Redefining the ethos of rock and metal music, AWN network presented ‘Maelstrom 2016’ recently at the Shalika Hall, Colombo from 3 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. Performing for the first time in Asia, was melodic death metal band- ‘Darkest Horizon’ from Germany. There was also ‘Coat of Arms’ from Dubai and ‘Rudra’ from Singapore, the pioneers of vedic metal and local veterans of rock music ‘Whirlwind’, the upcoming band ‘Abyss’ and the fresh collaboration of dynamic artists- ‘Neurocracy’.
AWN Network is the brainchild of two ardent followers of rock music Keshan Wijesekara and Kamal Lazar who are looking to amalgamate international and local talents to deliver the universal language of music on one stage. This concert follows on their successful Maelstrom 2015.
My memory takes me back to 1979, to a moment etched in time when a strikingly tall and impeccably dressed military officer, a Master in charge of Cadeting at Prince of Wales College commanding a guard of honour presented to President J.R. Jayawardene by the cadets of 3CCC, consisted of Ananda, Nalanda and Prince of Wales Cadet platoons at the Prince of Wales College grounds.
An American national, who had been staying in Sri Lanka for nearly ten months without a valid visa while using a Sinhala name under his American passport, was arrested by the Tourist Police of the Kandy.
The Government is considering abolishing the Office of the Chief of the Defence Staff (OCDS) when the term of office of its incumbent General Shavendra Silva ends on December 31.
Former Member of Parliament J.R.P. Suriyapperuma passed away today, January 2, 2025, at the age of 96.
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