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Lama Hewage Martin Wickramasinghe was great writer and author in Sri Lanka. He was born on 29th May 1890 in Koggala and his nationality is Sinhala. Martin Wickramasinghe's father's name is Lama Hewage Don Bastian Wickramasinghe. His mother's name is Magalle Balapitiya Liyanage Thochchohamy.

He learned devanagari script and he could recite by memory long section of the Hithopadesha. After two years he was taken to a Vernacular school. Where he proposed until 1897 where he was sent to an English school in Galle Called Buona Vista. He wrote many books Gamperaliya, Kaliyugaya, Madoldoova, Ape gama, Upandasita are some of them

Martin Wickramasinghe's spouse is Katluwe Balage Premade Silva. Martin Wickramasinghe married her on 1925. He has five childre. Martin Wickramasinghe active 1914 to1978 and he died 23 july1976 in Colombo

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Martin Wickramasinghe was born on may 29th 1890 in Koggala. His mother was Magolle Balapitiye Liyanage Nochchihami and his father was Malalagama Lama Hewage Dhon Basthian Wickramasinghe .He is a Sri Lankan. His wife is Kalatuwe Balage Prema De Silva.He had six children .

He was educated at the temple and Galle Buonavista College .

Martin Wickramasinghe was Author and Writer .His first book was 'Balopadeshaya'. 'Gamperaliya' is an excellent book written by Martin Wickramasinghe . The book he wrote about his autobiography is for 'Upandasita' . He was the author of Lakmina, Dinamina and Silumina newspapers .

Mr. Martin Wickramasinghe also received the "Sahithya Chakravarti" award , "The Presidential Literary Award " and " The British O.B.E" Award. He is known as " Helaye Maha Gath Kathuwara".

He deid in 23 July 1976.                                                                                                            A.N.Purnima                                                     s92083693

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Lamahewage Don Martin Wickramasinghe is Authar and Writer in the sri lanaka and He is often acclaimed as the father of Modern Sinhala Literature. He was born on 29 may 1890 in Koggala and 23 july 1976  died in colombo.His father is Lamahewage Don Bastian Wickramasinghe and mother is Magalle Balapitiya Liyanaget hochchohamy.

At the age of five he was taught the sinhala alphabet, at home and in the temple. Next Wickramasinghe was went to buona vista english school. He was literary career began with the novel Leela and other books are Gamperaliya, Uganthaya, Kaliugaya, Viragaya and etc.

Wickramasinghe was got a many Awards. Such as, Best news paper article for the year 1956, Best novel of the year 1957(Viragaya), Honart PHD by the Vidyodaya University, Unesco Award 1964, Receives the first presidential award for literature 1974  and etc. Then His books have been translated into several languages.

H. M. C. C. Herath
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Ediriweera Sarachchandra is a Great Script Writer,Author and Poetry.He was born in 3rd of June 1914 in Galle and his nationality is Srilankan.His Mother's name is Lidia Pinto Moragoda and Father's name is Charles Francis de Silva.He learned at  the Galle Richmond College, st.Aloesies College, st.John College(Panadura) , st. Thomas College, After he attended colombo university and London university.

He was university Lecturer and Sri Lanka Ambassador to France in 1974 - 1977 . He was Producing his First drama in 1956 . It ' s name " Maname ". He was Producing  the    " Sighabahu "  drama in 1961.

Ediriweera Sarachchandra wife is Eiline Bellan. He was Marriyng in 1939. His Childrens are , Nanditha Sarachchandra,Sunethra ,Kisagothami , Yashodara , Ranshi Sarachchndra.

He has Honorary Doctor of Literature from the University of Jaffna. There is also Honorary Doctor of Literature from the University of Peradeniya and Emiritus Professor.He was Produced plays Including Maname (1956), Sighabahu (1961) , Mahasara , Pabawathi(1952). He was Written Novels Including Malagiya Aththo (1959), Walmath wee hasarak Nuditimi(1962) , Malawunge Aurududa(1965) and he was written any Short Stories.

He was did research literery theory and criticism.

He was died in 16th August 1996 in Colombo.

R.G.S.W. Jayarathne
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Ediriweera Sarachchandra is a Great Script Writer,Author and Poetry.He was born in 3rd of June 1914 in Galle and his nationality is Srilankan.His Mother's name is Lidia Pinto Moragoda and Father's name is Charles Francis de Silva.He learned at  the Galle Richmond College, st.Aloesies College, st.John College(Panadura) , st. Thomas College, After he attended colombo university and London university.

He was university Lecturer and Sri Lanka Ambassador to France in 1974 - 1977 . He was Producing his First drama in 1956 . It ' s name " Maname ". He was Producing  the    " Sighabahu "  drama in 1961.

Ediriweera Sarachchandra wife is Eiline Bellan. He was Marriyng in 1939. His Childrens are , Nanditha Sarachchandra,Sunethra ,Kisagothami , Yashodara , Ranshi Sarachchndra.

He has Honorary Doctor of Literature from the University of Jaffna. There is also Honorary Doctor of Literature from the University of Peradeniya and Emiritus Professor.He was Produced plays Including Maname (1956), Sighabahu (1961) , Mahasara , Pabawathi(1952). He was Written Novels Including Malagiya Aththo (1959), Walmath wee hasarak Nuditimi(1962) , Malawunge Aurududa(1965) and he was written any Short Stories.

He was did research literery theory and criticism.

He was died in 16th August 1996 in Colombo.

R.G.S.W. Jayarathne
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Kumara Sangakkara is a Sri Lankan cricketer. He is one of the best cricketers and he is known as Sanga. He was born in 1977 Oct 27. He studied at the Trinity college in Kandy. As a child, he excelled in singing as well as playing. He has two sisters. He is good at cricket, badminton, tennis as well as swimming. He studied the advanced level Arts subject and obtained the highest marks and entered the university of Colombo. He was unable to complete his degree because he chose to play cricket.

He first played in a test match in 2000 July 20. Against South Africa. Kumara Sangakkara became the captain of Sri Lanka cricket team in 2009. He was a brilliant leader who encouraged his team and guided them to move forward. He has achieved many victories against different countries. He is currently the best wicketkeeper in the history of cricket. It is a matter of great pride for us. Sangakkara was a member of the squad for the 2007 cricket world cup, 2011 cricket world cup and 2009 ICC world twenty20 finals. Won man of the match award in the final of the 2014 ICC world twenty20. He retired from cricket in 2015 with 15 years of experience.

M.V.N.P. Senevirathna
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Christoper William Wijekoon Kannangara was born 13th of october 1884.His family was six children and poor.His early education at weslyan high school at Ambalangoda and afterthat gain a schoolarship to Richmand college galle.he was an outstanding student in sports and academics.
He was elected to the legislative council to represent the galle district in 1924.
During his time of the minister of Education in sri lanka from 1931 to 1947.
He introduced free mid day meal for school children,Inauguration of the university of peradeniya and the introduction of central college.
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Robert Knox was born in 1641 February 8 , Towerhill, Landon, United Kingdom. "Historical Relation Of The Island Ceylon In The East-Indies" is considered to be the most successful book written by an Englishman on Ceylon, by Robert Knox. It embodies the Ceylonese system of governance , the life of the people, the beliefs and the social environment. He wrote this based on his 19 years of experience as an open prisoner of king Rajasinghe 2 who ruled Ceylon at that time. This book titled "Eda  Heladiva" was translated by Devid Karunarathne in 1958.

In 1959 two Knox sailing from fort st.George to their homeland were caught in a storm and the ship sank and sank off the coast of Ceylon. Knox made a living by weaving hats, trading in merchandise, and trading in rice and wheat.

1680 Knox joins the East India company and becomes a ship captain. Retired in 1694, he opened his own private merchant vessel, the Mery. Knox died in 1720 June 19 in London, United Kingdom. He loved Sri Lanka very much.

Name: B.M.R.Rivinda
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MR. MARTIN WICKRAMASINGHE

He was born on 29 may 1890 , in the koggala town at Galle District .  His father is Lamahewage Don Bastian Wickramasinghe . His school is Buonavist College .  He is Authar and writer in the Sri Lanka and he is often acacclaimed as the father of Modern Sinhala Literature . He was married Kataluwe Balage Prema de Silva. They had six children

HIS  HONORS AND AWARDS
AAppointed  member of the radio bbroadcasting commission  - 1953
Award for the best news paper article for the year      " The fall of the Brahmin Class "   -1956
The novel "Viragaya"  wins the Don Pedric Award for the best novel of the year - 1957
UNESCO Award for  his book " The Rise of the Soviet  Land "  - 1964
Receives the first PPresidential Award for Literature -1974

His novels :-

His novels are Leela, Soma, Irangani, Rohini , Karuvala Gedara ect...

His shot stories :-

Magul gedara, Apuru Muhuna, Mage Kathawa, Geheniyak , Handa Sakki Kima etc..

His englisha books

Aspects of Sinhalese Culture , The Buddhist Jathaka Stories and the Russian Novel , Buddhism and Art, Sinhala Language and Culture etc.....

His died 23 July 1976 in colombo Sri Lanka.

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Robert Knox was born in 1641 February 8 , Towerhill, Landon, United Kingdom. "Historical Relation Of The Island Ceylon In The East-Indies" is considered to be the most successful book written by an Englishman on Ceylon, by Robert Knox. It embodies the Ceylonese system of governance , the life of the people, the beliefs and the social environment. He wrote this based on his 19 years of experience as an open prisoner of king Rajasinghe 2 who ruled Ceylon at that time. This book titled "Eda  Heladiva" was translated by Devid Karunarathne in 1958.

In 1959 two Knox sailing from fort st.George to their homeland were caught in a storm and the ship sank and sank off the coast of Ceylon. Knox made a living by weaving hats, trading in merchandise, and trading in rice and wheat.

1680 Knox joins the East India company and becomes a ship captain. Retired in 1694, he opened his own private merchant vessel, the Mery. Knox died in 1720 June 19 in London, United Kingdom. He loved Sri Lanka very much.

Name: B.M.R.Rivinda
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When we arrived at the writer's world we find a memorable diary that conquered the hearts of people.

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The young diarist
Anne Frank

Anne Frank is a German diarist that born into a Jewish family on 12th June 1929 in Frankfurt. Otto Frank and Edith are parents of little Anne.

During that time the German Chancellor Adolf Hitler ordered to annuities for the Jews. Fearing death Anne Frank and the family migrated to Netherland and established in Amsterdam. In there she began to learn in a Dutch school. But it was not too long.

On the arrival of her 13th birthday, she received a diary and she started to write about her experiences and feelings at this time. She wrote it in the form of a letter to an imaginary friend.

But in 1944 August they were arrested by the German army and sent to several concentration camps.
They're very, unfortunately, Anne Frank died out of sickness at age 15.

Only her father was escaped alive. Later he finds her diary and published it 1947. This book becomes world famous from century to century.

She is a wonderful, strong girl that understood the reality of life. Anne could be here today as she would continue to be a great writer.

S.V.Senanayake

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Martin Wickramasinghe , the great author of Hele ( Hele mahaa Gathkaru). He was bron  on 29.05.1890 in Koggala village . He passed away on 23.07.1976 in Colombo. His nationality is singhala . Magalla Balapitiya Liyanage Hochchohamy and Lama Hewage Don Basthian Silva were the parents of Martin wickramasinghe. Kathaluwa Balage Prema De Silv was his wife.

As a child , Wickramasinghe was educated at village school , and after 1897 he was educated at the Bonovista English college in Galle where he was fluent in English and Latin. Later he entered a singhala school in Ahangama again .

Martin wickramasinghe was author and writer . " Leela " is wickramasinghe 's first novel . Gamperaliya, Yuganthaya amd Kaliyugaya are his three most popular novels .

Newspapers in which he was the editor ,
01 . Lakwesiya newspaper
02 . Silumina newspaper
03 . Lakmini newspaper  and
04 . Dinamina newspaper .

Wickramasinghe was got beast novel of the year 1957  ( Viragaya ) Honart PHD by the Vidyodaya University . Then his books have been translated into several languages .

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S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike and known by the Sri Lankan people as "The Silver Bell of Asia". He was the fourth Prime Minister of the Sri Lanka. He was born on 8th January 1899. His father was Sir Solomon Dias Bandaranaike. His mother was Daisy Ezline Obeyesekere. He was tutored at his home, Horagolla Walauwa, by Mr. Henry Young, and for a short time attended S. Thomas' College, Mutwal, where he boarded with the warden, Rev. Arthur William Stone. He passed his Senior Cambridge examinations.

Bandaranaike became active in local politics. He got elected as the Chairman of the Nittambuwa Village Committee in his family seat. He became Secretary of the Ceylon National Congress (CNC) in 1926, and in December the same year was elected from the Maradana Ward to the Colombo Municipal Council. He contested for the newly formed House of Representatives in the 1947 election from the UNP from Attanagalla, winning with a good majority.

In July 1951, Bandaranaike resigned from his government posts and crossed the floor to the opposition with several of his close associates from the Sinhala Maha Sabha. Thereafter he dissolved the Sinhala Maha Sabha and formed a new party, Bandaranaike continued his policies stated in 1952, on language, Buddhism, and Ayurvedic medicine. As such he stated that the basis of the party would be the (Pancha Maha Balavegaya).

The 1956 elections was a landslide victory for the MEP as it gained a two-thirds majority in parliament and Bandaranaike was invited by the Governor General to form a government as the fourth prime minister of Ceylon in April 1956. As prime minister, he took a neutralist stance in foreign policy, but established diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union. He removed the British air bases at RAF Negombo and RAF China Bay and the naval base at Trincomalee.

Bandaranayake was the greatest prime minister in srilanka. Bandaranayake passed away on 26th September 1959.

Shashika Sankalpa Sathkorala. (s92080778)

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Otara Gunewardene is a Sri Lankan  Businessperson and Philanthropist.She was born in 1964 August 30 in Colombo and her nationality is Srilankan. Everyone knows Otara as a animal welfare advocate, conservationist and philanthropist. Otara was a youngest in the family.She is loved animals since childhood.Her Mother name is Delysia, Her Father is Norman. She has a two elder brothers Ruchi and Ajith. personal life  in 1990 Otara married Raju Chandiram ,with whom she had two sons ,in 1994 and 2000 . Gunewardene attended C.M.S ladies college in Colombo.Otara graduated from bowling Green State University.OHIO with a degree in biology.

Otara is founder of ODEL and embark.Otara opened ODEL stores across the island and it is the first department store in the country.Otara leads as a fashion model and as an entrepreneur.

Otara won so many awards as • 2000- " Jaycess" Most outstanding young person Sri Lanka •2002- Federation of chambers and commerce and industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) Entrepreneur of the year 2001 award •2002- "Zonta " Woman of Achievement award.•2009- Sri Lankan  Goodwill Ambassador for Habitat Humanity.•2010-"  Best Female Entrepreneur" award •2017- "Passionate 2017" by Business Today.

The focus of odel's awareness campaign to mark world animal day 2011 centred around four endangered or threatened species endemic to Sri Lanka ,2012 celebrating world animal day. Embark ,the Passion project of Otara and the pllot initiative of the Otara foundation is entirely dedicated to the welfare of street dogs in Sri Lanka.Those are the contributions of Otara that she done.

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RMN Rathnayaka.