Ambuluwawa Tower in Sri Lanka

It is the first Multi Religious Center in Sri Lanka. Situated in a top of Ambuluwawa mountain in the central province of Sri Lanka. There you can find a Temple, Kovil, Mosque and a Church together in one place. It is known that Ambuluwawa Temple is an evocative of a Buddhist ‘stupa’ with a height of 48 meters. The Ambuluwawa Tower constructions were begins in the early 2000s. The tower was built as a multi-religious center and a symbol of religious harmony in Sri Lanka. It is a testament to the country's cultural diversity and unity.

The Ambuluwawa Tower holds great importance for several reasons. It serves as a significant religious site, attracting devotees and spiritual seekers from various faiths. Also, it has become a major tourist attraction for both local and international visitors specially contributing to the region's economy. Moreover, tower symbolizes Sri Lanka's commitment to promoting religious tolerance and unity among its people.

Things to see at Ambuluwawa Tower
The central attraction of Ambuluwawa Tower is the tower itself. Visitors can climb to the top and be rewarded with panoramic views of the lush green mountains and the picturesque of Kandy district and surrounding district.

The Peace Pagoda is a stunning Buddhist stupa that offers a serene and peaceful ambiance. People can explore the pagoda's beautiful architecture and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

The Ambuluwawa Tower boasts beautifully landscaped gardens with a variety of flora and fauna. Visitors can take leisurely walks, relax in the peaceful environment, and admire the colorful flowers and plants.

The tower complex also features a small zoo where tourist can see range of animals, including deer, birds, and monkeys. It is a great place for families and animal lovers to spend some time.

Some beautiful pictures of Ambuluwawa Tower;

First solar powered plane lands in Oman

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The flight, piloted by André Borschberg, one of the founders of the project, took off from Abu Dhabi at 7.12am UAE time on Monday and arrived in Muscat at 8.17pm.  Read more….

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Over the next five months, it will skip from continent to continent, crossing both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans in the process.

Dignitaries and media gathered together on the tarmac of Al Bateen Executive Airport to watch the take-off of the single-seat aircraft, which will be fully powered by solar energy for the entirety of its trip and will not consume a single drop of fuel.

The plane is powered by more than 17,000 solar cells built into wings that, at 72m (236 feet), are longer than on a Boeing 747 and approaching those of an Airbus A380 superjumbo and the lightweight carbon fibre aircraft weighs only 2.3 tonnes, about the same as a family 4X4 and less than one percent of the weight of the A380.

The Si2 is the first solar-powered aircraft able to stay aloft for several days and nights. The propeller-driven craft has four 17.5 horsepower electric motors with rechargeable lithium batteries.

It will travel at 50-100kmph, with the slower speeds at night to prevent the batteries from draining too quickly.

The aircraft was piloted by Andre Borschberg, one of the founders of the Solar Impulse 2, for its first flight to Muscat, Oman. Betrand Piccard, the co-founder behind the project, will then pilot the aircraft for its second journey, with both pilots alternating for the 12 flights.

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Minister of Power and Energy Patali Champika Ranawaka says that Sri Lanka will halt the importation of gas and fuel from foreign countries by the year 2020.

He stated that natural gas has already been discovered in two wells (CLPL-Barracuda-1G/1 and CLPL-Dorado-91H/1z) located in the Mannar Basin.

Speaking at an event held in Anamaduwa, Puttalam on 06-03-15 Friday, the minister also stated that corruption and financial fraud committed under the previous regime will be revealed to the country within this month. Readmore....

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The step is part of RTA’s endeavours to maintain privacy and comfort of riders onboard this designated metro cabin, and respect the norms and traditions of the community. Read more….

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Swine flu has claimed another 50 lives in the country taking the death toll to 1,289 while close to 24,000 people had contracted the contagious disease, according to the government.

The Union Health Ministry said that while the total number of people who have died has reached 1,289 and those affected by it across various states stands at 23,922 as on March 5 this year. 

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Thousand public locations in Sri Lanka will get Wi-Fi free of charge. This has been finalized. Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister Ajith Perera, under whom the ICT sector falls, said. 

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A Delta Air Lines jetliner with 125 passengers and five crew members aboard slid off the runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport on 05-03-2015 Thursday during a snowstorm, but there were no reported serious injuries, officials said.

Delta Flight 1086 was landing at LaGuardia after flying from Atlanta when it skidded, officials said. Passengers were evacuated from the McDonnell Douglas MD-88 aircraft on slides and moved to the terminal on buses. A Port Authority statement said there did not appear to be any injuries, and all 130 people were safely removed from the plane. Read more......

Turkish plane skids off runway in Nepal

It’s a surprised, with 238 people on board a Turkish Airlines jet had a lucky escape when the plane missed the runway on landing in dense fog at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on 04-03-15 Wednesday and skidded onto nearby grassland, According to local media, all passengers were rescued.

  

17 years old girl falls to death from 6th floor

A 17-year-old year old died after falling from the sixth floor of an apartment complex in Grandpass, mid night yesterday on 03-03-2015, Police Media Unit told Ceylon Today Online.

Police have launched an investigation following the death of a 17-year-old girl after falling off the 6th floor at the Muwadora Uyana housing complex in Grandpass Colombo.

The victim, Subramaniam Suguniya, reportedly fell off a balcony in the 6th floor of the 11-story building at around 11.30pm last night.

Police are still uncertain as to whether the teenage girl had accidentally fallen or whether she was pushed off the edge. The body of the girl has been kept at the location until the magistrate’s inquiry has been completed, the police media unit said.