Constructed during the Dutch Colonial Era, Kalpitiya Fort had been designed in 1666 and completed in 1676. The walls of the Fort are approximately 4 meters (13 feet) high constructed with coral and limestone from the surrounding area. The Fort has a single entrance facing the lagoon with a pediment ...
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Today, (Tuesday 30th November) I took advantage of the last day of spring and spent most of my time in the garden, a place I love to be. It was a beautiful morning and I enjoyed the peace and tranquility it provided. Gardening is my hobby and at the age ...
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Dec 8, 2021
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DESMOND KELLY
Little-known facts about Keppetipola’s death-by L.B Senaratne Source:Daily Mirror Dr. Henry Marshall, the friend of Maha Nilame Adikaram Keppetipola, did the greatest dishonour to him and the nation by removing the skull to Edinburgh. Adikaram was the best person who would have known where the remains of Keppetipola lay buried ...
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The Benefits of Brahmi Source:Banyanbotanicals Brahmi/gotu kola (Centella asiatica) is one of the most beloved mental rejuvenatives in the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. Best known for its long and impressive history of use for enhancing intellect and mental acuity, it also soothes the nervous system, purifies the blood, and promotes healthy skin ...
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175 Year old Church in Kandy-by L.B Senarathne The Church of St John at Getambe Source:Dailymirror St. John’s Church at Getambe celebrated its 175th Year in October. Proceedings were conducted on ‘Zoom’ keeping to the country’s health requirements. It has a history unparalleled in the history of churches in the country. Incidentally, ...
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Dec 8, 2021
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Tagged Father Nisantha Fernando, Mahanama Madiyama Maha Vidyalaya, St. John’s College
Is there a credible political alternative for Sri Lanka? by Tissa Jayatilaka Why do Sri Lankan voters elect and re-elect corrupt and discredited politicians? This topic has been much talked about and commented on in newspapers and social media ever since Gotabaya Rajapaksa, in a rare moment of self-realisation, asked ...
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Dec 8, 2021
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Tagged D.S. Senanayake, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sir Ponnambalam Arunachalam
Sujith Silva is at Trinity College, Kandy Source:Sujith Silva FB Back after 30 years, at the Trinity College boarders’ Dinning Hall. I first stepped in here as a 17 year old in 1992 with St.Peter’s College Rugby squad as 2nd XV when the squad was hosted for lunch prior to ...
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Press releases on “Tourism” and “Invest Tourism” SRI LANKA INVITES INVESTORS Sri Lanka offers dynamic investment opportunities in key economic sectors for foreign investors. Despite COVID-19, Sri Lanka has maintained a steady momentum of investor interest in its vibrant tourism industry. The sector has been attracting substantial investment – between ...
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Destiny of progress in women’s cricket rests in hands of Hashan and Apsari duo – By Sunil Thenabadu (sports editor – eLanka) The fate of Sri Lanka women’s cricket is now in the hands of former Sri Lanka Test cricketer Hashan Tillakaratne the new head coach of the women’s cricket team ...
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Dec 7, 2021
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Tagged Apsari Tillakaratne, Cricket, Hashan Tillakaratne, national cricket team, Sunil Thenabadu, Women’s Cricket Team
Health & Views December 1st issue 2021 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file . Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations ...
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