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 ...

The development and distribution of the Ancient Hydraulic Civilization of Sri Lanka is reflected in several maps where the spatial distribution of ancient irrigation structures, the distribution of ...

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 ...

Though they talk of globalisation, global village, decay of the nation state, the nation states continue to function with their boundaries in tact.

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) is a pro-Sinhalese group whose campaign of violence in Sri Lanka during the 1980s was itself violently suppressed in 1989-90 by a combination of government and ...

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 ...

Karen Parker - A high priced human rights lawyer was tossed out on her highly paid ass when she attempted to fron up to the US Congress arguing that LTTE were not terrorists and that their human ...

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl except coconut milk and oil. Heat a medium size pan under medium fire. Add oil. Add the mixture from above and stir. Cover add cook for about 5 minutes. Stir every 2 ...

Banana Bread - Vathasa Ishwarakumar 11/22/2005 Basic White Bread - Niluckshi 1/30/2004 Bread-Basic Dough - Zaharana 4/19/2002 Carrot Bread - Sudath Nugaela 2/05/110 Classic Banana Bread - Gloria Max ...

Polos is one of my favorite dishes. But for Sri Lankans living abroad, it is hard to come by. There canned Jack fruit products available in most countries. This recipe is uses these cans. Fry the ...

Bamara Thudin Budun Wediya (with Morris Dahanayake) Edaa Menma Kanchana Hithanna Karunu Nodaena Oba (with Upali Thewarapperuma) Kolom Puren (with Punsiri Soysa) Mage Sitha Oba (with Anton Senanayake) ...

Thinly peel the pumpkin. Prick the pumpkin well with a fork. Cut into two halves, then cut each half into about 12 pieces. Remove the seeds and pulp. The pumpkin pieces should weigh around 1 pound ...