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 William Gopallawa was the last Governor General of Sri Lanka and the first non-executive President of Sri Lanka.  (Nominal Executive) He became President after Sri Lanka became a Republic in 1972 and is also known as an impartial and respected Head of State. AD  Gopallawa won the Matale Municipal Council election in 1926 and served for 13 years.  He served as the Chairman of the Matale Municipal Council for five years and was also the youngest Chairman at that time.  Although the 1936 Matale election failed, William Gopallawa became the first Municipal Commissioner of the Kandy Municipal Council in 1939 after its formation.  He held that position throughout World War II.  Gopallawa served as the Commissioner of the Colombo Municipal Council in 1951 and resigned in 1957.  On June 18, 1958, the SWRD Bandaranaike government appointed Ambassador to China when the Government of China established co-diplomatic relations.  And was re-elected Govern...

  Books are friends who never leave your side. I find this saying to be very true as books have always been there for me. I enjoy   reading books . They have the power to help us travel through worlds without moving from our places. In addition, books also enhance our imagination. Growing up, my parents and teachers always encouraged me to read. They taught me the importance of reading. Subsequently, I have read several books. However, one boom that will always be my favourite is Harry Potter. It is one of the most intriguing reads of my life. I have read all the books of this series, yet I read them again as I never get bored of it. Harry Potter Series Harry Potter was a series of books authored by one of the most eminent writers of our generation, J.K. Rowling. These books showcase the wizarding world and its workings. J.K. Rowling has been so successful at weaving a picture of this world, that it feels real. Although the series contains seven books, I have a particular favo...

         Rail transport to Sri Lanka was introduced by the British in 1864.  The main reason for the construction of the railway was the problem of transporting tea and coffee from the upcountry to the capital.  The first step was the construction of a 54 km road from Colombo to Ambepussa.  In the past, the villagers called the train the Iron Devil.  In 1867, 1874, 1885, 1894 and 1924 the main railway line was extended to Kandy, Nawalapitiya, Nanu Oya, Bandarawela and Badulla respectively.  In addition the Matale road was completed in 1880, the coastal road in 1895, the northern road in 1905, the road to Mannar port in 1914, the Kelani sand road in 1919 and the Puttalam road in 1926.   The Golden Age edition  The golden age of this service, started by the British, is considered to be the period 1955–1970.  BD Rampala is currently the General Manager of the Railway Department.  Under his leadership a great deal of work...

         The history of Sri Lanka has often been associated with Buddhism.  Hela culture mixed with Buddhism can be called the culture of not only Sinhala Buddhists but of all Sri Lankans.  But unaware of this, extremists often attempt to destroy archeological monuments that reflect Buddhist history and seize the land.  ⁇  Devanagala, Muhudu Maha Viharaya, Vijithapura are some of them which have been the subject of much controversy in recent times.  The Kuragala Archaeological Site, located at the end of the Ratnapura District, is another ancient site that has been heavily influenced by these extremists.  Various Buddhist organizations, societies and companies as well as monks spoke on behalf of Kuragala.  But this extremism did not stop there. Kuragala is a place of worship that has been a Buddhist place of worship since before the early Anuradhapura period.  In the days of the ancient kings, it was known as 'Thanduleyaya...

                  I and my family love to go on excursion . So i was our custom to visit at least once a year .. Anyway  a few family relatives joined us on our 2017 tour. So we all got together and chose nuwara eliya as our destination. Somehow our trip was limited to three days. So the first day we first visited the temple of the tooth relic and then took a shower at ramboda water falls and went to gregory park in the evening . We spent most of that day at gregory park .   So in the meantime i had the opportunity to ride a racing bick on lake gregory at an unexpected moment . So it  was my sister and i who decided to go. So i was able to have a lot of fun during that trip .  Somehow when we went on that trip my mother was very scared.Because, that morning there was an accident, a bystander told us. But with God's help, we were safe.  We were able to successfully complete our journey. So for me our 2017 tri...

            Finger millet [Eleusine Coracana] is a traditional grain that is popular in Sri Lanka because of its nutritional value. It is called Kurakkan in Sinhala and Tamil. Vitamin B, Iron and Calcium are all present in abundance in finger millet. It is also rich in dietary fiber and helps in easy digestion. Therefore it is an excellent remedy for constipation as it acts as a natural laxative. It`s low in fat content but rich in carbohydrates which makes it good for people who are overweight.           The digestion process of finger millet is slow and therefore help in keeping the blood sugar at a low level. As a results, it has become a favourite food among diabetic patients. This wholesome grain is made  into Porridge, Idlli, Rotti, Hoppers and bread in various regions. It is increasingly becoming popular as a bakery product and recently it`s demand has increased considerably as people have become aware of its healt...

 Anyway, I'm the only one who thinks this's something mysterious.  This Dikkanda Walawwa is located on the Yakkala Kirindiwela 231 road between Dikkanda and Wathurugama.  About 6 miles from Yakkala town you will come across Dikkanda Junction.  Starting from Dikkanda Junction, this large estate stretches for more than a kilometer up to Watarugama Pinwatta Junction. This is a 330 acre coconut estate and the fence continues until it reaches Pinwatta Junction.  This palace is located on the hill in the middle of the garden.  This palace is not visible at the foot of the estate or on 231 Road or anywhere around it.  It is very difficult to see the palace due to the large coconut groves and other trees.  However, if you look closely, you can barely see the palace.  But k.  M.  About 4 miles away.  It can also be seen in Maligathenna and Pettangala Kanda. At present part of this estate is maintained as a poultry farm.  Rumor has...

  The Bopath Falls cascades in the shape of a bo (Ficus religiosa) tree (hence its name) and is the most comprehensively studied fall in Sri Lanka. Its source is the Kurugana River that later joins the Kaluganga River at Kurugaomaodara. The average temperature of the area is 26.9 – 27.8 degrees Celsius and the annual rainfall of the fall’s catchment area is 5080mm. The mean speed of the flow is 6 cubic metres per second. The upper reach of the fall is made up of granite and biotite virin, and is covered by sand. The water from the fall irrigates the paddy fields of the Udakada and Kuruwita areas The surrounding plant and tree life includes attikka (Ficus racimosa), kumbuk (Terminalia arjuna), midella, dun (Doona spp), para (Wormia suffruticosa), ginihota (Cythia spp), rathmadiya, ketala (Lagenendra oveta), Beduru (Dryneria spp), orchids, varieties of meewana (Madhca) badal, hanassa, makulu and beduru. Animal species include wild boar, Meemina deer and reptiles, and the water is hom...

                        The origin of the University of the Visual and Performing Arts can be traced back to 1893, the era in which the   Ceylon Technical College   was established. Drawing and Design were among the first courses to be taught there. Approximately five decades later, on 1 October 1949, the Department of Arts and Aesthetics shifted its locality from Horton Place to Heywood College. [4]   The restructuring of the university system in Sri Lanka affiliated the institute to the   University of Kelaniya   in 1980. A Special Gazette Notice formally announced the creation of the   University of the Visual and Performing Arts   on 1 July 2005.   Sarath Amunugama   was assigned as First Vice Chancellor. The University of the Visual and Performing Art has a history spanning over 120 years. The origin of the University of the Visual and Performing Arts can be traced back to 1893,...

         The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a sacred   Bo tree , or Ficus religiosa, that stands in the Mahamewna Gardens in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Not only is it the closest authentic living link to Gautama Buddha, it is also the oldest human-planted tree in the world with a known planting date and a recorded history. About 2,600 years ago, Lord Gautama Buddha sat with his back against an Esathu tree on the banks of the Neranjana River in Bodhgaya, India. It was at this moment, as he sat against the tree, that the Buddha is said to have achieved enlightenment. In doing so, the tree also gained a venerated status. It became known as the Bodhi tree, and pilgrims came to see it even within the lifetime of the Buddha. Later, in 236 BC, the Buddhist nun Sanghamitta Maha Theri was sent by Emperor Asoka from India to Sri Lanka. With her, she carried a southern branch of the original sacred fig. This branch was ceremoniously presented to Devanampiya Tissa, one of the ea...

          The climb to   Sri Padaya   or Adam’s Peak Mountain in Sri Lanka’s hill country is just a magical experience. It’s a magnificent creation of nature that has been respected for centuries. The sunrise here is absolutely spectacular. To witness this breath-taking site, you will have to start the climb at midnight and continue it all night long to be there by dawn. People of all ages in Sri Lanka climb the Adam’s Peak Mountain as a yearly pilgrimage, and they never get enough of this amazing experience. Visitors to Sri Lanka admit that it could be the most amazing sunrise view in all of Sri Lanka, or perhaps even in all of Asia…. The top of the mountain has a huge “footprint”. The Buddhists of Sri Lanka believe that it’s the footprint of Lord Buddha’s left foot. The Hindus claimed that the footprint belonged to Lord Shiva. Its English name – Adam’s Peak – stresses the belief of the Muslims and the Christians that it’s the first place that Ad...

 My favorite musician is ustad Zakir Hussain.         Zakir Hussain was born on 9 March 1951 in Mahim (a suburb of Mumbai) in a Punjabi Dogra family. Hussain was born to tabla maestro Ustad  Alla Rakha . His mother's name was Bavi Begum. Although their family name is Qureshi, Zakir was given the surname Hussain. He attended St. Michael's High School in Mahim, and briefly attended St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. Hussain was a child prodigy. His father taught him Pakhawaj from the age of 3 years. His father would wake him up at 3 a.m. and would teach him vocally by reciting different rhythms till 6 a.m. Zakir's father Alla Rakha belonged to the Punjab gharana tradition of tabla-playing. He gave his first concert at the age of seven. He was touring by the age of eleven. He went to the United States in 1970 to accompany sitar maestro  Ravi Shankar . After the tour was complete, he planned to study for a Ph.D. but instead he moved to the Bay Area to accompany...