Nagadipa or Naka-diva was the ancient name of the Jaffna peninsula. It is first mentioned in the Pali chronicles of Ceylon in connection with the story of the Buddha's second visit to Sri Lanka in the ...

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 ...

Dr. Buddhadasa Bodhinayake has been a household name all over Sri Lanka. Hailing from a suburban Sinhala family background in Bentota and guided by his father, a Head Master of a Sinhala School, he ...

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 ...

Mix turmeric ans goraka with polos and keep aside for about an one hour until tender. Then add all the ingredients to a pan. Cook uncovered in medium heat until the mixture becomes thick.

A marriage is said to be consanguineous when the union is between two people, genetically related, by descent, from a common ancestor. All human societies however ...

Renowned for their martial prowess and happy go-lucky attitude, Sri Lanka"s Malay folk have but a relatively short history in the country, albeit a very fascinating one. This small Muslim community ...

Sriyani Amarasena needs no introduction to Sri Lankan cinemagoers. Having appeared in more than hundred films in the Sri Lankan silver screen she has established herself as one of the most popular ...

??? ??? (Jana Gee) Aa Saendae Kaale (Drama: Suuti Gamaraala) Aadaraya Pamanakde (with Vijaya Kumaranatunga) Aala Haengum (with Anjaleen Gunathilake) Aala Raengum Aashirwaada Karam (with Neela ...

For voice, eye, action and expression no actor came out at all in the year 2000 in Sri Lanka, equal to Janaka Kumbukage. His pivotal performance in the film Saroja, along with his effectual ...

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 ...

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 ...