A few months ago a research done by a group of team in Kelaniya University has agitated the society. The group finding was a high concentration of arsenic in pesticides and was said to be causing chronic kidney disease in Rajarata. This ground breaking research was however `guided by divine intervention` the leader of the research team, famously said, when ...
Upeksha Swarnamali and the Akalanka Ganegama are the newest lovers in the Sinhala cinema. The duo playing the main roles in the well known female film director Inoka Sathyangani’s latest film “Cinderella” How was it to work with a director with an international recognition? Upeksha: Inoka is a well talented director, and I was able to go deep in to ...
“Most people approve of capital punishment, but most people wouldn’t do the hangman’s job.” Said George Orwell but in Sri Lanka there are men who are willing to take up the job. The Prisons Department has called upon applications for the post of Hangman “Alugosuwa”, recently and so far received six applications according to the authorities. Vacancies exist at the ...
Around 2,000 school students from 150 schools in the Western Province of Sri Lanka create history to day by completing the Asia’s longest painting. The painting is one and half kilometers long. School children are enthusiastically contributed to paint on the Colombo Wall to celebrate the World Tourism day that falls on September 27. The painting showcase the Colombo City ...
Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga is expected to win matches by ball. But today playing for Mumbai India team in Champions League match against Chennai Super Kings in Chenni, Lasith Malinga pulled an unlikely win for Mumbai Indians. Chenni Super kings had scored 159 runs in their 20 overs. During the reply Mumbi Indians were on 107 runs at ...
Migrant worker population of Sri Lanka has increased significantly over the years, and become the major source of foreign currency inflows to the country. “MoneyGram” and “Western Union” money transfer services are highly popular among Sri Lankan migrant worker population as the main money transfer options to Sri Lanka. In this article I am going to introduce another four fund ...
The latest news about Nehara Pieris is that she has clashed again with her husband Nirmal, but this time it was not for a family matter but for “Face Book”. Nehara has boasted for having the largest Face Book fan page for an actress in Sri Lanka that has over 100,000 fans. The clash has taken place to get the ...
NRFC accounts should be opened in the name of Sri Lankan Nationals or Non-Nationals who had at any time been a Sri Lanka national, while they are resident abroad or within 90 days of their return to Sri Lanka after employment abroad. These accounts may be held jointly, provided all joint account holders confirm these conditions. The common facilities available ...
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara won two Awards at the ICC Award ceremony held in London today. Sri Lankan wicket keeper batsman was named ODI Cricketer of the year 2011 and Sanga also won the ICC People’s choice award. Kumar Sangakkara was unable to attend the cermony but I am sure this must be [...]
Amarasiri Pieris has launched his fifth music album “Ganga gala yaden” on 9thSeptember. The album was launched under the Torana label. Amarasiri has a unique voice that was magnificently sharpen under the patronage of late Maestro Premasiri Kemadasa. Kemadasa Amarasiri harmony delivered many musical extravaganzas that were embraced by not only the older generation but [...]
Duleeka Marapana is an actress who posses unparalleled acting talents in Tele Dramas, Stage plays and in Cinema. Having started her career from the stage, she stood over other artistes with the vast experience gained from stage dramas.Duleeka is having positive comments these days from both critiques and tele drama fans due to her recent [...]
House of your own is everybody’s dream. You sacrifice your precious time, leisure to make this dream a reality. Perhaps it may be the main reason you are working abroad, to earn something to build a house to live with your loved ones. You don’t have to wait until you return back to start constructing [...]
With ethical consciousness growing among customers the world over, many young local fashion designers are looking to the past for inspiration. They have begun to value traditional arts and crafts and in the process Beeralu lace has found its way into high fashion clothing in a big way. The Sinhala name for lace is Renda [...]
After years of silence veteran vocalist Sunil Edirisinghe is ready to shower the audience with a flower rain. His latest collection of songs “Mal Wehi Poda” released today the 1st of September at the Public Library auditorium. The lyric writers includes both seniors and novels namely;Kumaratunga Munidasa, Rathna Sri Wijesinghe,Kumaradasa Saputhanthri, Bandula Nanayakkarawasam,Samudra Wettasinghe,Ven.Kiramba Sumangala [...] ...
Ridhma Cultural Troupe which is recognized and admired for its captivating dance performances presented at “Ru Sanda Rae Concert” featuring Rookantha & Chandraleka, Sri Lanka Day Celebrations, Royal Bank Cultural Day Celebrations, Your University Multi Cultural Festival and the University of Toronto Fund Raising Dance Competition is proudly presenting “Gimhanaye Abhimanaya – Glory of Summer” [...] ...
Musician Rohana Weerasinghe was awarded with a merit Doctorate by the University of Visual and Performing Arts on 26th of August 2011. University of Visual and Performing Arts was established in 2005 replacing the former Institute of Aesthetic Studies affiliated to the University of Kelaniya . Although the UVPA is in its infantile stages as [...]