The areas under Portuguese power
Although General Azavedo promised to abide by them, he did not much like the conditions agreed upon. However, the system of rule that existed during the time of King Dharmapala continued, but there was a difference. At that time, experienced, good officers put the rules into operation and as such no trouble was caused to [...]
Welikanda kids affected by drought
School children in the Polonnaruwa district are among the thousands reeling under the effects of a prolonged drought. At the Maithripura Primary School in the Welikanda division, the rain water collection tank has run dry and the students and teachers have to depend on the weekly water bowser that comes along to get drinking water supplies. [...]
Kids’ World
Our painter We have not painted our house for seven years so the walls were very dirty. We found a painter and asked him to come. His name is Nelson. He is as quiet as a mouse and quick as a bee. I was astonished at the way he works. He climbs everywhere without a [...]
