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Thoughts on Planter Lifeways in Ceylon evoked by the Braine Biography – By  Michael Roberts Source : thuppahis Camellia sinensis is a species of evergreen shrubs or small trees in the flowering plant family Theaceae. Its leaves and leaf buds are used to produce tea. Common names include tea plant, tea shrub, and tea tree. Wikipedia. If allowed to grow freely can reach up to 6 ft or more. For commercial agronomic purposes they are maintained as a compact shrub at approximately 4 ft, to increase productivity. And to suit the stature of female tea pickers. BOP = Broken Orange Pekoe, the very best grade of marketed tea. Flavour. Aroma, Colour. A very refreshing brew. Even in 50s and 60s many young men, especially ruggerites, from the Colombo/Kandy Colleges had dreams of upcountry plum planting jobs. ……………. Little realizing it is a lonely life, in the cool, cold, wet central hills of Sri Lanka …. from a social perspective. The fairer ...

Sep 24, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged , , , , , ,
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‘Ratnadeepa’ – Queen of Asia named largest natural corundum star sapphire cluster. Will it help to ease the present dollar crisis in Sri Lanka? – by by Dr Harold Gunatillake To visit Sri Lanka is to experience one of the great gem sources and trading centers in the world. This country has a rich, almost unparalleled tradition and remains vitally important to the modern gemstone market. Sri Lanka has a true mine-to-market industry, both domestically and for export. Its evolution over the last two decades blends the best of traditional practices with modern technologies and business models The little island named the pearl of the Indian ocean, is considered as one of the single important sources for fine gemstones. The most notable ones are the blue sapphire, pink sapphire or ruby, and yellow sapphire, alexandrite, and cat’s eye chrysoberyl, almandine and hessonite garnet among others. These gems are found in ...

Feb 28, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , , ,
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Stories Behind Names of Places in Sri Lanka: How “Nivithigala” got its Name – by Dr. Nimal Sedera Source:Brisbane 4EB Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – february 2022 Nivithigala is a well-known place in Sri Lanka. A voting electorate is known by this name in Sri Lanka. It is in the district of Ratnapura and a short drive from the Gem City: Ratnapura. It is also famous for its gem pits. Further, Nivithigala is an important centre in the Mid Country tea growing map, a place I have travelled often visiting some  of my dear friends in the Lions Movement. May I look at the word “Nimithi” in a few directions. “Nivithi” is the Sinhala word for the vegetable Spinach. But, “Nivithigala” is not named after that vegetable. “Nimithi” is a Sinhala word for features. There are good omens and bad omens in our culture. I quote from “Salalihini Sandesaya” ...

Jan 31, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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Sri Lanka Is Looking To Sell ‘Queen of Asia’, Its 310-Kg Blue Sapphire, If The Buyer Pays Over US$100 Mn By: ABP News Bureau The 1,550,000 carats stone is world’s largest natural corundum blue sapphire. A Dubai firm has offered US$100 million but Sri Lanka is looking at a higher price for it. Source:news.abplive.com New Delhi: Sri Lanka is negotiating with a Dubai-based company that has offered US$100 million for its ‘Queen of Asia’, which is said to be the world’s largest natural corundum blue sapphire, local media reported. Sri Lanka unveiled the gem in December, three months after it was found in the gem-rich belt of Ratnapura. According to a report in the Daily Mirror, the government said Thursday talks were going on with the company on the sale of the stone at a higher price. Quoting State Minister of Gem and Jewellery Related Industries Lohan Ratwatte, the report said ...

Jan 8, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , ,
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