It’s with great sorrow we have to write an article about loss of another renowned artist. The famous singer Sathish Perera has passed away this morning in a private hospital. Sources close to the family stated that Sathish had been ill for over a month and had been receiving treatment at a private hospital. Sathish was aged 42 and was a father of one.

The veteran vocalist and one of the best table players late Mr.Shelton Perera was Sathish’s father. Shelton Perera was also died early at the age of 49. Kumari Sashi Perera, the mother of Sathish is an Indian. Sathis has two brothers (Sanjaya, Subash) and two sisters (Anuradhaa, Anupama). His sister Anuradha Perera is also a vocalist.

Sathish is product of Ananda college Colombo. He first entered to the music field by singing his father’s hit songs “Egodaha Yanno”,”Awasan Liyumai Obata Liyanne”after the sudden death of his father in 1989. The remixed version of the two songs released in 1991/1992 period was a hit and Sathish Perra became a crowd puller to the outdoor musical shows. He launched two music albums ‘Pem Hasuna’ and ‘Egodaha Yanno’ which were also became hits. Maha Muhudu Wimane, Egodaha Yanno, Amba Damba Naran, Mihirethi Wasantha Kale, An Hematama Wada, Suwanda Rosa Mal, Kanduluwalin Pem Hasuna Liyannata, Adareta Hadu Dun Tharam, Mee pan dee Ridee Ganna were some of the all-time hits he sung which some of them were originally sung by his father.Sathish staged the Milton,Milton and Shelton musical show with Priyankara Perera and Ranil Mallawarachchi, the three sons singing songs of  yesteryear legendary singers.

Sathish Perera with Madu Madhawa, Ranil Mallawarachchi and Amila Abeysekara.

Sathish Perea was a very talented singer, but could not make a name of his own by singing original Sathish Perera songs. It is tragedy face by all the other sons who sing their father’s songs. But there are quite a few who managed to overcome this situation with courageous effort , Amal Perera is a good example for that category. Jayantha and Lelum Ratnayake sons of Victor Ratnayake also refused to sing their father’s songs to build a name in the music field.

Although Sathish’s father was an award winning play back singer ( He recived the “Sarasivi” and “Presidential” awards for his song “Budune Budu Piyananae” in “Sasara Chethana” directed by Malini Fonseka) Sathis was not  lucky enough to render his voice as a play back singer. Music directors also have neglected this great voice being used for their film songs and Sathish Perera was recognized as an ordinary singer during his short period in the music industry. We at Lanka Help Magazine salute this talented singer and take this opportunity to convey our heart fell condolences to the family members of Sathish Perera.

Update : Sathish had been suffering from leukemia and it is the cause of death of this young artist. Sathish Perera’s wife Dinesha Perera has confirmed this. The couple has a son named Akshin Perera. The funeral will be held at 4.00 pm on Wednesday 24, April at Boralla cemetery. The body will be taken to “Kala Bhawana” at 11.00 am from his house in Pannipitiya, Kalalgoda.

“I have met you once and I think you also remember the day. We exchanged very few words but, treasured it immensely. I think that friendship meant to be forever….” Kalan 1970.09.20

That was the words Amarasiri Kalansuriya wrote in one of his female fans autograph. As mentioned in that lines that friendship became an everlasting one as Kalan eventually married the very same girl Ajantha Ekanayake. This is her story about her husband Amarasiri Kalansuriya.

“Both of us are from Kandy, My home town is Gelioya, Kalan is from Kiribathkumbura. I have sat for University entrance when I went to Kalan’s shop to buy tickets for ‘ Suba saha Yasa’ stage play with one of my friends. He was quite famous that time and I also have watched one of his films.”

“It was 9^th September 1970, I first met Kalan at his shop. I wanted to talk with him and he too felt the same and we have exchanged few words. We met few times after that and I was selected to Peradeniya campus where Kalan visited very often to meet Payhiraja (Pathiraja L.S.Dayananda).

“My university friends were surprised when they got to know that we two are lovers. Some were against our relationship as Kalan was an outsider, but there were some who helped us.”

“Our relationship was a secret to both of our families and when my father caught us talking in the campus it was the last day of my university education. It was 1971 and all the Universities were closed because of ‘JVP’ riots. The only communication method left for us was letters but the postal system also was affected by the riots. As my father was fully against of our relationship my friends have explained the situation to Kalan and we decided to marry without the blessings of our families.”

“My mother also was a Registrar of Marriage, but we managed to register our marriage secretly  and went back home as nothing happened.”

“After few months we went to house of our own and Kalan wanted me to continue my  higher studies which I refused because I was not in a mood to continue studying, and also I was pregnant that time. We have blessed with one son and two daughters.”

“Kalan is a very innocent character like he used to display in films, I think I am the first love of him in real life. He is not a fussy character and seldom gets angry, If he does not speak that’s the sign of he is having a discomfort.”

“Kalan does not like his children become artists, but our eldest daughter played a small scene in the film “Dorine ge sayanaya” as the daughter of Swarna Mallwarachchi.”

“My husband used to drink orange juice in the morning those days but now prefers a glass of milk. Once Denim trouser was his favorite, but said “I am too old to wear Denims now” when our eldest daughter presented a Denim trouser recently.”

“ Our eldest daughter and son are married and live separately, they use to visit us very often. Youngest daughter is staying with us, and when she goes to work we  two are alone at home. That’s when he start to  talk about our past memories”.

He played the main role in Sri Lanka’s first Tele Drama “Dimuthu Muthu”and even now many offered him characters in both films and Tele dramas, but he reluctant to accept over reasons of his own.”

Source: Nawaliya

Giriraj Kaushalya or ‘Gira’ as his colleagues used to address him is poplar as a Stage. Tele Drama and Film actor, script writer and a director. He is much favorite among his fans for his comedy acts in both cinema and Tele Dramas. Giriraj is having lots of feedback for his character “Sam Uncle” he is playing in the ongoing “Amaa” teledrama. Giriraj was the director and the script writer of the comedy movie “Sikuru Hathe”. His first appearance in silver screen was in “Sooriya arana” and so far appeared in 10 movies. This article is to find more about his personal life and we have met the best person to get those information, Mrs. Mangalika Fernando, the beloved wife of Giriraj.

“ I have met Giriraj in Lihiniyagama in the Mahaweli C zone, both of us worked there, I myself as a draft man  and Giriraj as a store keeper. It was during the Mahaweli Sports Festival we have met in 1986. We got engaged in 1987 and our wedding was in 1988.”

Giriraj and Mangalika blessed with two daughters, “The eldest was born in 1989 and the youngest in 1994. Giriraj was happy to have a girl as the first child as it brings fortune to a family as general belief. I didn’t know what he think when the second one also a girl. He may prefer a son as our youngest has many artistic talents and Giriraj always admires her singing ability. It is a son who follows the footsteps of a father, but I think my husband believes that the youngest will follow his footsteps.”

“Giriraj entered to the field somewhere in 1992 where he used to work with Sathischanra Edirisinghe in Mahaweli Cultural Unit. Later he has resigned from job to and became a professional artist. I ‘m quite satisfied with his decision now though I was bit frightened initially.”

“I am proud that he has no gossip and rumors about him in the field. He used to tell me the every single thing happened during shooting and also he is good and caring father to our children. They too love him a lot; in fact they are the best friends and critics of my husband.  When he writes a script he always shows it to them first and always accepts their critique. Giriraj always ask our views about a character he is offered with before accepting it. When daughters requested him not accepts black characters like he played in the film “Aaganthukaya” he accepted it and now do not accept such acts. His hobby is singing with daughters playing the dolak.”

“Whenever he is at home he uses to help us with day to day work like scraping coconut, go to boutique, and do the laundry. Giriraj is a good tea maker though he cannot cook, and used to treat visitors.”

“My husband is a joyful and easy going character but get angry very often, and a very punctual person. He used to observe sil but unable to do so now due to his busy schedule. There are occasions he felt bad about certain people in the field. “

“He was happy when awarded at the Sumathi Tele Awards for the character he played in “ Thaksalawa” Tele Drama.”

Related Posts : Priyantha Seneviratha & Giriraj Kaushalya Comedy Show

Source: Nawaliya

The Banks and Finance companies started to advertise their new promotions, gift schemes and attractive interest rates they offer in the mass media from the beginning of the “Awurudu Season”. An ordinary person going through those eye catching and attractive advertisements will make it very difficult to choose an institution to deposit his or her hard earn money. And on the other hand some have dark memories of having lost their money by invest in bogus institutions. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka is the governing body of all the finance institutions of Sri Lanka which conducts a mechanism to closely monitor those institutions periodically. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka often publishes the facts for the attention of general public depositing/borrowing money in and from financial institutions, both in printed and electronic media and also in www.cbsl.lk website. The following is the latest such notice published.

 1.When depositing money ensure that the deposit taking institution is authorized to accept deposits. Further, read and understand the terms and conditions relating to deposits.

The main facts to be considered:

• Annual interest rate and annual effective interest rate
• Dates of interest payment or crediting of interest to the account
• Instances where interest will not be paid
• In the case of fixed deposits, the tenure of the deposit and conditions applicable if        withdrawals are made before the maturity date
• llAdditional service charges and fees

2.When obtaining loans, read and understand the applicable terms and conditions of the loan.

The main facts to be considered:

• Monthly or annual interest payable
• Whether the interest rate is fixed or floating
• Method of calculation of such interest
• Tenure of the loan
• Number of installments
• Amount of the installment
• Dates of payment of the installments
• Terms and conditions applicable to collaterals and guarantors
• Conditions applicable if payments of installments are delayed
• Conditions applicable if loans are settled prior to the due date
• Additional service charges and fees

 3.When transacting with an authorized institution the following steps should be taken:

• Clear your doubts regarding the transaction, terms and conditions before you enter into any transaction
• Complete applications or other documentation after reading them carefully
• Do not sign any blank documents
• Safeguard the personal identification numbers and correspondence relating to accounts, etc.
• Divulge the true facts to the authorized institution
• Notify any change in your address
• Notify any fraudulent or suspicious transactions to the authorized institution
• Discuss and make every effort to resolve any issues with the authorized institution first

If your issue has not been resolved as stated above, you may contact the following:

• The Financial Ombudsman at No. 143A, Vajira Road,Colombo 5. Tel: 011 2595624 – 5 , email: forsril@sltnet.lk

• Only in the case of issues relating to loans: Credit Counselling Centre at No. 58, Sri Jayawardenapura Mawatha, Rajagiriya.

Tel: 011 2887006, email: upadeshana@gmail.com

Please note that the above are only the salient facts with regard to your financial transactions. It is important to inquire about your transactions further.

Central Bank of Sri Lanka

No. 30, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 1

Tel: – 0112477100, 0112477098, 0112477128

Fax: 0112477711

Email: banksup@cbsl.lk, web-site: www.cbsl.gov.lk

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Sharanya Rasodi Jayakodi the daughter of singing duo Edward Jayakodi and Charitha Priyadharshani seems to take up a different path as her future career. According to Sharanya her ambition is to become a fashion designer. It is not that she cannot sing like her parents make her choose this different path, as she had sung with them in many a occasions. Sharanya also sung with her parents recently in “Marambari “the Solo Musical recital of Edward Jayakody held on April 5^th at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre. She has also been introduced to the silver screen by Somaratne Dissanayake in his film “Siri Raja Siri” in 2008. Shranya also was in “Sooriya Daruwo” and “Sihina Kumari” Tele dramas. Her elder brother Chandipa Jayakodi is also a music director and also a talented actor. Following is an interview a local news paper recently had with this talented young lady.

Q: What are your aims for the future?

A: I have no big aims for the future as I would rather like to face it as and how it comes.

Q: Then is your education based on any particular firld?

A: Yes, my ambition is to be a Fashion Designer.

Q: Why is that you like to be a fashion designer?

A: I like to discover new trends in fashions.

Q; What’s your mother and father have to say about your choice?

A: My mother wants me to become a doctor. Father normally wants his children to do whatever   they like right and meritorious.

Q: Your bonding is more with your mother or with your father?

A: With mother

Q: How do you feel about the recognition you received from the public because of your parents?

A: It’s great, and I have no words to explain it. But there are occasions it becomes a nuisance.

Q: What character of your mother you like most?

A: Everything, she likes to help people and try her level best even she cannot help.

Q: Your fathers?

A:  My father is a friendly and humane character; he doesn’t like to hurt feeling of others and  treats everyone equally.

Q:  What are others comments about your character?

A: Most of them say I’m like my mother.

Q:  What was the present you received from mother recently?

A: A Batik Bag.

Q: How others call you at home?

A: Amma calls me ‘Doni” thaththa ‘Duwa’ and Aiyya calls me ‘Nangi’.

Q: How is your relationship with your brother?

A: He loves me a lot, though he hits me when got angry with me.

Q: What’s his ambition?

A: He wants to be an Audio engineer.

Q: Who’s the best at singing?

A: Aiyaa, he is best at singing English songs.

Q: What are the songs you like that your parents sing?

A: Mother’s ‘ Api punchi panchi’ and Father’s ‘Marambari’.

Q: Your favorite singer?

A: None.

Q: Favorite song?

A: Neela Wickramasinghe aunty’s ‘Master Sir’.

Q: When did your father feel sad about you most?

A: I think he always suffer because of me, He never misses to drop me when and where ever I wanted to go.   So I feel sad about him.

Q: Do you like to become an actress?

A: No. I was at Some uncle’s ‘Siri Raja Siri’ and in couple of Tele dramas, but will not continue   acting even got any invitations.

Q: What are you fond of?

A: Chocolates and shopping. I think greedy for food especially for chocolates is my bad habit.

Google has officially launched the long awaited Google Drive on 24^th April 2012. An average person who knows about the computer understand the ‘Hard Drive’ ‘Flash Drive’ etc  associates with it that use to store data. Google drive does the same but with more sophisticated way as it’s the newest Cloud Storage device introduced to the internet users. A Cloud Storage device is a place you store your files online so that you can access them from anywhere at any time. So it can be referred as your hard drive in the sky. After you run the free Google Drive application, you get a folder on your computer (Windows or OSX) that looks just like a directory on your hard disk that you can drag your files in to. Anything stored in that folder is kept on your hard disk and also copied to your account in the cloud. You can access those files from drive.google.com or from other computers, including mobile devices.

Is Google Drive the first in Cloud Storage device in the net?

The answer for that question is No. Actually Google is very late to introduce a such facility. In the consumer cloud storage market, there are serious, well-established, and highly valued companies already up and running. Dropbox, box, SugarSync,Cubby,CX, Mozy Stash,Wuala ,Bitcasa,Microsoft Sky Drive and Apple icloud are the pioneers and alternatives to the Google Drive.

What will happen to the Google Docs ?

Google Drive is also the new name for Google Docs. Google’s suite of Web-based productivity tools such as word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation app and documents you create using these tools will show in your Google Drive from now on.

Files that you drag into your Google Drive from your hard disk are actually copied to the cloud. They’re also synchronized to your other computers that use Google Drive.

What are facilities I get by using the Google Drive?

       I.            File Synchronization

When you do changes to the file that you have stored in the Google Drive it is automatically updated not just in the cloud but on all the other devices that you have connected to the Drive. So you can start working on a file on one computer, close it, and then open it on a second computer, and what you’ll see is the version you closed on the first one.

    II.            Ability to store any kind of File format or folder

Within file size and space limits, anything you can store on your hard drive can also be stored in a cloud drive.You can also move entire folders in your Google Drive.

III.            Sharing make easy with coworkers

Earlier you have to email a file or sent it stored in a portable storage device to your coworkers in order to get it reviewed or completed. Now all you have to do is email a link to a file stored on your Drive. All the services let you mark a file or folder for sharing and then invite people to view or download it.

 IV.            You get 5 GB Free

Google will give you 5GB of completely free storage for storing files to use across computers, or to share, or that you need to access on your mobile device. But if you want to store large archives of photos or videos, you can pay for more storage. 25GB is $2.49 a month; 100GB is $4.99 a month.

    V.            Your Data is safe from hacking as they will be encrypted

 Google Drive encrypts data between your computer and the Google servers. If you’re using your Drive over the Web, the connection defaults to secure (HTTPS), and when you use the software that makes your Google Drive appear on your computer like a local hard drive, the data between your computer and Google is likewise encrypted. No casual hacker will be able to grab your files by monitoring or intercepting your Internet connection to Google.

VI.            Access your files through your Mobile.

 Google Drive is available on Android. An iPhone app also will be introduced near future. With cloud storage mobile apps, you can see what’s stored in your cloud drive easily, and then download or view files as needed. It won’t use up all your storage the moment you set it up.

What are the drawbacks in Google Drive?

1. For the time being the files created using Google Docs tools is not stored or copied to your computers. You see in your Google Drive are links to your files. If you open one, it’ll open in the browser-based Google app.
2. There is an element of danger associates with file synchronization. If you update a file before your cloud service has sent you the latest version, you can end up with collisions or version conflicts.
3. You cannot sync a file that’s buried in a folder on your hard drive without dragging it to the Google Drive.
4. The iOS apps aren’t out yet and there’s no news of versions for Windows Phones or BlackBerry.
5. Google Drive doesn’t copy your Google Docs data to your computer, so you cannot access those files when offline.

SujathaAttanayake is one of the most talented female singer in Sri Lanka, her melodious voice always echo in every music lover’s years despite her years long silence. If you are one of the fans of this formidable song bird, there is a golden opportunity you to listen her singing once again. Sujatha will be at the ‘NelumPokuna’ performing art theatre on 18^th of May 2012 in “ Jeewanavila Meda” live concert  organized by ‘Munchee’ .

This is after a long silence she has come back with her everlasting collection of songs. Her absence was felt deeply when it comes to play back singing and it was about two decades after a possible successor for Sujatha was found. It is Uresha Ravihari who possesses the closet talent in singing high and low notes effortlessly.Sujatha Attanayake is the only singer with widest tonal range in Sri Lanka. According to music professionals Sujatha Attanayake is the only Sri Lankan singer with a tonal range on par with classical Indian singers such as Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, and Prabha Atre. Tonal range is the singer’s ability to sing notes on all three octaves on the world wide concert C. Concert C is made up of Lower Octave, Middle Octave and Higher Octave. It was her studies in North Indian (ragadhari) classical Music and South Indian (Karnatka) classical music that sharpen her voice.A significant feature of her singing is that she sang not only melodiously but also retaining the classical traits of the songs. Her performance is often beautified by her ability to generate zest out of touching on diverse colours and tones of the notes and chords.

Sujatha’s first play back sing was for the film ‘Sohoyuro’ in 1956 and thereafter rendered her melodious voice to over 350 play back songs in Sinhala films and to 19 Tamil films. ‘Bondameedum’, ‘Para unamalwalasuwanda ‘,’Ada hawasatamaahamuwanumana wee’ are some of her alltime hits. She became the first Sri Lankan woman director of music when she directed music for the film Hariyata Hari.SujathaAttanayake’s exceptional talents were manifested at the audition conducted by highly reputed Indian academic Prof. Deepali Nagh. She was the only Sri Lankan singer who scored 95 marks at the audition which is the highest marks among Sri Lankan singers participated in the audition.

Sujatha’s mother was a famous ‘Nurthi’ artist Wimala Kantha, and Sujatha is the third of family of Five Children. Elder sister Flori Devi is a dancer, Elder brother Visharadha Dharmasiri Perera, younger sister also a vocalist RanjaniPerera and the youngest SusilPererapercussion artist. In 1992 she lost one of her son Chanka Sanjeewa an Airforce pilot which eventually became the cause for her long silence. Heli and Sameen are her other two children who also posses musical talents.

Sujatha speaks seven languages including Sinhala, Tamil, English and Hindi fluently. As a singer and musician one of her aims has been to bring about a harmonious union between classical culture and popular culture. So reserve your seats now to experience a musical evening that you will cherish for a long time. Tickets are available at Salaka, Senkada, Sarasavi Book shop and Sadeepa Book shop.

National Savings Bank has celebrated her 40^th anniversary on 16^th March 2012. Although formed by statute in 1972, the Bank’s origin trace back to 1832. With the establishment of Post Office Savings Bank in 1885 the deposits and withdrawals were routed smoothly through the island wide Postal network. On 16th March 1972, the National Savings Bank commenced its operations by an Act of Parliament to reach the goal of effectively channeling the idle money lying in every corner of the island towards the development process of the country. The National Savings Movement, Ceylon Savings Bank and the Savings Certificates Section of the Postmaster General’s Department came under a one roof with the formation of the National Savings Bank. Even before its inception as a Bank, it was a financial institution for the little man of the country.

This article is not meant to describe the history of the NSB, but to discuss the tragedy it has to face due to a misconduct of few people in the driving seat of the Bank at present. For the last two weeks all the media, especially printed media is bombarded with the news of NSB’s controversial deal of purchasing shares of The Finance Company at an inflationary rate. The ill fated deal was worth Rs.390 Million and created a much chaos among the business community, opposition political parties and especially in the Colombo Stock Exchange. Economists, Financial Analytic and politicians criticized the deal in every possible way providing all the details about the transaction so that the business community and the people that have some sort of business mind have fully updated about the situation.

But those economists and analytics have neglected the majority, which are the common people. The people who have built up the assets of the NSB by saving Cent by Cent and Rupee by Rupee. It is the NSB the bank of the little people who has inculcated the savings habit among the people. The burning questions of them not answered were

1. Will this ill fated transaction lead the Bank to bankruptcy?
2. Will this become another Pramuka Bank scenario?
3. What will happen to our money deposited at NSB?
4. Is it safe to keep our deposits there?

The NSB itself and even the Central Bank fail to answer those questions to date. The media itself unable to educate the general public about the same. The main objective of this article is to answer those burning issues.

The NSB has an asset base of over Rs. 400 Billion and a deposit base of Over Rs.411Billion, the third largest bank in term of deposit base and forth largest bank in term of asset base in Sri Lanka. NSB’s annual average deposit mobilization is over Rs.25 Billion which means it mobilized over Rs.2 Billion per month. The value of controversial deal was Rs.390 Million which is not a considerable amount when compare with the deposit base. Being a licensed specialized bank, NSB has to invest minimum of 60% of its deposits mobilized in Government Securities which carry zero risk. Another large amount grant as House & Property Loans, Pawning and Loans against deposits which again have minimum risk. The Bank invests relatively a small percentage in dealing securities which consider as invest in shares ( The NSB – TFC deal was also comes under this category). Therefore NSB received the Fitch rating of ‘AAA’(lka) for the ninth consecutive year in 2011/2012 and also was the first Sri Lankan bank to clinch the coveted ‘AAA’ rating. And last but not least your money with NSB bears the 100% Government security, the ultimate protection one could ever get.

So with the Savings giant your money is 100% secure and there is no risk of bankruptcy whatsoever. NSB recorded a pre Tax profit of Rs.8.9 Billion for the year ended 2011. The huge chaos created in the business field was due to the nature of the ill fated deal. Authorities have taken actions to reversal the transaction but the damage has done for the goodwill of the Bank. An action of very few people has tarnished the image of the NSB. When the business tycoon Harry Jayawardane tried to get the owner ship of Sampath Bank, the bank staff, general public, priests and media were get-together to chase the dirty Harry. Now it is time to help the NSB to overcome this tragedy so come forward and show your loyalty and faith to the little man’s Bank.

The popular singer cum band leader Sangeeth Wijesuriya has launched a new band recently. ‘Wayo’ is the name of the new band. ‘Wayo’ will perform as an acoustic band and is a ten piece band. Sangeeth has initially published the news of his new band in his Face Book fan page with a photo of him with the members of the band. But the images of the other members were portrayed as dark images concealing the identities of them. Now that the Wayo has officially launched the same poster was posted in Face Book with the identities of the members.

Noora, Dumith, Priyal, Nayana, Shane, Rasika, Kushan, Senanga and Jineth are the members of this newest band. Wayo is consists of two drummers and two keyboard players. Sangeeth’s son, also a member of this band, is one of the drummers. Sangeeth himself will acts as the leader of the band and the main vocalist. If you want to get in touch with this new band it is Mr.Shane Karunaratne the manager of the band you should contact on 0777779420 /0777554000.

‘Wayo’ is also the name of Sangeeth’s new business which is a ring tone solution company. Being the Chairman of the company, Sangeeth describes his company as the total ring tone solution company which was established to provide the best ring tones in the industry giving the artists an opportunity to gain the maximum value for their creations and the subscribers to interact with their favorite music and to personalize their mobiles. The company also engages in the business of re-making songs which became very popular during the past decade. Although re-making songs is a profitable business, Sangeeth should more concern about the intellectual property law as he was ended up in courts when he remixed Wijeratne Warakagoda’s track – ‘Rangahala Den Etha Ada Andure.’ some years ago.

RinginTones.lk is another project by Wayo Total RingingTone Solutions Company. All the ringing tones are stored in ringintones.lk for easier access to music lovers. Users can browse through entire song library of ringing tones managed by Wayo. Search functionality of the website is also special. It has face book like search suggestions and selections for your favorite music artists. There are quick preview for each ringing tone. Some songs may have youtube previews of videos. It is definitely a time saver to find out all the ringing tones IDs from various mobile networks through one web site.

Sangeeth is a past pupil of Nadagamuwa College and Senarath Paranawithana College, Udugampala. He started his career in an entirely different field which as a ‘Karate’ instructor. Sangeeth first came to the lime light in the music field by singing the song ‘Siriyalatha’ while he was a member of the band ‘Blue Shadows’. Later he launched a band of his own, ‘Sanidapa’where he worked nearly a decade until he left it last year. ‘Amma’, ‘Bambara wage’, ‘Ayeth monwath liyanne ne’,’Lassana Lassana mage adariye’, ‘Ran Ran,Ran sela anda’ are few of the hit songs he released together with the band Sanidapa. Apart from his singing ability Sangeeth is also a talented dancer and also plays the Flamenco Guitar & classical guitar.

Her marriage was not a bed of roses; she has just started to color the painting of love in rainbow colors when the canvas was torn apart by a violent storm. The mansion of love they built together was shattered like a mirror that cannot be re- fixed.

My marriage was broken, yes that’s the truth. The main reason is he couldn’t understand me and my feelings. I didn’t want to protect my marriage as it was brutally ruined by the other party.

It was not a secret anymore that, my husband has hit me and harassed me. There was no option left for me other than the divorce for which I made up my mind. After all what else I could hope from a husband who used to harass his wife in every possible way?

She was hospitalized for several days after assaulted by her husband.

Recalling the dark memories of her ill-fated marriage, Upeksha Swarnamali has disclosed her future dreams to a weekend newspaper recently.

‘My marriage was over, but that doesn’t mean that I’m going to be single forever. I will definitely marry the person who could understand me and the responsibility of a marriage. But unfortunately I haven’t met him yet. ‘

‘The dream of becoming a good wife and mother and enjoy a good family life is still with me. I always cherish that dream because I love to become a mother and it’s the most important hope in my life, but who knows whether I’m lucky enough to fulfill that dream?’

‘If I’ couldn’t fulfill that dream I like to help children with no parents in an orphanage. I will contribute my wealth to build up their future which will be self-satisfaction for me. Even if I’m not become a mother I can be a mother to all the children in the world, because I adore kids.’

‘I don’t know whether I would continue my political life, it will be decided within the next two years, but I definitely continue my higher studies, especially finishing my studies in Law and becomes a Lawyer is my ambition. I think it is essential to have a good education to face the challenges in the life.’

‘I like to dress in beautiful clothes, enjoy a good family life and become a good wife and mother like any other woman in the society. Life is where you get both what you expected and what you don’t expect.’

‘Now I’m strong enough to face the future challenges in my life.”

The life of Upeksha Swarnamali as an actress and a Parliamentarian may face changes in future, as Upeksha has mentioned the life is full of surprises and cannot be predicted. Life is like an ocean, the same ocean once calm and quiet can be rough and violent. Upeksha is yet another ordinary woman who is sailing a boat in the ocean of life. We take this opportunity to wish this courageous lady all the success in her future endeavors.

Read our previous article about Upeksha Swarnamali here.

Source: Lankadeepa

The Spice Council of Sri Lanka has begun a three year project to research whether Cinnamon can be used to control diabetes. The Chairman of the Spice Council of Sri Lanka Mr Sara De Silva revealed that, 650 diabetes patients visit to Peradeniya Hospital and National Diabetes Centre Battaramulla will be put on a test and monitored. The patients will be divided in to two groups and one group will be given a tablet containing Cinnamon while the other group given a tablet does not contain Cinnamon. If the researchers can prove excessive usage of tablets containing Cinnamon can control diabetes it will be a revolution in Sri Lanka’s Cinnamon trade.

‘University of Peradeniya and Ministry of Agriculture joint with us to perform this research to the International Standards. If we succeeded then the future of Sri Lankan Cinnamon will be fruitful’ said Mr.Sara De Silva.

History of Cinnamon in Sri Lanka goes beyond 15th Century. Arabians were the first to dominate in the Cinnamon trade which Portuguese captured in 16th Century. Then it was Dutch seized the world’s largest Cinnamon supplier Ceylon, from the Portuguese. Systematic cultivation of Cinnamon in Sri Lanka was commenced by the Dutch, and by the time the British took over, there was an estimated 15,000-16,000 hectares under cultivation. Originated in the central hills, cinnamon cultivation is presently concentrated along the coastal belt stretching along from Kaluthara to Matara, it has also made inroads to the inland of Kalutara, Ambalangoda, Matara and Ratnapura. The extent under cinnamon in Sri Lanka is 25,500ha.

Sri Lanka has 95% market share in the World’s Cinnamon trade as it is has an international recognition as “True Cinnamon”. There is another variety which can be seen commonly sold as Cinnamon in European countries, namely “cassia” or “Chinese cinnamon.” But Sri Lankan Cinnamon has more delicate taste and a high demand internationally. But unfortunately Sri Lanka has not made any value addition for this spice and if they do so it will become one of the main income sources of the Country.

Nutrition Value of Cinnamon

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

In traditional medicine, cinnamon has been used for digestive ailments such as indigestion, gas and bloating, stomach upset, and diarrhea. More recently, modern medical research has turned its eye on cinnamon and is coming up with some intriguing results. It has a mild anti-inflammatory effect. It also slows the spoiling of food (which is probably related to why it was used as an embalming agent in ancient Egypt), and has anti-fungal properties as well. The essential oil, eugenol, has been in therapeutic use in dentistry as a local-anesthetic and antiseptic for teeth and gum.

Culinary uses of Cinnamon

Cinnamon spice is widely used as a spice around the World as it is a principle condiment and flavoring base. This spice is generally ground just before preparing dishes and added at the last moment in the cooking recipes, because prolonged cooking results in evaporation of essential oils so it keep the fragrance and flavor intact. In Asian and Chinese dishes it is being used in marinating chicken, fish and meats. Indian vegetarian and chicken curries and rice dishes (biriyani) contain small amounts of grounded powder. In the Middle East, it is used in meat and rice dishes.

Other uses of Cinnamon

Perfumery, Aromatherapy, Soaps, Cigarettes and Cosmetics

Adverse Impacts

In traditional medicine, high doses are not given to pregnant women, due to possible stimulating effects on the uterus. Uncooked cinnamon spice can cause choking and respiratory distress. Excessive use of the cinnamon stick may cause inflammation of taste buds, gum swelling, and mouth ulcers. Large quantities can cause difficulty breathing, dilate blood vessels, and cause sleepiness, depression, or even convulsions.

“The Happiest Man in the whole World”, who could it be? Got any idea?

He sure must be a billionaire in USA , or a Sultan in Arab . And definitely must be single.

Well, folks you all got it wrong.

He is just a humble security guard in Sri Lanka.

Yes, I’m not joking. Meet Mr.W.V.Sugathapala

Despite all the obstacles and problems in the everyday life the most charming smile never fades from Sugathapala’s face. Sugathapala has chosen to keep his head up and smile through everything in a World full of sorrow, Jealousy, anger, and hatred how the hell is he smiling so sweet? And it’s not like that of an artificial smile of a corrupted politician but a genuine smile came from the very soul of this charming person.

Filmmaker, Mike Worsman, is undertaking an odyssey to try to work out the worth of a smile. His journey will take him to the far corners of this planet as he explores the way of the smile and the reasons for its enduring popularity. Mike’s journey will be featured on the site – www. amillionsmilesmovie.com – which will be updated regularly before the project morphs into a feature film and book – “so the reminder of the power of smiles can be with us forever,” It is Sugathapala who has received more than 258,000 votes and topped the list as the “Happiest Man Living on Earth”.

A father of three Welipanna Vithanage Sugathapala is aged 60 and living in Beruwala Duwa, Balawatta, Karandagoda Sri Lanka. Beruwala is a town in Kalutara District, Western Province, Sri Lanka, which marked as the spot for the first Muslim settlement on the island, established by Arab traders around the 8th century AD.

After studied up to the 8th grade, Sugathapala left the school and did many things for living and in 1990 joined the ‘Asian Cotton Mills’ at Mt.Lavinia where he worked till year 2005. Then he joined a private security firm where he was assigned to “New Monis Bakery” at Maggona as a security guard. New Monis Bakery is a traveler’s hot spot for a quick snack on their way to South Cost (You will miss these interesting places and people if you use the Southern highway) and back.

Sugathapala invite all the vehicles passes by the bakery in a very energetic way of his own, making funny gestures, whistling and saluting yet never forgetting to make his famous charming smile. Who can reject such a warm welcome? He is indeed a valuable asset to any institution, because it is very much rare to find such a polite security guard. So next time you are heading Galle, do not forget to meet Sugathapala and share a smile.

In this touching video, it shows him just smiling and enjoying his day teaching us all an important lesson on how we can live life in a very powerful way – whatever our circumstances!

Be Happy with everyone, smile, have fun and die that way. That’s what I tell The World. That is all you can do. ” – W.V.Sugathapala

If you want to contact Mr. Sugathapala, His phone numbers – 0774402314 or 034 5612311

Popular film stars Arjuna Kamalanath and Amisha Kavindi has split. It’s not for another scene in a film to come but for real. The two of them had a long relationship that was quite popular in the film industry. Amisha played a main role in Arjuna’s latest film”Igillenna ayi Dangalanne” with Arjuna.

However the film was suddenly removed from the cinemas while the news spread that Amisha has left the country because she is having an affair with another guy. When Arjuna was asked what’s the actual behind the rumours spread, he said

‘Yes, it’s true that we have broken-up our long relationship, but it happened about six months ago. We have decided to stop it due to the miss-matches in our horoscopes. It was not an easy decision for both of us because we have both our parent’s blessings for our love affair.”

“Amisha and I visited several of astrologers and all advices us not to proceed our relationship any further, and it was them who advice Amisha to left the country for couple of years. So she has gone to stay with her sister in Doha Quatar.”

Arjuna came to the Hiru Television Talk Show “Niro & Stars” about two weeks back and was asked when they are getting married. He simply said that “ When time comes we are not ready and when we are ready it’s not the right time to marry.”

Arjuna Kamalanath first entered to the silver screen on year 2000 in film “Thisaravi” while Amisha came to the lime light in 2009 in Roy De Silva’s “Sir Last Chance”. Arjuna was the closest successor for the legendary star Vijaya Kumaranatunga, having the same features and the talents to capture the hearts of the cinema lovers in the country. Although Arjuna worked with several actresses, Amisha used to act with Arjuna most of the time. Some accused Arjuna not allowing her to act with other actors but he denied it. Amisha played a very romantic scene in “Igillenna ai Dangalanne” with Arjuna and said that she would not be able to do such a scene other than Arjuna.

A couple of years ago Arjuna stated that;
“I was searching for a partner with similar tastes and expectations. Ameesha fit the role as she is serious about developping her acting skills. She concentrates on movies and does not take on projects like mega teledramas seeking publicity,”

According to Arjuna two of them are still good friends and even Amisha used to call him twice a week.
“In fact Amisha was so disappointed with the industry, that she was ready to give-up acting after this film. A well-known director and an actor was behind removing our film from screening, and that made her leave the country so soon.”

In films we always like to see a happy ending, but unfortunately these talented young couple could not make it a happy ending.

‘I want to become someone like “Saradiel” but not in a notorious manner.

If someone asks who the first Governor in Sri Lanka is, then you have to think a while before answer. But if you were asked who Saradiel is, then even a child would answer it in a second.

I want to make such impression in Sri Lankan’s minds.’ Pabilis Silva explained his ambition being the legendary Chef who has brought the Sri Lankan cuisine to the World.

The kitchen helper who was employed as a coal carrier in Mount Lavinia Hotel in 1957 became the Executive chef and currently served in the capacity of Director Culinary Affairs and Promotions in Mount Lavinia Hotel.

Everyone knows almost everything about this simple man as he was interviewed many a times. So this article was not meant to repetition. Instead do you know what this gentleman’s daily routine is?

For Pabilis Silva day begins at 3.00a.m. Before his beloved wife Vimala awakes Pabilis starts the first job in the morning, making “kola kenda” (herbal porridge). With years of practice Mrs. Vimala knows that husband is at kitchen and rushed to join him.

“We used to prepare a pot of kola kenda every day, my wife prepares it while I’m preparing tea. I like to start my day serving a tea to my wife with a fruit. After that we pluck flowers to worship”

Then it is time to have a bath, and after that two of them worship Lord Buddha together. Offering a pot of kola kenda to temple is a daily ritual of Pabilis and he leaves the house exactly 5.30a.m. to the temple.

Pabilis Silva reports to the work at 6.30 a.m. every day and he works 365 days in a year, you cannot find another chef in the whole world in this caliber. He is there till 6.30 p.m. if not engaged in another duty somewhere else. Family life is number two in this man’s agenda, and whether they like it or not there is no complains about it. After all this exceptional individual is a national wealth and he is engage in a quest to gain an international recognition to the Sri Lankan cuisine.

“I went up to the third grade in school, but now I’m an Executive Chef in a world renowned Hotel. I even have the blessings of the invisible powers in this hotel.”

This gentleman’s gratitude for the Mount Lavinia hotel is so much that he is not willing to join another hotel for any price. Both, Mount Lavinia Hotel and Chef Publis Silva are synonymous in identity.

“They don’t have enough money to buy me” proudly said this noble gentleman.

Sashika Nisansala released her newest song to the media yesterday 12th September. The song “ Metharam digu ai rathriya” was broadcasted on Hiru Television’s daily music programme ‘ Count Down’.
Lyrics by Kashyapa Sathyapriya De Silva and the music was done by Darshana Ruwan Dissanayake. The visuals were done by Studio High End.
This song was the third new song Sashika has released in this year. ‘Unu Kandulak wee’ was the first to release on February and in March she has released the song ‘Malsra Heesarin’. Both songs got huge popularity among music lovers and Sashika expects same for the latest song.

Two state banks have introduced special ”Savings” products with superior benefits. These new Savings scheme is ideal for regular savers and also for people belongs to low income group. Sri Lankans follow various savings habits that were inherited from their fore fathers which was also strengthened by the Buddhism. “Seettuwa” is a very popular savings method among Sri Lankan house wives, on which these special savings scheme based on. These savings scheme are for long term unlike “seettuwa” but bundled with higher returns. Following is the detailed analysis of these special savings schemes.

1. Pas Awurude Account (Five Year Account) by National Savings Bank

Who can Open this Saving Account?

• Any Sri Lankan over 16 years of age can open and operate.
• You can open this account as an individual, joint or a minor.
• However this account cannot be opened as Institutional, Courts, Security, and Trust Accounts.

How to Open and maintained this Account?

• The account can be opened by a monthly deposit of Rs.100/-, Rs.200/-, Rs.300/-, Rs.400/-, Rs.500/- and Rs.1000/- or denominations of   Rs.1000/- and the duration of the account will be 5 years (60 months).*
• The monthly deposit amount agreed upon, should be credited to the account on any day of each month without any failure.*
• The interest will be calculated daily and credited to the account on monthly basis.

What are the Special Benefits Offered?

• Your interest rates will be determined based on the monthly deposit amount. Higher interest rate will be offered for higher deposit amounts.
• Life cover up to One Million according to the account balance.
• 100% government guarantee on all your savings and interest earned thereon.

2. Ran Ulpatha by Bank of Ceylon

Who can Open this Ran Ulpatha Account?
Any individual above 18 years of age can open a Ran Ulaptha regular savings account and only requires a monthly deposit to enjoy double interest.
What are the Special Benefits Offered?

• Higher Rate of Interest – 2% higher than the annual interest rate of Normal Savings accounts
• Bonus Interest – 10% bonus interest on the interest earned will be offered, if no withdrawals have been made and at least three deposits have been made each with a minimum amount of Rs. 100/- during each quarter.
• Free Life Insurance Cover up to Rs: 500,000/ – Account holders within the ages of 18-60 years who carry a minimum balance of Rs. 10,000/- for a continuous period of 6 months prior to the date of the incident on which a claim is made will be covered by this life (natural or accidental) insurance cover.
• Amount of cover – 10 times the minimum balance maintained during the period of 6 months prior to the date of the incident, subject to a maximum of Rs. 500,000/-.

What are Limitations?
Withdrawals are permitted – only 3 withdrawals are permitted during the 90-calendar-day period following the last withdrawal. If the number of withdrawals exceeds three, the account will be transferred to normal savings category and thereafter all benefits offered to BOC Ran Ulpatha account cease to exist.

Comparison of Five Year Account with Ran Ulpatha

1. Interest Rate:
Five Year Account – 8% -11%
Ran Ulpatha – 2% above normal Savings rate which is 6%
On a decreasing trend in Bank’s deposit interest rates,getting a stable 8% to 11% interest for five years for a savings deposit is a super benefit.
2. Period:
Ran Ulpatha is for three Years
3. Life Insurance cover:
Five Year Account – Up toRs. 1 Million
Ran Ulpatha – Up to Rs.500,000/=
4. Government Gurantee:
You get 100% government guarantee on all your savings and interest earned thereon for all deposits at National Savings Bank.

It is a good habit to save a fraction of your hard earned money on monthly basis, so act fast, select a product which suits you the best and enjoy all the benefits.

A song sung by Amarasiri Pieris “ Iki gasa handana atheethayaka” is one of the most popular songs recently. The particular song is one of the songs in Jayantha Chandrasiri’s latest film to be released in EAP circuit cinemas “Samanala Sandhawaniya” (Butterfly Simphony).

Talking about his latest film, Jayantha said ‘This is a simple film based on love, yet you will not find it that simple by meaning. It’s just like “love”, simple but deep. Only sensitive people could feel the real love, It’s just like we couldn’t hear the butterfly fly, to hear it you should get your ears super sensitive, and then you will be able to hear the tiniest things an average human couldn’t hear. This film is based on such super sensitive humans.’

Jayantha Chandrasiri is back to business after eight long years after his fim “Garilla Marketing” which released on 2005. ‘Samanala Sandhawaniya’ is his third film. Besides the prominent characters used to appear in Jayantha’s films four newcomers (new to Jayantha’s crew) will feature in this film, namely; Uddika Premarathne, Pubudu Chathuranghe, Sooryaloka Dayaruwan and Chathurika Pieris. The others inclue Yashodha, Damitha, Wison Gunaratne, Buddhadasa Vithanarachchi, Roger Seneviratna and Rebbeca Nirmali. Produced by Ruwan Jayansinghe and Palitha Gunawardhana, the script of ‘Samanala Sandhawaniya’ is scripted by Jayantha and camera by Ruwan Costa, music Darshana Ruwan Disanayaka, editor Ravindra Guruge and make up by Vasantha Vittachchi.

‘Uddika and Pubudu are two of the most active and talented actors I have recently found, and for the character of Vadeesha I was searching for an actor who could sing and luckily Uddika fulfilled my needs.’ Said Jayantha.

The film is based on a talented young music student ‘Vadeesha Devaminda’ who is haunted by the guilt of not delivering a love letter which he came across accidently to the person it was wrote to or to the person it was written by ‘Punya’. Punya is a woman, more mature than him in both age and life and after failing the every effort he made to deliver the letter it affected his family life. Sympathy mixed with emotions of love he feels towards this women, leads to him creating a song that captures the hearts of people which eventually makes him a prominent musician in the country after 20 years. Finally he regains his life by returning the letter to Punya after 20 years by chance.

The following is the popular song sung by Amarasiri Pieris and the movie trailer. We at ‘Lanka Help Magazine’ will bring you the latest happenings in Sri Lanka whether it’s on Finance, Entertainment, Sports e.t.c. So do bookmark us or Like our Facebook page to receive the latest in Sri Lanka.

Miss France is the trademark of an annual beauty pageant obtained in 2002 by the Dutch television production company Endemol. Endemol also holds the rights in France to send the winner for Miss World and Miss Universe pageants. Starting 2013 Miss France Hold the Franchise of Miss Earth. The pageant is held each year in December, and the winner is designated by the year that begins in the ensuing January.

For the first time in the history of beauty pageants, the finalists of the Miss France contest will be brought to Sri Lanka in November 2013. Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts are preparing to host the 33 finalists to a pre-pageant tour of Sri Lanka, flown courtesy of SriLankan Airlines. The tour will be a part of the pageant’s official agenda, following regional selections that will culminate in the Grand Finale of the Miss France Crowning Pageant, scheduled to be held in Dijon, France early December 2014.

“By associating with a pageant of such global repute, we are making the world aware of the diversity the country has to offer a traveller, where one is sure to be overwhelmed by the charms this exotic island can offer, ranging from the beaches, to wildlife and heritage topped with the warmest welcome one could expect in any part of the world.” Said SriLankan Airlines, Chief Marketing Officer, G. T. Jeyaseelan.

The tour for the Miss France finalists will include stays at the tastefully-appointed Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana and Cinnamon Bey, Beruwala resorts. At Cinnamon Lodge Habarana, being at the epicentre of the cultural triangle and wildlife parks, the contingent will experience rich cultural diversity and wildlife, whilst Cinnamon Bey, Beruwala will present to them a most relaxed holiday on the golden beaches of the coastal belt – giving them true indulgence to sun, sea and sand. It will be televised live through TF1 to millions of enthusiastic global viewers.
Accompanying the 33 finalists will be over 50 other key personnel of the Miss France competition together with the winner of Miss France 2012/2013, Marine Lorphelin” said Miss France Organization and Miss France 2002 CEO, Sylvie Tellier. “We are grateful to Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts for approaching us to make this tour a reality, and I consider it a privilege to have them host during our stay here.”

The winner of the pageant will return to Sri Lanka as a brand ambassador for Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts and represent the chain in several events both here and in France. “It is indeed a great honour to be the official hotel for this prestigious international event. Miss France 2014 will certainly put Sri Lanka in the global spotlight as a quality destination. Filming will highlight some of the island’s best locations and I am sure that our unique culture and warm hospitality will appeal to audiences around the world watching the pageant” comments Mr. Dileep Mudadeniya, Head of Brand Marketing and Vice President of Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts.

The pageant is contested by regional winners of local contests from Metropolitan France and its overseas territories. June 21 was the starting point for regional selections Miss France during which thousands of young women aged 18 to 25 years, will try to win their way to reach the final Miss France 2014. The method of choosing the winner has varied over the years, ordinarily with a jury of celebrities choosing a set of finalists. The winner in recent years was chosen by a weighting of the jury’s opinion and votes of television viewers of the pageant (who pay a fee for each vote). For the Miss France 2010 contest, the winner was chosen entirely by the votes of viewers for the first time.

To become Miss France, it is necessary to have a clean police record and not to have ever posed partially or completely naked. Doing so after winning will also results in loss of crown. The contestants also should have no visible tattoos or piercings (except earrings).

Photo: Miss France 2013

We have many expectations and goals in our lives, some can be fulfilled with less effort while the others can be achieved only if you have a determination. Becoming financially stable may be one of your dreams, and to achieve that goal you may have to leave your loved ones here and go abroad for a job with high returns. Is it enough to earn more to become financially stable? What will happened if you spend your money without a plan? To become financially stable it is a must to manage your earnings wisely by saving and investing in a suitable way.

If you are a receiver or a sender of foreign remittances, then Hatton National Bank (HNB) has a unique Savings account just for you with lots of benefits to achieve your goals.

Sri Lankan citizens above the age of 18 sending a remittance or in receipt of a remittance from overseas can open a “ Adishtana” Savings account in HNB with a minimum deposit of Rs.1,000/=.

Special benefits offered to HNB Adhishtana Savings account holders include;

1. Micro Entrepreneur finance – HNB Adhishtana Micro Entrepreneur Loan Scheme

• Qualifying criteria – Monthly commitment
• Commitment savings for a minimum period of 1 year & above
• Eligibility – Three times the Agreed monthly commitment amount for 12 months
• Borrowers – Remitter / Receiver or Joint
• Loan Quantum – Rs.25,000 – to Rs.1,000,000-
• Security – up to Rs.100, 000 – 2 guarantors
• Above Rs.100, 000- any acceptable security to the bank
• Repayment – Maximum of 5 years
• Insurance – up to 100,000 waived off & above 100,000 life cover

2. Micro Housing Finance – HNB Adhishtana Housing Loan Scheme

• Qualifying criteria – Monthly commitment
• Compulsory savings for a minimum period of 1 year & above
• Eligibility – Three times the Agreed monthly commitment amount for 12 months
• Borrowers – Remitter or Receiver or Joint
• Loan Quantum – Rs.50,000 – to Rs.1,000,000 -
• Security – up to Rs.100,000 – 2 guarantors with MRP
• Above Rs.100,000- Mortgage over property & MRP
• Repayment – Equated, Maximum of 5 years

3. Insurance cover – Adhishtana Life Insurance cover

Policy Holder

Maximum Sum Assured – LKR 1,000,000

Spouse

Maximum Sum Assured – LKR 500,000

Premium Shared equally by insurer and HNB for the 1st year of the policy for a policy value maximum of Rs. 100,000.00.

What’s more?

• Eligibility for PathumVimana draw – Your HNB Adhishtana account with a balance of LKR 10,000/- or above will be eligible for PathumVimana, Sri Lanka’s biggest prize draw
• Free internet banking
• Free SMS banking
• Branded passbook and Visa International Debit Card

Hope you will be able to save your hard earn money with  HNB “Adhistana”. Please leave a comment if this article was helpful.

[Please note that there is no conflict of interest in publishing this article to educate you about an available Saving Account in Hatton National Bank. We have gathered information from publicly available resources. You should not consider given information as official.]

“Love is not a priority for me at the moment. It is true that our thinking changes over the time. Also, some gain their life satisfaction by marriage and having two or three children. But at present I enjoy engaging in music alone. Music gives me a peace of mind.  I’m not going to ruin it. It doesn’t mean I will remain single rest of my life;  Things may change in future and no one can predict about future”. Comments Nirosha Virajanie in an interview with a weekend newspaper.

Nirosha Virajini is regarded as most accomplished singer with melodious voice in Sri Lankan music arena. She has been able to keep her popularity steady over the years now. Despite facing many turbulences in her personal life, particularly, marriage life, it seems that she is now more focused on music.

I have released couple of songs recently with senior lyric writers and composers. Before that I have worked with several talented new composers and lyric writers. As a judge in music re

ality shows I have seen many talented singers. Unfortunately, most of them failed to make their existence after the competition as they thought it’s the responsibility of the TV channels to guide and help them in their career. Only very few of reality stars like Shihan Mihiranga and Amila Perera have managed to keep their popularity”.
Commenting on songs done to be sold as ‘ringing tones’ to mobile phone companies Nirosha said that only the songs with simple words can be used for that purpose and she did not target the ringing tone market for her new songs. Nirosha was also blamed for singing the late Malini Bulathsinhala’s all-time favorite “Himi nathi pemakata “for a ringing tone but she thoroughly denied that saying;

“The lyric writer of the particular song was in a crisis and decided to sell it for a ringing tone. I had the permission from the music composer as well for this venture to help the senior artist. If anyone can prove I have earned a Rupee from that song, I am ready to apologize in public.”

“ It’s a universal law that the lyric writer and the composer are the co-owners of a song, if I make an issue over another being singing my songs then I will make a fool of myself. If I sing ‘Rukmani Devi’s song for a show it doesn’t mean it belongs to Nirosha Virajani. Likewise I’m happy if my songs will be sung by others after my death because the people know that the songs were originally sung by me.”