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In the midst of a turbulent war, Father Melchior, a devoted Franciscan missionary priest, embarks on a perilous journey to Ceylon (now called Sri Lanka) alongside the Portuguese army in 1560. Driven by a dual purpose, they seek retribution for the massacre of Christians in Mannar while spreading the "true religion of light."
Husma (Sinhala: හුස්ම), is a 2019 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama thriller film directed by Sudesh Wasantha Pieris and produced by Deshan wikramasinghe for 'Nilkamal' Films. [2] It stars Pubudu Chathuranga, Dasun Pathirana and Isuru Lokuhettiarachchi along with Chamathka Lakmini and Anjana Premaratne. Music composed by Keshan Perera. [3]
In Sri Lanka, the Myna bird is known in many names including Sela lihiniya, Mal kawadiya, Kampatiya in the Sinhala language. [2] The name Sela Lihiniya is often mentioned in poems and other similar literature and is quoted for its melodious calls. This bird appears in a 10 rupee Sri Lankan postal stamp. [3]
Pages in category "Sinhala-language newspapers published in Sri Lanka" The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil in Jaffna Ceylon Tea. The culture of Sri Lanka mixes modern elements with traditional aspects and is known for its regional diversity. Sri Lankan culture has long been influenced by the heritage of Theravada Buddhism passed on from India, and the religion's legacy is particularly strong in Sri Lanka's southern and central regions.
Kala Keerthi Dr. Gamini Kalyanadarsha Haththotuwegama (born 29 November 1939 – died 30 October 2009 as ගාමිණී හත්තොටුවේගම) was a ...
Flying Fish (Sinhala: ඉගිල්ලෙන මලුවො) is a 2011 anthology film directed by Sri Lankan filmmaker Sanjeewa Pushpakumara. [1] It was produced with the financial support of the Hubert Bals Fund of the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR).
The British Refugee Council noted in its Sri Lanka monitor that between February and July 1999 more than 45 cases of rape by the Sri Lanka Army were reported in the North-East. [134] On 12 July 1999, members of the Sri Lanka Army gang raped and killed Ida Carmelitta (19), a Tamil woman from the town of Pallimunai, in Mannar district. On the ...