Eighteen-year-old Nayomi Andibaduge, a Sri Lankan girl born in Rome was selected to the last round of “Miss Italia nel Mondo 2012” on this time. Nayomi was one of the lucky contestants among the six Italian beauties. Nayomi Adibadhuge is the first known Sri Lankan descendent girl who successfully selected for the last round of a European beauty pageant.

Due to the current globalization, immigration and role of immigrants in economy of Italy, Pageant organizers of “Miss Italy” had decided to run “Miss Italia” competition under the name of “Miss Italia nel Mondo,” or else, “ Contestants of Miss Italy with foreign roots.” This competition is open to foreign beauties aged 18-26 with the Italian background (citizen). This year the final selection will commence on Septemeber 9th and Nayomi Andibadhuge will be fighting for this year crown with other European beauties.

We, Lanka Help Magazine is proud of Nayomi Andibaduge, who represents Sri Lanka in a Global level beauty pageant. We wish you all the best Nayomi!

Bhadraji Mahinda Jayathilaka is a multi talented artist who currently live in Los Angeles in USA. Bhadraji is a novelist, song writer, composer and a singer. While living in USA, Bhadraji makes frequent visit to Sri lanka to engage in his creative and entertainment activities. This time Bhadraji presents a solo concert in Gampaha on September 08. This solo concert will start at 2.30 pm at Nawaloka youth development centre in Gampaha.

Bhadraji friendship society presents this musical evening and all the income of this event will be donated to Suhada rehabilitation centre in Kotte.

Kanthi Wickramanayaka of Gampaha organizes this event. Indrasiri Suraweera and Thilini Athukorala will be the announcers.

Channa Kasthurisinha, Vimani Kapuru Bandara, Sanduni Rashmika, Danusha Kularathna and Sajith Kapuru Bandara will also assist with singing in this concert.

Music is by Rukshan Karunanayaka’s Chimes of Seventies band. Bhadraji’s new music album “Gamen Aaa Kelle” will also be launched at this musical evening.

Following is Bhadraji’s one of most famous song, Hanthana Kandu Pela (AKA Battiththa), with a new video production done by Kishan Jayathunga.

Peter Kuruwita is a celebrity chef who is living in Australia. Peter has been one of most famous Sri Lankan expatiate and he has been promoting Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka foods in various TV programs. Peter has now reveled ten best things that he loves about in Sri Lanka in an AzAsia festival promotional video.

Peter Kuruwita’s first choice in his list of best things about Sri Lanka is food. No wonder as he has already shown his fashion about Sri Lankan food. We Sri Lankans have wide array of tasty foods and they are healthy too.

Peter’s second choice is surfing. Sri Lanka is a popular destination among surfers and Arugam bay is one of popular beaches which is located in the nothern cost of Sri Lanka.

Read our previous article about Peter Kuruvita – “My Sri Lanka” – Culinary Journey

Peter loves Sri Lankan culture and it is his third among his top ten things. Undoubtedly Sri Lanka has a rich cultural heritage and that is something each and every Sri Lankan is proud of.

His number four is the colonial side of Sri Lanka. He seems to love the things we got from colonial rulings of the country and definitely the architecture and buildings are favorite tourist attractions.

His village in Karagampitiya in Colombo is his number five. Jafna peninsula and its proud people are in his list at the sixth place. Pristine beaches of Sri Lanka is his next choice and his eight also about the environment and it is Sri lankan tea fields in cold climate zone.

Market scenes in Sri Lanka , be it the fish market or vegetable market, is also one of Peter’s attractions. Sure being a chef he has a lot to select in these markets to prepare his best dishes.

The last thing in his top ten is cheeky monkeys in Sri Lanka. Yes he is not wrong to mention this as his tenth as any animal lover would love the moves of Sri Lankan monkeys.

Following is the video by Peter Kuruwita revealing his best top ten about Sri Lanka and before leaving please leave a comment with top things that you love about Sri Lanka.

“Colour” is one of the latest Sri Lankan film and it is being screened in film halls around the country. Kamal Addaraarachchi, Udayanthi Kulathunga and Sandani Sulakkana play the main roles in this film. The other roles in “Colour” are played by Priyantha Mansilu, Angela Senevirathna and Jayani Senanayaka. This film brings the story of a painter.

“Colour” is a film by Isuru Weerasingha Mudali and this is his maiden film. Isuru is coming to cinema from advertising and already planning his next film “Mal” (Flowers). Iranthi Samarasingh has produced this film. Cinematography is by Priyantha Malavige. Tissa Surendra has done the editing. Music director is Sanka Dineth and art director is Aruna Dias.

Meanwhile an organization for cancer prevention has demanded banning of this film due to its use of cigarets and alcohol in its scenes. But Isuru condemned this accusation saying that this film clearly shows the unhealthy results of smoking and drinking through Kamal’s character and no way it is promoting them.

Sandani Sulakkana, a popular Sri lankan teledrama actress, marks her first appearance in a main role in this film. Kamal Addaraarachchi also feature in a film after seven years of absence in movies.

According to the film critics and film lovers, this film is a good movie which is a rare occurrence in Sri Lanka popular film media now a days.

Here is the video preview of “Colour” film and hope you will spare some time to watch this young film directors first attempt. Do you like this movie –

Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara has released his first music video, titled “Sansare”. This song and video depict a love story which had a very sad ending.

A man is walking down the street with an umbrella. He is about to tell you the past that is haunting him forever.  He tells his lost love in a melody that he has never sang before. You look at him and question, why on earth this lawyer is lamenting on streets in a heavy rainy day?

This lawyer is someone we knew in Sri Lankan Political Arena. The song “Sansare” sings by none other than the Member of Parliament, Dayasiri Jayasekara. “Sansare” is the first visual music video that Dayasiri Jayasekara has done. He has shown his musical talent on various political stages and he became the second on a Mega Star musical show on a Sri Lankan television channel (He was the true winner, but due to some political drama, he got the second place. It was an unfortunate event).  Dayasiri Jayasekara is a talent singer who performs well as his brother and the famous musician, Kithsiri Jayasekara.

Music has been done by Sachith Peiris of Five Frogs Music for this song.
Vocals : Dayasiri Jayasekara
Lyrics : Shehan Galahitiyawa
Video Director : Sachith Peiris
Production : Five Frogs Movies

We Lanka Help Magazine wish Dayasiri Jayasekara all the best! Here is the music video for you to enjoy and share with friends.

I hope you remember the Fan Talk program which Mobitel along with Chuty Malli, Podi Malli and Sudu Malli brought to us before each match during the ICC ODI Cricket world cup in 2011. This program was very popular even among our readers and you can watch those previous videos here.

Mobitel has again teamed up with the popular “Api Nodanna Live” team to bring Fan Talks program during ICC T20 world cup 2012. The first program was held before Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe match and this program will be telecast with all matches played by Sri Lanka and before all matches since the semi final stage.

Here is the first program which was telecast before Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe match and You will also find the fan talk program before South Africa and Sri Lanka match below.

Fan Talks before Sri Lanka vs South Africa match by Podi Malli, Chuty Malli and Sudu Malli:

Rashmi Nimesha Gunawardana is a ten year old young student of Daraniyagala Deloluwa Junior School, who had been born with only one leg and going to a normal school just like other children in her village. However, she has never been discouraged by having one leg to do all the work in the world. Instead she used what she had as an individual, to conquer her challenges in everyday life.

Recently, Rashmi was able to pass her grade five scholarship exam with flying colours and became the first to get 153 marks, which was easily made her qualified to enter to a leading school in the Capital of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Rashmi Nimesha had been the only student of Deraniyagal Deloluwa School to attain such a high mark for the last ten years. Therefore, there’s no doubt that she is a gem to her school and to her Deraniyagala community.

“Rashmi Nimesha, a ten year old with only one leg is a true role-model of our society.

 She challenge our negatively label taboo “disable child,” or “crippled one.”

Both of Rashimi’s parents are school teachers. Her father, Mr. D.P. Sarath Gunawardana is a teacher at the school, where Rashmi attends. Her mother, R. M. Dammika Podi Manike is a music teacher in Seethawaka Midddle School in Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka. Both parents support Rashmi’s growth and success by attending her needs, wishes, and concerns.

Rashmi’s father says that there are challenges in the future related to conducting Rashmi Nimesha’s higher studies as a student. He mentions that Rashmi is in a position where she is unable to feed by herself as there are no hands and does everything with her left leg. Moreover, he says that someone needs to help her with removing shoes, and then needs to help her to do her writings (I believe what her father saying is, Rashimi needs someone’s assistance such as, taking the pencil and positioning the pencil between toes).

“Everyone in her classroom helps her. Rashmi performs a good leadership in her class. First, she went to Sanasa Pre-school in Deraniyagala. Teacher’s in that school put a lot of effort to help her. All teachers encouraged and they were behind her from grade one. A lot of parents overjoy when their children pass grade five scholarship exam. It is not that we are not happy but as parents my wife and I are helpless when looking at what difficulties we have ahead of us as. What we desperately need is guidance and some sort of strong social assistance. My daughter always travels in a vehicle. We take her to school in a rented vehicle. She cannot be taken in a motor bicycle. Rashmi needs some sort of electronically working arm gadget, which would immensely help my daughter to conquer some of her difficulties” mentioned Rashmi’s father with a heavy heart.

When a journalist questioned Rashmi about her victory, she humbly replied that she has not given up her dreams. “Even I am destined to born with only one leg, I never pitied myself. Since I have both my parents, I never felt sad. The biggest dream I had at the time, was to pass the scholarship exam with flying colours and receive lot of gifts and awards from President Mahinda Rajapaksha as brothers and sisters (students) who were entitled to such great gifts in previous time” said young Rashmi Nimesha with an innocent smile.

Rashmi Nimesha is a true role-model who shows us that there is no need to give pity look at people who are disabled. There is no need for us to look at children or adults like Rashmi Nimesha with sympathy or negativity.

• All we have to do is, look at what strengths and skills they have to offer the society and cherish them.
• We should not talk or label them as “Disabled people” or “Handicapped people” or else “Cripples.”
• We need to respect people like Rashimi as they deserve the same gratitude, attitude, and respect like us.
  Call them by the first person such as, “People with disability” rather than Disabled people. Call them with Special Needs Children or Special Needs rather than Handicap or Cripple Children.
• Always remember it is the respect and value you give to another human by using the word PEOPLE at the first (first person in communication)

Rashimi Nimesha Gunawardana is another courageous child in our society that teaches us what it means to look at someone’s strengths rather their weaknesses or disabilities. This is a good lesson for all of us in Sri Lanka.

We wish you all the success and courage, dear daughter Rashmi!

Many are talking about the quality of cheer leaders in T20 Cricket world cup being held in Sri Lanka these days. But an office couple has released their dance video celebrating Sri lanka’s selection to the semi final stage in the competition. The video has been a viral these days getting views from all around the world.

The couple is also well known DJ’s in TNL Rocks, the Sri Lanka’s first ever private radio station. Dilshan Michaels and Ishara made their tribute to the Sri Lankan cricket team this way, in form of dance for the 20-20 World cup semis! They dance to the tune of official song of T20 world cup “Vissayi Visse”.

Gangnam style dance has also been a feature in this world cup with Chris Gayle celebration and Jeewan Mendis’s own edition of gangnam style dance during the world cup. So the couple has also added ample gangnam style moves to their dance.

Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has decided to reallocate the radio frequencies to all the FM radio channels in Sri Lanka from November 01, 2012. There are 45 broadcasting channels in Sri Lanka currently functioning and they you may have to tune your radio tomorrow to listen to your favorite radio program or radio channel. This new allocation of radio frequencies is to minimize the technical issues which have effect the sound reception of most of the radio channels with the current allocation of radio frequencies.

Radio channels in Sri Lanka operate within 87.5 – 108 MHz frequency range and TRCSL has the authority to determine the use of FM frequencies within the country.

The new allocation of radio frequencies will ensure that all broadcasting services could be accessed with ease. Also, this will make the sound broadcast clearly received. One remarkable improvement with the new plan is that listeners do not have to re-tune their radio to stay with their preferred radio channel when they are traveling within the country.

The existing frequency separation between two radio channels was 100 kHz and it hinders the clarity of sound. With the new allocation system there will be more space between two radio frequencies (300 kHz) and this will enable the listeners to have a clear reception in any part of the country from any single frequency.

Following are the new radio frequencies of radio stations in Sri Lanka.

Lite  FM – 87.6 , 87.8, Ran FM – 88.1, 88., Singhe FM – 88.6, 88.8, Isira Radio – 89.1, 89.3, City FM – 89.6 , City FM/Gamidiriya 89.8, Pirai FM/Wayamba/Jafna Regional Service – 90.1, Vettri FM – 90.4, 90.6, Shaa FM – 90.9, 91.1, Allai – 91.4, Sinhala National Service – 91.7, 91.9, FM Derana – 92.2, 92.4, Y FM – 92.7, Gold FM – 93, 93.2, Lakhanda 93.5, 93.7, V.I.P Radio 94, Sinhala Commercial Service 94.3, 94.5, Neth FM – 94.8, 95, Max Radio – 95.3, Rhythm FM – 95.6, 95.8, Hiru FM – 96.1, 96.3, Kirula FM 96.6, Kiss FM – 96.9, Real Radio – 97.1, English Service – 97.4, English/Dabana/Kotmale Community – 97.6, Cri (China Radion International) 97.9, Siyatha FM 98.2, 98.4, Sun FM – 98.7, 98.9, TNL Radio – 99.2, Red FM – 99.5, 99.7, Shree FM – 100, 100.2, Ran FM – 100.5, Yes FM 100.8, 101, The Buddhist 101.3, 101.5, Seth FM (Negombo)/TNL Radio 101.8, Tamil National Service 102.1, 102.3, Vasantham FM – 102.6, 102.8, Global Radio – 103.1, Sooriyan FM – 103.4, 103.6, Shakthi FM – 103.9, 104.1, Rangiri Sri Lanka – 104.4, Tendrai – 104.7, 104.9, Lakviru – 105.2, 105.4, Rangiri Sri Lanka – 105.7, Lak FM – 106, 106.2, Sirasa FM – 106.5, 106.7, V FM – 107, Ruhunu/Rajarata/Kandurata/UVA/Vidula/Sports Sevaya – 107.3, Ruhunu Sevaya/ Vidula/Sports Sevaya – 107.5, Tamil Service – 107.8

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Wasantha Moragoda’s latest film “Mouse”  will be released on December 07, 2012 in cinema theaters around the country. This children movie cast include Kawushalya Fernando, Jayani Senanayaka, Roshan Ravindra, Wasantha Moragoda, Srimal Wedisinghe, Awanthi Aponsu, Robin Fernando, Chatura Fernando, Suren Rajapaksha, Thisal Moragoda, Adeesha Hettiarachchi.

“Mouse” is a production of MDC Media. The director Wasantha Moragoda has also done the screenplay writing and it is promoted with the theme “Daruwanta Nidahasa denna – Give freedom to children”.

Following are few screenshots from the movie.

Popularly known as “Dan Chuty” due to her role in “Chanchala Rekha” sinhala film, Nadeeka Gunasekara is one of talented and beautiful Sri Lankan cinema actresses. Even though her acting is now limited to guest appearances in selected movies, she is still in the heart of many Sinhala film fans. Recently we had a question in our Lanka Help Q & A site regarding Nadeeka Gunasekara’s family life and it prompted me to find more information about her.

Early life:
Nadeeka is the first child of Stanley Gunasekara, who worked at the Post Office in Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka and her mother, Thalapatha Gunasekara, worked as a school teacher.
Nadeeka and family lived with Thalatha’s parents at Naranwela until she was 3 years old and later moved into Charle’s De Silva flats at Colombo.
According to Nadeeka’s parents, Nadeeka was a stubborn young girl who gets angry with her parents so often. So, parents had to lift and cuddle to cool her down after every childish quarrels she had with them.

Her first school was Udugoda Vidyalaya and it was only for three years before she had to change her school to Uduheenthanna Senadhikara Vidyalaya due to his father’s transfer to new post office. Due to these transfers Nadeeka had to change her school frequently and Her thrid school was in Gampola. When her father got a transfer to Monaragala in 1970, she was admitted to Pushpadana Ladies College in Kandy. Nadeeka’s last school was Bandrawela Vishaka College where she had to stay in a boarding place with her younger sister.

Nadeeka’s mother is also a film actress also a teacher. Nadeeka’s parents were separated due to her mother’s acting career. So her dad initially did not like Nadeeka to be an actress. However he blessed her to continue to act advising her to do what ever she does in right manner.

She did her Advance Level exam in Art stream and at that time she was attending Mahamaya girls college in Kandy. Surprisingly, she has never engaged in sport at school and claims she did not even sing a song at school.

First Film and Acting Life:
Nadeeka appeared in the Shinahala Movie called, “Kanchana” in 1980 and it was her first step to the cinema. Nadeeka acted in 13 films as a leading role, produced 2 films and appeared in 32 films. Her latest film in 2012 was “Senasuru Maruwa” a successful comedy film.

M.A. Sangadasa chose her to act in Kanchana film when she was still in A/L classes. However, Nadeeka managed to pass A/L with good results which enable her to enter Kelaniya university. As her university was closed few months she managed to appear in few other very good movies like “Thani Tharuwa”, “Vajira”, “Biththi Hathara”, “Chanchala Rekha” under new talented directors who was making a change in Sinhala cinema.

Real Name:
Though popularly known as Nadeeka Gunasekara, her real name is Disanayaka Wijesuriyage Sandya Darshani Gunasekara. Siri Kularathna has given her this screen name as she appeared in her first film when she was a student.

First Award:
1987 was a remarkable year for her as she graduated from Kelaniya university and she won her first award as up coming actress of the year at Lux film award ceremony.

Family Life:
Like most other actresses of that time, Nadeeka’s main priority was her acting career and delayed her marriage. Still she does not worry about that delay as it allowed her to gather enough life experiences to become a better mother and a wife. Her husband is Mr. Suren Hapuarachci who is a businessman and the couple has a daughter. Nadeeka claims that they have dedicated their lives now to daughter Thenuki’s betterment. As a result she now appears in films very rarely and instead she runs a garment business dedicating more time to family and house work.

Thesara Jayawardane is a popular Sri Lankan Teledrama actress who had once nominated as the most talented emerging teledrama actress on sitcom. Thesara Jayawardane is not just an actress we see on TV but a Management Lecturer in University of Jayawardanapura, Sri Lanka on a regular basis. She is known to be qualified Engineer from New Zeland. Thesara is a former Vishakiyan student who left the country at very young age. Currently her parents and her younger brother is living in New Zeland. She grew up in Auckland, New Zeland and she came to Sri Lanka in 2011 and obtained Masters of Arts Degree from University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Thesara was identified as the World’s Top Student of Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing conducted by Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), UK.

Thesara comes from a prominent family. Thesara’s mother, Dr. Jayanthi Jayawadana is a well-known writer and a publisher of many English and Shinhala books. Thesara’s father, Dr. Amara Jayawardana directed couple of films which Thesara was not part of any of her father’s films. Both her parents are former professors of University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. Like her mother, Thesara also involve in writing books that capture audience through mystery and thriller. Thesara worked as an announcer in Sri Lanka Rupavahini Channel and Suwarnavahini Channel. These days she appears on a program related to vehicles in Siyatha Channel.

These days Thesara Jayawarna acts as “Simona” (female character) on Sinhala teledrama, “Sakisada Suwaris” on Hiru TV, Sri Lanka. Thesara became popular as a star among viewers through the role of “Raadika” in “Sadali and Tharaka” Teledrama.
In 2008, Thesara Jayawardane received two honouring awards, one in OCIC Awards Ceremony as the best actress of the year and another award as the best supporting role actress from National Tele Ceremony in Sri Lanka.

Thesara first appeared on “Sihina Dewduwa” film. Later, she was called for “Ammawaruney” film by multitalented Director, Screenwriter and Producer, Sir Lester James Peiries.  Thesara Jayawardana also took part in “Yahaluwo,” and “ Vaishnawee” films produced by Sir Lester’s wife, Madam Sumethra Peiris, which is expected to roll in theaters soon.  Thesara also acted in “Samiyagey Kathawa” film, “Rangana Jeewithaya Teledrama,” “Samanaliyaka Ikibinda,” and “Hima Kandu” Teledramas which are few films and dramas among her list.

Thesara says that she is not too worried about getting married as she believes that everything has a right time. She also wish to share her knowledge with  young children in Sri lanka while engaging in high quality drama, films, and other artistic creations.

We, Lanka Help Wish this multitalented lady, Thesara Jayawardane a bright future!

The 9th Raigam Tele-awards Ceremony was held at Water’s Edge on the 17th May 2013 from 6:00 p.m. onwards.

Professor Patrick Rathnayaka took part as the appointed President of the Honourable Tele Judge Board and another 6 members joined the board as the representative judges to give away the awards to the winners of the different Tele-industries. This time, approximately 568 applications were received by the judge board. This is the first time in Raigam Tele’es that the board had received the highest number of applications from different Tele-industries in Sri Lanka.

More than 57 awards were given away to the top hit talents of the Tele-industry this time. The awards were won as the follows: (Only few winners are indicated here for our fans)

• The Best Actress: Kanchana Mendis in “Me Wasantha Kalayai”
• The Most Popular Actress: Asha Edirisinghe in ITN Teledrama
• The Best Supporting Actress: Dulika Marapana in “Me Wasantha Kalayai” Teledrama
• The Best Upcoming Actress: Ruwanganie Ratnayake in “Me Wasantha Kalayai” Teledrama
• The Most Popular Actor: Saranga Disasekara
• The Special Merit Award of the Jury for the Best Performance: Ananda Kumara in “Me Wasantha Kalayai” Teledrama
• The Most popular Tele-drama: “Iduwari”- telecast on ITN Channel- Producer: Lilantha Kumarasiri
• The Best Documentary Programme: “Parliament”- Producer: Manjula Athugala
• The Best Music Direction in Teledrama: Ravi Bandu Vidyapathi and PriyanthaDassanayake in “Amarapuraya” Teledrama, ITN Channel
• The Best News Reporting Segment: “Action TV Segment”- Thusitha Pitigala, Newsfirst
• The Best Sinhalese Language News Anchor: Omaya Kovilagodage
• The Best Tamil Language News Anchor: Jeffery Jebadarshan of Newsfirst
• The Best English News Anchor: Ifthiya Abdul Cader of ITN
• The Best TV Presenter: Thanuja Jayawardena
• The Best TV Quiz Show: “Spell Master”- Sirasa TV
• The Best Reality TV Programme: “Sirasa Super Star Season 5”- Sirasa TV
• The Best Television Channel of the Year: Sirasa TV
• The Special Merit Awards of the Jury: Won by ITN Channel
• The Special Merit Award of the Jury for the Musical Programme: “Sanhinda”-Udaya Kumara Tennekoon and Indrasiri Suraweera, ITN Channel
• The “Prathibha Prabha” Award: Dharmasena Pathiraja

Apart from the judge board awards, people’s awards were granted to the deserving talents of the Tele-industry. For the best actor, the best actress and the best Tele-drama categories were chosen through the SMS system in people’s choice awards part. For this, fans had chance to SMS their favourite Actor’s and Actress’s names to 0772522522 number until up to May 15th on or before 12 a.m. The Raigam Tele- awards Ceremony gave away 25 free tickets to selected viewers to watch the Tele-awards Ceremony live on stage through a lottery system.

The Tele-awards Ceremony is designed in such that more awards are given to a large number of categories of the Tele-industry to represent diversity and equality.

We, Lanka Help wish the best to all the Candidates for their excellent performance!

Popular singer and musician Iraj Weerarathna’s wedding was held recently at Cinnamon Lakeside hotel in Colombo. Here are some of the photos from the beautiful wedding and we wish this lovely couple happy wedded life.

Studio3000 was the official photographer.  We will bring more about the couple and their love story soon.

Do not forget to watch the video at the end to know the real story.

I hope the video explains it. Simply, Iraj is still available and we have to wait to post his real wedding day’s photo.

Sri Lankan fast bowler Shaminda Eranga’s wedding was held today at Cinnamon grand, Colombo. The lucky bride is his long time girl friend Savithri Weerakkody. Savithry is a graduate of faculty of visual and performing arts in Colombo university.

Saminda Eranga is a product of St Mary’s College, Chilaw and he plays first class cricket for Chila marians cricket club. Eranga played his first one day international match on August 16, 2011 against Australia at Hambantota and he received the test cap against against the same team on September 16 at Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) ground.

Here is a photo of the wedding couple and please check again for more photo updates.

In Sri Lanka over 87% were using mobile phones in year 2011 and by now the country’s level of mobile phone usage has gone drastically high. Some household members have two or three mobile phones per person and it could be the reason that the statistics shows hike of mobile phone utilization from year 2006 onwards. Due to increase demand of mobile phones, different manufactures are producing the mobile phones in different factories and locations such as China, India etc… to reduce the cost. There are high chances that the quality also hampered when things come in cheap rate.
Many Sri Lankans find carrying a mobile as a fashion. However, some finds it highly needy thing. Whatever the cause is, most of Sri Lankans do not look into necessary facts and details when buying the “right” mobile for their use. Even some people give their attention to the new tech features of the phone and the service package deals, they never think twice if the phone they are buying is approved by the TRCSL as regulated phone for proper utilization.
To check whether your mobile phone is quality wise have approval of TRCSL, check the IMEL Number (International Mobile Equipment Identity) on the original phone box. If not, you can find 15-digit serial number that is placed on the mobile battery sticker, when you remove the battery at the back. Only TRCSL registered and approved mobile phones have this serial number.

Then the customer can compare what he or she received with what is on the phone box or the back of the phone battery sticker. In case if any customer finds a mismatch of IMEI through the process we mentioned above, they can write their complaint to the following address in writing:
The Deputy General
The Telecommunication Regulatory Commission
No: 276, Elvitigala Road
Colombo 08, WP, Sri Lanka
Or else if a customer wants to complaint in person, they can call the general inquiries by dialling +94-11-2689345 or contact via E-mail: dgtsl@trc.gov.lk.

Nilanga Senanayake (Nilu); 32 years old, currently residing in Nagoda, Kalutara, Sri Lanka is a Sri Lankan Model and a Beautician who is best known as the Mrs. Asia International Global 2013. At the age of 32, Nilu Senanayake (Nilanga) established her career as a well-known saloon beautician, professional model and a successful business woman. She is married to Arjun Senanayake, the owner of 365 Event Management Corporation and the Managing Director of Nilu’s Clothing Boutique in Sri Lanka, with whom she has two daughters. Arjuna Senanaye also worked as a Sri Lankan Fashion Designer and in 2002 Arjuna won “Mr. Sri Lanka” while Nilu won the award as the “Best Model of the World.”

Profile Summary: Full Name – Nilanga Senanayake (Nilu)

Age – 31

Measurements – 32-26-41

Eye Colour: Black

Height- 5.5 feet (170cm), Weight – 50kg

Occupation – Beautician, Professional Model and a Business Woman

Hobby –  Dancing

E-mail – salonnilu@gmail.com

Nilanga continued to develop her character, fulfilling her duty as a loving wife and an excellent mother while working from home at Kalutara, Sri Lanka. Nilanga says her main driving force is her beloved husband, Arjun Senanayake. Her makeup, fashion designing and other things were taken care of Arjun during her pageant show in Malaysia on June 13 to 16. Nilanga has been modelling for nearly 15 years and she thinks whatever experience she gained through her career helped her to face this pageant show successfully. During Mrs. Asia International, Arjun Senanayake also received an award as the “Best Supporting Husband.”

Nilanga Senanayeke believes that every married woman has ability to balance their career and motherhood, if they put sincere effort and dedication. Nilanga got married to Arjun by the age of 19 and has two baby girls; Sasandhi, the first born is now a grown up 12 years old youngster and her second daughter, Senuli is now 6 years old. Both girls are attending Lyceum International School in Panadura, Sri Lanka. Nilanga’s in-laws are taking care of the girls and Nilanga’s mother who is working in Capital Maha Raja Corporation helps her daughter whenever she gets free time. Nilanga and Arjuna schedule their time carefully to fulfill their duties to their two daughters as any other loving parents. Nilanga normally wakes up 4:45a.m to start the day and she prepares her children to go to school with her house mate. After house work, Nilanga and Arjun resume their daily business work in Nilu’s Clothing Boutique and later Nilanga goes to her saloon. While doing business work, Nilanga never forgets to check upon the house work and children’s work. Even with a busy schedule, Nilanga allocates her time to do exercise on daily basis. She says she is very careful of her diet and does exercise regularly to maintain her health and beauty as a model.

Nilanga mentions that she enjoys every bit of her married life and she never intend to give up things in her life easily. Currently she is working along with Lion’s Club for the betterment of children with low-income families.
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Kids catching fever is always a worry for parents. While most of the fevers are benign, self limiting viral fevers some of them can be life threatning. These days there are few fever epidemics spreading in the country and  This article is a must read for parents with little kids.

With the change in weather there is always likely to spread of infectious diseases. Following are few viral fevers commonly seen among children these days.

Dengue Fever:

Dengue fever is a viral illness and it is transmitted by a mosquito. This vector mosquito breeds in clear water collections and following rainy periods we can see an increase in the number of people catching dengue fever. Sri lanka is suffering from this menace over last few years and still we see moralities due to dengue fever.

Viral Fever With Vomiting, and Loose Motion:

An illness comprising of fever, vomiting and loose motion also spreading both among adults and children these days. Usually this type of illness can be attributed to food poisoning. But this clinical syndrome seems to be a viral fever with mainly gastrointestinal symptoms. Also some people may show features of cough and cold.

When suffering from this illness it is important to get medical advice and treatment to control the symptoms. Losing water with vomiting and loose motion and reduced intake of foods and drinks can lead to dehydration. Hence, it is vital to control vomiting and maintain the hydration. There are medicines to stop vomiting. Also, one can take Paracetamol to control in correct dosage.

To maintain the hydration, Oral Rehydration Solutions like Jeewani play a very vital role. As bowel is ill, the patient have to take frequent, small sips to clench the thirst. Also, some clinicians advise to take liquid diets and lactose free diets.

Rest is also important for faster recovery and patients return to normal health with a week time.

Measles :

We are also experiencing small out break of measles these days. Measles also a viral illness which gives rise to fever and skin rash. Some of the patient may develop complications of measles and it is important to seek medical advice.

Measles out break is specially found in the age range of 6 months to 12 months. One of the reasons may be due to the delay in giving Measles vaccine at 12 month of age now. Earlier it was given at the age of nine months. The preventive health care has advised parents to get MMR vaccine for their kids if they are under 12 months of age and not yet got the MMR vaccine.

Measles spread by close contacts through infective droplets. The incubation period (The time taken to develop illness after getting infected with the virus) is about 9-12 days. The initial symptom will be high fever, cough, red eyes and loss of appetite. After four days, skin rash develops. Rash begins behind the ears and spread all over the body.

The complications of measles include bacterial pneumonia, encephalitis and middle ear infections. It is vital to have a nutritious diet to prevent some of these complications. Parents may avoid giving some of the foods to ill children due to their believes about measles. However, there should not be any restrictions of foods to these children if they can eat fish and meats. Like other viral illness giving enough liquids and having rest are vital for a faster recovery.

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease:

This is a viral fever and caused by coxsackie virus. This is a very benign illness with fever and a rash. Rash is very concerning to parents and this illness is very common among small children. They develop a very characteristic rash in mouth, around anus and both in hands and feet. The recent out breaks show a atypical rash which spreads in to other body parts.

The children get better in 4 to 7 days and usually do not lead to complications. It is important to control the fever with paracetamol during illness with adequate liquid diet and rest.

Parents mainly worry when the rash appear and they get confuse this rash with the chickenpox rash. A qualified medical practitioner can easily differentiate this and if you are in doubt it is always better to seek medical advice.

Most of the time, antibiotics are not indicated to treat these fevers. Viral fevers are healed by body’s immune system. What is important during these illness is to have an adequate rest and to maintain nutrition. As most of the children will loose appetite and have symptoms like vomiting, liquid diet is a better option.

Paracetamol is THE DRUG to control fever. However it is very important to give it in correct dosage. 15 mg per kg is the correct dosage and using your child’s weight you can decide how much to give at a time. Paracetamol can be given when fever comes or as a regular dose. Always make sure you wait 6 hours to give next dose.

Another measure that you can use is tepid sponging. Make sure to use luke warm water and to sponge below arm bits, around neck and groins.

Blood tests may also be needed. Your doctor will advise on necessary tests and correct timing.

I hope that I was able to give you an idea of common viral illnesses among children these days. But I am sure you might need some clarifications. Please add your concerns in the comment box below and I will answer them all.

Dry skin is a common problem for both adult and children. Even though it is per say not a disease, most of the people with dry skin feel upset about it. Specially skin does not look healthy and beautiful. In this article we discuss the common causes of Dry Skin and treatment option we have to control the problem.

What Causes Dry Skin ?

There are several causes for dry skin. One or few of these causes can contribute to make skin dry.

1. Genetic Reasons:

Like any other organ in the body Skin is also designed by individual person’s genetic coding. Dry skin due to genetic reason can occur in different severity and ages. The worst scenario is to develop dry skin in infancy. Others may develop dry skin around 6-10 year of age. Scaling of the skin occur mainly in arms and legs. Sometime this can spread to neck and body as well.

2. General Medical Conditions:

general medical conditions can also cause dry skin. Some of the diseases which can cause dry skin are:

- Thyroid Hormone Excess (Hyperthyroidism) or Lack of Thyroid Hormone (Hypothyroidism)

- Live Disease

- Kidney Disease

- Vitamin Deficiency

Dry skin due to these general medical condition can be seen in the entire skin. Most of the time the other symptoms of these general medical condition also present in the people.

3. Due to the effects of Medicines:

Some of the medicines can cause dry skin. Lipid lowering drugs are an example for this.

4. Aging:

Dry skin can occur due to normal aging. But at times e have to do certain blood tests if Dry skin occur very fast in these patients.

5. Malnutrition and Vitamin Deficiencies:

Vitamin and Minerals (trace elements)play a vital role in healthy and beautiful skin. Specially Vitamin A and C deficiency can cause dry and dull skin.

6. Environmental Factors:

Certain weather condition can cause dry skin. Specially Dry and windy cold weather can cause dry skin.

Treatment for Dry Skin:

If dry skin is due to a general medical condition as listed out above, treating that disease will improve the dryness of skin. For most of other conditions the solution is to treat dry skin symptomatically as curing is impossible.

Using a moisturizing lotion and soap alternative should be the first step. Soap can itself cause dryness in the skin. People with dry skin are advised to use an emulsifying ointment instead of soaps.

Applying moisturizing lotion or cream also important part. When you are applying moisturizing lotions make sure to apply it in the direction of the hair. For example if you are applying moisturizing lotion in the legs make sure to rub it from above to down.

Also, it is important to apply moisturizing lotion just after a bath or washing of the skin. Pat drying of the skin is important and use the moisturizing solution on the skin within 5 minutes of pat drying.

Doctors can also prescribe special medical preparations depending on the severity of the condition. Most of these preparations can be used in long term and they are proven to be safe. Once you identify the best cream for your skin , you can use it long term regularly.

Ashton Agar is the latest addition to Australian test team. Ashton made his first test appearance at the 1st match of the 2013 Ashes and he set two world records in his first game. He is still nineteen year of age (Born on October 14, 1993) and he was able to show lot of character in his debut game. This young Australian hero has a half Sri Lankan origin.

Aston is a slow left arm orthodox bowler and a left hand bat. He has represented Australia under 19 and under 23 team. Then he played in Australia A team before winning the test cap.

Ashton Agar’s parents are Sonia Hewawissa and john Agar. His mother Soniya is the daughter of Arjuna Nala Hewawissa and Sheilah Hewawissa who have migrated to Australia. Ashton’s mother Soniya was just 12 year old when she her parents came to Australia along with her siblings Sherene, Rowan (dec), and Ajith. Ashton grandfather Nala Hewawissa himself has been a cricketer representing Darmaraja College cricket team. His grandmother Sheilah Hewawissa has worked in Ceylon Tea Board before migrating to Australia.

Ashton’s maternal grandfather Arjun Nala Heawissa passed away in August, 2011. Hewawissa sports complex at Dharmarajah College is in his memory.

Ashton’s father John has also played cricket and he played for Prhran Cricket club. Ashton is the only teenager to debut in a Ashes test in 48 years. Ashton is not only good in cricket but he has excelled in education as well. He had to postpone the entry to Deakin University to do a degree in Law due to his commitments in cricket.