“Milton and Milton with Shelton” musical concert organized by the Past Cricketers’ Association of Sri Sumangala College, Panadura will be on 12^th December, 2009 at the college auditorium from 6.30 pm onwards.

This is a fund raising campaign with the objective of uplifting and improving standards of cricket in the College.

Large gathering of Past Cricketers, Old Boys, Parents and Well Wishers are expected to grace this occasion.

Contact Past Cricketers’ Association of Sri Sumangala College for more information and tickets.

Bucharest, Romania and Colombo, Sri Lanka, October 19, 2009 – AXIGEN, the professional messaging solution vendor , announced today the signing of a business partnership with Minlo Technologies Ltd, a Sri Lanka based provider of digital technologies. This agreement aims to further reinforce the AXIGEN Mail Server presence and product range distribution in South Asia.

Minlo Technologies is a versatile digital technologies provider, offering personalized services such as business consultancy, integrated business solutions, design, web application development, CMS customization, Internet Marketing and training to a wide variety of customers. The company comprises a team of young enthusiastic entrepreneurs and experienced professionals who combine cutting-edge technology, creativity, extensive IT knowledge and, most importantly, an open attitude towards innovative ideas, in order to provide businesses of all sizes with customized, highly-reliable and ergonomic solutions.

“We are very excited to collaborate with AXIGEN, which is a leading brand in the global mail server solutions market. We believe this business relationship will completely change the Sri Lankan and South Asian integrated business solution sector and we are confident that AXIGEN will become one of the most successful brands in Minlo`s vast range of integrated business solutions portfolio. Our ultimate focus is to satisfy our clients catering with diversified and high end business solution,”

said Mr. Damitha Wickramasinghe, Minlo Technologies CEO.

“We are very pleased with our new partnership with Minlo Technologies and we are highly confident it will help us further adapt our innovative messaging solutions to the specific challenges and demands of Sri Lankan companies, whilst allowing us to pursue our development goals throughout the Asian continent,”

concluded Oana Bornaz, AXIGEN CEO.

One of the top ten messaging solutions in the world according to The Radicati Group, the AXIGEN Mail Server has a strong focus on meeting the needs of business customers, either directly or through Service Providers employing the Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Winner of the ServerWatch 2007 Product Excellence Award for the Communications Server category, AXIGEN runs on several Linux and BSD distributions, on Solaris, on Windows operating systems, on PowerPC and SPARC architectures and is becoming the messaging solution of choice for a growing number of service providers and enterprises worldwide.

About Minlo Technologies

Minlo Technologies combines a unique blend of creativity and technical expertise with sound business strategy, delivering a full range of effective solutions. Developing Content Management Systems, Internet based Business Applications, Rich Internet Applications and delivering attractive & functional creative design is their bread and butter. Ideas and concepts that have never been done before, new technology, new ideas and new boundaries to break – that’s what they’re passionate about. Their range of clients varies from top private companies to non-profit organizations, covering a whole array of industries and specialties, interests and needs.
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About AXIGEN and Gecad Technologies

Established in 2001, Gecad Technologies SA, member of the GECAD Group, is the vendor of AXIGEN, a messaging solution for professionals that ensures an efficient and secure worldwide communication environment and business growth for both service providers and companies of all sizes. Currently, AXIGEN is distributed internationally by over 200 partners from 80 countries and manages email traffic for more than 11,000 companies with 8 million end-users.

Our team of seasoned professionals, with 15 years of experience in messaging and IT security delivers cutting-edge products, by developing an innovative carrier-class technology based on proprietary architectures such as AXIGEN GrowSecure™, AXIGEN SmartProcessing™ and AXIGEN UltraStorage™.
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Click here for the press release.

In April (the month of Bak), when the sun moves from the Meena Rashiya (House of Pisces) to the Mesha Rashiya (House of Aries) in the celestial sphere; Sri Lankans begin celebrating their New Year or Aluth Avurudhu (in Sinhala) and Puththandu (in Tamil). It marks the end of the harvest season and also coincides with one of 2 instances when the sun is directly above Sri Lanka. On the day of celebrations, the sun is directly above Koggala (where a sun devale can be found). A new year of the Saka era begins with each festival.

The mythological conception of a `Aluth Avuruddha’ is that the Prince of Peace called Indradeva descends upon the earth to ensure peace and happiness. He comes in a white carriage wearing on his head a white floral crown seven cubits high. He first dips, like a returning space capsule plunges, breaking earth’s gravity, into a `kiri’ or sea of milk.

The actual history of the New Year goes back to primitive period in Sri Lankan history. Various beliefs, perhaps those associated with fertility, gave birth to many rituals, customs and ceremonies connected with the New Year. The advent of Buddhism in the third century BC led to a re-interpretation of the existing New Year activities in the Buddhistic light. The majority of the people in the country were Buddhists, and as such, it is that the Buddhist outlook was predominant in transforming the New Year rites to what they are now.

Hinduism, on the other hand, existed side by side with Buddhism, in medieval times. New Year practices interpreted in the Hinduistic way developed among the Hindus. Buddhism and Hinduism were historically connected with each other. Their philosophies were running along parallel dimensions, except for certain ultimate truths concerning the self, the way to achieve emancipation and the nature of a creative god and nirvana (which Buddhism denies). There was no serious congruences in New Year rituals that are found among the Buddhists and Hindus.

Read more about the Sinhala & Tamil New Year in Wikipedia.

සුභ අලුත් අවූරැද්දක් ෙවිවා!!!!
Iniyia Puthandu Nalvazhthukkal!!!
Happy new year!!!

Sri Sumangala College was established in Panadura on March 03, 1909 (popularly known as “Town Branch” at latter stages) in memory of Ven. Waligama Sri Sumangala thero (who played an important role in Sri Lankan Buddhism), in a land belonging to Rankoth Vihara Temple just 25 km south of Colombo, fulfilling the vision of six Philanthrophists of Panadura, namely, M Cornelis Perera, together with Mudliar Thomas Rodrigo, M. Mathes Salgado, P. C. H. Dias, P. Lewis Dias and P. Domingo Dias. The prime idea was to deliver an education to the children of Panadura, in English at a standard equal that of a Colombo school. The first Principal was Mr. Thomas E. Gooneratne who held the principalship for three years.

The school was further expanded with the help and contributions from the philanthropists / old boys. The foundation stone for the new building was laid on 24th of March 1940 by Mr. P de S Kularatne, an Educationist of great repute on a land gifted by the first student of the College, Mr. M. Walter Salgado and situated at Nalluruwa, about one-and-a-half Kilometres south of Panadura town. The new building was to be ceremonially opened by the Governor of Ceylon, H.E. Andrew Caldecott on the 7th of August 1942, but due to unavoidable circumstance it was declared opened by the Governor’s Legal Secretary, Mr.H. B. Nihill on behalf of the Governor. This event marks the beginning of expansion of our Alma Mater in the new premises and the first Principal was Mr. P.J. Jayaratne. The establishment of Sri Sumangala College was a boon to those who sought higher education in English.

Sri Sumangala College with Principals like Abeyseela Ginige, during whose time the College executed a variety of extra – curricular activities.

Even the Old Boys’ Association was established under his auspices on 28th of October 1922, after 13 years after the establishment of the College. The management, which complied with the wishes of the Principals, granted Free Education in 1946. University Entrance classes were commenced in 1955 under Mr. K L V Alagiyawanna with a host of highly qualified Teachers, and had a success rate of about 85% in the very first year. During this period College achieved the Island’s Best Results in the University Entrance Examination.

The “Town Branch”, which housed the primary section of the school, was shifted to Nalluruwa in 1993 and the Principal at this time was Mr. D. E. Jayanetti. During this period, the College was among the 35 schools in Sri Lanka to be classified as a National School in the very first year of the classification system introduced and is considered the leading school in Kalutara District. However, due to ever-increasing demands for student admissions to Sri Sumangala College, and restrictions in the funds available to College from the Government, it has become an urgent need to carry out identified Priority Projects for the upliftment of the College for the welfare of the students and to make the environment conducive for students. The College has a student population around 5000 by year 2007.

Sri Sumangala College was seriously damaged by the tsunami on Dec 26, 2004 because the school was near the sea so it has moved to a safe place near Panadura City. This new location for school was an Army Camp.

The Japanese Government is funding the construction of the school at the newly identified land with approx. 7+ acres in extent in close proximity to Panadura Town along the Panadura-Horna main road. The Japan International Corporation System (JICS) who execute the construction work and the contract was awarded to by end October 2005 to Buildmart Co. for approx. Rs. 300 million (USD 3.0millon). The consultants to the project are Mhori Architect & Associates Inc, Japan with the assistance of Surath Wickremasingha Associates, Sri Lanka.

The construction work of the new location commenced on 15.11.2005 with a Ground Breaking Ceremony with the participation of Hon. Yuji Miyahara, First Secretary, Embassy of Japan and Hon. Reginald Cooray, Chief Minister, Western Provincial Council with the participation of many distinguished Guests including, Mr. T. Ueshima, the Resident Representative of JICA, Mr. T. Jimbo, Director, JICS, Mrs. Sunila Mendis, Senior Secretary to HE President.

Due to certain initial problems related to the release of the land the construction work had to be suspended and subsequent to a Cabinet Minister’s decision, the land mater was resolved.

Later the construction of the proposed new school was re-commenced with a foundation laying ceremony on 6th July 2006. The total cost estimate (including consulting, construction supervision etc.) of the proposed project is Rs. 330 million (approx. USD 3.3 million). The new school will have many new features, added and enhanced facilities (new main Auditorium for upper school, A spacious Library, Computer laboratories, Auditorium for the primary school etc.) for the use of students.

The project is to being carried out in 2 stages, the 1st stage include the construction of necessary buildings for the upper school followed with the constructions related to the primary school. The Phase I of the project has already been completed in September 2007 and handed over to the Education Ministry. The Phase II work is in progress and it is expected to complete the whole works by end February 2009.

Sumangala Network,

• Old Boys’ Association
• Colombo Branch of the Old Boys’ Association
• Kandy Branch of the Old Boys’ Association
• Junior Old Boys’ Association
• Group of Sumangala ‘99
• Old Sumangalians Scout Association
• Past Cricketers Association of Sri Sumangala College
• Past Teachers Association of Sri Sumangala College
• Past Sumangalian Aritists Association
• Sumangala Italy Wing
• Sumangala Australian Wing
• Sumangala UK Wing
• Old Cadets Association of Sri Sumangala College

There are many reasons to celebrate this milestone of the history of our College. We have spent our most memorable days of our childhood at Sri Sumangala College. We had many unforgettable experiences to live with and also with the company of priceless teachers who sweated to shape our future. It is our duty to reciprocate for their dedication and commitment and the best of education given to us by the College. We are confident that with the school being constructed at the proposed new location it will move from strength to strength. With the brand new school but yet with the spirit of the Sumangala College, we are confident that our school will be the beacon in Kalutara District and will lead all the way to become one of the most sought after Colleges in Sri Lanka.

In this context, for revival of the past glory and to blend it with the present new chapter in the history of Sumangala we are of the view that college centenary be celebrated in a Grand Style to set an example show our duty towards our Alma Mater.

To celebrate the centenary many activities are suggested to be implemented and here are the list of activities going to take place.

• 25th January
  All island Debating Contest
  Organised by the College.
• 25th January
  Lunch for the Past Teachers of the College
  Organised by the Old Boys’ Association.
• 01st February
  Free Eye examination & Blood Donation campaign for the needy to be held at College premises
  Organised by the Old Boys’ Association.
• 01st February
  Health Camp for the needy to be held at College premises
  Organised by the Junior Old Boys’ Association.
• 6th February
  Inter School Speech contest
  Organised by the College.
• 7th February
  “Siyawas Udana” Musical Show
  Organised by the Junior Old Boys’ Association.
• 11th February
  Art Competition among College Students
  Organised by the College.
• 20th February
  Induction of Prefects of the Centenary year
  Organised by the College.
• 20th February
  Inter School “Do You Know” contest – Commerce Section
  Organised by the College.
• 23rd February
  Inter School Drama Contest
  Organised by the College.
• 27th February
  Inter School “Do You Know” contest – Science Section
  Organised by the College.
• 28th February & 1st March
  Inter -School Six -a -Side Cricket Competition
  Organised by the Past Cricketers Association.
• 3rd March
  Morning Breakfast for “Aruna Childrens’s Home”
  Organised by the Old Boys’ Association.
• 3rd March
  Lunch for the “Home for the Elders” at Panadura
  Organised by the Junior Old Boys’ Association.
• 3rd March
  Tea for the “Home for the Elders” at Panadura
  Organised by the Old Boys’ Association, Kandy Branch.
• 3rd March
  Overnight Pirith Ceremony at the College premises
  Organised by the College.
• 4th March
  Morning Alms Giving for 100 nos. of Priests at College premises
  Organised by the College.
• 5th March
  Ceremonial Opening of the College premises
  Organised by the College & the Old Boys’ Association.
• 5th March
  Opening of OBA Office Complex and Isuue of “Eulogy on a Centenary” publication
  Organised by the Old Boys’ Association.
• 5th March
  Exhibhition & Muscical Show
  Organised by the College.
• 5th March
  Inter School Table Tennis & Boxing competition
  Organised by the College.
• 6th March
  Musical Show by the College students
  Organised by the College.
• 7th March
  Inter School Drama competition
  Organised by the College.
• 7th March
  Inter School Badminton competition
  Organised by the College.
• 9th March
  Inter School Literary competition
  Organised by the College.
• 12th March
  Sports Meet
  Organised by the College.
• 14th March
  “Ranaviru Day” and Cadets day
  Organised by the College.
• 17th March
  Free Legal advice for needy, Litarary Workshop & Book Exhibition & fair
  Organised by the College.
• 18th March
  Art Exhibition
  Organised by the College.
• 19th March
  Scouts Day
  Organised by the College.
• 21st & 22nd March
  Cricket – Big Match
  Organised by the College.
• 22nd March
  Inter School Chess competiton
  Organised by the College.
• 23rd March
  Lunch for Present Teachers of the College
  Organised by the Old Boys’ Association.
• 23rd March
  IT among Kalutara District Schools – ICT WHIZ KIDS – 2009
  Organised by the College.
• 25th March
  Inter School Karate competiton
  Organised by the College.
• 29th March
  Limited Over Cricket Competition
  Organised by the College.
• 31st March
  Prize Giving Ceremony
  Organised by the College.
• 25th April
  Centenary Commemoration Ceremony
  Organised by the Junior Old Boys’ Association.
• 21st & 22nd May
  Inter School Western Band Competition
  Organised by the College.
• 23rd May
  Opening of Swimming Pool
  Organised by the Old Boys’ Association.
• 24th May
  “Sinhawa Lokanaya” – Muscical Show by Old Sumangalian Aritists
  Organised by the Past Sumangalian Aritists Association.
• 4th & 5th June
  Inter School Volley Ball competition
  Organised by the College.
• 11th June
  Inter School Hockey competition
  Organised by the College.
• 19th June
  “ARENA” – Event by Scouts
  Organised by the College.
• 3rd July
  English Day
  Organised by the College.

Let’s join with this unforgettable moment!

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Prior to the year 1972, Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon. For more than a century Sri Lanka was a British crown colony but on 4 February, 1948 the country achieved its independence to officially become the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Don Stephen Senanayake became Sri Lanka’s first Prime Minister.

Since the attainment of freedom from British rule, Sri Lanka has enjoyed a stable democracy and steady economic growth in spite of the conflict with a separatist terrotist group called LTTE in the recent years and now the country is in a position to end the war.

The independence day of Sri Lanka is a great national occasion celebrated with parades and pageants combined with the spirit of patriotism and national pride. The celebrations begin with the hoisting of the national flag and singing the national anthem, followed by the traditional lighting of the lamp ceremony. Subsequently there are various cultural programs as well as serving of refreshments.

Horulanka, a group of young guys doing some music experiments on their spare time while doing higher studies. At the moment they are located in Melbourne, Australia.

Check out these awesome covers they have done. They don’t like to reveal them self but they are very talented, and couple of them are from very famous music families (don’t ask me who are they :p). And all of these are home made productions.

Just check following songs or go to their YouTube channel for full list of songs & new releases.

Subscribe the, on YouTube to watch them regularly.

This is the best one I like, Malak une ei numba mata (මලක් උනේ ඇයි නුඹ මට)
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Mal pibidena eka wasantha samayaka (මල් පිබිදෙන එක වසන්ත සමයක)
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Ma nisa oba noperu perum (මා නිසා ඔබ නොපෙරූ පෙරුම්)
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I am little bit J on these guys

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This is my blog post tribute to the late Maestro Dr Premasiri Khemadasa, the MASTER OF MUSIC who endeavored to develop a unique style of music & puts Sri Lankan music on to the top level. He combined Sinhala folk tunes, Hindustani music, Western music and many other streams of music in his compositions while adapting them to fit contemporary music.

Premasiri Khemadasa (born January 25, 1937) also known as “Khemadasa Master” is one of the most influential composers in Sri Lankan music. Exploring the various styles of music around the world Khemadasa endeavored to develop a unique style of music. He combined Sinhala folk tunes, Hindustani music, Western music and many other streams of music in his compositions while adapting them to fit contemporary music.

Early life

Khemadasa grew up in Talpitiya, Wadduwa and attended Sri Sumangala College and St. John’s College, Panadura. As a teenager, he became a gifted flautist.

Khemadasa was asked to come to the Radio Ceylon for an interview on the day he was scheduled to take his Senior School Certificate examination. He finished the examination much ahead of time and travelled to the audition. He passed the audition and became a member of Radio Ceylon.

Film composer

Khemadasa debut as a film composer came with Sirisena Wimalaweera’s Roddie Kella. He then began collaborating with acclaimed director Lester James Peries handling the music for films like Golu Hadawatha and Nidhanaya. Critics praised his film scores and he was honorally dubbed “Khemadasa master.” Khemadasa’s signature in film music is molded by the use of elements from Classical Western music and other sources to heighten the emotion suggested by the picture. Some of his compositions are influenced by Western composers of opera such as Giuseppe Verdi and Vincenzo Bellini.

Lately Premasiri Khemadasa has given his contribution to films such as Agnidahaya and very recently to Ammavarune, the last film by Lester James Peiris who has announced his retirement.

Apart from film music Dr. Khemadasa has composed music for teledramas, theatre, etc. His collaboration with director Jayantha Chandrasiri has turned out remarkable products whereas the themes he created for Chandrasiri’s television series Dandubasnamanaya have shown unprecedented power of mesmerization. He has composed symphonies like Muhuda and Mage kale mavni. The presence of operatic vocals in his music is explained by his vast knowledge of opera. Khemadasa is the only known Sri Lankan musician who practises and creates opera. Khemadasa has a large group of students whom he trains for performing in his operas. His famous operas include Manasawila and Doramandalawa. Recently he created the opera, Agni about early civilization. His operas, being written in Sinhalese, forms what can be recognized as Sinhalese opera. Khemadasa and his pupils have conducted shows in several countries. After a layoff following health problems he has returned to the fiels of music.

Via Wikipedia.

He passed away at the age of 71.

May he attain nibbana.

More resource about Maestro Dr Premasiri Khemadasa;

• Premasiri Khemadasa
• A man on fire
• Sondura Warnadaasi – an Opera by Khemadasa
• Sonic canvas of Premasiri Khemadasa

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