It is January 1st 1926. As Ceylon heralded a brand new year, the passenger cargo vessel SS Lady McCallum, a 1100-ton twin engine steamer, belonging to the Ceylon Steam Ship Company (CSSC), was heading north, off the coast of Passikudah, in the east coast of Sri Lanka. Heavy monsoonal seas prevailed during that time of …
The iconic Humpback or Pink Dolphins of Puttalam Lagoon are on the path to extinction unless urgent measures are taken to conserve these rare sea mammals. Share List
The middle path tourism will protect and promote the Sri Lankan Buddhist culture across the world. The country has not yet exploited the warranted potential and with Sri Lanka opening its doors to more expatriates and investors, it is time that this branch of tourism is promoted under the auspice of Buddhist clergy. Share List
A miner’s life in the deep tunnel gem mines in Pelmadulla nestled among lush paddy fields is a far cry from the glitter of precious gems he unearths from them…Though pathal kavi which once permeated the air of the land of gems are virtually obsolete today, the gem mining industry still retains its traditional flavour …
The undersea adventures of Arthur C. Clarke In my formative years and as an avid reader of science fiction, Clark’s work had a tremendous influence me. Perhaps the explorer in me today, was largely the product of his writing on space exploration. Therefore, it was a great privilege for me to name this mystery wreck, …
Randima Attygalle visits Ehalagala, a rustic hamlet near Sigiriya where the art of wood carving is an indulgence to many
A cave will do its best to kill you.If you are not prepared, physically, mentally and ready with survival gear needed to deal with the challenging and hostile environment in a cave, it will eventually exploit your first vulnerability.
“Thaththa, who is that bird”? my little daughter asked me during a visit to the Dalada Maligawa in Kandy a few months back. Perched on the roof of the security post at the entrance, the bird was preening itself making some refreshingly chirpy sounds.
