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Professor EOE Pereira’s Central Role in Fostering Engineering Education Source:Thuppahis Dr. Damayanthi Herath, in DailyFT https://www.ft.lk/news/In-retrospect-Pera-EFac-pays-tribute-to-Prof-E-O-E-Pereira-celebrating-legacy-of-75-years/56-766595 with highlighting imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi As the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Peradeniya (affectionately known as Pera EFac) proudly celebrates its Diamond Jubilee, a series of events is being organised to mark this milestone, culminating in 2025 with emphasis on its rich history and its vision for the future. Among the planned events, a significant one was the commemoration of its founder, Vidya Jyothi Eng. Prof. E.O.E. Pereira (13 September 1907–22 May 1988), a visionary leader who not only established the faculty, but also laid the foundation for engineering education in Sri Lanka. This commemorative event took place on 21 August 2024 at the faculty premises. The commemoration included a visit from Prof. E.O.E. Pereira’s elder son, Lorenz Pereira, followed by a symbolic tree-planting ceremony. Subsequently, there was a discussion with faculty staff and alumni, ...

Sep 13, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Faculty of Engineering, Royal College, Sarath Senavirathne, University of Peradeniya

Althaf’s golden boot brings Trinity victory- By Hafiz Marikar Source:Sundayobserver Trinity College won their annual Bradby Shield rugby match for the first time in ten years as they beat Royal College 25-23 at Pallekele yesterday. Royal led 20-13 at half time but the most exciting moments of the match was played out in the final five minutes of play when Trinity’s fullback Shan Althaf with his golden boot put his team ahead with a penalty making the scores 22-20. But Royal’s Nabeel Yahiya put his team back in the match with a crucial penalty two minutes later making the scores 23-22 and just when it looked like Trinity were down and out the unthinkable happened. With just seconds left Royal were penalized for killing the ball in a ruck and Trinity taking the do or die chance decided on the kick at goal and Althaf with his golden boot ...

Sep 8, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Royal College, TRINITY COLLEGE

JRJ encapsulates his autobiography in a 1992 post retirement book- by JR Jayewardene Source:Island I was born on 17 September 17, 1906. My father was E.W. Jayawardene, K.C. and a Judge of the Supreme Court and my mother was Agnes Helen, the daughter of Tudugala Don Philip Wijewardene and his wife Helena Wijewardene. My maternal grandmother is remembered as a pious and noble lady who made munificent gifts for the restoration of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya, the 2,500 years old Sacred Buddhist shrine. I was affectionately called ‘Dickie’ and was taught English and music by a Scottish governess, Miss Monro. At an early age I learned to play the piano. I entered the Royal College in 1911 and pursued my studies there till 1925 when I left Royal and entered the Ceylon University College. At the Royal College I was awarded the prize for general merit and the best ...

Aug 10, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged D.S. Senanayake, Law College, Royal College, Sir John Kotelawala’s Cabinet, United National Party

Ushering in the New Year in Culturally Meaningful Manner in Colombo -by Uditha Devapriya and Pasindu Nimsara Source:Thuppahis whose preferred title is “Kévum, KrÏda, and Kadé: Avurudu in Colombo” … from The Island, 19 April 2024 No Avurudu would be complete without an Avurudu Ulela. It has become part of our national social calendar, an event that must be organised, a tradition that must be kept. Practically every institution, from nurseries to universities to companies to Rotaract Societies, has a shot at holding one. The result is that somehow or the other, an Avurudu Ulela unfolds somewhere every other day until the end of April. In Colombo, and most major cities, Avurudu Ulela, or Festivals, serve a decorative function. They are designed, structured, and “ordered” to represent the ideal of Avurudu. In a typical Avurudu Festival, at least the best among them, spectators are made to imagine what Avurudu means, or is supposed to mean. Our contention is that ...

Apr 22, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Avurudu Festivals, Avurudu Ulela, Royal College, Sinhala gama, The Hostel Avurudu

eLanka Newsletter – 27th March 2023 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter The Passion of Christ ….. A unique presentation by the Sri Lanka New South Wales Catholic Association – By Aubrey Joachim Aurudu Nakath 2024 – in Sinhala ( සිංහල අවුරුදු නැකත් චාරිත්‍ර ) TEST CRICKET IN THE LIMELIGHT AS AUSTRALIA-INDIA RIVALRY GROWS Exercise (walking) is a powerful medicine for daily life. – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Two Twin Hundreds by Dhananjaya & Kamindu create history for Lanka – By Michael Roberts MEDIA RELEASE – International Cricket Schedule for Season 2024-25 Announced Sophie Molineux makes dream return as Australia seal ODI series The World in Turmoil – Ecologically; Spiritually; Economically; and Politically. – By Noor Rahim International Cricket Schedule for Season 2024-25 Announced THE ROYAL COLLEGE THAT NURTURED ME – by Lorenz Pereira Line dance ...

Mar 28, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged Dan Saladino, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, eLanka Newsletter, Jayam Rutnam, Noor Rahim, Prof. Asoka bandarage, Royal College, Shanthie De Mel, Sinhala and Tamil New Year

HRCSL directs Royal College to rectify wrong prefects’ appointments – By SUSITHA FERNANDO Source : dailymirror The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has directed Royal College, Colombo 7 to rectify the alleged wrong appointments made to the Prefects Council for 2024. The Human Rights Commission made this direction following seven complaints filed by students of Royal College who claimed their rights were violated by the appointments of prefects for the year 2024. They cited the Principal of Royal College and Director – National Schools and the Minister of Education and copies of the complaints had been sent to the Education Ministry Secretary, the Minister of the Education and the Presidential Investigation Commission. The HRCSL headed by Justice L.T.B. Dehideniya inquired into the initial complaints on Friday (March 15) and examined the appointment criteria of two randomly taken prefect appointments and two that were rejected. The commission observed irregularities and ...

Mar 22, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Colombo 7, Royal College

St. Peter’s win on first innings and into semis Source : dailynews St. Peter’s College Bambalapitiya won on first inning against Dharmaraja College Kandy in the quarter final and advanced to the semi final of the Under 19 division 1 Tier ‘B’ inter schools cricket tournament at Royal College ground Colombo yesterday. Shennan Rodrigo, left arm spinner of St. Peter’s claimed 6 wickets for 39 runs against Dharmaraja College Kandy in the first innings. *At Reid Avenue (Match drawn) St.Peter’s College Bambalapitiya: 179 (41.4) (Vishen Halambage 33, Oween Salgado 32, Dilana Damsara 25, Shennan Rodrigo 24, Lashmika Perera 23, Joshua Sebasthian 16, Dulara Bandulasena 3/20, Nisala Abeyrathne 2/18, Dakshika Manukalpa 2/34) and 245 (69.2) (Vishen Halambage 45, Lashmika Perera 31, Ishira Ayupala 31, Asadisa De Silva 28, Nathan David 27, Dilana Damsara 23, Dulara Bandulasena 3/18, Lakvin Abeysinghe 3/77, Hirun Maduranga 2/30) Dharmaraja College Kandy: 148 (46.1) (Lakwin Abeysinghe 80, Irusha Jayawardana 27, Shennan ...

Mar 20, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Bambalapitiya, Dharmaraja college Kandy, Royal College, St.Peter's College Bambalapitiya, Thurstan College Colomb

The Swinging 60s – Royal College Group of 82 – Celebrations – Snippets from the Royal Thomian Game in March 2024 Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Mar 10, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Royal College, Royal Thomian Game, The Swinging 60s - Royal College Group of 82

Hulugalle’s Appreciation of Revd Senior’s Career in Old Ceylon-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis FROM the recent ISLAND article …. 3-3-2024 …. by HAJ HULUGALLE on Revd SENIOR of Trinity and Ceylon” .… with highlighting emphasis added by The Editor, Thuppahi “Robert Crossette Thambiah and I, devoted old pupils of his, published these short poems in a slim volume called “Vita Magistra.” The centenary of the birth of W. S. Senior falls on Friday, May 10. Some of my younger readers may well ask, who he was and why any notice should be taken of his hundredth birthday. Walter Stanley Senior came to Ceylon in 1906 and, when I first met him in 1910, he was Vice-Principal of Trinity College, Kandy. He was a fine classical scholar, a great teacher, a social worker and, although a Yorkshireman, Sri Lanka’s best poet. ...

Mar 6, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Anagarika Dharmapala, CMS College, Royal College, Vita Magistra

100 YEARS AT REID AVENUE – By Dr. Gnana Sankaralingam (58 group) In 1923, Royal College moved to the present location at Reid Avenue from its previous one at Thurstan Road, which was handed over to the University. On 10th October, Governor Sir William Manning declared open the new buildings making a permanent abode for the school a reality. Plans for a new school was drawn up in 1918 approved by government and the building when completed, was to serve as a model for a fully organised secondary school. Construction commenced in August 1919, and at the beginning of second term in 1923, nine classes were moved into the new site. From the inception, school has directed itself in producing people capable of spearheading advancement. The secular principle and multicultural environment, fosters free exchange of ideas and recognition of diverse identities, maintaining a rich history of tradition being passed down ...

Feb 22, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Colonial architecture, Governor Sir William Manning, Reid Avenue, Rev. Barcroft Boake, Royal College, Royal College Colombo, Royalists, sri Lankan school