“WHERE BUTTERFLIES DIE” – By Des Kelly The subject of another beautiful Sri Lankan song I have recorded. This superb article and scenic memories will doubtlessly be enjoyed by many thousands of our Ceylonese people (as I like to call them), all over the World. Sri Pada’ samanala kanda pene’, (you see Sri pade’, the butterfly mountain), is the opening line of the song which explains that, in addition to it being the mountain on which is reputed to have the footprint of either Adam (as in Adam’s peak), or Lord Buddha, depending on which religion you belong to, is also the final resting place of millions of Sri Lankas beautiful butterflies, who fly there to simply connect with this sacred place and die. It is a mountain range that offers the most glorious scenic views, not only ...
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Health & Views January 1st issue 2021 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file . Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In otherwords, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website / ...
Colombo’s locked down families to get further relief-by Ishara Mudugamuwa Colombo District Secretary Pradeep Yasaratne said the government had already provided Rs. 2,476 million to provide essential services to families affected by COVID-19 in the Colombo District. He was participating at the special media briefing of the government held online at the Government Information Department. “It is our responsibility to take care of 2.4 million people in the Colombo District. As the health authorities work to control the COVID-19 epidemic, our biggest challenge is to take care of 600,000 people in the Colombo Divisional Secretariat. Today the epidemic is spreading rapidly within the Municipal Council area,” he said. He said that the health authorities currently take various measures to control the situation and we have to take all necessary measures to provide the necessary facilities to the people in the worst affected areas. Around 12,248 families in the Colombo Divisional ...
