Ahinsakawa Sanda Amba Yaaluwe (with Jayatha Disanayake) Anjaleeka Daeth Hemin Diwuraa Edaa Eatha Dura Es Dekin Ethugal Vihaaraye Eyi Oba Shookayen Hadey Weadana Hasunaka Leewaata Ithin Api Yamu ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Beat the eggs and salt until foamy. Heat a frying pan and lightly brush with a little of the oil. Pour about one quarter of the egg mixture into the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat ...

Roast the rice and coconut in a pan till golden brown, taking care not to burn. Let cool. Stir fry the onions, green chillies, garlic, curry leaves, fenugreek, cinnamon chillie powder, curry powder ...

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 ...