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Thursday, April 13, 2023

Rajapaksha Family getting ready for New year 2023

Mahinda Rajapaksa, the former Sri Lankan president and son Namal Rajapaksa, along with his grandchild, is getting ready to celebrate Sinhala New Year, one of the most important cultural festivals in Sri Lanka. The festival, which falls in mid-April, marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the new year according to the Sinhala calendar.

As part of the celebrations, Mahinda Rajapaksa and his family are preparing traditional sweets. These delicacies are a significant part of the Sinhala New Year celebrations, and families across Sri Lanka prepare them at home.

Meanwhile, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, is cooking sweets at their residence.

Rajapaksha Family getting ready for New year 2023




Namal Rajapaksha's son Kesara’s first surf lesson

Namal Rajapaksa, the Sri Lankan parliamentarian and the son of the former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, along with his family, visited the coastal town of Tangalle to indulge in some surfing. 

Tangalle is a popular surfing destination on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, known for its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and consistent waves. 

 Namal Rajapaksa, an avid surfer himself, has been promoting the sport in Sri Lanka and has been instrumental in developing surfing infrastructure in the country. 

He is the founder of the Sri Lanka Surfing Federation, which aims to promote the sport and develop Sri Lanka into a surfing destination. His visit to Tangalle with his Wife Limni Rajapaksha and son kesara is a tto give his son Kesara first surfing lesson.

Namal joined by his wife and son Kesara, who also enjoyed the waves and the beautiful beach. The family was seen taking surfing lessons from local instructors and immersing themselves in the local culture.








Father and son from Sri Lanka drown in Queensland waterfall tragedy



A 21 year old Melbourne man who died at a popular waterfall in far north Queensland was trying to save his father from the treacherous waters when the pair drowned, devastated friends have revealed.  

Sisira Gajanayaka, 59, first got into trouble while swimming at Crystal Cascades, west of Cairns, on Tuesday afternoon. 

 The veteran bus driver who was migrated from Sri Lanka, was travelling with a group of 18 people from four different families when tragedy struck. 
 
His 21 year old son, Themi was trying to help save his father’s life when the pair drowned. The men were said to have been “struggling to get out of the water”, a police spokeswoman.
 
Bystanders called emergency services at about 5pm and a rescue operation was launched, but the men could not be found. Swift water rescue crews and two pump trucks were involved in the operation, before the men were found and pulled unresponsive from the water. 
 
Police said the pair were unable to be revived by paramedics and they were declared dead a “short time later”. Gajanayaka’s other son, Gomiya, was at the scene when the pair drowned and released a statement on Wednesday night, saying his dad “was the most selfless, amazing person” he has ever known. “He was always helping with community fundraisers and events and going out of his way to help those less fortunate. 

He loved his family and always wanted the best for us,” he said. Gomiya said his brother was “so beautiful and full of life” and said he was “a hero” for trying to save their father. “He lightened up everyone’s day and made us all laugh when we were down. I’m the luckiest person to have had him as a brother,” he said. “I’ll now look after my sister and mum for you just as I know you’ll look after dad for us.” 
 
More than 100 friends and family gathered to remember the pair on Wednesday, with loved ones telling Gajanayaka was a lovely friend who would do anything to help anyone. “I couldn’t breathe when I heard the news,” family friend said. 

 “Everybody has lost a very good friend, that’s all I can say. We’re not going to get him back again.” a friend said Themi would be remembered as “someone unique and unapologetically him”. “He would never fail to make us laugh or bring up our spirits in any moment,” he said. “We’ll miss him deeply.” 

The 21-year-old was said to be a talented musician and an avid Collingwood fan. “He tried to save his father, who was in an unfortunate situation while he was on holiday. He threw himself into a situation trying to save him,” friend added. “His heroic act in his final moment really epitomised him as a person.” The family and friends who were travelling with the pair have cut their holiday short and are flying back to Melbourne on Wednesday night. A report will be prepared for the coroner. The tragedy is not the first time visitors have ended up in trouble at the site. In 2020, a teenager needed to be rescued after slipping and falling from the waterfall. An 18-year-old man drowned there in 2014, having also reportedly slipped and fallen into the water.