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Taxila Past Pupils’ Association Colombo Chapter launched
The inauguration of the Taxila Colombo Past Pupils’ Chapter took place recently (17) at Monarch Imperial in Jayewardenepura, serving as a momentous reunion for the Taxila Central College community, said a press release.
It said that Taxila Central College, a century-old institution, can trace its origins back to the founding of Horana Buddhist English School in 1905. Under the patronage of Minister of Education C.W.W. Kannangara, Taxila Buddhist English School evolved into Taxila Central College on June 6, 1946.
The school takes pride in essential facilities such as a spacious playground, a well-equipped laboratory, a swimming pool, and a hostel accommodating 200 students. Renowned for both its sporting achievements and academic excellence, the school has consistently achieved outstanding results in public examinations, boasting over a 99% success rate in G.C.E. (O/L) examinations since 1996.
Leading the chapter is Chathura Krishantha from the ‘95 batch. It is noteworthy to mention that high-net-worth individuals such as Dhammika Perera, Dr. Ravi Liyanage, – Chairman of Raigam Group, and M.D.P.S. Kularathna – Chairman of MDK Group, count among the esteemed alumni of the college.
Today, as the school celebrates 75 years of academic achievement, it boasts over 3700 students, an academic staff of approximately 190, and more than 50 non-academic personnel. In the midst of this celebratory atmosphere, a significant announcement is the planning of the first-ever annual dinner at Monarch Imperial on July 27, 2024.
The Election Commission of Sri Lnka [ECSL] taking another step forward in ensuring free and fair elections, launched a Mobile Application for the speedy resolution of disputes arising during elections.
The Election Disputes Resolution (EDR) App a simple and efficient way to report election issues instantly will be put to test during the forthcoming Local Authorities Election
It can be downloaded on Appstore and Google Play
Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) MURASAME arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment visit this morning (22 Mar 25).
The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
JMSDF MURASAME is a 151m long Destroyer commanded by Commander HAYAKAWA Masahiro. Meanwhile, she is manned by a crew of 200.
During her stay in Colombo, crew members of the ship are expected to visit some tourist attractions in the city of Colombo and the ship is scheduled to depart the island on 25 Mar 25.
It has been reported that two persons riding a motorcycle were killed in a shooting incident that took place around 11.45pm on Friday [21] night , in front of the southern entrance of the Devundara Sri Vishnu Devalaya, on Sinhasana Road.
The unidentified gunmen, who arrived in a van, opened fire using a T-56 assault rifle and 9 mm firearms before fleeing the scene. The police have recovered 39 T-56 bullet casings, two T-56 rounds of live ammunition, a T-56 magazine, three 9 mm bullet casings, and one 9mm live ammunition.
The van suspected to have been used by the shooters was found abandoned and set on fire on a side road about 800 meters from the crime scene.
The two deceased victims have been identified as Tikira Hennedige Yomesh Nadishan and Marakkala Manage Pasidu Tharuka, both residents of Sinhasana Road, Devinuwara.
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