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The Mulacari of Peradeniya University: Shirley De Alwis-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis KNO Dharmadasa, in Hanthana Night, produced by the Üniversity 0f Peradeniya Alumni Associatio Western Australia Chapter, August 2023 The word Mulacari in the Kandyan period of Sri Lankan history meant “the chief architect”. These would have been the great architects of yore like the one who designed the “Brazen Palace” (Lovamahapaya) during the Anuradhapura period. But we have no information about their titles or names. Shirley De Alwis (1898-1952) who was appointed the “University Architect” in 1946, was the man who designed the eight original Halls of Residence -Marrs, Jayatilaka, Arunachalam, Hilda Obeysekara, James Peiris, Marcus Fernando, Sangamitta and Ramanathan.  He also designed the Senate Building — which was modelled on the Brazen Place, although on a modest scale.  The Science and Arts Faculty buildings as well as the Geography Building are also creations of Shirley De Alwis. Today, the Peradeniya University is considered one among the ...

Aug 11, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged , , ,
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Arpico Insurance appoints Ramal Jasinghe as new Chairman Chairman Ramal Jasinghe Source : ft Arpico Insurance PLC,  has announced the appointment of Ramal Jasinghe as its new non-executive Chairman of the Board.  Effective 5 July, Jasinghe succeeded Viville Perera, who retired after serving as Chairman for several years. Commenting on his latest role, Ramal Jasinghe said, “With Group Chairman Dr. Sena Yaddehige as its visionary, Richard Pieris & Company PLC as its foundation and the opportunity to work once again with my former colleague Dr. Kelum Senanayake at its helm, I am delighted to embark on this remarkable journey with Arpico Insurance. The Company holds immense potential for growth and success and I place every confidence on the senior management team and their superior capabilities, which I believe will help drive the vision of making Arpico Insurance one of the most profitable companies within the industry. With all these exceptional elements ...

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“Girihandu Seya” – first Buddhist stupa? – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Girihandu Seya (“Seya” meaning stupa or dagoba) also known as “Nithupathpana Vihara” is an ancient Buddhist Temple in *Thiriyaya in *Trincomalee.  Girihandu Seya is considered as the first Buddhist Stupa in Sri Lanka, believed to have been constructed by two seafaring merchants *Tapassu and *Bhalluka. Names of the two merchant bothers are recorded on a rock inscription in the temple premises. According to the inscription, Girihandu Seya was constructed by the guilds of merchants named “Trapassuka” and “Vallika”, Their names were written as “Tapassu” and “Bhalluka” in Sinhala chronicles. Situated on a small hillock near the sea coast, approximately 47 kilometers (29 miles) towards north of Trincomalee, the stupa of the Temple has been enlarged during the 8th century A.D. The Vatadage (literally meaning circular relic house or shrine) covers the stupa with concentric circles of stone pillars, almost similar ...

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Invitation to Apply for Grant to Promote Social Cohesion in your Communities [SEC=OFFICIAL] OFFICIAL Dear valued stakeholder On behalf of NSW Premier’s Department, I am delighted to extend an invitation to apply for their grant program. Three individual grants of up to $50,000 (inclusive of GST) are available for 3 not-for-profit organisations to lead innovative community projects that strengthen social cohesion, increase democratic resilience, and improve trust in our democratic institutions. The Grant Amount: Three individual grants of up to $50,000 each Application closes: 28 August 2023, 12:00 pm Purpose: To lead innovative community projects that address and challenge the: 1. proliferation of racist ideas, attitudes, and worldviews 2. promotion of hateful and extremist ideologies and vilification of vulnerable population groups 3. promotion of conspiracy theories How to access the grant: Strengthening Social Cohesion Community Grants | NSW Government The above link will take you to our grant page where ...

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Study, Fellowship & Sport at Peradeniya Campus, 1956-60-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis PERADENIYA CAMPUS and UNIVERSITY is etched deeply into my soul: with diverse memories of places, events and personnel.  Many of the friends I met within its spaces have, alas, passed away; but remain as alive as afresh in my mind. I had been placed in Ramanathan Hall as a freshman in mid-year 1957 and shared a room with Ranjit Samaraweera. His conviviality aided my adjustments to the new ‘terrain’.  So did my interest in sport. The skills in cricket, soccer and athletics that I had developed at St. Aloysius in Galle were now expanded to encompass rugger, while the indoor facilities at Peradeniya also encouraged my participation in basketball, table tennis and badminton on the odd occasion. ...

Aug 10, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged , , , ,
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Enjoying Peradeniya Campus Life in the Late 1960s-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Sumangalika Dharmadasa, in  the booklet HANTHANA NIGHT , produced by the University of Peradeniya Alumni Association Western Australia in 2023 … where her title reads “Campus Life of Yore: Through the Eyes of a Fresher””  6th October, 1965 is a land mark date in my memory, as it surely must be in the memory banks of all the Freshers who entered the hallowed portals of the university of Peradeniya all those years ago. The sense of freedom and independence I felt after the cloistered life in school hostels was truly exhilarating.  For the first time in my life, I was free to do just as I wished!  I did not know then that I was destined to remain in that wonderful place for over 50 years. I knew only two people when I entered the University in 1965, Kumari Wadugodapitiya, my lifelong friend ...

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Debating Australian Aboriginal Lifeways Past – by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Gillian Cowlishaw, at John Menadue’s Public Policy Journal 15 August 2023 where her title is “Misreading Dark Emu”** …with highlighting emphasis imposed by Thuppahi Criticisms of the book Dark Emu and its author, Bruce Pascoe, continue to appear, and to become more puzzling. It is as if the overwhelming popularity of Pascoe and his message have disturbed comfortable convictions about Australian history shared across a wide segment of Australian society. Many seem to have accepted that Pascoe has been proven to be quite wrong, particularly with the publication of Peter Sutton and Keryn Walshe’s book Farmers or Hunter-gatherers? The Dark Emu Debate, which assured us that Aborigines were hunter-gatherers and had no ambitions to become farmers. Is the implication that we need no longer be concerned about their subsequent history? But that history, as created by the settlers, is the major topic of Bruce Pascoe’s ...

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