Thimathi Weeraratne passed away

The Popular movie producer and director Thimathi Weeraratne passed away at a private hospital in Panadura yesterday.
The 74-year-old veteran cinematographer was the father of the popular actress Sangeetha Weeraratne. He had produced films such as ‘Me Desa Kumatada’, ‘Wana Bambara’ and ‘Sangeetha.’ Mr. Weeraratne was also the owner of Thimathi Photographic Studios.
His body remains at the residence, No 9, De Silva Mawatha, Panadura.

Actress Udeni Nadeeka's Brothel Raided in Athurugiriya

The Kaduwela Magistrate court today (April 19) ordered to release teledrama actress Udeni Nadeeka Peries and another woman on a surety of Rs. 5,000 after they were arrested and produced in court for running a brothel in Athurugiriya.

The actress and her accomplice were arrested after the Mirihana anti corruption unit received a tipoff.

The Magistrate also ordered to release a car seized by police at the scene, on a bond of Rs. 50,000. Udeni Nadeeka has played minor roles in several films and has also appeared in teledramas such as 'Kindurangana' and 'Situ Gedara'.

She is to appear in future episodes of the popular teledrama 'Mila'.

source : srilankamirror

Happy New Year to All Sri lankans.....

May This New Year Bring You Happiness... Success... good health... and be filled with Peace... Hope... Togetherness of your Family and your Loved ones...

OUR LANKA wish you HAPPY NEW YEAR to all....

Sri Lankans celebrate their National New Year " Sinhala hindu Aluth Avurudu " in mid april after the Harvest is done. The sun is moving from the House of Pisces to the Aries signals the dawning of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. The New Year begins at the time determined by the astrologers. Not only the beginning of the new year but the conclusion of the old year is also specified by the astrologers. And unlike the customary ending and beginning of new year, there is a period of a few hours in between the conclusion of the Old Year and the commencement of the New Year which is called the "nonagathe" (neutral period). During this time one is expected to keep off from all types of work and engage solely in religious activities.


This also coincides with the time when the harvest ends, so the colorful fruit from the trees is collected in bulk to fuel the week-long celebrations. Festivities are prepared well in advance and most of the country grinds to a halt as hundreds travel home to be with their families and stores close down in their wake - it can be impossible to track down the simplest of things just before it all starts.


The rituals begin with the cleaning of the house and lighting of an oil lamp, and women congregate to bash on the raban (drum) to warn others of the incipient change in the year. If you fail to hear this, a storm of firecrackers is bound to hammer the point home.


Families indulge in a variety of rituals which are carefully determined by astrological calculations - from lighting the fire to making the kiri (milk rice) bath, to entering into the first business transaction and eating the first morsels.


Once these are done, the partying really begins as families mingle in the streets, homes are thrown open and children are let out to play. The ubiquitous plantain is dished out alongside celebratory feasts of kaung (small oil cake) and kokis (crisp and light sweetmeat, originally from the Netherlands).


Aurudu has become an important national holiday for both the cultures of the Sinhalese Buddhists and the Tamil Hindu Sri Lankans, and is unique as such, as it is not celebrated elsewhere in the world. Indeed wealthy Sri Lankans make it an excuse to come home from wherever they are to make it a long holiday season.


sources :
http://www.info.lk
http://www.lankalibrary.com

Nadini Premadasa Wedding Photos : More

Young singer Nadini Premadasa, who rose to fame from Sirasa Super Star Season 2 got married yesterday ( april 8 ).
Her bridegroom is a  businessman, Madura Abeysinghe. The wedding held at the Waters Edge Hotel on April 08, reports say.

After meeting at a home of one of Nadini’s friends, the duo had become friends.

Nadini, who is a third year student at the University of Aesthetic studies, is also a TV and radio program presenter.

We OURLANKA team wish Happy Wedded life to both of you.

Nadini Premadasa Wedding Photos Part 1 click to view

I just love Lasith Malinga - Ameesha Patel

Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel has described Sri Lanka's fast bowler Lasith Malinga as a "very interesting and unconventional" person and also said she is "dying to meet him".

The Mid-Day website quoting Ameesha Patel said that "I just love him. I'm dying to meet him and give him a hug and a kiss. I find him very interesting and unconventional."


She was one of a large number of Bollywood celebrities, who were at the World Cup finals between India and Sri Lanka at Wankhede stadium April 2.

-Dalliymirror-

Nadini Premadasa Wedding Photos

Young singer Nadini Premadasa, who rose to fame from Sirasa Super Star Season 2 got married yesterday ( april 8 ).
Her bridegroom is a  businessman, Madura Abeysinghe. The wedding held at the Waters Edge Hotel on April 08, reports say.

After meeting at a home of one of Nadini’s friends, the duo had become friends.

Nadini, who is a third year student at the University of Aesthetic studies, is also a TV and radio program presenter.


We OURLANKA team wish Happy Wedded life to both of you.

Nadini Premadasa Wedding Photos Part 2 click to view