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Ten Places In Colombo And The Origins Of Their Names

As Sri Lankan towns go, Colombo is relatively young—a mere five centuries from when the Portuguese established a fort and expelled the Muslim inhabitants….

The Evolution Of The Sri Lanka Police

Eleven Of The Oldest Missionary-Established Schools In Jaffna

Education in Sri Lanka is said to have begun in the 3rd century BC, when the Sanskrit language came to the island with the…

Seven Fascinating Facts about Sri Lankan Place- Names

Names of places are not just names, they give us a peep into the history of those places. This is because places are often…

From Hendala To Angoda: A History of Mental Hospitals In Sri Lanka

Given the stigma surrounding mental illness, you would think mental healthcare in Sri Lanka is still at early stages; but it was in 1839…

The Lesser Known Koggala Airport

Five Stories Of Real-Life Political Drama In Sri Lanka

Politics is not without intrigue, as is evident in political thrillers like ‘House of Cards’, and, closer to home, ‘Koombiyo’, the political crime series…

Political Preferences: The Fascinating Hobbies of Past Politicians

History teaches us of the accomplishments of past politicians, but rarely do we catch a glimpse into the private lives and hobbies of these…

From Night Watchmen To Guardians Of The City: The Evolution Of Sri Lanka Police

We’ve all had our encounters with the Police, be it for traffic violations or incidents of public security. But what do we really know…

The Buddhist Nuns Of Sri Lanka—Where They Are Today

In Sri Lanka, seeing a Buddhist priest clad in orange or saffron robes is no strange sight. Buddhism is, after all, the state religion…

Forts and Fortresses of Ancient and Colonial Sri Lanka

There are many forts and fortress cities in Sri Lanka which were built by Sinhalese kings, the Portuguese, the Dutch, and British settlers in…

Portuguese-Sri Lankan Surnames And Their Meanings

The Portuguese arrived in Ceylon, or Ceilão, as they called it, by chance. In 1505, a fleet commanded by Lourenço de Almeida—the son of…

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