I was fortunate to be sent to London by the Ceylon Tea Board in Colombo, accompanying my husband, going to UK on a scholarship for higher studies. I was extremely nervous, as it was the first time, I was going for  a job after leaving school, but I felt good ...

Thanks to “Senaka’ for sharing the following……  The memories of the solar eclipse of 1955 and the song that burst out of the event having a laugh at ourselves for drinking ‘ Vadakaha ‘ are worthy of revisiting.  There were several renowned singers C.T. Fernando, Wally Bastian, Desmond de Silva, who made the song ...

Source:Globalresearch In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, let us view in retrospect the controversial topic of Irish slavery in the Caribbean. This Oped News article originally posted in 2008 (first reposted in 2015 on Global Research), skims the surface of a complex historical process which has been the object of critical debate, controversy ...

Source: a surgeon’s tales “reminiscence of a surgeon” – dr gamini goonetilleke   Personal Experiences in Managing Battle Casualties in the North The care for the injured soldier is an essential element of soldier morale and has been, for centuries in warfare. It is of utmost importance to make sure that ...

Leopard attack on farmers in Kutumbigala-by Kamanthi Wickramasinghe On the receiving end of a leopard! Scenic Kutumbigala sanctuary Source:Dailymirror Authorities should provide compensation to the family of the deceased Leopard captured and released towards the interiors of the Kumana National Park Second farmer receiving treatment at Pottuvil hospital Territories of ...