The 2004 Sri Lanka tsunami train wreck is the largest single rail disaster in world history by death toll, with 1,700 fatalities or more. It occurred when a crowded passenger train was destroyed on a coastal railway in Sri Lanka by a tsunami which followed the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. The tsunami subsequently caused over 30,000 reported deaths and billions of …

History. The origins of the modern university system in Sri Lanka dates back to 1921 when a University college, the Ceylon University College was established at the former premises of Royal College Colombo, and was affiliated with the University of London.The college provided courses of study in art and humanities, science and medicine prepared undergraduates for …

Sri Lanka's electricity demand is currently met by nine thermal power stations, fifteen large hydroelectric power stations, and fifteen wind farms, with a smaller share from small hydro facilities and other renewables such as solar.Most hydroelectric and thermal/fossil fuel–based power stations in the country are owned and/or operated by the government via the state-run …

Sri Lanka; Sinha Flag Lion Flag: Use: Civil and state flag, civil ensign: Proportion: 1:2: Adopted: 22 May 1972: Design: A golden field with two panels: the smaller hoist-side panel has only two vertical bands of teal and orange and the larger fly-side panel is the maroon field depicting the golden lion holding the kastane sword in its right fore paw in the center and four bo tree (bodhi …

The third highest fall in Sri Lanka. Laxapana Falls: 129 m (423 ft) Hatton: Nuwara Eliya: Central: The fall has been affected by power stations at New Lakshapana, Canyon and Polpitye Samanala. Lihinihela Ella: 200 m (656 ft) Rainfall active waterfall in Peak Wilderness Protected Area Lovers Leap: 30 m (98 ft) Nuwara Eliya: Central: Madanagiri Falls: 70 m (230 ft) …

Colombo - Katunayake Expressway E03 is Sri Lanka's second E Class highway. The 25.8-kilometre-long (16.0 mi) highway links the Sri Lankan capital Colombo with Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake and Negombo.Construction on the highway began in October 2009, and it was opened on 27 October 2013, by former president Mahinda Rajapaksa. The …

Foreign relations of Sri Lanka refers to the diplomatic and commercial relations between Sri Lanka and other countries. Sri Lanka has stressed its principle of "friendship towards all, enmity towards none" in its diplomacy. Sri Lanka since the 1950s has followed a non-aligned foreign policy and does not take sides with major powers. Since the end of the Cold War in Asia, the …

Ella (Sinhala: ඇල්ල; Lit. "water fall"; Tamil: எல்ல) is a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka governed by an Urban Council.It is approximately 200 kilometres (120 mi) east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041 metres (3,415 ft) above sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is …

Vroege geschiedenis. De prehistorische inwoners van Sri Lanka waren de Wanniyala-Aetto, beter bekend als de Wedda's. De Singhali (de voorouders van de Singalezen, vermoedelijk afkomstig uit Noord-India) arriveerden waarschijnlijk in de 6e eeuw v.Chr. Het boeddhisme werd geïntroduceerd in het midden van de 3e eeuw voor Christus. Er ontwikkelden zich …

The parliament of the Sri Lanka has set of ministers. They are categorized either as the ministers of cabinet and non cabinet. According to the 19th amendment the number of cabinet ministers is limited to 28. List of ministries. Ministry of Defence. Minister of Defence; Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies. Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and …