The story of Wellawatte-by Ifham Nizam Wellawatte beach, though not very wide, is of any significance in Colombo, the rest of its shoreline being with little or no beach with plenty of rock (Courtesy Asiff Hussein) Source:Island Image Source:Island Asiff Hussein, the Author of The Great Days of Colombo, speaks to The Island on how Wellawatte came to be and the origins of its street names. Q: You have covered Wellawatte fairly extensively in your book, The Great Days of Colombo. Could you share with our readers something about your findings in the course of your research? A:Wellawatte is a fairly new addition to Colombo City which originally started in the Fort and Pettah areas before expanding to the outlying areas, like Cinnamon Gardens and the long stretch from Colpetty to Wellawatte, which is its southernmost limit. Although today Wellawatte is a very busy part of Colombo, it was not very populated until about a ...
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eLanka Newsletter – 13th September 2023 – 4th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Sri Lanka dare to dream with comfortable win over Bangladesh – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (Elanka Sports Editor) When the Ceylon Schoolboys Beat the Indian Schoolboys on Their Home Turfs in 1969-by Michael Roberts Obituary – Harold de Sayrah OAM ASHA TENNAKOON ALREADY A SHINING SINGING STAR IN A SPARKLING VOYAGE WITH DEEP FOUNDATIONS LAID – by Sunil Thenabadu in Brisbane Visit by the Royal Flying Doctor Service Leadership to the North Central Hub of the CDF Charity. HARRY DE SAYRAH REMEMBERED – by sunny perera RIP HIRAN ADHIHETTY – by Upali Obeyesekere මහා විජයබාහු නිරිදුන් සිහසුනෙහි රැන්දූ – බුදල්නා සෙනවි – By ආචාර්ය ගාමිණී කාරියවසම්. Anuradhapura City – A Timeless Oasis of History and Serenity – By Bhanuka Nuwan – eLanka “Exploring ...
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Hameedia continues to transform paradise by successfully concluding Wellawatte Beach upgrade 11th September 2023 – Colombo: Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear brand synonymous with style and quality, has once again contributed towards ensuring environment protection in Sri Lanka by organising a beach cleanup project titled “Wella Beach Upgrade” at the Wellawatte Beach as part of the “Re-Build Sri Lanka” initiative. The event was spearheaded by Hameedia’s CSR arm Lifeworth together with partner organisations Sri Lanka Life Saving and Rainbow Swimming. The Wellawatte Beach is one of the most iconic beaches in Sri Lanka with its beautiful, blue water and golden sand. It is frequented by thousands of visitors including large families and groups, adventurous travelers, fitness enthusiasts and foreign tourists. The beach provides a number of useful amenities such as beach restaurants, changing rooms, showers, and bathrooms allowing the visitors to safely swim in the crystal clear waters or play ...
