Veteran musician, Dr. Pandith W.D. Amaradewa passed away at the age of 88 years. Wannakuwatta Waduge Don Albert Perera, known by his adoptive name Amaradewa was a vocalist, violinist and composer. Born in December 5, 1927, he is considered to be the creator of a unique music style which was later practiced by artists like […]
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Google Maps voice navigation – Drive Turn-by-turn in Sri Lanka
Now you can use Turn-by-turn voice navigation using Google Maps app in Android or iPhone mobile phones or tablets in Sri Lanka. Voice navigation helps you get to places easily when you drive, walk, or bike. You’ll hear traffic conditions, where to turn, which lane to use, and if there’s a better route. If you […]
How to use Google street view maps in Sri Lanka
Google street view feature for Sri Lanka is now active and available on Google Maps. This implies that people in Sri Lanka and around the world can now view Sri Lanka in 360-degree panoramic imagery from their phone, tablet or computer. Street View is a popular feature in Google Maps, that allows people to virtually […]
Sri Lanakan New Year Nakath Litha Auspicious Times 2016
Update 2020 New Year www.studentlanka.com/newyear Download New Year Auspicious Times Aurudu Nakath 2020 The Sinhala and Tamil New Year will be celebrated on 13th and 14th April 2016 in Sri Lanka by Sinhala and Tamil community. Following are the auspicious times pertaining to the New Year celebrations 2016, issued by Ministry of Cultural Affairs. Astrologically, […]
Short Code telephone numbers in Sri Lanka
Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka has allocated several Emergency and Hotline Numbers in Sri Lanka for obtaining various services. 3 Digit Short Codes 110 – Fire and Rescue Service 112 – Police Emergency Service (Mobile) 114 – Operational Commander Colombo (Sri Lanka Army) 115 – Colombo Municipal Council-Operational Unit 116 – Sri Lanka Air […]
Watch Hiru Sandu Adarei Korean teledrama on Rupavahini
Jathika Rupavahini (National Television) telecasts Hiru Sandu Adarei (Moon Embracing The Sun) from 26 May 2015 at 6.30 pm. – 7.30 pm. This is another Korean teledrama telecased in Sri Lanka after very successful earlier dramas: Sujatha Diyani (Jewel in the Palace), Abitha Diyani (Dong Yi), Yahapath Maharaja, Full House and Sirimati Siththaravi. Historical drama […]
Top Best Sri Lankan News apps for mobile Android IPhone and windows
This collection of apps focuses on the best TV and NewsPaper news apps in Sri Lanka selected based on the quality of the News they provide and ease of usage. Apps for ios, Iphone, android, windows mobile apps and web apps developed by Sri Lankans are listed here. Links to download them from Google Play Store, […]
Sri Lanakan New Year Nakath Litha Auspicious Times 2015
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year will be celebrated on 13th and 14th of this month. Following are the auspicious times pertaining to the New Year celebrations. Astrologically, the New Year (Aluth Avurudda) symbolizes the transition of the Sun from Pisces to Aries. Dawning of Sinhala and Tamil New Year The Sinhala and Tamil New […]
Free Wifi access locations in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankans will be able to enjoy free Wifi internet access with up to 100 MB of usage at selected 26 public locations across the island from Monday(30), Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. It said that the service would be expanded up to 1000 public spaces across the island by the end of August. The […]
Download Sri Lanka Calendar 2015
You can download 2015 Official Sri Lanka calendar printed at Government Printers here. This contains calendar and offcial holidays (Poya days, Public Holidays, Commercial Holidays and Bank Holidays). Download 2015 Calendar (pdf) 2015 Sri Lanka Calendar Download Calendar (jpg)