This week ITN Sanhinda program was to commemorate Sri Lankan cinema legend Gamini Fonseka. Sanhinda is program in Independent Television Network which talk about legendary artists which Sri Lanka produced. Musician Somapala Rathnayaka , Film producer Chithra Balasuriya (Parasathumal & Thunmanhandiya), Sarasaviya Editor Aruna Gunarathna, Actor Ravindra Randeniya, Actress and parliamentarian Malani Fonseka and Gamini Fonseka’s son Damith Fonseka joined ...
Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has decided to reallocate the radio frequencies to all the FM radio channels in Sri Lanka from November 01, 2012. There are 45 broadcasting channels in Sri Lanka currently functioning and they you may have to tune your radio tomorrow to listen to your favorite radio program or radio channel. This new ...
My Wish – “Hadaka Pathuma” concert was held in Nelum Pokuna Theater on February 19th, 2012. This musical night featured many Sri lankan singers representing most of genre of Sri Lankan music. Bhathiya & Santhush, Amarasiri Peiris, Nirosha Virajini, Udaya Sri, Kasun Kalharam, Ashanthi, Dushyanth Weeraman were few of the artists and My Wish Foundation Organized this mega concert. Adding ...
The famous X-Files actress, Hollywood star Gillian Anderson was sued by a disabled Sri Lankan Army Captain. The disable army captain Anura Ratne Bandara of Yakkala is the caretaker of the property belongs to the Hollywood star. The army captain had filed a case at the Colombo Commercial High Court against Ms. Anderson and her husband claiming Rs.100 million as ...
This page is dedicated to Lanka Help Magazine’s featured videos. We will be showcasing one important video in our home page. This page will list all the previously featured videos as we do believe these videos are really of use and of interest to us as Sri Lankans. Also, you will find quick links to videos published in our web ...
Located 270 km’s from Colombo, Tissamaharama or Tissa as it is fondly knows among locals is a town with rich archaeological significance. It is blessed with a rich history and ruins which are of immense value both historically and archaeologically. Buddism is the dominant religion among Sri Lankans. Its devotees, the Buddhist believe that Lord Buddha visited Sri Lanka ...
Watch this video by Daniel Barth who is one of the tourist who fell in love with what Sri Lanka has to offer for the tourists. Sharing this video with the world Daniel Barth has this to say about Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka offers world class luxury resorts, empty beaches, epic surfing, elephant orphanages, tea plantations and stunning ruins: ...
...... “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 ...
The history of “chithra katha” (picture stories) in Sri Lanka has a mere five decade of a period. When the famous artist late G.S.Fernando created the very first picture story book “Neela” it was warmly embraced by both young and adult, because people of those era had limited options of entertainment and media. The habit of reading was there in ...
Satisfied tourist who tour Sri Lanka are one of the main force promoting Sri lankan tourism. As a person who have been observing the trends in global tourism promotional activities, I have realized that Sri lanka tourism ministry is in deep sleep. They do not use active modern methods which are economical to promote Sri Lank. Instead they will have ...
The Spice Council of Sri Lanka has begun a three year project to research whether Cinnamon can be used to control diabetes. The Chairman of the Spice Council of Sri Lanka Mr Sara De Silva revealed that, 650 diabetes patients visit to Peradeniya Hospital and National Diabetes Centre Battaramulla will be put on a test and monitored. The patients will ...
Hope you watch the fifth and final One Day International match today between Sri Lanka and South Africa. Sri Lanka cricket team could chase the massive total of 312 runs and this was their second consecutive successful run chase over 300. Almost all the batsmen chipped in the chase. Opener Upul Tharanga as dominant early in the inning and scored ...
Ever wondered who is the richest person in Sri Lanka ? We all know about the world’s richest list but we never heard of a proper list of Sri lankan richest. Most of the wealthiest in the past were exemplary philanthropists. In this article we talk about few past and present wealthiest people in Sri Lanka. Forbes Magazine has published ...
National Savings Bank has celebrated her 40th anniversary on 16th March 2012. Although formed by statute in 1972, the Bank’s origin trace back to 1832. With the establishment of Post Office Savings Bank in 1885 the deposits and withdrawals were routed smoothly through the island wide Postal network. On 16th March 1972, the National Savings Bank commenced its operations ...
He is the voice of more than 1800 Hindi film songs, Sonu Nigam Live in Concert was held 18th night at CH & FC ground. Sonu Nigam entertained Sri lankan fans with his famous songs. Here is a collection of the images from Sonu Nigam live in concert 2012 in Colombo. Read our previous article on Sonu Nigam Live in ...
...... 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 ...
Yashodara (Bimbadewi alias Yashodara) is a new film based on story from Buddhist antiquity. The cast include: Princess Yashodara – Pallawi Subash Prince Siddartha – A. Chowdhury Prince Dewadatta – Dineth De Silva Queen Mahamaya – Sangeetha Thedani King Suddodana – Ajith Weerasinghe King Suppabuddha- Kamal Deshapriya Yashodhara is directed by veteran film maker Prof. Sunil Ariyarathna who has also ...
Bhadraji Mahinda Jayathilaka is a multi talented artist who currently live in Los Angeles in USA. Bhadraji is a novelist, song writer, composer and a singer. While living in USA, Bhadraji makes frequent visit to Sri lanka to engage in his creative and entertainment activities. This time Bhadraji presents a solo concert in Gampaha on September 08. This solo ...
The popular singer cum band leader Sangeeth Wijesuriya has launched a new band recently. ‘Wayo’ is the name of the new band. ‘Wayo’ will perform as an acoustic band and is a ten piece band. Sangeeth has initially published the news of his new band in his Face Book fan page with a photo of him with the members ...
Popular singer Uresha Ravihari gor married recently. The wedding was held at Colombo Gall Face Hotel on 27th January, 2012. Uresha’s husband Nalinda is a doctor by profession. Uresha Ravihari is the daughter of popular television and radio announcer Dharmasri Wickramasinghe. Indika Mallawaarachchi was the official photographer of the wedding and Uresha was dressed my Marina Perera. Do You Like ...
