutnam"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good News From Jayam August 15, 2025 Pls Scroll Down 35 items<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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City of Dreams – Colombo <\/b><\/u><\/u><\/b>Grand Opening<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Sri Lanka marked a historic milestone on August 2, 2025 as the doors of City of Dreams Sri Lanka (COD SL) \u2013 the nation\u2019s largest private investment and South Asia\u2019s first integrated resort swung open, ushering in a new era of economic resurgence and global prestige. Nestled at the heart of Colombo\u2019s evolving skyline, this architectural marvel is more than a luxury destination; it is a testament to Sri Lanka\u2019s resilience, ambition, and creative spirit.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

A collaboration between John Keells Holdings and Melco Resorts & Entertainment, COD SL stands as a beacon of innovation, blending world-class hospitality with the island\u2019s rich cultural heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Grand Opening Ceremony <\/b><\/u><\/u>City of Dreams – Colombo <\/b><\/u><\/u>(Please click on arrow)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

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New Consul General Appointed for Los Angeles. <\/b><\/u><\/u>He will soon be arriving to take up duties!<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

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More countries seek free visa entry into Sri Lanka <\/b><\/u><\/u>No more Visa Fees into Sri Lanka for US Nationals<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

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In the wake of Sri Lanka waiving visa fees for nationals from 40 more countries, many other countries have sought the same facility for their nationals coming here as tourists.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Previously, Sri Lanka had granted the facility to seven countries. The government has now taken a policy decision to add 40 countries to the list. The decision is currently pending with the Attorney General for clearance. The new visa regulation, upon approval by the Attorney General, will be endorsed by Parliament, giving legal effect to the decision. It is expected to be effective by the end of this month. Once it is in effect, people from these countries can apply online for a free visa to travel to Sri Lanka as tourists.<\/span><\/p>\n

Entrepreneur and Philanthropist <\/b><\/u><\/u>Dr Walter Jayasinghe Celebrates <\/b><\/u><\/u>his 88th Birthday on August 17th 2025<\/b><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

“We wish this wonderful human being, who has done so much for the Sri Lankan community in Southern California, <\/b><\/u><\/u>many more years!”<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Niran and Achala Weerasinghe of Los Angeles, Ca. <\/b><\/u><\/u>What a Lovely Couple! <\/b><\/u><\/u>Niran Celebrated his 60th Birthday <\/b><\/u><\/u>(Sorry we missed a great party!) <\/b><\/u><\/u>(Photos by Moran Moran)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Birthday boy Niran and wife Achala at their high rise apartment in downtown Los Angeles. You were greeted by a saxophone player, dancing girls, cocktails and cuisine by Kurrypinch of Hollywood.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Yevan David set to become <\/i><\/u><\/u><\/i>first Sri Lankan driver in Formula 3<\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Eighteen-year-old Yevan David has created another bit of history by becoming the first-ever Sri Lankan driver to compete in the FIA Formula 3 Championship.\u00a0He signed with AIX Racing for the 2026 season, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka\u2019s motorsport journey. The 18-year-old Sri Lankan is currently fighting for the Euroformula title, and has four victories, five other podiums and a pole so far this season in the F3-level series while driving for the dominant Motopark team. He took two wins and a third place from his debut in the final round of 2024. Speaking about his signing with AIX, the 18-year-old said he was proud to become the first driver from his country to compete in the Championship and was grateful for the opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Beyond Trump Tariffs, Sri Lanka should strive to climb up export ladder <\/i><\/strong><\/span>(excerpt from Ranga Jayasuriya of Daily Mirror)<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Sri Lanka secured a major reduction of Trump\u2019s import tax on goods, placing it on par with its regional competitors. Sri Lanka\u2019s revised\u00a0tariff rate of 20% would put it on par with\u00a0Cambodia\u00a019%, Bangladesh 20%, Vietnam 20%, Philippines 19%, Thailand 19% and Pakistan 19%.\u00a0India, which is still negotiating, is slapped with a 25% plus\u00a0penalty over energy exports from Russia. While reduced Trump\u2019s import tariffs on goods would not make Sri Lankan exports magically competitive, the steep decrease from an earlier 44% to the current 20% has provided them with a level playing field.\u00a0The Trump administration in\u00a0what it called reciprocal tariff was not particularly gung-ho against the smaller nations with a smaller trade volume in its trade with the US — its main gripe was with some of its largest trading partners, which maintain a whopping trade surplus — China US$\u00a0270billion,\u00a0\u00a0Mexico US$157 billion, Vietnam\u00a0US$ 113 billion, Ireland US$ 80 billion etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

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MasterChef Sri Lanka <\/b><\/u><\/u><\/b>fires up island\u2019s culinary scene<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

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The much-anticipated MasterChef Sri Lanka, the 71st international adaptation of the globally celebrated culinary reality show, was officially launched on 26 June at Cinnamon Grand Colombo.\u00a0 Produced by Reality TV Productions in association with Nilendra Deshapriya Productions, the event unveiled the show\u2019s powerhouse judging panel led by acclaimed chef, restaurateur, and TV personality Peter Kuruvita.\u00a0The series is set to raise the bar in local reality television, promising high-stakes cooking, world-class production, and a celebration of Sri Lanka\u2019s vibrant culinary talent.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Nice Photo of Four Past Presidents of the SLAASC – Kapila Wimalaratna, Udaya Ranaraja, Sarath Goonetilleke and Dushantha Kurera (Circa 2016)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

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SLAASC Production of “Neka Maatra” <\/b><\/u><\/u>was a Fabulous (Sold Out) Show <\/b><\/u><\/u>In North Hollywood, Ca. <\/b><\/u><\/u>(A Good Cause – Raising Funds for Cataract Operations in Sri Lanka)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

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SLAASC President Aruna Kodagoda, Vice President Don Wijesinghe with Past President Niro Kahawatte<\/b><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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“Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo <\/u><\/u>August 7th, 2025 <\/u><\/u>(Please click on arrow)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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On the show today \u2013 Varalaxmi Sarathkumar | Krishan Balendra | Men in Robes | City of Dreams | D&G Alto Moda | Vel Festival | Economic & Market Sketch and much more.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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

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Jim Lovell (97)<\/strong>\u00a0passed away in Lake Forest, Illinois. The commander of the three-man Apollo 13 spacecraft that\u00a0survived a near catastrophic explosion\u00a0as it approached the moon in April 1970, before safely returning to Earth in an extraordinary rescue operation. His family confirmed his death in a statement to NASA. Captain Lovell, a former Navy test pilot, flew for some 715 hours in space, the most of any astronaut in the pioneering Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs forged by the United States as it vied with the Soviet Union to put a man on the moon by the end of the 1960s.<\/span><\/p>\n

Indrani Fernando\u00a0\u2013<\/strong> Wife of late Dr. Norman Fernando,\u200b mother of Dilrukshi,\u200bNishana,\u200b Darshika,\u200b Rupika and Rukshan,\u200b mother-in-law of Preminda,\u200b Lakshaman and Rehan and grandmother of Randima,\u200b Gihani and Shalini. Funeral was on August 9th 2025. Cremation was at the General Cemetery,\u200b Borella.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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