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- The
sacrifice of Somadevi
King
Valagamba retreated and fled to Anuradhapura. Those days, there
was a huge arame (temple) near the northern gate of the city,
which was meant for the ‘Niganthas’. It had been built
during the time of King Pandukabhaya.
- A
prominent place for the lion
Polonnaruwa was the medieval capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th
century to the end of the first quarter of the 13th century. During
the time of the Anuradhapura kingdom, Polonnaruwa was a fortified
outpost known as ‘kandavuru-nuwara’ where Sinhalese
garrisons were stationed during periods of internal strife between
the rivals of Anuradhapura in the north and Mahagama in the south.
- Tanya
and the Tooth Fairy
On 30th April the Junior School of The British School in Colombo
brought to life “Tanya and the Tooth Fairy”. The first
set is of a classroom with unruly children. The teacher Miss Pettigrew
(Anethra de Silva) cannot control her class. Her main worry is
the class inspection, of which she is sure of failing!
- Child
Soldiers Released
Last
week, in the South Asian country Sri Lanka, more that 1,300 child
soldiers were released. The Sri Lankan rebel group known as the
Tamil Tigers has been using child soldiers in its struggle against
the Sri Lankan government.
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