The Portuguese Period
Once the Portuguese landed in Sri Lanka in 1505 AD, their first task was to erect and maintain a stores for arms, with the permission of the King of Kotte. Their leader from 1505 – 1507 was only an officer (Mudliyar) in charge of the stores. From 1507 – 1518, the officer resided in Kotte. [...]
Lankadeepa Poson Aloka Pooja
Lankadeepa Poson Aloka Pooja annually organized by Wijeya Newspapers Ltd., was held at Thanthirimale Raja Maha Viharaya, on June 27, 28 and 29, 2018 for the 15th consecutive year. Pix by Shantha Ratnayake and Athula Bandara
OKI International launched their mascot “Trooper”
OKI International School, Wattala launched their mascot “Trooper” and his series of seven storybooks full of moral values for the young readers of OKI on June 29, 2018 at the Junior School premises to mark their 20th Anniversary.