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Dr. Anslem De Silva …… Herpetologist Renowned Source:Thuppahis A Facebook Note from Avishka Mario Seneviratne, April 2025 Buddhika Dassanayake and I were lucky to meet Sri Lanka’s foremost herpetologist (expert on amphibians and reptiles), the legendary Dr. Anslem de Silva, at his charming abode in Gampola. A skilled magician from Matara, de Silva has penned over 500 works since the ’60s. Here he cradles “Floral Unicorn,” a Laki Senanayake piece, gifted to him by the late artist. For months, he’s generously guided me on my upcoming exploration of the mystical snake stones—said to draw venom from serpent bites. Wikipedia NOTE on Anslem De Silva ….. with highlighting added by Editor, Thuppahi ……………………………………… https://species.wikimedia.org/wiki/Anslem_de_Silva Kongahage Anslem Lawrence de Silva (Sinhala: ඇන්ස්ලම් ද සිල්වා; born 1 August 1940) is a Sri Lankan …………………………………. biologist and herpetologist recognised as a pioneer of modern herpetology in Sri Lanka.[1] His career spanned for more than five decades; de Silva has contributed to the field of zoology with much ...

Michelle Dilhara multifaceted personality, actress, environmental activist,author,social activist ,philanthropist above all “the voice for the voiceless” – by Sunil Thenabadu Photo Source:mobile.twitter.com Hatharasinghege Michelle Dilhara ( born 1 May 1996) was renowned before she became an actress environmental activist,author,social activist and a philanthropist. One of the most popular television actresses in Sri Lanka, Dilhara is best known for playing the role of “Podi Paththarakari” in the popular television serial “Salsapuna” [5]and the role of “Ayoma” in the serial “Sudu Andagena Kalu Awidin” Apart from acting, she also engages in various philanthropic activities and is an environmentalist, social activist, and an author takes precedence.. In 2019 Dilhara received the National Youth Icon Award at the World Youth Summit held in New Delhi, India for her book “Social Invisibility” is not a Fiction, it Exists” and for her “Theory of Alternative Social Cogwheel”. In 2020 Dilhara won the Best Upcoming Actress award at the Raigam Tele’es awards ceremony ...