The Dutch succeed in capturing the fort at Kalutara
This article is part of a continuing series on Sri Lankan history When the Portuguese in Kalutara tried to get help to strengthen their army, the Dutch put up obstacles. They guarded all the forts along the river. They fixed cannons at different intervals along the bank of the river. To create further trouble and [...]
Technique Colour 2017
‘Technique Colour 2017’, presented by Dance Works Centre, will be staged on October 20, 21, and 22, 2017 at the Lionel Wendt Theatre. This spectacular array of colour portrayed through diverse genres of dance, is directed and choreographed by Kanthi Ranchigoda in aid of SUROL – Persons affected by Leprosy. Tickets are now available at [...]
Asian International Montessori School celebrated Children’s Day
The children of Asian International Montessori School, Battaramulla celebrated a magical Children’s Day at their school premises. Pix by M. A. Pushpa Kumara
Talented Club Members
Diviniya Senaratne, received the Level 1 Award in graded examination in Music Performance for obtaining the highest marks in Grade 1 Piano at the Trinity College London prize-giving held recently. Chevaan Koralage, a student of St. Peter’s College, Colombo 4 was the All-Island Winner for Piano Solo OC at the 20th Anniversary Sri Lanka Festival [...]
Kids Essays
A holiday outing I like most of my August school holidays because I can go and stay one week with my grandfather. My grandfather’s house is situated in Matara. It is a very beautiful village. Seeya has a very big garden. I can eat many kinds of fruits from there. There are lots of paddy-fields. [...]