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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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2000 Kiyala Aadarayen Balanna Eyi (Film: Rosa Mal Thunak) Aawu Amma Amma Amma (Tamil) Ammage Thurulle Anbu Machale (Tamil) (with ???) Api Waage Kollo Athinatha Gena Baila Raja Beating Feating (English ...

Heat a medium size pan under medium fire. Fry the mustard seeds in oil. Cover and let the seeds pop. Next reduce heat add turmeric, chillie powder, curry powder and fry for about 20 seconds. Next add ...

Aadaraye Mihira Aadare Sangawee Aadaren Mese Aalawantha Chooty Aalawantha Chooty Aananda Wena Nada (Film: Newatha Hamuwemu) (with Latha Walpola) Aaradhana Iwasaa (Film: Aashaa Daesin) (with Anjaleen ...

BEVIS BAWA IS AN OLD MAN NOW trapped in his wheelchair, slowly losing his hearing and sense of touch. Age has robbed him of the paradise he has spent his long life creating, and shrunk his world to a ...

FY 1996 Development Assistance Fund Request $18,837,000 Sri Lanka's economy has grown steadily since liberalization began in 1978 with growth reaching an estimated 6.9% in 1993. However, despite ...

Finely chop the Kehel Muwa and soak it in salt water. Add a bit of turmeric powder and mix. Heat the oil in a pan, and add the onions and curry leaves. When partially fried, reduce the heat. Add the ...

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 ...