...... We are in the dawn of a New Year and most of the people are getting ready to welcome the New Year while the others are busy with Christmas celebrations. December is a festive month no matter whether you are a Catholic or not, and it’s just not the New Year or Christmas that the month of December ...
...... It’s the time of the year again when you await for the dawn of happiness and freedom after a whole year of ordeal and depressing hard work. December is the month in which you seek some time to spend with your loved ones. Make this December a memorable one by giving your loved ones the best type of ...
...... The number of Banks in operation in Sri Lanka amounting to twnty-four out of which nine Banks are Licensed Specialized Banks. Bank density (Number of Bank branches per 100,000 person) is around 11. With the rapid expansion in Bank branches it is estimated that the Bank density will exceed thirty by year 2015. According to a recent study ...
...... The land of Sri Lanka is an extra ordinarily blessed island. Surrounded by the beautiful sea centered by the highlands and the amazing landscape of the country is a remarkable creation of nature. The geographical location of the country being closer to the equator, has blessed the country with a moderate dry climate and pleasant weather throughout the ...
...... “I’m aged 77 now, two days younger to Sir Garfield Sobers, and most of the cricketers known to me commented that I’m in good shape than him” boasted the one man cheering squad of Sri Lanka, Percy Abeysekara. The young at heart, “Percy Uncle” as referred by the young (he is not a youngster any more) is as ...
...... We have published an article about “Past and present wealthiest of Sri Lanka” couple of months ago, where we have listed the top 20 billionaires as per the Sri Lanka’s stock market. Recently the Forbes magazine have hinted the most likely four wealthiest Sri Lankans. The names are given in the alphabetical order as they couldn’t rank them ...
...... Most of the theater-goers in Sri Lanka have not gained the experience of watching the same drama in both Sinhala and English. Yet playwright and drama directress Ruwanthie de Chickera has been successful in presenting “Kalumaali”; a fairytale for grownups in both Sinhala and English without tarnishing the luster of the plot and the scene line-up. Her talent ...
...... Sri Lanka has always been a center for tourist attraction owing to it’s scenic beauty and the hospitality rendered by our country. Foreign tourists also seem to find the culture and tradition of our country precious and some show an admiration to discover facts about the history of the island which is of course full of adventurous and ...
...... Keerthi Pasquel whom we all know as a singer with a “voice for all seasons” intends to come back on stage after a period of 15 consecutive years on the 24th of November at the BMICH in Colombo along with the release of his new album titled “Thawadawask” which will take place on that same day. The concert ...
...... Jaffna is one of the biggest cities in Sri Lanka. This city takes up nearly a quarter of the Northern Province. Jaffna was known to be a city of trade in the past. The fact that makes a anybody sad is till recent, since nearly three decades it was only known to be a vast war stricken area. ...
...... Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) will ceremonially open 15th November 2013 at Colombo and most of the Heads of participating countries have already visited Sri Lanka at the moment. While all the Heads of Government scheduled to be accommodated at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel Colombo, a ‘Boutique Hotel’ with historical value is being arranged for a special ...
...... “Chathak” is a brand name which has revolutionized the all-time favorite dress of T-Shirt. Launched in July 2012, ‘Chathak’ has introduced innovative range of T-Shirts under five main categories namely; Physco Guys, Physco Girls, Lanka Style, Twin Hearts and Cute Kids. They have invite the young in very attractive and appealing manner by asking them ‘Come-on and start ...
...... Sri Lankan history has many stories to tell us about the hand loom industry which has been done even during the time in which Prince Vijaya stepped into the island. Our ancestors have been used to weave clothes from threads a long time back and still in some areas the hand loom industry blossoms. Classic literary works carry ...
...... Its our Birth Day today. We are now three years old and starting fourth year online. Lanka Help site was launched on November 11, 2010. Our main objectives were to provide information related to Sri Lannka and Sri Lankans living all over the world and to promote Sri Lanka in a positive manner. We are happy to say ...
...... The price of brand new or reconditioned vehicles is sky rocketing day by day and people are in search of ways to import vehicles with tax concessions to Sri Lanka. The permit holders of vehicles thrive as they have plenty of opportunities to sell their permits. Since the sale of vehicle permits legalized now,most of the permit holders ...
...... The Swarna Pusthaka is a much awaited prestigious prize among writers in Sri Lanka. As many of you might already know the award was won by Keerthi Walisarage this year (2013) for his latest novel “Kaala Sarpa”. The award was presented for the fourth consecutive time and this year out of many nominated novels “Kaala Sarpa” was able ...
...... The Nenasa TV has come to another mile stone in distance learning methodology with the launch of two channels covering the national curricula of Grade 10 and Grade 11 on 6th November 2013. The “Nenasa – 2” Educational Television Channel was launched in the presence of President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Tangalle Ruhunu Wijayaba National School. Nenasa TV ...
...... “Maa” is a popular program in Sri Lanka Rupavahini. This program features Sri Lankan musicians accompanied by their loved ones who also have some music talent. This program telecast on every Tuesday nights as a live musical program. Yesterday it was popular Singer Samitha Mudunkotuwa and her family. Samitha Adikari was married to popular singer Athula Adikari and ...
...... There has been influx of new players to Sri lankan National Cricket recently. Among many of those Lahiru Thirimanna is a prominent and promising figure who is believed to take the role played by veteran cricketer Kumar Sangakkara. You all know cricketing capabilities of this stylish left hand batsman who also does some part time leg spin balling ...
...... Dengue has taken thousands of innocent lives in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka being a tropical country and situated near the equator has stumbled into a situation where eradication of dengue has become a myth. No matter how hard we try, still we hear about people losing their lives due to this epidemic. 70% of countries situated near the ...
