This year marks the 500th anniversary of Vasco da Gama's (1469-1524) voyage to India, which is rated as one of the greatest achievements of mankind. It is only comparable to Neil Armstrong's journey ...

The system built by the British, began operating in 1864, initially from Colombo, Henerathgodde (Gampaha) and to Ambepussa. Kandy was reached in 1867. 1925-40 was the peak of railway development. Most ...

First prepare the fruit. Remove seeds and cut the raisons in three or four pieces, wash and stem the sultanas, wash, pick and dry the currants, cut the pumpkin preserve, ginger preserve, and chowchow ...

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The Maha Aramaya and the Mahacetiya in Magama in the deep South of Ruhunu Rata was built by King Kavantissa's father of the heroic king Dutugemunu and his younger brother Saddhatissa. When the ...

The question of group ideology among the Sinhala people has engaged the attention of scholars in recent times. How did the Sinhala identity originate? What were its transformations in the course of ...

The Kandy Municipal Council unanimously passed a resolution banning the slaughter of cattle and goats within the Kandy municipal limits with effect from yesterday . This was the first such resolution ...

Heat the oil in a pan. Wash the eggplant and cut the it into thin strips of legnth around 1". When the oil is hot, deep fry the egg plant in small batches until golden brown. Drain excess oil and set ...

I am not claiming to be an Ex-Serviceman as I did not join the army only to play squash, wear a full suit in the evening and go to the officer's mess to have drinks. I could do those things even as a ...

Aadare Saagare (Film: Asoka) Aadare Saagare Aadare Saagare Aadare Soyaa Pem Aalaya Himi Mage Aaley Pem Raes (Film: Surangani) Aaley Pem Res (Film: Surangani) Aaley Pem Res (New Music) Aawe Soyaala Maa ...

Mix all ingredients, except flour and eggs. Cover with a clean cloth and keep for24 hours at room Temperature. Next day add flour and eggs mix together. Coat the pudding bowls with some butter. Pour ...

SriLankan Airlines’ lady pilots have quietly revolutionized aviation in Sri Lanka, with several international flights being carried out by all-female crews. Captain Anusha Siriratne and Junior First ...