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The hidden and forgotten world of Kumana: Text and pix by Mahil Wijesinghe Source:Sunday Observer Digital cameras have made my job easier – no more carrying lots of photographic equipment and hundreds of delicate rolls of films to remote locations. Now, hundreds of frames can be recorded to just one digital device and saved in my computer. The Covid-19 curfew enabled me to spend time in my home managing and sorting out folders of unpublished images of my past journeys. For years, the Kumana bird sanctuary remained a no-man’s land, occupied by LTTE terrorists. It had become a safe haven for poachers, treasure hunters and LTTE activities. Thankfully, now no one needs to fear to travel there.   My routine trip to the Kumana bird sanctuary to enjoy not only the fauna and flora but also to visit the ancient ruins and artefacts led to a tragic discovery. I visited ...