From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is a list of notable Old Mahindians, they being the alumni of Mahinda College, Galle, Sri Lanka.

Politics

Name Notability Reference
W. D. S. Abeygoonawardena member parliament ( Galle 1960), Mayor of Galle (1965–1966) [1]
Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena member parliament ( Matara 1994–2015, National List 2015–present) [2]
Vajira Abeywardena member parliament ( Galle 1994–2010, 2015–present) [2]
Henry Woodward Amarasuriya Deputy Speaker (1948), member parliament ( Baddegama 1948–1952), member State Council of Ceylon ( Udugama 1931–1935, Galle 1936–1947) Founder member and First General Secretary of United National Party [3] [4]
Thomas Amarasuriya member Senate of Ceylon (1953–1965), President of the Senate of Ceylon (1963–1965)
P. Gamini Ariyatilake member parliament ( Maskeliya 1970–1977) [5] [6]
I. A. Cader member parliament ( Beruwala 1960–1965, 1970–1977), Deputy Speaker(1970–1977) [1] [5]
Mohamed Shums Cassim member of Senate of Ceylon 1953–1954 [ citation needed]
Wijaya Dahanayake member parliament ( Matara 2010–present)
Albert de Silva member parliament ( Galle 1977–1979, Kamburupitiya 1979–1983) [5] [7]
D. S. Goonesekera member parliament ( Udugama 1956–1960, Habaraduwa 1960–1964) [5] [8]
Sirisena Hettige member parliament ( Hakmana 1965–1970) [9]
Leslie Mervyn Jayaratna Governor of Southern Province (1993–1994) [10]
Rupa Karunathilake member parliament ( Bentara-Elpitiya 1977–2000) [7]
Ananda Kularatne member parliament ( Hambantota 1983–2004) [5]
Semage Salman Kulatileke member parliament (1972–1977) [5]
M. G. Mendis member parliament ( Rathgama 1970–1977), pioneer Trade Union Leader [5] [6]
Nishantha Muthuhettigamage member parliament ( Galle 2010–present)
Manusha Nanayakkara member parliament ( Galle 2010–present)
Lionel Premasiri member parliament ( Galle 2004–2010), Mayor of Galle (1997–2001, 2002–2004)
V. G. W. Ratnayake member parliament ( Deniyaya 1947 –1956)
S. A. Wickramasinghe member State Council of Ceylon ( Morawaka 1931–1936), founder Communist Party of Sri Lanka (1943)
Justin Wijayawardhene member parliament ( Matara 1960) Founder Member of the United National Party [11] [12]

Education

Name Notability Reference
Harishchandra Abeygunawardena Vice Chancellor University of Peradeniya (2006–2009) [5]
M. B. Ariyapala Emeritus Professor, President/Vice Chancellor University of Colombo (Colombo Campus) (1972–1977) [13]
Lionel Edirisinghe Vice Chancellor University of the Visual & Performing Arts (1953-?) [14]
Kapila Gunasekara Vice Chancellor University of Peradeniya (2000–2006) First Vice Chancellor University of Vocational Technology [5]
David Kalupahana Senior Professor of Philosophy, University of Hawaii [15]
Nandadasa Kodagoda Vice Chancellor University of Colombo (1994) [16]
G. P. Samarawickrama Vice Chancellor University of Ruhuna (1984–?) [5]

Religion

Name Notability Reference
Mitirigala Dhammanisanthi Thera (formerly known as Asoka Weeraratna) Buddhist missionary, founder German Dharmaduta Society (1952), Berlin Buddhist Vihara (1957), Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya (1967) [4] [17]
Katukurunde Nanananda Thera Buddhist monk/scholar, abbot of Pothgulgala Aranya
Madihe Pannaseeha Thero Buddhist monk, head of Amarapura Nikaya (1969–2003) [18]

Military

Name Notability Reference
Basil Gunasekara Admiral, Commander of the Navy (1973–1979) [19]
Monath Perera   Squadron leader, No. 10 Squadron SLAF [20]
Lucky Wijayaratne   Major General, Commander 22 Brigade ( Sri Lanka Light Infantry) [21]

Sports

Name Notability Reference
Lasith Malinga international cricket player (2004–2020) [22]
Marvan Atapattu international cricket player (1990–2007) [23] [24] [25]
Rumesh Buddika first class cricket player (2010–present) [26]
Upul Chandana international cricket player (1994–2007) [23] [25] [27]
Dandeniya Hemachandra de Silva first class cricket player (1968–1974) [28] [29]
Premachandra de Silva first class cricket player (1961–1969) [29]
Somachandra de Silva international cricket player (1982–1984), Chairman Sri Lanka Cricket (2009–2011) [30]
Stanley de Silva One Day International cricket player (1979) [23]
Thikshila de Silva Twenty20 International cricket player (2017–present) [31]
Douglas Dias Jayasinha first class cricket player (1937–1935), Chairman Selection Committee Sri Lanka Cricket (1963–1973) [32]
Lasith Malinga international cricket player (2004–2021) [25] [27]
Kosala Sahabandu Olympic athlete ( 1980 4x400 relay), Asian Games athlete ( 1974 4x400 relay - gold medal) [33]
Athula Samarasekera international cricket player (1983–1994) [23] [25]
Nisala Tharaka first class cricket player (2011–present) [34]
Jayananda Warnaweera international cricket player (1986–1994) [23] [25]
Dileepa Wickramasinghe first class cricket player (1985–1996) [25]

Arts

Name Notability Reference
Gunadasa Amarasekara poet, author [35] [36] [37]
Edwin Ariyadasa journalist, newspaper editor [16] [38]
D. B. Dhanapala journalist, author [39]
Siri Gunasinghe poet, author [16] [40] [41]
Dhamma Jagoda theater/television director, actor [38]
Buddhi Wickrama film, theater and television actor [42]
Vimukthi Jayasundara film director, screenwriter, visual artist [43]
Lionel Deraniyagala actor [44]

Others

Athula Attygalle - Sri Lankan American Scientist [45]

Name Notability Reference
Ranjit Abeysuriya Chairman National Police Commission, Director Public Prosecutions Attorney General's Department [46]
Anil Jasinghe medical administrator, Secretary to the Ministry of Environment of Sri Lanka
A. T. Ariyaratne founder/president Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement (1958), peace activist [47]
C. G. Uragoda physician, medical researcher, author, folklorist, historian, conservationist [48]
Saman Weerasinghe ambassador to Russian Federation [49]
A. P. de Zoysa social reformer, buddhist scholar [50]

References

  1. ^ a b "Result of Parliamentary General Election 20 July 1960" (PDF). Department of Elections, Sri Lanka. Retrieved 20 February 2017.[ permanent dead link]
  2. ^ a b People and events-Six old Mahindians to be felicitated, The Sunday Times
  3. ^ "Result of Parliamentary By Elections held between 1947 - 1988" (PDF). Department of Elections, Sri Lanka.[ permanent dead link]
  4. ^ a b "German Dharmaduta Society gifts pictures to Heritage Museum of Mahinda College". The Nation. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j de Silva, D. C. A. N. (2014). Me Mahinda Shasthra Shala. Galle: Print House.
  6. ^ a b "Result of Parliamentary General Election 1970" (PDF). Department of Elections, Sri Lanka.[ permanent dead link]
  7. ^ a b "Result of Parliamentary General Election 1977" (PDF). Department of Elections, Sri Lanka.[ permanent dead link]
  8. ^ "Result of Parliamentary General Election 1956" (PDF). Department of Elections, Sri Lanka. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-09-24.
  9. ^ "Result of Parliamentary General Election 1965" (PDF). Department of Elections, Sri Lanka.[ permanent dead link]
  10. ^ One of Lanka’s academically distinguished judges - Tribute to Dr. L. M. Jayaratne, Rootsweb
  11. ^ Appreciation Justin Wijayawardhena, The Island
  12. ^ "Result of Parliamentary General Election 19 March 1960" (PDF). Department of Elections, Sri Lanka. Retrieved 20 February 2017.[ permanent dead link]
  13. ^ M. B. Ariayapala-Author Profile, Godage International Publishers
  14. ^ "Lionel Edirisinghe". Daily Mirror. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  15. ^ de Silvas, Nissanka (2013). Me Mahinda Shasthra Shala: Ma Dutu Mahindaya. Print House Sri Lanka. p. 238.
  16. ^ a b c Kalakeerthi, Indeewara (6 December 2009). "Progression from a hamlet to a global village". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  17. ^ Weeraratna, Senaka (8 October 2008). "Asoka Weeraratne pioneer in developing post-war Sri Lanka-German ties". Asian Tribune. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
  18. ^ Peiris, Manjari (21 June 2002). "Ven. Madihe Pannaseeha Thera is 90 today". Daily News. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
  19. ^ Kangaraarachchi, Ramani. "Basil Gunasekara: First post-war Commander of the Navy". Daily News. Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
  20. ^ Kirinde, Chandani (6 March 2011). "Shocked residents see Kfirs crashing, pilot plummeting". Sunday Times. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
  21. ^ "A carpet of peace rolled out the length and breadth of Lanka was this brave soldier's dream". Sunday Times. 20 December 2009. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
  22. ^ "Lasith Malinga".
  23. ^ a b c d e Ratnaweera, Dhammika (17 March 2010). "Richmond-Mahinda evenly matched for a draw". The Nation. Archived from the original on 17 October 2013. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  24. ^ Raval, Amit (22 November 2015). "13 Facts about Marvan Atapattu – A sound batsman and a strong skipper". Crictracker. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  25. ^ a b c d e f Ratnaweera, Dhammika (19 March 2004). "99th "Battle of the Lovers" begins today". The Island. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  26. ^ Stephens, David (5 September 2010). "Buddika takes trophy down South". Sunday Times. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  27. ^ a b Perera, Ranjika (11 February 2016). "Mahinda College: A pillar in schools cricket". The Papare. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  28. ^ Thawfeeq, Sa'adi (25 April 2014). "Former SL first-class cricketer dies aged 81". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  29. ^ a b Epasinghe, Premasara (18 October 2004). "D. S. de Silva - A man who gave life to a dying art". Daily News. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  30. ^ Palipane, Russell (25 December 2007). "DS to take on Jaffna lads!". The Island. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  31. ^ Thikshila de Silva on uncapped player in T20 squad | Daily News
  32. ^ Epasinha, Premasara. "D. D. Jayasinha - brilliant cricketer cum administrator and the GOM SL Cricket". Daily News. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  33. ^ de Mel, Sundara Nihathamani (2012). Mahinde Thamay Iskole. Colombo: Suratha Publishers. p. 36.
  34. ^ Player Profile, ESPN Cricinfo
  35. ^ "Henry Jayasena 'A gifted and decent human being….'". island. 2007. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2014-06-23.
  36. ^ "In memory of Henry Jayasena". island. 2011. Retrieved 2014-06-23.
  37. ^ Dr. Gunadasa Amarasekara nominated for Nalanda Keerthi Sri 2010
  38. ^ a b "Earnest and wise Mahindians". The Nation. Archived from the original on 12 February 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  39. ^ Gunawardana, Charles A. (Ed) (2005). Encyclopaedia of Sri Lanka. Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd. p. 115. ISBN  9781932705485.
  40. ^ "Prof. Siri Gunasinghe at Ninety". Archived from the original on 2015-06-05. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
  41. ^ Gunawardana, Charles A. (Ed) (2005). Encyclopaedia of Sri Lanka. Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd. p. 171. ISBN  9781932705485.
  42. ^ "Buddhi: The resourceful actor". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
  43. ^ Bombay, A. F. (9 April 2013). "V. Jayasundara – India in Cannes". AF Magazine : India - Nepal. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  44. ^ Lionel Deraniyagala
  45. ^ Me Mahinda Shasthra Shala Hewath Madutu Mahindaya (2nd ed.). Printhouse, Galle. 2014. p. 239.
  46. ^ Ranjith Abeysuriya bids adieu, Sri Lankan Mirror
  47. ^ Seneviratne, Malinda. "The mighty atom who created Sarvodaya". The Island. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
  48. ^ Aloysius, D. J. (2010). "A tribute to Christopher Gunapala Uragoda". Ceylon Medical Journal. 50 (1): 23–25. doi: 10.4038/cmj.v50i1.1586.
  49. ^ Three New Envoys appointed for India, Philippines and Russian Federation
  50. ^ de Silva, Premakumara (8 March 2009). "Dr. A. P. de Zoysa, social reformer and scholar". The Island. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is a list of notable Old Mahindians, they being the alumni of Mahinda College, Galle, Sri Lanka.

Politics

Name Notability Reference
W. D. S. Abeygoonawardena member parliament ( Galle 1960), Mayor of Galle (1965–1966) [1]
Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena member parliament ( Matara 1994–2015, National List 2015–present) [2]
Vajira Abeywardena member parliament ( Galle 1994–2010, 2015–present) [2]
Henry Woodward Amarasuriya Deputy Speaker (1948), member parliament ( Baddegama 1948–1952), member State Council of Ceylon ( Udugama 1931–1935, Galle 1936–1947) Founder member and First General Secretary of United National Party [3] [4]
Thomas Amarasuriya member Senate of Ceylon (1953–1965), President of the Senate of Ceylon (1963–1965)
P. Gamini Ariyatilake member parliament ( Maskeliya 1970–1977) [5] [6]
I. A. Cader member parliament ( Beruwala 1960–1965, 1970–1977), Deputy Speaker(1970–1977) [1] [5]
Mohamed Shums Cassim member of Senate of Ceylon 1953–1954 [ citation needed]
Wijaya Dahanayake member parliament ( Matara 2010–present)
Albert de Silva member parliament ( Galle 1977–1979, Kamburupitiya 1979–1983) [5] [7]
D. S. Goonesekera member parliament ( Udugama 1956–1960, Habaraduwa 1960–1964) [5] [8]
Sirisena Hettige member parliament ( Hakmana 1965–1970) [9]
Leslie Mervyn Jayaratna Governor of Southern Province (1993–1994) [10]
Rupa Karunathilake member parliament ( Bentara-Elpitiya 1977–2000) [7]
Ananda Kularatne member parliament ( Hambantota 1983–2004) [5]
Semage Salman Kulatileke member parliament (1972–1977) [5]
M. G. Mendis member parliament ( Rathgama 1970–1977), pioneer Trade Union Leader [5] [6]
Nishantha Muthuhettigamage member parliament ( Galle 2010–present)
Manusha Nanayakkara member parliament ( Galle 2010–present)
Lionel Premasiri member parliament ( Galle 2004–2010), Mayor of Galle (1997–2001, 2002–2004)
V. G. W. Ratnayake member parliament ( Deniyaya 1947 –1956)
S. A. Wickramasinghe member State Council of Ceylon ( Morawaka 1931–1936), founder Communist Party of Sri Lanka (1943)
Justin Wijayawardhene member parliament ( Matara 1960) Founder Member of the United National Party [11] [12]

Education

Name Notability Reference
Harishchandra Abeygunawardena Vice Chancellor University of Peradeniya (2006–2009) [5]
M. B. Ariyapala Emeritus Professor, President/Vice Chancellor University of Colombo (Colombo Campus) (1972–1977) [13]
Lionel Edirisinghe Vice Chancellor University of the Visual & Performing Arts (1953-?) [14]
Kapila Gunasekara Vice Chancellor University of Peradeniya (2000–2006) First Vice Chancellor University of Vocational Technology [5]
David Kalupahana Senior Professor of Philosophy, University of Hawaii [15]
Nandadasa Kodagoda Vice Chancellor University of Colombo (1994) [16]
G. P. Samarawickrama Vice Chancellor University of Ruhuna (1984–?) [5]

Religion

Name Notability Reference
Mitirigala Dhammanisanthi Thera (formerly known as Asoka Weeraratna) Buddhist missionary, founder German Dharmaduta Society (1952), Berlin Buddhist Vihara (1957), Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya (1967) [4] [17]
Katukurunde Nanananda Thera Buddhist monk/scholar, abbot of Pothgulgala Aranya
Madihe Pannaseeha Thero Buddhist monk, head of Amarapura Nikaya (1969–2003) [18]

Military

Name Notability Reference
Basil Gunasekara Admiral, Commander of the Navy (1973–1979) [19]
Monath Perera   Squadron leader, No. 10 Squadron SLAF [20]
Lucky Wijayaratne   Major General, Commander 22 Brigade ( Sri Lanka Light Infantry) [21]

Sports

Name Notability Reference
Lasith Malinga international cricket player (2004–2020) [22]
Marvan Atapattu international cricket player (1990–2007) [23] [24] [25]
Rumesh Buddika first class cricket player (2010–present) [26]
Upul Chandana international cricket player (1994–2007) [23] [25] [27]
Dandeniya Hemachandra de Silva first class cricket player (1968–1974) [28] [29]
Premachandra de Silva first class cricket player (1961–1969) [29]
Somachandra de Silva international cricket player (1982–1984), Chairman Sri Lanka Cricket (2009–2011) [30]
Stanley de Silva One Day International cricket player (1979) [23]
Thikshila de Silva Twenty20 International cricket player (2017–present) [31]
Douglas Dias Jayasinha first class cricket player (1937–1935), Chairman Selection Committee Sri Lanka Cricket (1963–1973) [32]
Lasith Malinga international cricket player (2004–2021) [25] [27]
Kosala Sahabandu Olympic athlete ( 1980 4x400 relay), Asian Games athlete ( 1974 4x400 relay - gold medal) [33]
Athula Samarasekera international cricket player (1983–1994) [23] [25]
Nisala Tharaka first class cricket player (2011–present) [34]
Jayananda Warnaweera international cricket player (1986–1994) [23] [25]
Dileepa Wickramasinghe first class cricket player (1985–1996) [25]

Arts

Name Notability Reference
Gunadasa Amarasekara poet, author [35] [36] [37]
Edwin Ariyadasa journalist, newspaper editor [16] [38]
D. B. Dhanapala journalist, author [39]
Siri Gunasinghe poet, author [16] [40] [41]
Dhamma Jagoda theater/television director, actor [38]
Buddhi Wickrama film, theater and television actor [42]
Vimukthi Jayasundara film director, screenwriter, visual artist [43]
Lionel Deraniyagala actor [44]

Others

Athula Attygalle - Sri Lankan American Scientist [45]

Name Notability Reference
Ranjit Abeysuriya Chairman National Police Commission, Director Public Prosecutions Attorney General's Department [46]
Anil Jasinghe medical administrator, Secretary to the Ministry of Environment of Sri Lanka
A. T. Ariyaratne founder/president Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement (1958), peace activist [47]
C. G. Uragoda physician, medical researcher, author, folklorist, historian, conservationist [48]
Saman Weerasinghe ambassador to Russian Federation [49]
A. P. de Zoysa social reformer, buddhist scholar [50]

References

  1. ^ a b "Result of Parliamentary General Election 20 July 1960" (PDF). Department of Elections, Sri Lanka. Retrieved 20 February 2017.[ permanent dead link]
  2. ^ a b People and events-Six old Mahindians to be felicitated, The Sunday Times
  3. ^ "Result of Parliamentary By Elections held between 1947 - 1988" (PDF). Department of Elections, Sri Lanka.[ permanent dead link]
  4. ^ a b "German Dharmaduta Society gifts pictures to Heritage Museum of Mahinda College". The Nation. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j de Silva, D. C. A. N. (2014). Me Mahinda Shasthra Shala. Galle: Print House.
  6. ^ a b "Result of Parliamentary General Election 1970" (PDF). Department of Elections, Sri Lanka.[ permanent dead link]
  7. ^ a b "Result of Parliamentary General Election 1977" (PDF). Department of Elections, Sri Lanka.[ permanent dead link]
  8. ^ "Result of Parliamentary General Election 1956" (PDF). Department of Elections, Sri Lanka. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-09-24.
  9. ^ "Result of Parliamentary General Election 1965" (PDF). Department of Elections, Sri Lanka.[ permanent dead link]
  10. ^ One of Lanka’s academically distinguished judges - Tribute to Dr. L. M. Jayaratne, Rootsweb
  11. ^ Appreciation Justin Wijayawardhena, The Island
  12. ^ "Result of Parliamentary General Election 19 March 1960" (PDF). Department of Elections, Sri Lanka. Retrieved 20 February 2017.[ permanent dead link]
  13. ^ M. B. Ariayapala-Author Profile, Godage International Publishers
  14. ^ "Lionel Edirisinghe". Daily Mirror. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  15. ^ de Silvas, Nissanka (2013). Me Mahinda Shasthra Shala: Ma Dutu Mahindaya. Print House Sri Lanka. p. 238.
  16. ^ a b c Kalakeerthi, Indeewara (6 December 2009). "Progression from a hamlet to a global village". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  17. ^ Weeraratna, Senaka (8 October 2008). "Asoka Weeraratne pioneer in developing post-war Sri Lanka-German ties". Asian Tribune. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
  18. ^ Peiris, Manjari (21 June 2002). "Ven. Madihe Pannaseeha Thera is 90 today". Daily News. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
  19. ^ Kangaraarachchi, Ramani. "Basil Gunasekara: First post-war Commander of the Navy". Daily News. Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
  20. ^ Kirinde, Chandani (6 March 2011). "Shocked residents see Kfirs crashing, pilot plummeting". Sunday Times. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
  21. ^ "A carpet of peace rolled out the length and breadth of Lanka was this brave soldier's dream". Sunday Times. 20 December 2009. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
  22. ^ "Lasith Malinga".
  23. ^ a b c d e Ratnaweera, Dhammika (17 March 2010). "Richmond-Mahinda evenly matched for a draw". The Nation. Archived from the original on 17 October 2013. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  24. ^ Raval, Amit (22 November 2015). "13 Facts about Marvan Atapattu – A sound batsman and a strong skipper". Crictracker. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  25. ^ a b c d e f Ratnaweera, Dhammika (19 March 2004). "99th "Battle of the Lovers" begins today". The Island. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  26. ^ Stephens, David (5 September 2010). "Buddika takes trophy down South". Sunday Times. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  27. ^ a b Perera, Ranjika (11 February 2016). "Mahinda College: A pillar in schools cricket". The Papare. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  28. ^ Thawfeeq, Sa'adi (25 April 2014). "Former SL first-class cricketer dies aged 81". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  29. ^ a b Epasinghe, Premasara (18 October 2004). "D. S. de Silva - A man who gave life to a dying art". Daily News. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  30. ^ Palipane, Russell (25 December 2007). "DS to take on Jaffna lads!". The Island. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  31. ^ Thikshila de Silva on uncapped player in T20 squad | Daily News
  32. ^ Epasinha, Premasara. "D. D. Jayasinha - brilliant cricketer cum administrator and the GOM SL Cricket". Daily News. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  33. ^ de Mel, Sundara Nihathamani (2012). Mahinde Thamay Iskole. Colombo: Suratha Publishers. p. 36.
  34. ^ Player Profile, ESPN Cricinfo
  35. ^ "Henry Jayasena 'A gifted and decent human being….'". island. 2007. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2014-06-23.
  36. ^ "In memory of Henry Jayasena". island. 2011. Retrieved 2014-06-23.
  37. ^ Dr. Gunadasa Amarasekara nominated for Nalanda Keerthi Sri 2010
  38. ^ a b "Earnest and wise Mahindians". The Nation. Archived from the original on 12 February 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  39. ^ Gunawardana, Charles A. (Ed) (2005). Encyclopaedia of Sri Lanka. Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd. p. 115. ISBN  9781932705485.
  40. ^ "Prof. Siri Gunasinghe at Ninety". Archived from the original on 2015-06-05. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
  41. ^ Gunawardana, Charles A. (Ed) (2005). Encyclopaedia of Sri Lanka. Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd. p. 171. ISBN  9781932705485.
  42. ^ "Buddhi: The resourceful actor". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
  43. ^ Bombay, A. F. (9 April 2013). "V. Jayasundara – India in Cannes". AF Magazine : India - Nepal. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  44. ^ Lionel Deraniyagala
  45. ^ Me Mahinda Shasthra Shala Hewath Madutu Mahindaya (2nd ed.). Printhouse, Galle. 2014. p. 239.
  46. ^ Ranjith Abeysuriya bids adieu, Sri Lankan Mirror
  47. ^ Seneviratne, Malinda. "The mighty atom who created Sarvodaya". The Island. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
  48. ^ Aloysius, D. J. (2010). "A tribute to Christopher Gunapala Uragoda". Ceylon Medical Journal. 50 (1): 23–25. doi: 10.4038/cmj.v50i1.1586.
  49. ^ Three New Envoys appointed for India, Philippines and Russian Federation
  50. ^ de Silva, Premakumara (8 March 2009). "Dr. A. P. de Zoysa, social reformer and scholar". The Island. Retrieved 22 February 2017.

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