For a quarter century, Sri Lanka seems to have been plagued by misfortune, including a brutal civil war between the government and a separatist Tamil group. But the conflict finally ended last May, ushering in a more peaceful era for this teardrop-shaped island off India’s coast, rich in natural beauty and cultural splendors.
The island, with a population of just 20 million, feels like one big tropical zoo: elephants roam freely, water buffaloes idle in paddy fields and monkeys swing from trees. And then there’s the pristine coastline. The miles of sugary white sand flanked by bamboo groves that were off-limits to most visitors until recently are a happy, if unintended byproduct of the war.

Monday, March 29, 2010

Gambhir, Nehra recover, thank President Rajapaksa for facilitating ayurvedic treatment

Indian opening batsman Gautam Gambhir and bowler Ashish Nehra called on Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday and thanked him for facilitating their prompt treatment by a well-known ayurvedic physician of the island nation.

They were leaving for India  after recovering from injuries sustained while playing in the ongoing Indian Premier League series. The injuries almost jeopardised their prospects in the ongoing series.

Gambhir and Nehra were treated by Eliyantha White on Mr. Rajapaksa's request.

An official in the Sri Lankan Presidential Secretariat said besides thanking the President and Dr. White, the players also thanked Sri Lankan cricketer Dilshan Tillakaratne, who is now playing in the IPL, for recommending the treatment and making arrangements for it through the President.

Batsman Sachin Tendulkar has also been successfully treated for a sports injury by Dr. White at the request of the President.

- (The Hindu)
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