Disagreements have arisen between the authorities and the private company entrusted with clearing garbage in Kandy town over the employment by the company of beggars to help in the work.
While the authorities are keen to rid the town of street dwellers as a part of its plan....
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November 4, 2007 |
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‘Oruthota Chalets’ a popular Holiday Resort in Kandy is preparing to treat its valued customers with special seasonal packages during the festive season this year. ‘Oruthota Chalets’ is ideally located in this picturesque environment at Rajawella, Digana overlooking the Victoria Reservoir.
Transmitting the voice of the villagers from Kothmale hills, 25 km southwest of Kandy, the Kothmale Community Radio (KCR) despite many difficulties, has become the favourite radio channel of the people of the area.
Despite its popularity, KCR now faces a major obstacle to airing its programmes. The Sunday Times learns, KCR frequencies are now blocked.....
Reflecting on the life and achievements of 2006 Commonwealth Games Weight Lifting Gold Medalist Chintana Vidanage, one is struck by the fact that they encapsulate the stories of many talented sportsmen from the back woods of the country.
Vidanage who hails from Palugasdamana in Polonnaruwa first got involved in the sport at the age of sixteen. His first club was the Polonnaruwa Weight Lifting Club and the coach Kumudu Kumara Silva. 