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!

These images of Ranjan in saree will bring you the memories of Kanchana movie, which the Indian actor, Sarath Kumar played his role as the heroin of the plot, originally. We will bring more information about this film in near future.

Ranjan Ramanayaka, the multi-talented artist has shown his skills in acting, film direction, singing and dancing is also a politician in real life. He is the opposition leader of Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council, Sri Lanka. Even before joining the politics, Ranjan was a social activist , who called for a national attention to support Sri Lankan migrant workers suffering in middle east countries and other nations. He has been often critical of political policies and does not shy away from having a voice. So we can hope he does the same in this movie playing a role of a female.

Let me wind up with the hope of bringing more information about Ranjan’s female character, film story in another post. Find more articles about Ranjan Ramanayaka here.

Having schooled at Holy Family Convent (HFC), Bambalapitiya, she opted to follow a Diploma in Child Psychology and Pre-school Education, also at HFC. At school, she excelled both academically and non-academically, having been an active netball, hockey and tennis player who won numerous awards for her sporting prowess.

She entered the limelight when she was crowned ‘Miss Sri Lanka 1978. Thereafter she had the distinction of being one of the contestants at the Miss Universe pageant held in Athens. She also participated in Miss World 1973, held at the Royal Albert Hall, London on November 23, 1973.

Following is a summary of a recent Interview she had with a local week end news paper.

Q: You have first entered the limelight as Miss Sri Lanka?

A: Yes, It was my father’s decision, and then both my father and mother were beside me throughout the pageant.

Q: What was the feedback you received after crowned as Miss Sri Lanka?

A: I’ve got good reputation, in fact some even invite me to the Silver Screen. But my father rejected all those invitations. It was his law that ruled our home, and I was doted on by my parents and by my brothers.

Q: How did you get to know the person ‘Mahinda Rajapaksa’?

A: I knew him as the youngest Member of Parliament in Sri Lanka, as an answer to a General knowledge question that’s all. Who thought he’ll become my husband?

Q: How did it happen?

A: It was a proposal, Veteran Female vocalist Seetha Nanayakkara was asked to find a suitable girl for Mahinda, by his parents. She asked another veteran vocalist Kokoladevi Weeratunga to visit our parents to do the initial search and the proposal. Our horoscopes were matched and he came with his parents to see me, that’s how it happened.

Q: Was he the first who came to see you?

A: No, no there were several proposals, but none matched with my horoscope as mine’s a difficult one to match according astrologers.

Q: Why did you like Mahinda?

A: I think it may be love at first sight, he looks a decent gentleman and most importantly our horoscopes were a perfect match.

Q: Why did you prefer a politician?

A: Not at all, my father seeks a professional for me, he through ally opposed to give my hands to a politician. So he has chosen Mahinda the Lawyer and said Mahinda is the perfect match for me as both of us will reach the top. May be he has consulted the astrologers before taking this decision. It was Daniel Gamaariya and Kodippili Hettiarchchige Mathees who have read my horoscope and did the predictions. We married in 1983.

Q: How is he as a husband?

A: Quite understanding, and steady character who always encourage me. And most importantly he always believes in me which I never will break.

Q: Do you have a interest in politics?

A: Not at all, that’s the main reason for our happy family life. I always wanted to give maximum education for my three children and dedicated my life to achieve it. I want them to become professionals, as my father wished for his children.

Q: How did you plan their education?

A: We always keep them engage in some sort of activities, sports, social work, and studies etc. that avoid them from aberration.  We never missed an occasion or event they participate. As the President Mahinda went to watch rugger matches they played. And he is the one who always signed the school progress reports of our children. I always interacted with their teachers and other parents and ensure giving them an ordinary family life apart from being the children of the president.

Q: why all of them went to St.Thomas College Mt.Lavinia?

A: Because my father and brothers all went to that school. And it is the main reason for the deep bond between them as brothers.

Q: How they are doing now?

A: My mother said that Namal will become a lawyer someday, but I never thought he will become a politician. I am quite happy Yoshitha joined Navy as his Grandfather. Rohitha is in England studying medicine. And also become an astronaut is his childhood ambition for which he studying separately.

Q: You are the founder of Carlton Pre-schools of Sri Lanka?

A: I think education is particularly important for women because they play a more central role in nurturing children and it is the children who represent the future of any country.

Q: And ‘Siriliya Saviya’ Foundation?
It is to empower rural women and war widows who are economically disadvantaged. I love to help people in any way I could, especially the poor and children irrespective of caste or creed.I think that may be a result of both my up-bringing and my husband. From a very young age, my parents have encouraged me to lend a helping hand wherever possible.

I have another ambition of construct a Cancer Hospital in North without spending state money. I feel that if every one of us works to make a difference in whatever small way, then Sri Lanka certainly has a bright future.

The teledrama crew include popular Sri Lankan artists like Janaka Kumbukage, Menaka Rajapaksha and Nehara Peiris. The filming of the teledrama is being done around Boston in Massachusetts.

The teledrama got an early popularity due to the gossips spreading about Nehara Peiris and Menaka Rajapaksha. Nehara is in the process of getting divorce from Nirmal and there are rumors that Menaka has also filed for a divorce. It is the Winter time in Uniter States and the captured movements of the “Adaraneeya Niagara” crew enjoying the USA trip will give clear evidence of the couples relationship.

Following are few images of the “Adaraneeya Niagara” crew in USA and we have also added a video about AdaraneeyaNiagara” below the images.

‘Boston Lanka’, a premier American based Sri Lankan Media Organization that covers Sri Lankan related news in USA also produce many feature programs along with its weekly news editions.

Boston Lanka now has its own production unit and invites Sri Lankan partners to work in collaboration on any media production and has the capacity to handle all the logistics from USA including paperwork for US visa, accomadation, transportation and all other pre-production and post production services.

To contact Boston Lanka, write to Chitral de Mel at bostonlankanews@gmail.com

The construction is initially planned to sum up in 30 months and the EXIM Bank of China is the lead funding hand of this marvelous project.

Please watch following two videos which give you more information about this project.

ITN News article about the project:

I think you must have seen enough images of Arjuna’s little boy who hold the glorious cup with daddy (See images below). Dhyan Ranatunga  is the only son of Arjuna who is born on June 1st, 1989. As his legendary father Dhyan got his early education from Ananda College in Colombo and then he moved to Leeds Metropolitan University in UK for the further studies. Dhyan is studying for  a Sports Management degree at Leeds Metropolitan University. Dhyan also does some part time cricket coaching at Dulwich College, London.

Every summer, Dhyan goes back to Sri Lanka to be with his loving family and to play Cricket. Dhyan has been playing for under 23 Tamil Union Cricket Club for four years now. When asked why he joined Tamil Union Cricket club instead of SSC which is the second home of Rantunga’s family, Dhyan said “The real reason is because my family and I both believed that playing at SSC would earn me stories like ‘he only plays there because his father did too’ and my achievements would be misread as he only got there because of his surname and not his hard work”

Dhyan is a righ hand batsman and he does wicket keeping as well. Playing for under 23 Tamil Union Cricket club Dhyan scored a century (124) against  Panadura Cricket club. Dhyan currently is in Sri Lanka enjoying his summer vacation.

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