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By Ama H. Vanniarachchy Last week in the part I of, ‘Maha Vihara to be Dostorted?’, Ceylon Today brought to light how the proposed Maha Vihara project by Robin Coningham and the uninformed conclusions of his suggesting a ‘theocracy’ in Anuradhapura Era. Continuing the discussion, next, we contacted Brigadier (Retired) Athula Hemachandra De Silva of The post Maha Vihara to be distorted? (Part II) appeared first on Ceylon Today.
By Ama H. Vanniarachchy For weeks, Ceylon Today has been discussing the role of youth in Sri Lankan politics in our series ‘Pumping Young Blood into Politics’, discussing various possibilities of Sri Lankan youth in national politics. In our previous seven segments, we have discussed this topic in detail with relevant examples. Youth-led movements and The post Pumping young blood into politics (Part VIII) appeared first on Ceylon Today.
By Ama H. Vanniarachchy Nestled in the heart of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka beckons travellers with its lush landscapes, pristine beaches, and rich cultural heritage. As tourism flourishes, the call for sustainable and eco-friendly travel practices becomes ever more urgent. With its diverse ecosystems and vibrant communities, Sri Lanka presents a prime opportunity for The post Embracing eco-friendly travel in enchanting Sri Lanka appeared first on Ceylon Today.
By Ama H. Vanniarachchy Today, in our seventh segment of ‘Pumping Young Blood into Politics’, we shall discuss the responsibility of Sri Lanka’s senior politicians and well-established politicians to take measures to make sure the youth has a clear path to enter into national politics. However, sadly, we see that Sri Lankan politicians have ignored The post Pumping young blood into politics (Part VII) appeared first on Ceylon Today.
Aitken Spence Travels, the premiere destination management company in Sri Lanka recently hosted Turkish celebrity Ivana Sert, renowned as a jury member on Turkey’s prestigious television program, “Stilim Sensin,” with her husband and son. The wonderful journey spanned across Sri Lanka and Maldives. Mrs. Ivana Sert has long been celebrated in Turkey for her discerning […]
We are excited to meet you at ITB Berlin 2024! Let’s have a conversation at the Sri Lanka Stand 5.2A – 115 | 5th – 7th March 2024 Meet our travel experts Nalin Jayasundera, Suranga Ratnayake, and Sanjeeva Rajapakse. We are open for appointments: [email protected] From http://travelandtourslk.blogspot.com/
The first thing that hits you square in the face when you walk through the towering entrance archway of Mosvold Villa in Ahangama is the breeze. Then your eyes adjust to the view. Across the grand wind-whipped atrium, you see it: the dazzling ocean, first turquoise and then an increasingly darker blue till it merges with the […]
Sri Lanka, once known as Ceylon, is a small but charming nation with a wide range of cultures. The island country has long been a favoured destination for travellers thanks to its unspoiled beaches, diverse biodiversity, significant exports of tea and cinnamon, and breathtaking natural beauties. On my maiden visit to the gorgeous country, I […]
The Sri Lanka Blue Magpie is an endangered and endemic bird known as “Kehibella” in native Sinhala language and found in dense wet evergreen temperate rainforests in Sri Lanka including Sinharaja World Heritage Rainforest. It makes a loud chink-chink and a rasping krak-krak-krak-krak sound. Sri Lanka Blue Magpie is usually found in small groups of up to […]
A Sri Lanka night was held for the first time to showcase Sri Lankan cuisine, tourist attractions and culture on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. A Sri Lankan business delegation participated at Davos events with the President. The President addressed several high level events including three business forums. The highlight […]