eLanka Newsletter – 19th May 2024 – 6th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter TAKING A TREK DOWN MEMORY LANE AT ST LAWRENCE’S WELLAWATTE Why Melbourne is called, “Little Ceylon” – By Harold Gunatillake The Shot Tower: a monument to British ingenuity! – By Hemantha Yapa Abeywardena Dinara Punchihewa Shines on Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30 Asia’ List: A Sri Lankan Star Leading Innovation Cricket Australia establishes Pakistan Fan Zones for all six matches Winning Sri Lanka team with supporters at Central Asian Volleyball tournament At National Stadium, Islamabad, Pakistan – photo with H.E. The High Commissioner Admiral Ravindra Chandrasiri Wijegunaratne Inaugural Over 70 Cricket World Cup to be played in England from 28th July 2024 to 11th August 2024 Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 210 16 05 2024 The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2024-5-18 High Tide – ...
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Inside Bogambara Prison: A Glimpse into Sri Lanka’s Correctional System-by Kalani-eLanka Bogambara Prison, located in the historic city of Kandy, stands as one of Sri Lanka’s oldest and most significant correctional facilities. Steeped in history, this imposing structure serves as a microcosm reflecting the evolution of the country’s judicial and penal systems. Beyond its formidable walls lie stories of rehabilitation, incarceration, and redemption. In this article, we delve into the depths of Bogambara Prison, exploring its history, current state, and the challenges and reforms shaping its future. Constructed during British colonial rule in the 19th century, Bogambara Prison holds a prominent place in Sri Lanka’s architectural and colonial history. Originally built to incarcerate criminals and rebels, its imposing facade and strategic location symbolized British authority and control. Over the decades, Bogambara witnessed significant political upheavals, including the incarceration of prominent nationalist leaders during the struggle for independence. Today, Bogambara Prison ...
Bogambara Prison to become hotel, mall complex – Minister Source:Dailynews The Bogambara prison, a historical site with rich architectural heritage, is set to be transformed into a hotel complex, announced Urban Development and Housing Minister Prasanna Ranatunga. A private investor will spearhead this initiative. Assigned to the Urban Development Authority (UDA) in 2014, Bogambara Prison is undergoing redevelopment as part of the Greater Kandy Development Plan and the Kandy City Development Plan. Efforts are underway to preserve the prison’s colonial architecture while adapting the main building for new uses. According to E.M.S.B. Ekanayake, Central Provincial Director of the UDA, the project aims to enhance the economic value of the premises by adding open and recreational facilities accessible to the public. ...
