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Music – Srimal’s passion in life
Srimal Weerasinghe lives and breathes music. And no wonder! At 24...
2022-09-10 18:30:00 0
The Samaneras of Thilaka Mithra Mulika Pirivena - Mullaitivu
The Thilaka Mithra Mulika Pirivena in Mullaitvu is home to many...
2022-06-11 18:30:00 0
Kenuli - talented and versatile
 Kenuli Nimthara Vidunadi Wijesekara is only 11 years old and in...
2022-03-12 18:30:00 0
The Princess in a tower - Unmada Chithra
When you look at history, fairy tales, myths and legends it is...
2021-08-07 18:30:00 0
Remembering Sybil Nanda
Sybil Wettasinghe (Sybil Nanda), a bestselling writer and illustrator...
2021-06-26 18:30:00 0
The importance of Poson Poya
Why is Poson Poya important to Buddhists in Sri Lanka? It is because...
2021-06-19 18:30:00 0
The Lady with the Lamp
Today, globally everyone is talking about medical personnel and their...
2021-06-19 18:30:00 0
All about leopards and jaguars
Leopards and jaguars are big cats like lions and tigers and are very...
2021-02-06 18:30:00 0
Hans Christian Andersen
I am sure that many of you would have have enjoyed reading the fairy...
2021-01-30 18:30:00 0
The history of Sri Lanka’s Independence
Our motherland, Sri Lanka or Ceylon as it was known earlier, occupies...
2021-01-30 18:30:00 0
Turtles and tortoises
TurtlesThere are many species of turtles living all over the world,...
2021-01-23 18:30:00 0
The Ambulance: A vehicle on a mission of mercy
Sounding a high pitched siren and its horn a vehicle wades its way...
2021-01-16 18:30:00 0
New Year Message
Hello Children,This year is different from others as we are battling...
2021-01-09 18:30:00 0
A New Year 2021 is here and a Very Happy New Year to all of you
The New Year is a time to leave the past behind and start a new. How...
2021-01-02 18:30:00 0
Roald Dahl Magic in his books
Roald Dahl is one of the best loved writers of books for children....
2020-10-10 18:30:00 0
Irangani Stage and screen legend
She stands out from her first movie Rekawa in 1956 to date, there has...
2020-10-03 18:30:00 0
Penguins and Puffins
Penguins Penguins are flightless sea birds belonging to the...
2020-10-03 18:30:00 0
Children’s Day falls on October 1
Children’s Day will be celebrated by many countries including Sri...
2020-09-26 18:30:00 0
Tantirimale a historical temple
The Tantirimale Raja Maha Vihara or monastery is a historic temple...
2020-09-19 18:30:00 0
Unique family of radio personalities - Bhashini, Palitha and Rathna
Sri Lanka’s national radio station – the Sri Lanka Broadcasting...
2020-09-12 18:30:00 0
Seasonal delicious fruits
RambuttanThe rambuttan is a very delicious fruit in many South East...
2020-09-12 18:30:00 0
Pradeep Rangana A superstar’s balance of music and medicine
To go back in time- to 2007- the event – Sirasa Superstar Season 2 –a...
2020-08-29 18:30:00 0
Little farmer Sasrutha
S.N. Sasrutha Nayanathul Dias is ten-years-old and lives in Pannala...
2020-08-22 18:30:00 0
Pradeep Ratnayake, The supreme virtuoso performer
Professor Pradeep Ratnayake, the internationally acclaimed sitarist...
2020-08-15 18:30:00 0
Saffron - the world’s most expensive spice
SaffronSaffron is a spice made from the stigmas of the flowers of the...
2020-08-15 18:30:00 0
Kangaroos hoppity hop they go
Kangaroos are amazing creatures and like the koalas is a very popular...
2020-08-08 18:30:00 0
A musical gem from the City of Gems
Annesley Malawana is an iconic musician in Sri Lanka’s musical...
2020-08-01 18:30:00 0
Cinnamon and Cloves
CinnamonCinnamon is a spice. We all love food spiced with cinnamon...
2020-08-01 18:30:00 0
Upeka Born to dance
Upeka – Danseuse Upeka Chitrasena has mesemerised audiences all over...
2020-07-18 18:30:00 0
Lovable koalas
Koalas are the most lovable animals in the world. They are found in...
2020-07-18 18:30:00 0
Music and rhythm in Jananath’s blood
Chandanan yasa theja kunkuma /anda digaganan urathalaBinda sathuru...
2020-07-11 18:30:00 0
Karapincha (Murraya koengii)
Karapincha is the small, green leaf which is used to flavour our food...
2020-07-11 18:30:00 0
Remembering Sybil Wettesinghe
Tell us our story, grandma (By Robina P. Marks, Illustrated by Sybil...
2020-07-04 18:30:00 0
Preserving Sri Lanka’s rich folk culture heritage
The love and respect for traditional Sri Lankan culture, its...
2020-06-27 18:30:00 0
Rukshan A musical genius turned Good Samaritan
Even though many days have passed, the horrendous, inhuman murder of...
2020-06-13 18:30:00 0
Mariazelle - iconic songstress of Kandy Lamissi fame
In 1977, Mariazelle Goonetilleke mesmerised Sri Lankan audiences with...
2020-06-06 18:30:00 0
Sybil Nanda in Guinness Book with Wonder Crystal
Iconic children’s author and illustrator Sybil Wettasinghe was...
2020-03-21 18:30:00 0
Some SL women who inspire others
Today, March 8, is International Women’s Day celebrated globally...
2020-03-07 18:30:00 0
Menara – a rising movie star
Many people are talking about Menara Wiratunga’s great performance in...
2020-03-07 18:30:00 0
Squash girl braves obstacles to reach destiny
She is a legend in the making and Fathoum Issadeen dedicates most of...
2020-03-07 18:30:00 0
Sasindi a fresh and youthful beauty
A fresh faced 19 year old beauty will be winging her way soon to the...
2020-03-07 18:30:00 0
Johann Strauss junior – King of the Waltz
Johann Strauss junior also known as Johann Strauss II was a famous...
2020-02-29 18:30:00 0
Enid Blyton – An author loved by millions of children
Noddy and Big Ears, Shadow the sheep dog, the Secret Seven, the...
2020-02-22 18:30:00 0
Bull’s eye Rehana has more than a target
Mother Lanka can well be proud of her young daughter Rehana Tyabally...
2020-02-15 18:30:00 0
Lighthouses in Sri Lanka
Continued from January 19The Barberyn Island LighthouseAlso known as...
2020-02-08 18:30:00 0
D. S. Senanayake – the Father of the Nation
Don Stephen Senanayake or DS as he is popularly known was the first...
2020-02-01 18:30:00 0
Vinod: Golfing role model
When young Vinod Weerasinghe clinched the boys’ title at the 11th Sri...
2020-02-01 18:30:00 0
Lighthouses – Bringing sailors home safe
 Lighthouses are towers or buildings with flashing lights or...
2020-01-18 18:30:00 0
History of the violin
The violin is known as a bowed, stringed instrument as a bow is used...
2020-01-11 18:30:00 0
Roaming among the clouds – Tharushika’s dream
Recently a schoolboy made his dream of building a helicopter come...
2020-01-11 18:30:00 0

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