The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) is a pro-Sinhalese group whose campaign of violence in Sri Lanka during the 1980s was itself violently suppressed in 1989-90 by a combination of government and ...

From ancient times other cultures have been in contact with Sri Lanka to obtain the spices that grow there. The best cinnamon, cloves and other spices are indigenous to Sri Lanka. People arrived to ...

Nagadipa or Naka-diva was the ancient name of the Jaffna peninsula. It is first mentioned in the Pali chronicles of Ceylon in connection with the story of the Buddha's second visit to Sri Lanka in the ...

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The system built by the British, began operating in 1864, initially from Colombo, Henerathgodde (Gampaha) and to Ambepussa. Kandy was reached in 1867. 1925-40 was the peak of railway development. Most ...

In a medium pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring, until translucent but not brown, 3 minutes. add tomatoes, fish sauce, lemongrass, and pepper, and cook for 3 ...

Mix the three kinds of flour together, with a pinch of salt and set aside. Toss calamari rings in flour mixture shake to remove the excess flour. Drop into hot oil and fry till cook through and crispy ...

for a Minute or two. Stir the contents in the blender to mix evenly. Serve chilled.

Dr. Buddhadasa Bodhinayake has been a household name all over Sri Lanka. Hailing from a suburban Sinhala family background in Bentota and guided by his father, a Head Master of a Sinhala School, he ...

Mix all ingredients, except flour and eggs. Cover with a clean cloth and keep for24 hours at room Temperature. Next day add flour and eggs mix together. Coat the pudding bowls with some butter. Pour ...

This is a guide to a course of lectures in basic medical genetics, and has been specifically designed for this course. Of the many topics in basic genetics, only those with medical and clinical ...

Mix flour, corn flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, egg, milk, vegetable oil, Vanilla and Sultanas (if using) in a Microwave safe bowl. Whisk thoroughly. Microwave for about 3 minutes to 3 minutes and ...