It was with much interest that I followed through local media about the problem on Wild Elephants entering border villages and creating a havoc. They have been distroying people as well as their property belonging to the people living in the vicinity. One of the first incidents were reported in a village close to Sigiriya and after several complaints were ...

After posting several anecdotes on different topics I have decided to write another trivial news on Colombo. This could be rather interesting but a disturbing post on the Sewage System in Colombo. According to a news report I read in the Daily Mirror (Sri Lankan Newspaper) there are only two Swege Outlets for the Entire Colombo. One is in Wellawatte ...

There are very few teachers, leaders and individuals who impart their knowledge free of charge without expecting anything in return. Late Venerable Kirinde Sri Dhammananda (popularly known as K. Sri Dhammananda) occupies a special place. Being a Buddhist I used to read his books which gave an unbiased view while his books and sermons always acted as a panacea for the inquisitive mind. ...

“Which Country are you from?” asked a woman “I am From Sri Lanka” I replied “Is it an African Country?” She asked inquisitively “No it’s in Southern Asia” I replied politely “Never Mind!” She said “Shall I give you a cup of Ceylon Tea?” (A Made up Story) Sri Lanka and Ceylon, Where do we Belong? We are not the ...

Dear Rain I am writing this ‘poetic’ letter in utter Dismay Having penetrated to my Electricity meter, striking it and creating a Disarray You did cause havoc in the whole month of May Obstracting the travellers in your usual Way At least for Today Please listen to what I have to Say As Children When we ...