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Capital City
I noticed the capital has been changed from Kotte to Colombo and back a few time. According to the official government website, the capital is Sri Jayawardenepura and the commercial capital Colombo [1]. So I'm changing it as such. --snowolfD4( talk / @ ) 03:31, 15 September 2006 (UTC)
- But the CIA World Factbook has been saying otherwise for a long time. And our own pages are conflicted as to which one is which. Does anyone else know? Therequiembellishere 19:19, 29 August 2007 (UTC)
Sri Lankans consider the capital to be Colombo. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.95.33.174 (talk) 23:54, 20 September 2007 (UTC)
Health Status Section
Gunathilake added the following text to the article, under the heading "Health Status"
Sri Lanka has achieved a phenomenal success in the health sector similar to its achievements in the educational sector. Sri Lanka is quite often quoted as a lower middle income state which achieved many helath status indicators similar to that of a developed nation.According to the economist's survey of Physical Quality of Life Index in 2005, SL occupied the 43 position having scored 6.4 in a ten point scale. Life expectancy at birth according to the CIA fact book 2006 was 73.41 years( Male-71, female -76). Sri Lanka has achieved a declinig trend in Crude Birth Rates over the years.The Crude Birth rate in Sri Lanka between 1900 and 1951 was high, fluctuating between 33 in 1912 and 42 in 1926. The first significant decline in CBR began in 1952. However, the fertility decline gathered momentum in 1960s, recording a 16 per cent drop in the CBR. In the 1970s, it remained more or less stable around 28. Subsequently, a drastic decline was recorded in fertility in the 1980s, where the CBR declined by about 25 per cent from 28.2 in 1981, to 20.7 in 1991. It continued to decline further in the next decade. This declining trend in fertility is evident in all the Demographic and Health Surveys conducted since 1987. Currently the crude birth rate is around 19 per 1000 population. The mortality level during 1900 - 1945 was generally high, fluctuating between 36.5 in 1935 and 18.5 in 1942. This was followed by a drastic fall of death rates in the immediate post-war years. Between 1946 and 1949, the crude death rate (CDR) fell from 19.8 to 12.4, mainly due to the eradication of malaria, extension of health services in the rural areas, and improved nutrition. The mortality continued to decline during the last few decades, although the pace of decline has lowered. The provisional CDR for 2002 is 5.8per 1,000 population. Maternal Mortality Ratio The maternal mortality rate (MMR) has been very high in the past, fluctuating between 265 in 1935 and 155 in 1946 per 10,000 live births. A dramatic fall in the MMR in the post world war period is observed. Between 1946 and 1949, MMR shows a general decline. At present maternal deaths are reported to three different institutions by different reporting agents. These institutions are Registrar General’s Department, Hospital Statistics System and Family Health Bureau. The most recent MMR released by the Registrar General’s Department is for 1997 and the figure is 3.5 per 10,000 live births. According to hospital statistics (government institutions only) the corresponding figure is 4.6. It should be stated here that about 90 per cent of registered live births occur in government institutions. . A comprehensive study carried out in 2000 primarily to obtain an accurate estimate of maternal deaths, disclosed that the actual number of maternal deaths is 3.9 times the number reported in the Civil Registration System. It further states that non-identification of maternal death is due to non-registration, problems associated with reporting of causes of death and coding, Moreover 72 per cent of deaths have occurred due to direct obstetric cause and 23 per cent from indirect causes Child Mortality Rate The child mortality rate is the number of deaths at the age of 1-4 years, per 1,000 children in that age group of the year concerned. Child mortality rate reflects the adverse environmental health hazards e.g. malnutrition, poor hygiene, infections and accidents. The child mortality rate has declined steadily, from 24.7 in 1950 to 2.8 in 1980 and 0.9 in 1996. According to the Demographic and health survey 2000 child mortality levels have dropped to half during the past decade from 3 deaths per 1000 live births to single death per 1000 live births. It further reveals that it is higher in the estate sector compared to the other two sectors. Further there is a positive relationship between mothers educational attainment and the probability of dying of the children. Mothers age, birth order and birth interval are some of the key factors affecting child mortality. Infant Mortality Rate The trend in infant mortality rate (IMR) is similar to the MMR. In 1935, a very high IMR (263) was recorded. A decline in the IMR is observed after 1946. It continued to decline during the past few decades. According to D.H.S. Infant Mortality level has dropped during the past decade. It is the highest in the estate sector. It has a close relationship with mothers educational attainment, age of mother, birth order and birth interval.According to the CIA fact book([2] this figure is 13.9 per 1000 live births. Total Fertility Rate The level of fertility, measured by total fertility rate (TFR) is estimated at 2.3 for the period. Over the past decades, there had been a substantial decline in the TFR, from 5.0 in 1963 to 2.3 in the period 1988 to 1993 and 1.9 in the period. Age-specific fertility rates have also declined in all age groups. Life expectancy at birth Life expectancy at birth increased from 43 years in 1946, to 70 in 1981, 72 in 1991 and 73 in 1996 (estimated). The rapid increase in the average life span, together with the widening of the gap between males and females longevity, reflects a dramatic improvement in the survival of those groups that were most vulnerable and exposed to high risk of mortality, namely, infants and children in the age group 1-4 and women of the child bearing age. Communicable disease
These diseases have been succesfully controlled over the years. Government continues with a highly successful National Immunisation Programme. Today there is a decline in communicable diseases while non communicable diseases have continued to rise reflecting the changing life styles, rapid urbanisation and increasing elderly population due to increased longevity.However, there are problems related to communcable diseases which have to be conquered. Dengue has become the number one transmissible disease in urban areas and it penetrates deepr into the country.Although the mortality due to diarrhoeal diseases have been dramatically reduced due to better managment of patients at hospitals, and widespread use of oral rehydration solutions through primary helath care workers, morbidity remains fairly high. Malaria is endemic in certain areas althogh it has been drastically reduced in the last few years. Leprosy has been eliminated as a public helath problem since 1995.Currently, programms are being carried out to eradictae filariasis.Social marketing campaigns are carried out to improve complilance with anti TB drugs in order to minimise the spread and development of MD resistant TB.Leptospirosis is emerging in many rural areas. Intensive polio surveillance programme is carried out by the epidemiological unit
First of all I had to remove it revert some previous vandalism of the page. But I didn't want to put it back since it isn't written that well and I think diminished the quality of the article. I'm sorry about that Gunathilake , but can you please rewrite it well and summerise it a Little before adding it again. snowolfD4( talk / @ )
Sri Lankan honours
Awards of national honours do help in confirming individuals' notability. I've created a small stub for Deshamanya as a start. Is that the highest honour? --Mereda 11:11, 29 September 2006 (UTC)
"The name of the nation that governs the island"?
Hey there! Could someone maybe explain to me what that is supposed to mean? It is, if not factual nonsense, at least phrased very confusingly. I had changed the section on the name to a simpler language and a clearer statement of the relevant information. User:Rama's Arrow when expanding the article (probably accidentally) re-inserted the old version. Nobody seemed to be unhappy with the changes I had made. Thus I am now restoring that section to the state before the redo. I hope everyone is OK with that. Cheers, Krankman 17:58, 16 October 2006 (UTC)
Something a little bit off...
Hi, I just found this little note in the Sri Lanka page, under Media. I assume that it needs cleaning up or something, but I'm not sure if I'm qualified to do it myself.
"In Education part of this article mensioned that LTTE is managing there own school network , but it is not the truth all the schools in LTTE controled area is managing and maintaining by the Sri Lankan government."
- Hey! Sure you are qualified. If you find something like that, next time just go ahead and take it out. Everybody can contribute and edit. If you make a mistake, someone will notice it and correct it after a short while. Be bold! If you post something on a talk page, be so nice as to add ~~~~ in the end, then your ip/username and edit time will show up. Thanks! Krankman 14:18, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
Maps
What does the red represent on the topo map? Could whoever added that indicate it in a legend? Is it land at sea level? Also think there should be another map that shows a few city locations and whatnot. Parthepan 00:21, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
- I included a map showing some of the important cities in Sri Lanka. It used to be on this page but must have been removed in a recent revision. Not sure about the topo map though. You may have to contact the editor who uploaded it. --snowolfD4( talk / @ ) 21:04, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
The Sri_Lanka_Provinces.png map is now out of date due to the separation of Eastern Province from North Province. Someone there with the right geographical info to edit it? Ksimons 00:15, 12 July 2007 (UTC)
List of postal codes in Sri Lanka
Postoffice / DistrCode / SP / Postcode
* Adampan MB S * Addalaichenai APR P 32350 * Adippala PX S 61012 * Agalawatta KT P 12200 * Agaliya GL S 80212 * Agarapathana NW S 22094 * Agbopura TC S 31304 * Ahangama GL P 80650 * Ahungalla GL S 80562 * Akaragama GQ S 11536 * Akarawita CO S 10732 * Akarella RN S 70082 * Akkaraipattu APR P 32400 * Akkarasiyaya BD P 90166 * Akkarayankulam VA S * Akmeemana GL P 80090 * Akuramboda MT S 21142 * Akurana KY P 20850 * Akuressa MH P 81400 * Alahengama KG S 60416 * Alahitiyawa KG S 60182 * Alampil MP S * Alapaladeniya MH S 81475 * Alawala GQ S 11122 * Alawatugoda KY P 20140 * Alawatura KE S 71204 * Alawatuwala KG S 60047 * Alawwa KG P 60280 * Algama KE S 71607 * Allaipiddi JA S * Allaveddi JA P * Alubomulla KT S 12524 * Aludeniya KY S 20062 * Aluketiyawa BD S 90736 * Alutgama KT P 12080 * Aluthwala GL S 80332 * Alutnuwara KE S 71508 * Aluttaramma BD S 90722 * Alutwewa PR S 51014 * Alvai JA S * Alwatta MT S 21004 * Ambadandegama BD S 90108 * Ambagahapelessa KY S 20986 * Ambagahawatta BD S 90326 * Ambagamuwa Udabulathgama NW S 20678 * Ambagasdowa BD P 90300 * Ambagaspitiya GQ S 11052 * Ambakandawila PX S 61024 * Ambakote KG S 60036 * Ambalakanda KE S 71546 * Ambalangoda GL P 80300 * Ambalantota HB P 82100 * Ambana MT S 21504 * Ambanpola KG P 60650 * Ambatalawa NW S 20686 * Ambatenna KY S 20136 * Ambepussa GQ S 11212 * Ambewela NW S 22216 * Ambulugala KE S 71503 * Amitirigala KE P 71320 * Ampagala KE S 71232 * Ampara APR P 32000 * Ampegama GL S 80204 * Ampilanthurai BC S 30162 * Ampitiya KY P 20160 * Amugoda GL S 80422 * Amunumulla BD S 90204 * Anaicoddai JA S * Analaitivu JA P * Anamaduwa PX P 61500 * Anangoda GL S 80044 * Andiambalama GQ S 11558 * Andigama PX S 61508 * Andiyagala AD S 50112 * Angamuwa AD S 50248 * Angulugaha GL S 80122 * Angunakolawewa MJ S 91302 * Angunawila PX S 61264 * Angunakolapelessa HB P 82220 * Anguruwatota KT P 12320 * Anhandiya KG S 60074 * Anhettigama KE S 71403 * Ankokkawala GL S 80048 * Ankumbura KY P 20150 * Anukkane KG S 60214 * Anuradhapura AD P 50000 * Aparekka MH S 81032 * Aragoda KG S 60308 * Araipattai BC P 30150 * Aralaganwila PR P 51100 * Aranayaka KE P 71540 * Arawa BD S 90017 * Arawakumbura BD S 90532 * Arawatta BD S 90712 * Arippu MB S * Aruggammana KE S 71041 * Aselapura PR S 51072 * Atabage KY S 20574 * Atakalanpanna RN S 70294 * Atakiriya BD S 90542 * Atale KE S 71363 * Ataragalla KG S 60706 * Ataragallewa MT S 21512 * Atchuveli JA P * Athimottai MB S * Athuraliya MH S 81402 * Athurugiriya CO P 10150 * Attanagalla GQ P 11120 * Attanakadawala PR S 51235 * Attawilluwa PX S 61328 * Avissawella CO P 10700 * Awukana AD S 50169 * Awulegama KG S 60462 * Ayagama RN S 70024 * Ayithiyamalai BC S 30362 * Ayiwela MJ S 91516 * Badalgama GQ S 11538 * Badalkumbura MJ P 91070 * Baddegama GL P 80200 * Badulla BD P 90000 * Baduluoya BD S 90019 * Baduluwela MJ S 91058 * Baduraliya KT P 12230 * Bakamuna PR P 51250 * Bakiella BC S 30206 * Bakinigahawela MJ S 91554 * Bakmitiyawa APR S 32024 * Balaharuwa MJ S 91295 * Balalla KG S 60604 * Balana KY S 20308 * Balangoda RN P 70100 * Balapitiya GL P 80550 * Ballaketuwa BD S 90092 * Bambaragahaela KY S 20644 * Bambaragaswewa MT S 21212 * Bambarapana BD S 90322 * Bamunukotuwa KG S 60347 * Banagala GL S 80143 * Bandagiriya Colony HB S 82005 * Bandara Koswatta KG S 60424 * Bandaragama KT P 12530 * Bandarawela BD P 90100 * Banduragoda GQ S 11244 * Bangadeniya PX S 61238 * Baranankattuwa PX S 61262 * Barawakumbuka HB P 82110 * Barawardhana Oya KY S 20967 * Batagolladeniya KY S 20154 * Batapola GL P 80320 * Batatota RN S 70504 * Batawala CO S 10513 * Battaramulla CO P 10120 * Batticaloa BC P 30000 * Battuluoya PX S 61246 * Batugampola CO S 10526 * Batugoda KY S 20132 * Batumulla KY S 20966 * Batuwatta GQ S 11011 * Batuwita KE S 71321 * Bawlana KY S 20218 * Beliatta HB P 82400 * Beligala(Sab) KE S 71044 * Beligamuwa MT S 21214 * Belihuloya RN P 70140 * Bellana KT S 12224 * Bemmulla GQ P 11040 * Bengamuwa MH S 81614 * Bentota GL P 80500 * Beragama HB S 82102 * Beralapanathara MH S 81541 * Beralihela HB S 82618 * Beramada BD S 90066 * Berannawa KE S 71706 * Beruwala KT P 12070 * Bibile MJ P 91500 * Bibilegama BD S 90502 * Bingiriya KG P 60450 * Biyagama GQ P 11650 * Biyagama IPZ GQ P 11672 * Bogahakumbura BD S 90354 * Bogahawewa AD S 50566 * Bogamulla KG S 60107 * Bogawantalawa NW P 22060 * Bokalagama GQ S 11216 * Bollete (WP) GQ S 11024 * Bolossagama KT S 12008 * Bolthumbe RN S 70131 * Bombuwala KT S 12024 * Boossa GL P 80270 * Bopagama GQ S 11134 * Bopagoda MH S 81412 * Bopana KY S 20932 * Bopattalawa NW S 22095 * Bope CO S 10522 * Bopitiya KG S 60155 * Bopitiya (SAB) KE S 71612 * Boragas (BD) S 90362 * Boralanda BD P 90170 * Boralankada KE S 71418 * Boralesgamuwa CO P 10290 * Boralugoda KT S 12142 * Bomluwageaina RN S 70344 * Boraluwewa KG S 60437 * Borella CO P 00800 * Bossella KE S 71208 * Bowalagama HB S 82458 * Bowela BD S 90302 * Boyagane KG S 60027 * Buckmigama TC S 31028 * Buddama MJ S 91038 * Bujjampola PX S 61136 * Bujjomuwa KG S 60291 * Bulathkohupitiya KE P 71230 * Bulathsinhala KT P 12300 * Bulutota RN S 70346 * Buluwala KG S 60076 * Bundala HB S 82002 * Buthpitiya GQ P 11720 * Buttala MJ P 91100 * Central Camp APR P 32050 * Chankanai JA P * Chavakachcheri JA P * Cheddikulam VA P * Cheddipalayam BC S 30194 * Chemamadukkulam VA S * Chenkaladi BC P 30350 * Chilavathurai MB P * Chilaw PX P 61000 * Chinabay TC P 31050 * Chullipuram JA P * Chundikuli JA P * Chunnakam JA P * Dadayamtalawa APR S 32046 * Dagampitiya NW S 20684 * Dagonna GQ S 11524 * Dalukana PR S 51092 * Damana APR S 32014 * Damanewela APR S 32126 * Dambadeniya KG P 60130 * Dambagalla MJ P 91050 * Dambana BD S 90714 * Dambulla MT P 21100 * Dambuluwana RN S 70019 * Damminna PR S 51106 * Dampahala MH S 81612 * Damunupola KE S 71034 * Danawala Thiniyawala KT S 12148 * Dankanda MT S 21032 * Dankotuwa PX P 61130 * Danowita GQ S 11896 * Danture KY P 20465 * Daraluwa KG S 60174 * Daugala RN S 70455 * Dayagama Bazaar NW S 22096 * Debahera GQ S 11889 * Debathgama KE S 71037 * Dedigamuwa CO S 10656 * Dedugala KE S 71237 * Dedunupitiya KY S 20068 * Deegala Lenama MH S 81452 * Deegalla KG S 60228 * Deegawapiya APR S 32006 * Deewala Pallegama KE S 71022 * Dehiattakandiya APR P 32150 * Dehiowita KE P 71400 * Dehiwala CO P 10350 * Dehiwatte TC S 31226 * Deiyandara MH P 81320 * Dekatana GQ S 11690 * Dekinda KY S 20658 * Dela RN S 70042 * Deldeniya KE S 71009 * DelftWest JA S * Delft JA P * Delgoda GQ P 11700 * Dellawa MH S 81477 * Delmella KT S 12304 * Deloluwa KE S 71401 * Deltara CO S 10302 * Deltota KY P 20430 * Delwagura GQ S 11228 * Delwala RN S 70046 * Delwite KG S 60044 * Demalagama GQ S 11692 * Demanhandiya GQ P 11270 * Demataluwa KG S 60024 * Dematawewa AD S 50356 * Demodara BD P 90080 * Demuwatha RN S 70332 * Denagama MH S 81314 * Denipitiya MH P 81730 * Deniyaya MH P 81500 * Derangala MH S 81454 * Deraniyagala KE P 71430 * Devagiriya MT S 21552 * Devalahinda APR S 32038 * Devinuwara (Dondra) MH P 81160 * Dewagala PR S 51094 * Dewahuwa MT S 21206 * Dewalapola GQ S 11102 * Dewalegama KE P 71050 * Dewanagala KE S 71527 * Dharga Town KT P 12090 * Diddeniya KG S 60544 * Digamadulla Weeragoda APR S 32008 * Diganatenna BD S 90132 * Digannewa KG S 60485 * Dikkapitiya BD S 90214 * Dikkumbura GL S 80654 * Dikoya NW P 22050 * Dikwella MH P 81200 * Dimbulagala PR S 51031 * Dimbulana BD S 90324 * Divulankadawala PR S 51428 * Divulapelessa BD S 90726 * Divulapitiya GQ P 11250 * Divuldamana PR S 51104 * Divuldeniya GQ S 11208 * Divullegoda KG S 60472 * Diwalakada KT S 12308 * Diyabeduma PR S 51225 * Diyagaha MH S 81038 * Diyakobala MJ S 91514 * Diyalape MH S 81422 * Diyasenpura PR S 51504 * Diyatalawa BD P 90150 * Dodampe RN S 70017 * Dodanduwa GL P 80250 * Dodangaslanda KG P 60530 * Dodangoda KT P 12020 * Dolapihilla KY S 20126 * Dolosbage KY P 20510 * Doloswalakanda RN S 70404 * Doluwa KY S 20532 * Dombagahawela MJ P 91010 * Dombagoda KT S 12416 * Dombemada KE S 71115 * Dompe GQ P 11680 * Doragala NW S 20567 * Doragamuwa KY S 20816 * Dorakumbura APR S 32104 * Doratiyawa KG S 60013 * Dorawaka KE S 71601 * Dulgolla BD S 90104 * Dullewa MT S 21054 * Dumbara Manana RN S 70495 * Dummalasuriya KG P 60260 * Dunagaha GQ S 11264 * Dunkannawa PX S 61192 * Dunkolawatta MT S 21046 * Dunukedeniya NW S 22002 * Dunumadalawa AD S 50214 * Dunumala KE S 71605 * Dunuwila KY S 20824 * Dunuwilapitiya MT S 21538 * Dutuwewa AD S 50393 * Echchilampattai TC S 31236 * Egodawela BD S 90013 * Eheliyagoda RN P 70600 * Ehetuwewa KG S 60716 * Ekala GQ P 11380 * Ekamutugama MJ S 70254 * Ekiriya KY S 20732 * Ekiriyankumbura MJ S 91502 * Elahera PR S 51258 * Elamulla KY S 20742 * Elapatha RN S 70032 * Elayapattuwa AD S 50014 * Elephant Pass VA S * Elibichchiya KG S 60156 * Elkaduwa MT S 21012 * Ella Tanabaddegama GL S 80402 * Ella BD P 90090 * Ellagala HB S 82619 * Ellagawa RN S 70492 * Ellakkala GQ S 11116 * Ellaulla RN S 70552 * Ellawala RN S 70606 * Ellewewa PR S 51034 * Elpitiya GL P 80400 * Eluthumadduval VA S * Eluvaitivu JA S * Eluwankulama PX S 61308 * Embilipitiya RN P 70200 * Embogama KG S 60718 * Eppawala AD P 50260 * Eratna RN S 70506 * Eravur BC P 30300 * Erawula Junction MT S 21108 * Erepola RN S 70602 * Erlalai JA S * Erukkalampiddy MB P * Essella GQ S 11108 * Etanawala MT S 21402 * Etawatunuwewa AD S 50584 * Etaweeragollewa AD S 50518 * Ethimalewewa MJ P 91020 * Ethkandura GL S 80458 * Ettale PX S 61343 * Ettampitiya BD P 90140 * Ettiliwewa MJ P 91250 * Etulgama KY S 20202 * Etungahakotuwa KG S 60266 * Gabbela RN S 70156 * Galabedda MJ S 91008 * Galaboda KY S 20664 * Galadivulwewa AD P 50210 * Galagedara KY P 20100 * Galaha KY P 20420 * Galamuna PR S 51416 * Galapitagala APR S 32066 * Galapitamada KE S 71603 * Galatara KE S 71505 * Galauda BD S 90065 * Galedanda BD S 90206 * Galenbindunuwewa AD P 50390 * Galewela MT P 21200 * Galgamuwa KG P 60700 * Galhinna KY S 20152 * Galigamuwa Town KE P 71350 * Galkadawala AD S 50006 * Galkiriyagama AD P 50120 * Galkulama AD S 50064 * Galle GL P 80000 * Gallella RN S 70062 * Gallellagama KY S 20095 * Gallewa KG S 60712 * Galmetiyawa TC S 31318 * Galmuruwa PX S 61233 * Galnewa AD P 50170 * Galoya Junction PR S 51375 * Galpatha KT S 12005 * Galpatha(Sab) KE S 71312 * Galporuyaya BD S 90752 * Gamagoda KT S 12016 * Gambirigaswewa AD S 50057 * Gamewela BD S 90512 * Gammaduwa MT S 21068 * Gampaha GQ P 11000 * Gampola KY P 20500 * Gandara MH P 81170 * Ganegoda GL P 80440 * Ganemulla GQ P 11020 * Ganewalpola AD S 50142 * Gangala Puwakpitiya MT S 21404 * Gangeyaya RN S 70195 * Gangulandeniya HB S 82586 * Gantuna KE S 71222 * Gawaragiriya RN S 70026 * Gawarawela BD S 90082 * Gelioya KY P 20620 * Gemunupura AD S 50224 * Getahetta RN P 70620 * Getalawa AD S 50392 * Getamanna HB P 82420 * Gillimale RN S 70002 * Ginigathena NW P 20680 * Ginimellagaha GL P 80220 * Gintota GL P 80280 * Girandurukotte BD P 90750 * Girathalana KG S 60752 * Giritale PR S 51026 * Giriulla KG P 60140 * Gnanikulama AD S 50036 * Goda Koggalla HB S 82401 * Godagampola RN S 70556 * Godahena GL S 80302 * Godakawela RN P 70160 * Godamunna KY S 20214 * Godapitiya MH S 81408 * Godunna BD S 90067 * Gokaralla KG S 60522 * Gomagoda KY S 20184 * Gomarankadawala TC S 31026 * Gomilamawarala MH S 81072 * Gonagala KE S 71318 * Gonagalpura GL S 80502 * Gonagamuwa Uduwila HB S 82602 * Gonagantenna KY S 20712 * Gonagolla APR S 32064 * Gonahaddenawa AD S 50554 * Gonakele NW S 22226 * Gonamulla Junction GL S 80054 * Gonapinuwala GL P 80230 * Gonapola Junction KT P 12410 * GonawalaWP GQ P 11630 * Gonawalapatana KY S 20656 * Gonawila KG P 60170 * Gonnoruwa HB S 82006 * Govinna KT P 12310 * Gunnepana KY P 20270 * Gurubewilagama RN S 70136 * Gurudeniya KY S 20189 * Gurulubadda KT S 12236 * Gurutalawa BD S 90208 * Habaraduwa GL P 80630 * Habarakada CO S 10204 * Habarana AD P 50150 * Haburugala GL S 80506 * Haggala NW S 22208 * Hakahinna KE S 71352 * Hakbellawaka KE S 71715 * Hakmana MH P 81300 * Hakuruwela HB S 82248 * Haldummulla BD P 90180 * Halgranoya NW P 22240 * Hali Ela BD P 90060 * Halkandawila KT S 12055 * Halloluwa KY S 20032 * Halmillawa Dambulla AD S 50124 * Halmillawetiya AD S 50552 * Halmillawewa KG S 60441 * Halpe RN S 70145 * Haltota KT S 12538 * Halvitigala Colony GL S 80146 * Halwala KT S 12118 * Halwatura KT S 12306 * Halwinna RN S 70171 * Hambantota HB P 82000 * Hambegamuwa MJ S 91308 * Handaganawa KY S 20984 * Handagiriya RN S 70106 * Handapangoda CO S 10524 * Handawalapitiya KY S 20438 * Handessa KY P 20480 * Handugala MH S 81326 * Handungamuwa MT S 21536 * Hangarapitiya NW S 22044 * Hangunnawa BD S 90224 * Hanguranketha KY P 20710 * Hansayapalama PR S 51098 * Hanwella CO P 10650 * Hapugastalawa NW S 20668 * Hapugastenna RN S 70164 * Haputale BD P 90160 * Harangalagama NW S 20669 * Harankahawa KY S 20092 * Harasbedda NW S 22262 * Hasalaka KY P 20960 * Hatangala RN S 70105 * Hatarabage RN S 70108 * Hataraliyadda KY P 20060 * Hatton NW P 22000 * Hattota Amuna MT S 21514 * Hawpe GL S 80132 * Hebarawa BD S 90724 * Hedigalla Colony KT S 12234 * Hedunuwewa NW S 22024 * Heeloya BD S 90112 * Heiyanthuduwa GQ S 11618 * Helahalpe BD S 90122 * Helamada KE S 71046 * Helapupula BD S 90094 * Hemmatagama KE P 71530 * Henegama GQ S 11715 * Hengamuwa KG S 60414 * Hettimulla KE P 71210 * Hettipola KG P 60430 * Hewadiwela KE S 71108 * Hewaheta KY S 20440 * Hewainna CO S 10714 * Hewanakumbura BD S 90358 * Hidellana RN S 70012 * Hidogama AD S 50044 * Hikkaduwa GL P 80240 * Hilogama KG S 60486 * Hinatiyana Madawala GQ S 11568 * Hindagala KY S 20414 * Hindagolla KG S 60034 * Hingula KE P 71520 * Hingurakdamana PR S 51408 * Hingurakgoda PR P 51400 * Hinguralakanda KE S 71417 * Hingurana APR P 32010 * Hingurukaduwa BD S 90508 * Hiniduma GL P 80080 * Hiramadagama RN S 70296 * Hiripitya CO S 10232 * Hiriwadunna KE S 71014 * Hiriyala Lenawa KG S 60546 * Hiruwalpola KG S 60458 * Hiswella GQ S 11734 * Hitigegama NW S 22046 * Hiyare GL S 80056 * Hokandara CO S 10118 * Homagama CO P 10200 * Hondiyadeniya KY S 20524 * Hopton BD S 90524 * Horagala CO S 10502 * Horambawa KG S 60181 * Horampella GQ S 11564 * Horana KT P 12400 * Horapawita MH S 81108 * Horawpatana AD P 50350 * Horewelagoda HB S 82456 * Horiwila AD S 50222 * Hulandawa MJ S 91004 * Hulannuge APR S 32514 * Hulogedara KG S 60474 * Hulugalla KG S 60477 * Hungama HB P 82120 * Hunnasgiriya KY S 20948 * Hunumulla GQ S 11262 * Hunupola KG S 60582 * Hurigaswewa AD S 50176 * Hurulunikawewa AD S 50394 * lbbagamuwa KG P 60500 * Idalgashinna BD S 96167 * Ihala Beligalla HB S 82412 * Ihala Gomugomuwa KG S 60211 * lhala Halmillewa AD S 50262 * lhala Kadigamuwa KG S 60238 * Ihala Katugampala KG S 60135 * lhala Kobbekaduwa KY S 20042 * Ihala Kottaramulla PX S 61154 * Ihala Puliyankulama PX S 61316 * Ihala Walpola GL S 80134 * lhalagama AD S 50304 * Ihalagama RN S 70144 * lhalahewessa GL S 80432 * Ihala Madampella GQ S 11265 * llavalai JA S * Ilippadeniya PX S 61018 * lllagolla KY S 20724 * lllukkumbura MT S 21406 * llluppaikadavai MB S * llukhena KG S 60232 * lmaduwa GL P 80130 * Imbulana KE S 71313 * Imbulgasdeniya KE S 71055 * Imbulgoda GQ S 11856 * Imbulgolla MT S 21064 * lmbulpe RN S 70134 * Inamaluwa MT S 21124 * Indulgodakanda KG S 60016 * lnduruwa GL P 80510 * Inginimitiya PX S 61514 * Inginiyagala MJ P 91040 * lngiriya KT P 12440 * Inguruwatta KG S 60064 * lpologama AD P 50280 * lmkkamam APR P 32450 * Iranai lluppaikulam VA S * Iranaitiv VA S * Iriyagolla KG S 60045 * Ismailpuram PX S 61302 * Ithanawatta KG S 60025 * Ittademaliya HB S 82462 * Ittakanda RN S 70342 * Ittapana KT S 12116 * lyakachchi VA S * Ja-Ela GQ P 11350 * Jaffna JA P 40000 * Jambugahapitiya KY S 20822 * Jangulla BD S 90063 * Jayanthipura PR S 51024 * Jayasiripura PR S 51246 * Julampitiya HB S 82252 * Kabagamuwa KE S 71202 * Kadawatha GQ P 11850 * Kaddaiparichchan TC S 31212 * Kadigawa KG S 60492 * Kadugannawa KY P 20300 * Kaduwela CO P 10640 * Kagama AD S 50282 * Kahaduwa GL P 80460 * Kahandamodara HB S 82126 * Kahangama RN S 70016 * Kahapathwala KG S 60062 * Kahatagasdigiliya AD P 50320 * Kahatagollewa AD S 50562 * Kahataliyadda KY S 20924 * Kahataruppa BD S 90052 * Kahatowita GQ S 11144 * Kahawa GL S 80312 * Kahawala CO S 10508 * Kahawatta RN P 70150 * Kaikawala MT S 21066 * Kaitadi JA P * Kakkapalliya PX S 61236 * Kalladiya PX S 61534 * Kalaganwatta NW S 22282 * Kalagedihena GQ S 11875 * Kalakarambewa AD S 50288 * Kalankuttiya AD S 50174 * Kalaoya AD S 50226 * Kalatuwawa CO S 10718 * Kalawana RN P 70450 * Kalawedi Ulpotha AD S 50556 * Kalawila Kiranthidiya KT S 12078 * Kaleliya GQ P 11160 * Kalingaela PR S 51002 * Kalkudah BC P 30410 * Kallanchiya AD S 50454 * Kallar BC P 30250 * Kalmunai APR P 32300 * Kalpitiya PX P 61360 * Kaltota RN S 70122 * Kaluaggala GQ S 11224 * Kalubowitiyana MH S 81478 * Kalubululanda BD S 90352 * Kalugahakandura BD S 90546 * Kalugala KY S 20926 * Kalugamuwa KG S 60096 * Kalukele Badanagala PR S 51037 * Kalundawa MT S 21112 * Kalupahana BD S 90186 * Kalutara KT P 12000 * Kaluwanchikudi BC P 30200 * Kaluwankemy BC S 30372 * Kamburugamuwa MH P 81750 * Kamburupitiya MH P 81100 * Kanadeniyawala KG S 60054 * Kanagarayankulam VA S * Kananke Bazaar GL S 80136 * Kananwila KT 12418 * Kanattewewa KG S 60422 * Kanavil VA S * Kandaketya BD P 90020 * Kandakuliya PX S 61358 * Kandalama MT S 21106 * Kandana GQ P 11320 * Kandanagama KT S 12428 * Kandapola NW P 22220 * Kandaudapanguwa MJ S 91032 * Kandavalai VA S * Kandawinna MJ S 91552 * Kandegedara BD P 90070 * Kandepuhulpola BD S 90356 * Kandy KY P 20000 * Kankesanthurai JA P * Kannakipuram APR S 32405 * Kannankudah BC S 30016 * Kannattota KE S 71372 * Kanniya TC S 31032 * Kantalai TC P 31300 * Kantalai Sugar Factory TC S 31306 * Kapugallawa AD P 50370 * Kapugoda GQ S 10662 * Kapuliyadde KY S 20206 * Karadiyanaru BC S 30354 * Karagahagedara KG S 60106 * Karagahawewa AD S 50232 * Karagahinna MT S 21014 * Karagoda Uyangoda MH S 81082 * Karagoda GL S 80151 * Karainagar JA P * Karambe KG S 60602 * Karandagolla KY S 20738 * Karandana RN S 70488 * Karandeniya GL P 80360 * Karangoda RN S 70018 * Karaputugala MH S 81106 * Karativponparappi PX S 61307 * Karativu APR P 32250 * Karatota MH S 81318 * Karaveddi JA P * Karawitagara PX S 61022 * Kariyamaditta HB S 82274 * Karuppaddamurippu MP S * Karuwalagaswewa PX S 61314 * Kashyapapura PR S 51032 * Katana GQ S 11534 * Kataragama MJ P 91400 * Kathiraveli BC S 30456 * Katiyawa AD S 50261 * Kattankudi BC P 30100 * Katudeniya MT S 21016 * Katugastota KY P 20800 * Katukitula NW S 20588 * Katunayake GQ P 11450 * Katunayake Air Force Camp GQ P 11440 * Katunayake(FTZ) GQ P 11420 * Katuneriya PX P 61180 * Katupota KG P 60350 * Katuwana HB P 82500 * Katuwellegama GQ S 11526 * Kavudupelella MT S 21072 * Kavutharimunai VA S * Kawantissapura HB S 82622 * Kawudulla PR S 51414 * Kawuduluwewa Stagell PR S 51514 * Kayts JA P * Kebillawela BD S 90102 * Kebithigollewa AD P 50500 * Keerthi Bandarapura NW S 22274 * Kegalle KE P 71000 * Kehelpannala KE S 71533 * Kehelwatta KT P 12550 * Kekanadurra MH P 81020 * Kekirawa AD P 50100 * Kekirihena APR S 32074 * Kekunagolla KG S 60183 * Kelanigama NW S 20688 * Kelaniya GQ P 11600 * Kelinkanda KT S 12218 * Kella Junction RN S 70352 * Kendagolla BD S 90048 * Kendewa AD S 50452 * Kengalla KY S 20186 * Keppetipola BD P 90350 * Keppitiwalana KG S 60288 * Keselpotha BD S 90738 * Ketaboola NW P 20660 * Ketakumbura KY S 20306 * Ketawala Leula KY S 20198 * Ketawatta BD S 90016 * Kibissa MT S 21122 * Kilinochchi VA P * Kiliveddy TC S 31220 * Kimbulapitiya GQ S 11522 * Kimbulwanaoya KG S 60548 * Kinniya TC P 31100 * Kiralogama AD S 50259 * Kirama HB P 82550 * Kiran BC S 30394 * Kirankulam BC S 30159 * Kiribathkumbura KY S 20442 * Kiriibbanwewa MJ S 70252 * Kiriella RN P 70480 * Kirigalwewa AD S 50511 * Kirimetiyawa KG S 60184 * Kirimundalama PX S 61362 * Kirinda HB S 82614 * Kirindawa KG S 60212 * Kirindigalla KG S 60502 * Kirindiwela GQ P 11730 * Kiriwanagama BD S 90184 * Kiriwattuduwa CO S 10208 * Kiriweldola MH S 81514 * Kiriwelkele MH S 81456 * Kitalawalana GQ S 11206 * Kithalawa KG S 60188 * Kitulgala KE P 71720 * Kitulgoda KT S 12222 * Kitulhitiyawa AD S 50132 * Kitulwala GQ S 11242 * Kiwula MT S 21042 * Kobeigane KG P 60410 * Kobonila KY S 20928 * Kochchikade GQ P 11540 * Koddaikallar BC S 30249 * Kodikamam JA P * Kohilagedara KG S 60028 * Koholana KT S 12007 * Kokkaddichcholai BC P 30160 * Kokkilai MP S * Kokkuthuoduvai MP S * Koknahara APR S 32035 * Kokuvil JA P * Kolabissa KY S 20212 * Kolamanthalawa APR S 32102 * Kolambageara RN P 70180 * Kolawenigama MH S 81522 * Kolombugama RN S 70403 * Kolongoda KY S 20971 * Kolonna RN P 70350 * Kolonnawa CO P 10600 * Komari APR S 32418 * Kondavil JA S * Kondeniya KE S 71501 * Kongahawela MT P 21500 * Konwewa KG P 60630 * Kopay JA P * Kosdeniya KG S 60356 * Kosgama CO S 10730 * Kosgoda GL P 80570 * Kosgolla KG S 60029 * Koslanda BD P 90190 * Koswatta PX S 61158 * Kotadeniyawa GQ S 11232 * Kotagala NW P 22080 * Kotagama MJ S 91512 * Kotahena CO P 01300 * Kotamuduna BD S 90506 * Kotapola MH P 81480 * Kotawehera Mankada MJ S 91312 * Kotawehera KG S 60483 * Kotiyagala MJ S 91024 * Kotiyakumbura KE S 71370 * Kotmale NW P 20560 * Kottantivu PX S 61252 * Kottapitiya PR S 51244 * Kottawagama GL S 80062 * Kottegoda MH P 81180 * Kottellena NW S 22040 * Kottukachchiya PX S 61532 * Kotugoda GQ P 11390 * Kuchchaveli TC S 31014 * Kuda Uduwa KT S 12426 * Kudagalgamuwa KG S 60003 * Kudakatnoruwa KG S 60754 * Kudatanai JA S * Kudawa RN S 70005 * Kudawewa PX S 61226 * Kuleegoda GL S 80328 * Kuliyapitiya KG P 60200 * Kulugammana KY S 20048 * Kumaragama PR S 51412 * Kumarakattuwa PX S 61032 * Kumbalgamuwa NW S 22272 * Kumbaloluwa GQ S 11105 * Kumbukgeta KG S 60508 * Kumbukkana MJ S 91098 * Kumbukkandura KY S 20902 * Kumbukwela NW S 22246 * Kumbukwewa KG S 60506 * Kumburegama KY S 20086 * Kumburupiddy TC S 31012 * Kundasale KY P 20168 * Kuratihena KG S 60438 * Kurinchakemy TC S 31112 * Kurinjanpitiya PX S 61356 * Kuruketiyawa PX S 61516 * Kurukkalmadam BC S 30192 * Kurundankulama AD S 50062 * Kurunegala KG P 60000 * Kurupanawela NW S 22252 * Kuruwita RN P 70500 * Kuruwitenna BD S 90728 * Kuttiyagolla BD S 90046 * Labbala KG S 60162 * Labukele NW S 20592 * Labunoruwa AD S 50088 * Laggala Pallegama MT P 21520 * Lahugala APR S 32512 * Lakshauyana PR S 51006 * Landewela BD S 90068 * Lankagama MH S 81526 * Lankapatuna TC S 31234 * Laxapana NW S 22034 * Leemagahakotuwa KY S 20482 * Leliambe MT S 21008 * Lellopitiya RN S 70056 * Lenadora MT S 21094 * Lewangama KE S 71315 * Lihiriyagama PX S 61138 * Lindula NW P 22090 * Liyangahawela BD S 90106 * Loluwagoda GQ S 11204 * Lonahettiya KG S 60108 * Lunama HB S 82108 * Lunugala BD P 90530 * Lunugama GQ S 11062 * Lunugamwehera HB S 82634 * Lunuketiya Maditta KY S 20172 * Lunuwatta BD P 90310 * Lunuwila PX P 61150 * Mabodale GQ S 11114 * Madahapola KG S 60552 * Madakumburumulla KG S 60209 * Madalagama RN S 70158 * Madampe PX P 61230 * Madapatha CO S 10306 * Madatugama AD P 50130 * Madawala Bazaar KY P 20260 * Madawala Ulpotha MT S 21074 * Madawalalanda APR S 32016 * Madelgamuwa GQ S 11033 * Madhu Church MB P * Madhu Road MB S * Madipola MT S 21156 * Madugalla KY S 20938 * Madulkele KY P 20840 * Madulla NW S 22256 * Madulsima BD S 90535 * Maduragoda KG S 60532 * Madurankuliya PX P 61270 * Maduruoya PR S 51108 * Maeliya KG S 60512 * Magama HB S 82608 * Magedara GL S 80152 * Maggona KT P 12060 * Magulagama KG S 60221 * Maha Ambagaswewa PR S 51518 * Maha Elagamuwa AD S 50126 * Mahabage KE S 71722 * Mahabulankulama AD S 50196 * Mahadivulwewa TC S 31036 * Mahadoraliyadda KY S 20945 * Mahagalkadawala KG S 60731 * Mahagalwewa HB S 82016 * Mahagama Colony MJ S 70256 * Mahagama KT P 12210 * Mahagirilla KG S 60479 * Mahailluppallama AD P 50270 * Mahakachchakodiya VA S * Mahakalupahana KT S 12126 * Mahakanadarawa AD S 50306 * Mahakumbukkadawala PX S 61272 * Mahamedagama KY S 20216 * Mahamukalanyaya KG S 60516 * Mahanagapura APR S 32018 * Mahananneriya KG S 60724 * Mahaoya APR P 32070 * Mahapallegama KE S 71063 * Mahapothana AD S 50327 * Maharachchimulla KG S 60286 * Maharagama CO P 10280 * Maharangalla KE S 71211 * Maharugiramam TC S 31106 * Mahasenpura AD S 50574 * Mahatalakolawewa PR S 51506 * Mahauswewa PX S 61512 * Mahawalatenna RN S 70112 * Mahawela Sinhapura PR S 51076 * Mahawela MT P 21140 * Mahawewa PX P 61220 * Mahawilachchiya AD S 50022 * Mahiyanganaya BD P 90700 * Maho KG P 60600 * Mailagaswewa AD S 50384 * Mailapitiya KY S 20702 * Makandura Sabara RN S 70298 * Makandura MH P 81070 * Makehelwala KE S 71507 * Makewita GQ S 11358 * Makkanigama KY S 20828 * Makola GQ P 11640 * Makuldeniya KY S 20921 * Makulella BD S 90114 * Makulewa KG S 60714 * Makulpotha KG S 60514 * Makulwewa KG S 60578 * Malabe CO S 10115 * Malagane KG S 60404 * Malalpola KE S 71704 * Maldeniya NW S 22021 * Malgalla Talangalla GL S 80144 * Malgoda BD S 90754 * Maliboda KE S 71411 * Maliduwa MH S 81424 * Maliyadda BD S 90022 * Mallakam JA S * Mallikativu TC S 31224 * Malmaduwa KE S 71325 * Malwala Junction RN S 70001 * Malwana GQ P 11670 * Malwanagama AD S 50236 * Malwatta APR S 32198 * Mamadala HB S 82109 * Mamaduwa VA S * Mampuri PX S 61341 * Mampitiya PR P 51090 * Mananwatta MT S 21144 * Mandapola KG S 60434 * Mandaram Nuwara KY S 20744 * Mandawala GQ S 11061 * Mandur BC P 30220 * Maneruwa AD S 50182 * Mangalaeliya PX S 61266 * Mangalagama APR S 32069 * Manipay JA P * Mankemi BC S 30442 * Mankulam MP P * Mannar MB P 41000 * Mapakadawewa BD P 90730 * Mapakanda KY S 20662 * Mapalagama Central GL S 80116 * Mapalagama GL S 80112 * Maradankadawala AD P 50080 * Maradankalla AD S 50308 * Maraiyadithakulam VA S * Maraka MT S 21554 * Maramba MH S 81416 * Marandagahamula GQ P 11260 * Marapana RN S 70041 * Marassana KY P 20210 * Marathamune APR S 32314 * Marawa MJ S 91006 * Marawila PX P 61210 * Mariarawa MJ S 91052 * Marichchi Kaddi MB P * Marymount Colony KY S 20714 * Maskeliya NW P 22070 * Maspanna BD S 90328 * Maspotha KG S 60344 * Maswela NW S 20566 * Matale MT P 21000 * Matara MH P 81000 * Mathagal JA S * Mattaka GL S 80424 * Matugama KT P 12100 * Maturata KY S 20748 * Matuwagalagama RN S 70482 * Maussagolla BD S 90582 * Mawadichenai TC S 31238 * Mawanagama APR S 32158 * Mawanella KE P 71500 * Mawathagama KG P 60060 * Mawatura KY S 20564 * Meda-Keembiya GL S 80092 * Medagalatur RN S 70021 * Medagana MJ P 91550 * Medamahanuwara KY P 20940 * Medamulana HB S 82254 * Medawachchiya AD P 50500 * Medawala Harispattuwa KY P 20120 * Medawela Udukinda BD S 90218 * Medawelagama BD S 90518 * Meddekanda RN S 70127 * Medirigiriya PR P 51500 * Mediripitiya MH S 81524 * Medivawa KG S 60612 * Meegahakiula BD S 90015 * Meegahatenna KT P 12130 * Meegalawa KG P 60750 * Meegama KT S 12094 * Meegaswewa PR S 51508 * Meegoda CO S 10504 * Meesalai JA S * Meetalawa KY S 20512 * Meetanwala KG S 60066 * Meetiyagoda GL P 80330 * Meewellawa KG S 60484 * Megoda Kalugamuwa KY S 20409 * Megodawewa AD S 50334 * Melipitiya MT S 21055 * Mellawagedara GQ S 11234 * Melsiripura KG P 60540 * Menikdiwela KY P 20470 * Menikhinna KY P 20170 * Metigahatenna BD P 90540 * Metihakka MT S 21062 * Metikumbura KG S 60304 * Metiyagane KG S 60121 * Middeniya HB P 82270 * Miella MH S 81312 * Migahajandur HB S 82014 * Migastenna Sabara KE S 71716 * Mihintale AD P 50300 * Millaniya KT S 12412 * Millawana MT S 21154 * Millewa KT S 12422 * Mimure KY S 20923 * Minhettiya KG S 60004 * Minigamuwa KY S 20109 * Minipe KY S 20983 * Minipura Dumbara RN S 70494 * Minneriya PR P 51410 * Minuwangete KG S 60406 * Minuwangoda GQ P 11550 * Mipanawa NW S 22254 * Mipilimana NW S 22214 * Mirahawatta BD S 90134 * Miravodai BC S 30426 * Mirigama GQ P 11200 * Mirihanagama KG S 60408 * Mirissa MH P 81740 * Miriswatta GL S 80508 * Miriyabedda BD S 90504 * Mirusuvil JA S * Mithirigala GQ S 11742 * Mitipola RN S 70604 * Miwanapalana KT S 12424 * Miyanakandura BD S 90584 * Miyanawita KE S 71432 * Modarawana HB S 82416 * Molagoda KE S 71016 * Molkawa KT S 12216 * Monaragala MJ P 91000 * Monnekulama KG S 60495 * Moragahapallama APR S 32012 * Moragala Kirillapone MH S 81532 * Moragane KG S 60354 * Moragollagama KG P 60640 * Morahela RN S 70129 * Morahenagama NW S 22036 * Morakewa AD S 50349 * Morapitiya KT S 12232 * Morathiha KG S 60038 * Moratuwa CO P 10400 * Morawaka MH P 81470 * Moretuwegama MJ S 91108 * Morontota KE P 71220 * Morontuduwa KT S 12564 * Mount Lavinia CO P 10370 * Mudalakkuliya PX S 61506 * Muddaragama GQ S 11112 * Mudungoda GQ S 11056 * Mugunuwatawana PX S 61014 * Mukkutoduwawa PX S 61274 * Mullativu MP P 42000 * Mulatiyana Junction MH S 81071 * Mulendiyawala RN S 70212 * Mulgama RN S 70117 * Mulkirigala HB S 82242 * Mulkiriyawa AD S 50324 * Mullegama CO S 10202 * Mulleriyawa New Town CO P 10620 * Mullipothana TC S 31312 * Mullivaikkal MP S * Mulliyan VA S * Mulliyawalai MP P * Munamaldeniya KG S 60218 * Mundel PX P 61250 * Munwatta NW S 20752 * Murakottanchanai BC S 30392 * Murasumoddai VA S * Muriyakadawala AD S 50344 * Murunkan MB P * Murutalawa KY S 20232 * Muruthagahamulla KY S 20526 * Muruthenge KG S 60122 * Muthauyan Kaddakulam MP S * Muttibendiwila PX S 61195 * Mutugala PR S 51064 * Mutur TC P 31200 * Mutwal CO P 01500 * Muwandeniya MT S 21044 * Nabadewa KG S 60482 * Nachchaduwa AD S 50046 * Naddan Kandal MP S * Nadugala MH S 81092 * Nagar Kovil JA S * Nagoda GL P 80110 * Nagollagama KG P 60590 * Nagollagoda KG S 60226 * Naimana MH S 81017 * Nainamadama PX P 61120 * Nainathivu JA P * Nakiyadeniya GL S 80064 * Nakkala MJ S 91003 * Nakkawatta KG S 60186 * Nakulugamuwa HB P 82300 * Nalanda MT S 21082 * Nalladarankattuwa PX S 61244 * Namaloya APR S 32037 * Namalpura AD S 50339 * Namunukula BD P 90580 * Nanattan MB P * Nannapurawa MJ S 91519 * Nanuoya NW P 22150 * Napawela CO S 10704 * Narammala KG P 60100 * Narangala BD S 90064 * Narangoda KG S 60152 * Naranpanawa KY S 20176 * Naranwala GQ S 11063 * Narawelpita MH S 81302 * Nattandiya PX P 61190 * Nattarampotha KY S 20194 * Naula MT P 21090 * Navagirinagar BC S 30238 * Navatkadu BC S 30018 * Navithanveli APR S 32308 * Nawadagala GL S 80416 * Nawagattegama PX P 61520 * Nawalakanda RN S 70469 * Nawalapitiya KY P 20650 * Nawamedagama APR P 32120 * Nawana GQ S 11222 * Nawasenapura PR S 51066 * Nawatalwatta KG S 60292 * Nawathispane NW P 20670 * NawinnaPinnakanda RN S 70165 * Nawattuduwa KT S 12106 * Nayapana Janapadaya NW S 20568 * Neboda KT P 12030 * Nedungamuwa GQ S 11066 * Nedunkemy VA P * Neelapola TC S 31228 * Neervely JA S * Negampaha AD P 50180 * Negombo GQ P 11500 * Nelliya KG S 60549 * Nelliyadda MJ S 91042 * Nelumgama BD S 90042 * Nelumwewa PR S 51096 * Nelundeniya KE P 71060 * Neluwa GL S 80082 * Neriyakulam VA S * Netolpitiya HB S 82135 * Nihiluwa HB S 82414 * Nikadalupotha KG P 60580 * Nikahetikanda GQ S 11128 * Nikapotha BD S 90165 * Nikaweratiya KG P 60470 * Nilaveli TC P 31010 * Nildandahinna NW P 22280 * Nilgala MJ S 91508 * Nillambe KY S 20418 * Nindana GL S 80318 * Nintavur APR P 32340 * Niralagama RN S 70038 * Nissanka Uyana NW S 22075 * Nittambuwa GQ P 11880 * Nivitigala RN P 70400 * Niwandama GQ S 11354 * Niyadurupola KE S 71602 * Nochchiyagama AD P 50200 * Noori KE S 71407 * Norachcholai PX S 61342 * Norwood NW S 22058 * Nugagolla MT S 21534 * Nugaliyadda KY S 20204 * Nugatalawa BD S 90216 * Nugawela KY S 20072 * Nugegoda CO P 10250 * Nuwara Eliya NW P 22200 * Nuwaragala PR S 51039 * Obbegoda MJ S 91007 * Oddamavadi BC P 30420 * Odduchudan MP P * Ohiya BD S 90168 * Okkampitiya MJ P 91060 * Oluvil APR P 32360 * Omalpe RN S 70215 * Omanthai VA S * Onegama PR S 51004 * Opalgala MT S 21076 * Opanayaka RN P 70080 * Opatha GL S 80142 * Orubendi Siyambalawa PR S 51256 * Ovilikanda MT P 21020 * P.P.Potkemy MB S * Padagoda KT S 12074 * Padalangala RN P 70230 * Padavi Maithripura AD S 50572 * Padavi Parakramapura AD S 50582 * Padavi Sripura AD S 50587 * Padavi Sritissapura AD S 50588 * Padaviya AD P 50570 * Padawkema HB S 82636 * Padeniya KG S 60461 * Padikaramaduwa AD S 50338 * Padiwela KG S 60236 * Padiyapelella NW P 20750 * Padiyatalawa APR P 32100 * Padukka CO P 10500 * Pahala Andarawewa HB 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* Teligama KE S 71724 * Telijjawila MH P 81060 * Tellippallai JA P * Tempitiya APR S 32072 * Temple MB S * Tennamarawadiya AD S * Tennekumbura KY S 20166 * Tennepanguwa BD S 90072 * Teppanawa RN S 70512 * Teripeha NW S 22287 * Thalahitimulla KG S 60208 * Thalakolawewa KG S 60624 * Thalayadi VA S * Thalwita KG S 60572 * Thambagalla KG S 60584 * Thambiluvil APR S 32415 * Thannamunai BC S 30024 * Tharana Udawela KG S 60227 * Tharapuram MB S * Tharmapuram VA S * Thettativu BC S 30196 * Thihagoda MH P 81280 * Thikkodai BC S 30236 * Thimbirigaskatuwa GQ S 11532 * Thimbiriyawa KG S 60476 * Thiruketheeswaram Temple MB S * Thirupalugamam BC S 30234 * Tholangamuwa KE S 71619 * Thondamanaru JA S * Thotawella KE S 71106 * Thunukkai MP S * Thuraineelavanai BC S 30254 * Timbirigaspitiya BD S 90012 * Tiranagama GL S 80244 * Tirappane AD S 50072 * Tiriyayi TC S 31016 * Tirukovil APR P 32420 * Tisogama KG S 60453 * Tissamaharama HB P 82600 * Tittagonewa AD S 50558 * Tittapattara GQ S 10664 * Toduwawa PX S 61224 * Toppur TC P 31250 * Torayaya KG S 60499 * Trincomalee TC P 31000 * Tulhiriya KE P 71610 * Tummodara CO S 10682 * Tunkama RN S 70205 * Tuntota KE S 71062 * Tuttiripitigama KG S 60426 * Uda Gomadiya HB S 82504 * Uda Peradeniya KY S 20404 * Udagaldeniya KE S 71113 * Udaha Hawupe RN S 70154 * Udahentenna KY S 20506 * Udahingulwala KY S 20094 * Udakarawita RN S 70044 * Udalamatta GL S 80108 * Udamadura NW S 22285 * Udamattala HB S 82638 * Udaniriella RN S 70034 * Udapotha KE S 71236 * Udappuwa PX S 61004 * Udapussallawa NW P 22250 * Udasgiriya MT S 21051 * Udatalawinna KY S 20802 * Udatenna MT S 21006 * Udathuthiripitiya GQ S 11054 * Udawalawe RN P 70190 * Udawatta KY S 20722 * Udayarkaddu MP S * Udispattuwa KY S 20916 * Udubaddawa KG P 60250 * Ududumbara KY P 20950 * Udugama GL P 80070 * Udugampola GQ P 11030 * Uduhawara BD S 90226 * Udumulla KE S 71521 * Udunuwara Colony AD S 50207 * Uduwa KY S 20052 * Uduwahinna KY S 20934 * Uduwara KT S 12322 * Uduwela KY S 20164 * 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KE S 71304 * Waikkal PX P 61110 * Wakwella GL S 80042 * Walagambahuwa AD S 50086 * Walagedara KT S 12112 * Walahanduwa GL S 80046 * Walahaviddawewa AD S 50516 * Walakanda MH S 81294 * Walakumburumulla KG S 60198 * Walallawita KT S 12134 * Walapane NW P 22270 * Walasgala MH P 81220 * Walasmulla HB P 82450 * Walawela MT S 21048 * Waleboda RN S 70138 * Walgammulla GQ S 11146 * Walpita GQ S 11226 * Walpola (WP) GQ S 11012 * Wanagamuwa APR S 32454 * Wanaluwewa GQ S 11068 * Wanchawela GL P 80120 * Wanduramba GL P 80100 * Wanela TC S 31308 * Wannigama KG S 60465 * Wannikudawewa KG S 60721 * Wannilhalagama KG S 60722 * Wannirasnayakapura KG P 60490 * Warakapola KE P 71600 * Waralla MH S 81479 * Warawewa KG S 60739 * Wariyapola KG P 60400 * Warukandeniya GL S 80084 * Warunagama MJ S 91198 * Waskaduwa KT P 12580 * Watagoda NW P 22110 * Watapotha RN S 70408 * Watareka CO S 10511 * Watawala NW P 22010 * Wathurugama GQ S 11724 * Watinapaha GQ S 11104 * Wattala GQ P 11104 * Wattappola KY S 20454 * Wattegama KY P 20810 * Watugahamulla PX S 61198 * Watugedara GL P 80340 * Watagoda Harispattuwa KY S 20134 * Watura KE S 71035 * Waturawa RN S 70456 * Watuwatta KG S 60262 * Weboda GQ S 11858 * Wedikumbura MJ S 91005 * Weeoya KE S 71702 * Weeraketiya HB P 82240 * Weerapokuna KG S 60454 * Weerawila NewTown HB S 82615 * Weerawila HB S 82632 * Wegalla KE S 71234 * Wegowwa GQ S 11562 * Weherayaya Handapanagala MJ S 91206 * Wehigala MT S 21009 * Weihena GL S 80216 * Wekandawela HB S 82246 * Welangahawatte MT S 21408 * Welawa Juncton KG S 60464 * Weligalla KY P 20610 * Weligama MH P 81700 * Weligampola KY S 20666 * Weligatta HB S 82004 * Weligepola RN S 70104 * Welihelatenna KE S 71712 * Welikanda PR P 51070 * Welimada BD P 90200 * Welimuwapotana AD S 50358 * Welioya Project AD S 50586 * Welipathayaya RN S 70124 * Welipenna KT S 12108 * Welipennagahamulla KG P 60240 * Weliveriya GQ P 11710 * Wellagala KG S 60402 * Wellarawa KG S 60456 * Wellawa KG P 60570 * Wellawatta CO P 00600 * Wellawaya MJ P 91200 * Welmilla Junction KT S 12534 * Welpalla KG S 60206 * Wendaruwa KY S 20914 * Wennappuwa PX P 61170 * Wennoruwa KG S 60284 * Weragala KE S 71622 * Weragantota KY S 20982 * Werapitya KY S 20908 * Werellagama KY P 20080 * Werunketagoda APR S 32062 * Wettawa KY S 20108 * Weuda KG P 60080 * Wewagama KG S 60195 * Wewalawewa MT S 21114 * Wewatta BD S 90716 * Weweldeniya GQ S 11894 * Wewelwatta RN S 70066 * Widulipura NW S 22032 * Wijayabapura PR S 51042 * Wijebahukanda NW S 22018 * Wijeyakatupotha PX S 61006 * Wikiliya RN S 70114 * Wilanagama KY S 20142 * Wilaoya MJ S 91022 * Wilgamuwa MT S 21530 * Wilpita MH S 81404 * Wilpotha PX S 61008 * Wineethagama BD S 90034 * Yagirala KT S 12124 * Yahalatenna KY S 20234 * Yakkala GQ P 11870 * Yakkalamulla GL P 80150 * Yakwila KG S 60202 * Yalagamuwa BD S 90329 * Yalwela BD S 90706 * Yatadolawatta KT S 12104 * Yatagama KE S 71116 * Yatalamatta GL S 80107 * Yatapana KE S 71326 * Yatawara Junction KT S 12006 * Yatawatta MT S 21056 * Yatigala HB S 82418 * Yatigaloluwa KG S 60314 * Yatihalagala KY S 20034 * Yatiyana MH S 81034 * Yatiyana(WP) GQ S 11566 * Yatiyantota KE P 71700 * Yattogoda KE S 71029 * Yodaela PR S 51422 * Yogapuram MP S * Yogiyana PX S 61144 * Yudaganawa PR S 51424
English pronunciation
Hey. I put in the "dubious"-tag partly because I am not sure whether what's said about the pronunciation is correct - is it actually the same in the whole English-speaking world? Mainly I put the tag there because I didn't know what else to do: I think this section on the English pronunciation is superfluous and unscientific. It should be deleted. Cheers, Krankman 12:08, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
"Buddhist majority island nation"
I removed this wording from the opening paragraph because I found it tendentious and mislocated. Whilst it is ostensibly true, it does not conform to the way other countries are described on Wikipedia — for example, would the opening paragraph of Ireland say, "Ireland is a Catholic majority island nation" (as per the 1937 Constitution) or that of Australia purport, "Australia is a Protestant majority island nation"? Of course they would not, because to do so would be both irrelevant and biased. Mentioning Buddhism in the very first sentence smacks of Sinhalese pride.
Likewise, I altered the description of the ethnic groups on the island to point out that whilst the Sinhala are a majority at 74 per cent, the Tamils are the second largest group. To lump the Tamils in with "other communities" as if they were of little importance also suggests Sinhala bias. Sri Lanka is a multicultural island and divided society — if it wasn't there wouldn't be a civil war — and to suggest otherwise is simply wishful thinking.
Oh, and before anyone attacks me personally I am not Sri Lankan, and the only sympathies I have in relation to the island are those of one human being to another.
Independence- republic date?
I included a Republic date under Independence in an edit I made on 1st February, which has been removed since.
Does anyone else think the the date of Ceylon, or Sri Lanka, becoming a Republic should be included under Independence, as it is on India, Kenya, and many other countries' articles? Biofoundationsoflanguage 12:47, 4 February 2007 (UTC)
Kindly contribute to this article when you get time, and request others too.
Thanks
Atulsnischal 00:33, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
introduction
The "Introduction", if u can call that so. is too much "Sinhalese" orientated. Not really on a neutral viewpoint. And not really a intoruduction aswell. Too much history and nothing about the country's traits. Asian2duracell 20:52, 23 February 2007 (UTC)
Some major clean up
There are a lot of big NPOV and clean up problems on this article. I pulled a massive chunk of unformatted text from the Economy section just now and stowed it here, if someone can verify that it would be good in the Economy main article. - Denny 06:58, 24 February 2007 (UTC)
There still remains text in the "economy" and "Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam" sections which are not true, and are not NPOV. Nimalan v 07:50, 24 February 2007 (UTC)
Also, there are two "Economy" sections. These should be merged into one section. Nimalan v 07:50, 24 February 2007 (UTC)
Tamil Tigers section POV
"The Tigers claim to represent the Tamil people, but they do not. Any who disagree with them or their methods, are killed. They were the first exponents of suicide bombing against innocent civilians; man, woman and child; in the world."
The statements appears to be POV and should be edited by someone neutral in my opinion.
Who wrote this?
Portions of this page read like the Public Affairs administration of the Governement of Sri Lanka have made this page their personal project. I have no dog in this fight, but I recommend all editors keep a sharp eye out for POV violations. Mdotley 00:06, 28 February 2007 (UTC)
We got it.
Right now we reached the peak of dumbness and POVs. This article isnt about what some of u think how the country should be. Its how it is. Uf u hate the LTTE or any other Guerilla or the Gov. SL or the SL Army go argue on a forum its not the right place to do. I'm ashamed of this article. Everyone who read it will think. All Sri Lankans hate each other and the history is just based on rivalary than living together side-by-side. And contribute to the country with their own culture.Asian2duracell 00:52, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
The "Ethnic Conflict" part of the Article is severely Biased
The part is not written factually. The blame for the conflict seems to be placed solely on the side of the LTTE. It is however fact that decisions and actions are made and taken on both sides of the conflict. This does not mean that the LTTE is not guilty of suicide bombings or can/should be qualified as a terror organisation. Some effort should be made to dig up the facts that lead to this strife and then make a balanced article that shows views from both sides of the conflict.
- I have to agree totally. I hadn't looked into the article for weeks, and what has become of it is a mockery! I suppose that many of the others who used to try and keep the article factual and encyclopedic (like me) have grown tired of the constant war against POV spamming hatemongers and have given up on this article (like me), at least temporarily.
- I am not willing to spend that much time and attention on this. But I am very willing to go on contributing and taking part in discussions on how to get some attention to the article and how to keep those stick-in-the-mud blockheads in check. This is a very sad situation. Krankman 15:33, 6 March 2007 (UTC)
- I kindof agree too. The last pop ups tool I used somehow managed to take this page off my watchlist, and when I noticed about 2 weeks later the article has really deteriorated.
- Also Krankman did you notice there are now 2 "Economy" sections in the article? I suggest we either move the additional "economy" section and the "ethnic conflict" section to the talk page for now and pick only the important info out of it, or just delete both sections completely.
- I intend to give this article a cleanup when I'm done with the Sri Lankan Civil War article anyway, but right now I have midterms and are kind of busy. So can anyone volunteer to scavenge whatever possible from the 2 sections, or should we just move it to talk page for now until I have time to do the dirty work required?--snowolfD4( talk / @ ) 17:52, 6 March 2007 (UTC)
- It looks as if the second section on economy (the one further down the page) is the older one, it has links and seems to be better. And now that I have looked at it more closely, the upper economy section contains a lot of weasel words and off-topic statements. I am going to delete it now. If the author of the section feels that important info is being left out, he/she can try and modify the original economy section (which he should have done in the first place).
- And I'll try and get some of the worst POV out of the conflict section. Although, come to think of it, the best thing would probably be to look for a previous version that was still intact and well-done and which we used to be able to agree upon ... I'll try and do that. Hope you agree with my way of proceeding. Snowolf, you get your midterms done and come back to do the dirty work, I'm annoyed. :-) Cheers, Krankman 13:12, 8 March 2007 (UTC)
"Anil's Ghost" on the war
How do people feel about Michael Ondaatje's line from Anil's Ghost: "the reason for war is war"? Inno-Finn 11:06, 8 March 2007 (UTC)
- Well, I don't think the reason for war is really the war itself. I think it is not that simplistic. We don't do things for the sake of them, do we? We always have a purpose. For instance, we walk is not because we like or want to walk, but because we desire to reach a destination. Even if you simply want to stroll around after dinner, it doesn't mean you want or like to walk, but you want to digest the food better. Similarly, I don't think the civil war in Sri Lanka is really triggered by the way people simply want war. Indeed it has purposes, such as seizing political power, getting rid of oppositions, fulfilling violent desires, shaping a new future of Sri Lanka, etc. There must be motivation and intentions, and we never do things simply for the sake of it. So I think this statement is really simply Ondaatje's play on words, in attempt to emphasize the sense of disorientation and loss of rationality, and the catastrophic atmosphere of the place. -- Lavender
Ethnic conflict section
I think the section is already way too long. Per the rest of the article, it shoud be kept to a maximum of two or three paragraphs. And I added the NPOV tag it certainly is not neutral. Few of the problems I have with it..
- For over 2,000 years several Sinhala and Tamil kingdoms existed, over long periods of time simultaneously.
- Theere were Tamil Kingdoms over 2,000 years ago??? Nonsense.
- especially the Cholas who over long periods of time ruled large parts of the island.
- Again, I'm sorry, but nonsense.
- From 1970: Discrimination against Tamils in the education system
- Completely factually inaccurate. Some of the most primitive propaganda of the LTTE.
Just to name a few points. I say one paragraph history of the conflict, 2nd paragraph whats happened since 1983. And both written in a neutral way. --snowolfD4( talk / @ ) 04:22, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
- Hey Snowolf! I agree that the section should be shorter, especially since there is a separate article for the ethnic conflict. However, people will keep on adding this and that and everything they consider important, so the section will grow longer and longer anyway. So if we cover the whole story here, other, less qualified users will not be able to easily add unecyclopedic stuff.
- I feel compelled once again to state that I consider myself impartial in this matter. I am not Sinhalese nor Tamil, I have lived in Sri Lanka for a while, I have Sinhala and Tamil friends, I have studied both languages and I am very much interested in the topic. All I ever try is to stay unbiased and keep Wikipedia that way too.
- As to your points of criticism I have to say that I have read a few books on Sri Lankan history, and some of those were written by Sinhalese authors (e.g. Ceylon today and yesterday by Dr. G. C. Mendis [Lake House 1957] and Sri Lanka: A History by Chandra Richard de Silva [Vikas Publishing 1987]) - so I would hope you don't consider those anti-Sinhala POV. As to the specific points you mentioned:
- For over 2,000 years several Sinhala and Tamil kingdoms existed ...-- This does not state at all that there were Tamil kingdoms that far back. And anyone who reads this into the text does it by personal speculation. I chose this way of putting it so as to avoid saying anything specific about the chronology since there is no agreement on when Tamil kingdoms started existing. Then again, how do you define a kingdom? There were Tamil communities who had a chieftain, and many of the so-called Sinhala "kings" were just that. (I am not talking about the Anuradhapura kings etc., but about the hads of smaller local political entities who are often referred to as "kings" in the Sinhala literature.) Anyway, putting it that general way, we will avoid any of those discussions.
- Especially the Cholas who over long periods of time ruled large parts of the island. -- What makes you say that that is wrong? I suppose it is your interpretation of long periods and large parts. By that I mean at least several decades, and regions of the size of at least a modern province or two. I feel that the historical facts warrant this way of puting it. How would you like to phrase it?
- From 1970: Discrimination against Tamils in the education system -- I quote from Sri Lanka: A History (p 266f) see above):
- "Up to 1969, admissions [to the universities] had been based on the performance at the examination at the end of the senior secondary school stage. In 1970, however, the government reviewed the exceptionally good performance of Tamil students in the science-based disciplines and took up the position that it was difficult to compare the relative standards of the Sinhala-medium and Tamil-medium students. It decided to set a quota of admissions from different 'cut-off points' to regulate the quota of admissions from each ethnic group. In effect this meant that students studying in Tamil had to obtain higher marks than their Sinhalese counterparts to enter the science-based faculties in the country's universities. After protests from academics as well as politicians, the scheme was changed in 1973 to one of 'standardizing' marks. There were various schemes of standardization and district quotas from 1974 onwards but their eventual impact was to restrict the entry of students studying in the Tamil medium in the sciences though it increased their proportion in arts-based courses. Thus, for example, the percentage of Tamil students (almost all Sri Lanka Tamils) admitted to engineering courses fell from a high 48.3 per cent of the total in 1969 to 24.4 per cent in 1973 and 14.2 per cent in 1975. Although this last percentage was still higher than the proportion of Sri Lanka Tamils in the population, the way in which entry to the university was regulated led to great frustration and disappointment among the Tamil youth in Jaffna. This group was an important force which used pressure on the Tamil leadership to opt for a separate state." This course of events is related in many books, so I suppose there's no doubt about the accuracy. Is your interpretation different in that you don't see this as discriminating against Tamils?
- I hope we can agree, if not on the very matter at least on a neutral way of putting the story. Let's work on it together, I'm sure we can make it. Cheers, Krankman 14:46, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
Sorry to complain a little but For over 2,000 years several Sinhala and Tamil kingdoms existed ...-- This does not state at all that there were Tamil kingdoms that far back. It may not state that 2000 years ago there were Tamil kingdoms but the language here is very, very unclear to me (a bored student) this definitely seems to suggest that there were Tamil kingdoms that long ago.
Moved to talk
- Early History
- The two largest ethnic groups in Sri Lanka are the predominantly Buddhist Sinhalese and the predominantly Hindu Tamils. For over 2,000 years several Sinhalese and Tamil kingdoms have existed, however the Tamil kingdoms have only existed intermittently in the northern part of the island as a result of invasion by South Indian Tamils. Sinhalese Kings subsequently drove all invaders out, and the parts of Northern province and all of the Eastern province had been governed by Sinhalese right up to the period of British occupation. Early Tamil literature contains no evidence that any part of Sri Lanka was a region in which the Tamil language was spoken. Historical records of the boundaries of Tamil areas make no mention of Sri Lanka/Ceylon. No Tamil inscriptions have ever been found in any part of Sri Lanka from the ancient period (from the 3rd Century BC to 11 th Century AD).[1] Contrary to the notion of the two ethnicities being arch-enemies[citation needed], these kingdoms for the longest time existed in peaceful coexistence and had a lively cultural exchange[citation needed]. In this aspect it is relevant that the two groups are not too far apart from a religious point of view: Firstly, the Sinhala folk religion practised along with Buddhism has always contained many Hindu elements[citation needed]; secondly, for many centuries a large portion of the Tamils used to be Buddhists (testified at least for the area of Tamil Nadu).
- The Tamils of Sri Lanka are divided into „Sri Lankan Tamils“ and „Indian Tamils“ who were brought into the island by the British in the 19th century as plantation workers; the “Indian Tamils” are located in the central mountains of the country whereas the “Sri Lankan Tamils” predominantly live in the Northern and Eastern parts. Often the history of Indian Tamils is confused with that of Tamils in Sri Lanka in general, which then leads to the erroneous conclusion that Tamils came to Sri Lanka only in the 1800s. The current civil war is fought only with the Sri Lankan Tamils.
- The most important historical conflicts existed between the Sinhala kingdoms and Tamil states of Southern India, especially the Cholas who over long periods of time ruled the northernmost parts of the island. Today, Sinhala nationalists often refer to the story of prince Dutugemunu from the Southern kingdom of Ruhuna which is told in the Buddhist chronicles: In the 2nd century B.C. he attacked and defeated the South Indian king Elara, who ruled in Anuradhapura, to end the Tamil reign. In citing this story, an important fact is often omitted: Elara, although a Hindu, was (e.g. according to the Mahavansa) a just ruler who was accessible to the people and who respected the Buddhist religion of his Sinhala subjects.
- Colonial Rule
- When the European colonial powers entered the stage in the 1500s, there were three kingdoms in Ceylon, the two Sinhala-Buddhist ones in Kandy and Kotte and the Tamil-Hindu one in Jaffna. Jaffna kingdom was conquered by the Portuguese in the 16 th century while the Kotte kingdom lost its significance to the Kandyan Kingdom ,which under the rule of King Wimaladharmasooriya achieved successive military victories over Portuguese. Kotte kingdom ruled most of Sri Lanka and remained independent till 1815, when British troops with the help of local feudal rulers(Nilame's) invaded and captured it's last ruler. Sinhalese tried, unsuccessfully to drive back the British invaders , in 1818 and 1848. Those rebellions were strongly put down by the British rulers.
- Under the British, Tamils were predominantly employed in the administration owing partly to their better education (selectively provided to Tamils by the British), but mainly in the sense of a divide-et-impera-policy. Thus the Tamils were associated with British colonial rule by the majority Sinhalese. The British administration got many Indian Tamils into the island to work in the tea plantations which raised the percentage of Tamils of the overall population from about 12 to 18. As early as 1840, tensions due to the difference of faith were recorded.
- Independence
- After independence, which was voluntarily granted by the British parliament on February 4th 1948, the UNP (United National Party) was the governing party. It was initially not a party of a specific political or ideological orientation but an association of westernised members of the upper class demanding an independent government, who were Sinhalese, Tamils and Muslims alike. In 1948 and 1949, laws creating dissent within the party were passed to expatriate the “Indian Tamils” who at that time had been living in the country for more than 100 years. Thence there were splittings and formations of new parties catering to the different ethnic groups, for example the Sinhala-nationalist SLFP (Sri Lanka Freedom Party).
- For some time, a „Sinhala only“-movement had been evolving from Buddhist groups. Its motivation initially was not so much the conflict of Sinhalese against Tamils as the supremacy of English and that of (Sinhala and Tamil) Christians in education and administration.
- The SLFP won the parliamentary elections of 1956 with the slogan „Sinhala only“, carried by a wave of Sinhala nationalist feeling supported by the “Buddha Jayanthi”, the 2500 year-anniversary of the Buddha’s attainment of Nirvana. The consequent SLFP government’s policy aimed at a “Sinhalisation” of the island. In the following years and decades, there was repeated rioting against Tamils which triggered growing resistance, initially with Tamil students. Long before any rioting began however, one Tamil party demaded a separate Tamil state.Their demands included: 30% of Sri Lanka's land mass, 60% of Sri Lanka's coastline and territorial waters. However, only 16% of the population of Sri Lanka was Tamil, and of this minority 52% lived outside the North, and over 40% of the population of the areas demanded were not Tamil, being Sinhala and Muslim.
- Important events 1949-1979
- *1949: ITAK (Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi, a Tamil party) demands a separate Tamil state
- *1956: Official Language Act makes Sinhala the only official language
- *1957: “Shri conflict” about Sinhala letters on motor vehicle number plates
- *1958: Pogroms following the reciprocal painting over of signs (ca. 400 Tamils killed); consequently the Tamil Language Act (allowing the “reasonable use” of Tamil in areas predominantly inhabited by Tamils)
- *from 1970: Discrimination against Tamils in the education system (adjustments to the test score necessary to be allowed into natural sciences studies at universities for Tamils, with the goal of achieving a quota of students equivalent to their percentage of the population).
- *1971: Terrorist group TUF Youth Movement (later TULF) formed. The infamous LTTE terrorist group is an off-shoot of this youth movement
- *1972: “Shri Lanka” (Sri Lanka) becomes official name of the country, which is perceived as being pro-Buddhist; Sinhala only official language
- *1979: Prevention of Terrorism Act (civil rights of individuals can be suspended in vaguely defined cases). Though criticised by some Western states at the time, these countries have now (post the 9/11 attacks against the USA) had to adopt similar laws to counteract international terrorism from Al-Qaeda and other such groups.
- Events leading up to the War
- In the 1970s the conflict between the two ethnic groups intensified, which was cemented by the 1972 constitution. Different political parties and organisations merged into the TULF (Tamil United Liberation Front) which demanded an independent country (Tamil Eelam) in the North and East of the island.
- At the end of the SLFP government under Sirimavo Bandaranaike the conflict was temporarily relieved: Sinhala, Tamil and English were official languages by the constitution. All documents as well as street signs were trilingual. The Tamils were guaranteed a number of seats in parliament corresponding to their percentage of the population.
- However, in 1981 the UNDP (United National Democratic Party) under J.R.Jayewardene won the elections with a majority enabling it to amend the constitution. Jayawardene denied the Tamil parliamentarians their guaranteed seats with the generalised accusation of separatism and declared them enemies of the state altogether. Furthermore he changed the constitution to put himself at the top of a presidial system following the model of the French constitution.
- In July 1983, the LTTE launched a deadly attack on the military in the north of the country killing 13 soldiers and sparking riots in Colombo, the capital, and elsewhere. In the resulting riots, an estimated 1,000 Tamils were killed, their houses were destroyed, and a wave of Sri Lankan Tamils sought refuge in other countries (see Black July). Some people considered this, as the beginning of the civil war.
I moved this entire section to the talk page because it is too long, POV towards both side, disputed and unfitting to this otherwise well written article. As per India a featured article, sections should not exceed a few paragraphs and sice we already have 2 separate articles on the conflict and its origins, I think at maximum this should be 2 paragraphs.
I suggest draft a proposed section on the talk page which is concise, neutral and stays away from controversy, and everyone come to an agreement on it and then move it to the main article.--snowolfD4( talk / @ ) 18:57, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
- What about this:
- Parties involved
- The Tamils of Sri Lanka are divided into „Sri Lankan Tamils“ and „Indian Tamils“ who were brought into the island by the British in the 19th century as plantation workers; the current civil war is fought between the Sinhalese majority and the Sri Lankan Tamils.
- History
- Since before the Christian era, conflicts between the Sinhala kingdoms and Tamil states of Southern India were recorded. Under the British (1815-1948), Tamils were predominantly employed in the administration in the sense of a divide-et-impera-policy. Thus the Tamils were associated with British colonial rule by the majority Sinhalese. As early as 1840, tensions between the two groups were recorded.[citation needed]
- After independence, the SLFP (Sri Lanka Freedom Party) won the parliamentary elections of 1956 with the slogan „Sinhala only“; Tamils felt discriminated against by the ensuing policies. In the 1970s the conflict between the two ethnic groups intensified. Different political parties and organisations merged into the TULF (Tamil United Liberation Front) which demanded an independent country (Tamil Eelam) in the North and East of the island. In 1981, the UNDP administration denied Tamil parliamentarians their guaranteed seats. In July 1983, the LTTE launched an attack on the military in the Jaffna peninsula which sparked riots during which many Tamils were killed and Tamil property destroyed (see Black July). These events are considered as the beginning of the civil war.
- Kept it really short and to what I think are only the most basic facts. Is there anything to complain about? ;-) Cheers, Krankman 20:14, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
Srilanka own to all srilankans, but not for LTTE, LTTE is Mafia gang, thay killing people, kidnapping ect, they can't govner north part
Population Statistics
I doubt the accuracy/relevance of the newly inserted figures: Obviously, the 2001 census was not taken in the LTTE-controlled areas, resulting in a much lower figure for Tamils. These numbers are misleading. Krankman 11:56, 18 April 2007 (UTC)
- Yup these are probably wrong, and the official statistics really under represent all ethnic groups as 10% of the population comes under the "unspecified" category. But I guess it would be best to follow those, which are the ones given in the CIA World Factbook [3] which takes the total population of an ethnic group and divides it by the total population of the country (in all the districts) to get the percentage. --snowolfD4( talk / @ ) 13:42, 18 April 2007 (UTC)
- 2001 census includes estimates of the population of ltte controlled areas, refer census department website for details. i added the link to it at the same time i changed the figures. old numbers were clearly wrong and were not sourced. Sittingnut 23:26, 20 April 2007 (UTC)
Population figure
The total population of Sri Lanka is less than 20 million so I suggest to change this sentence in the first paragraph. "it is home to more than twenty million people" --Hiran podi 05:00, 17 May 2007 (UTC)
- I'll change it to "around 20 million" per official figures --snowolfD4 ( talk / @ ) 16:26, 3 July 2007 (UTC)
Agriculture section
There should be a title that must contain "Agriculture in Sri Lanka". Title may be quoted words themselves. --PrabathCA
Blanking by user snowolfd4
Well cited content were blanked incorrectly citing wikipedia rules. Can't just remove stuff just because you don't like it. Please at least discuss and come to a consensus with everyone else on the talkpage before even thinking about blanking cited content. Sinhala freedom 23:48, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
- Yeah well cited with bullshit and screwy statics. You can say things as your mind desires in Tamil Wikipedia. But at this time you are in the wrong place!! --♪♫ ĽąĦĩŘǔ ♫♪ walkie-talkie 04:54, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
- How is RS bullshit ? Please do not remove cited material just because you disagree with it. Thanks Watchdogb 00:02, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
- The content of your so called RS is totally unrelated with your addition. --♪♫ ĽąĦĩŘǔ ♫♪ walkie-talkie 14:25, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
- Again please tell me where its cited incorrectly. Otherwise you are purposely creating disruptions. I am not exactly sure how hard facts like these are POV ?? Sinhala freedom 14:40, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
- Your washingtonpost ref not carry much considerable info to back up your claim. Please mind that exceptional claims require exceptional sources. --♪♫ ĽąĦĩŘǔ ♫♪ walkie-talkie 16:31, 18 August 2007 (UTC)
- Your argument keeps changing. There is nothing exceptional of what written. I am not claiming anything. Its merely whats is reported by Washington post, which is an undisputed reliable source. Sinhala freedom 17:25, 18 August 2007 (UTC)
- I didn't changed but I had to keep simplify my arguments, as like this;
- Exceptional claims should be supported by multiple high quality reliable sources (WP:REDFLAG) --♪♫ ĽąĦĩŘǔ ♫♪ walkie-talkie 17:43, 18 August 2007 (UTC)
- Nevertheless, you haven't given an ounce evidence to say what is written is exceptional. Sinhala freedom 17:44, 18 August 2007 (UTC)
- Your first reference doesn't have a point make with regards to the sentence. second source proves my point that china and pakistan provide considerable assistance. Sinhala freedom 17:48, 18 August 2007 (UTC)
- I don't want to repeat the same statement and I do not wish to change my position. If you want, report this issue to the WP:AN/I. --♪♫ ĽąĦĩŘǔ ♫♪ walkie-talkie 18:25, 18 August 2007 (UTC)
The dispute that led to the recent protection can, I think, be reflected in this diff.
The two sentences in dispute are:
Sri Lanka receives considerable military assistance from Pakistan and China.
and
The economy has also faced cutbacks in foreign aid to due to the resumption of the civil war in 2005 and increased lawlessness.
Regarding the first sentence, the issue is whether to add the UK and US to the list. Since the word "considerable" is inherently unquantifiable, I propose that it be removed from the sentence entirely, leaving the following: Sri Lanka receives military assistance from Pakistan and China. This unambiguous statement of fact could then be modified in one of several ways. It could be modified to:
- List only the top givers of aid (assuming, of course, that this information is available in a reliable source), or
- List any country that provides military assistance to Sri Lanka, as confirmed by reliable sources, or
- Provide information about how much aid SL receives (again, if the info exists in a RS).
Regarding the second sentence, the issue is whether the sources provided (International Herald Tribune via HRW and the Washington Post) actually confirm the statement. From the edit summaries and the discussion above, it seems that no one is actually questioning the reliability of the sources and that the issue revolves around whether the sources are correctly reflected.
The sentence in the article could be interpreted in one of two ways. Either:
- There have been certain cutbacks in foreign aid. (with no implication as to what has happened to the overall level of aid received)
- The overall level of foreign aid received by Sri Lanka has declined.
The sources seem to support only the former interpretation. According to the Washington Post article (link):
Some countries have decided to withhold or suspend aid to Sri Lanka until they see the situation in the country improving.
That statement does not actually allow one to generalise about the overall level of aid ... maybe some countries increased aid. Similarly, the IHT/HRW source (link) states:
Foreign governments mostly limited their criticism to "private messages" and minor aid cuts.
Again, nothing definitive is said about the overall level of aid.
Since the current wording is subject to at least two interpretations, only one of which is supported by the sources, I propose that the disputed sentence be reworded so that it makes no explicit or implicit claim regarding the overall flow of aid into Sri Lanka and either moved to a more appropriate article, such as Foreign relations of Sri Lanka, or moved to the "Government and politics" section, which also discusses foreign assistance. Some possibilities for rewording could be:
Following the resumption of the civil war in 2005, various foreign governments reduced assistance to Sri Lanka.
Following the resumption of the civil war in 2005, which gave rise to increased lawlessness in the country, various foreign governments reduced assistance to Sri Lanka.
Following the resumption of the civil war in 2005 and the deterioration of the internal situation, various foreign governments reduced assistance to Sri Lanka.
Comments? — Black Falcon (Talk) 17:11, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
- Black falcon, your statement is well thought out and is absolutely right. I think for the second issue we should use the statement Following the resumption of the civil war in 2005, which gave rise to increased lawlessness in the country, various foreign governments reduced assistance to Sri Lanka.. I apologize for not thinking that the statement could give readers two different view on the situation. This is because I am a little more knowledgeable about the situation. I also agree with your sentence on the first dispute. Watchdogb 21:46, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
- I concur, an external viewpoint on this dispute is very helpful and well appreciated. The idea of listing say just the top three givers of military equipment aid I think is feasible. If its longer, it becomes a laundry list. The other two options, in my opinion creates too much of a diversion for this article. Also, I think this sentence is more than appropriate "Following the resumption of the civil war in 2005, which gave rise to increased lawlessness in the country, various foreign governments reduced assistance to Sri Lanka." Sinhala freedom 22:54, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
Shall we request that the page be unprotected so that relevant changes can be made? — Black Falcon (Talk) 23:10, 24 August 2007 (UTC)
- Yes, we should. I think we have come to a consensus on the edit. Thanks. Watchdogb 00:06, 25 August 2007 (UTC)
Continued Blanking of content
(1) People can't expect to selectively add content to the article particularly through rosy glasses, with the intent of transforming this article into a travel brochure. This is an encyclopedia not a travel brochure! (2) You can't just add opinion pieces 2 or 3 years which sum up your own opinion and try to make it sound like its the general situation now.
I clearly don't understand whats the point of playing this make believe game, where some people are intent in making Sri Lanka look its fairy land. This is the information age and numerous travel advisories from dozen of countries asking people not do non-essential travel to Sri Lanka sums the general negative atmosphere in the country. Sinhala freedom 22:20, 29 August 2007 (UTC)
- If you had actually taken time to read the article, you'll have realised what I added was inside the ref tags, not in the actual intro itself. By selectively adding content to the intro, you completely defaced it.[4]
- Also, the previous version read,
- has struggled in maintaining a liberal democracy and stunted economic progress [1]
- First, the "struggled in maintaining a liberal democracy" is uncited an completely false, as proven by the citaion I added, a statement from the US Government, which reads
- "Regarding human rights and humanitarian issues, despite the ongoing conflict, Sri Lanka is a fully functioning, stable democracy with strong democratic institutions and traditions, including freedom of the press."
- Comically, it is even disproved by the source for the second part of the sentence, which says,
- "Sri Lanka is one of the few functioning democracies of the Third World..."
- Second, quoting from the Economist article (and you won't get a more reliable source regarding the economic situation)
- "With an income per head of $1,350, almost twice India's, it is a bright star of South Asian development. Its economy grew by an average of 5% during the 1990s, even as the war raged. It grew by around 7% last year, when the war was re-ignited after an unprecedented three-year pause. And this growth also came despite the devastating tsunami of December 2004, in which 35,000 Sri Lankans died. What is more, Sri Lanka is an unusually delightful war-torn country. Half a million tourists last year (2006) are a sign of that..."
- Another citation I could add, from AFP, another watertight source
- Sri Lanka set for record growth despite conflict
- "The recent escalation in fighting in Sri Lanka has not derailed the nation’s economy, with the island on track to record its fastest growth in nearly three decades, according to the central bank... “The economy has proven resilience and the country has an unblemished debt service track record, which is good,” said Paul Rawkins, London-based senior director of Fitch Ratings.[5]
- None of your claims are supported by this, so stop disrupting Wikipedia to spread your propaganda, and let genuine editors work constructively to improve articles. --snowolfD4 ( talk / @ ) 22:42, 29 August 2007 (UTC)
- Please don't resort to personal attack to prove your point. Comically, you have chosen a mix of out of date sources, opinion pieces (from the economist), wire articles where you selectively choose sections of an article to suit your POV. Jstor is a journal and carries more weight than an economist opinion piece. The unblemished debt service track record is the most positive aspect of the 'economy in danger' [6] which you only seek to highlight. What you fail to mention is that Sri Lanka is rated junk status three or four grades below investment grade by Fitch in the very article you refer to. This is a gross misrepresentation of facts. Whats worse is you have very big quotations of negligible value within the intro. That is not allowed. Next this whole claim "Sri Lanka set for record growth despite conflict" is pure speculation. This is speculation particularly by the Central bank of Sri Lanka. There are number of business news articles that point out the central bank numbers are cooked up by political appointees and cronies of the president. Here is one by the respected sunday times [7]. It claims the credibility of the central bank has eroded due to the lack of political independence. Here is source that points to the problems with central bank [8] A quote should be used as a very very last resort in an intro of an encyclopedia article. Sinhala freedom 00:43, 30 August 2007 (UTC)
I won't let the sri lanka page be turned into a propaganda piece for the office of the elected commander ' n ' thief.
Take this quote from the sundaytimes article [9]:
Governor Cabraal is unfortunately playing a political role. He is trying his best to convey an optimistic view of the economy. He is overextending himself to generate a feeling of well-being in a context of a deterioration in economic fundamentals, economic hardships faced by people and critical economic indicators signalling danger. In the process he is putting his foot in the mouth. Last week we pointed out the rather foolish comment about the money supply and inflation. The Governor did not appear to know that what matters is not whether the Central Bank has printed new notes but whether the supply of money in circulation has increased. The Governor must surely know that inflation can rise by increasing the speed of transactions (or velocity of transactions) even when money supply is fixed. In real life, inflation takes place when both money supply and its velocity of circulation increase. Has that not happened?
His commitment to say that the economy is doing well whatever is actually happening made him blunder further. It is well-known that the tourist industry is faring badly owing to the security situation, instead of facing up to reality, the Governor says that tourism is not important to the economy as it contributes only 2 per cent to GDP. By the same reckoning paddy cultivation that contributes only 1.2 per cent is even less important, tea production still less important at 1.1 per cent, coconut least insignificant at 0.3 per cent and even fishing contributes only 1.8 percent. Many industries are of no importance. Why? All these contribute less than 2 per cent of GDP. These figures are found on Table 2.1 on page 26 of the colourful and costly Central Bank Annual Report for 2006 that Governor Cabraal released with fanfare at an earlier than usual time.
Sinhala freedom 01:15, 30 August 2007 (UTC)
- There is so much nonsense in that comment I don't know where to start.
- "Comically, you have chosen a mix of out of date sources,"
- I have chosen out out date sources? The stupidity of that comment is almost incomprehensible. The sources I used are a US State Department report from 2005, an Economist article from June 2007 and a AFP news report from July 2007. The only source you try to use IS FROM 1993. Do you understand how dates work? Kindergarten kids normally know this stuff. 1993 was 12 years before 2005.
- Who's talking about credit ratings? Who's taking about the credibility of the Central Bank? Has the war effected the growth rate? Yes, and every article notes that and even the CBSL governor has stated that it has.[10] But the sentence in question is whether the country has experienced a continuous growth rate despite the war. All the sources I provide prove that it has.
- "Jstor is a journal and carries more weight than an economist opinion piece. "
- What do you mean "opinion piece"? And are you saying The Economist is less reliable than an essay by Lisa Morris Grobar[11] and Shiranthi Gnanaselvam[12]? Your lack of understanding of sources, or more likely the fact that you are willing to make up anything to back your point, is pretty much proven by the fact that JSTOR is not a journal. It is merely an online collection of various articles. Being included in the JSTOR online archive does not automatically make something a reliable source.
- "Sri Lanka has struggled in maintaining a liberal democracy"?
- Where are your sources for this claim? It is even rebuked on the first page of the JSTOR article you so keenly cite. How can you justify adding that back?
- " Whats worse is you have very big quotations of negligible value within the intro. That is not allowed."
- Again, you need to READ THE ARTICLE, something you missed to do in your rush to revert. I did not add any of that text to the intro. I kept everything inside the
<ref>tags. That way it's easier for readers to understand what is cited. Do not continue to add so much meaningless content to the intro.
- Again, you need to READ THE ARTICLE, something you missed to do in your rush to revert. I did not add any of that text to the intro. I kept everything inside the
- You want to take this to WP:AN/I or whatever replaced WP:PAIN, go ahead. But mark my words, people like you will not be allowed to destroy Wikipedia. --snowolfD4 ( talk / @ ) 05:19, 30 August 2007 (UTC)
- There is so much nonsense in that comment I don't know where to start.
- Again you have sought to misrepresent the sources and you are resorting personal attacks (WP:NPA). This is a sign of the weakness in your arguments. Without proper sources you have resorted to making personal attacks at other editors hoping a response in kind, particularly trying frame anyone who opposes you as propagandists and terrorist sympathizers. Could it because you lack real upto data sources to back your claim that you resort opinion pieces and random articles. The sundaytimes article is more upto date, its from August 2007. The source from 1993 shows sri lanka has experienced stunted growth which you have accepted in your latest statement. Thanks for making point very clear.
- Saying Sri Lanka experienced continous growth is grossly inaccurate. I am truly dumbfounded you would make such a mistake. This mistake calls into question the very credibility of your other statements. It had faced a recession in 2001 and everyone knows this. [13] Sinhala freedom 06:23, 30 August 2007 (UTC)
- The first page of the journal article cited, but which you and your friend have repeatedly blanked (and does not fit you ludicrous fairy tale image of sri lanka ) has never supported your claims at all. It merely mentions that Sri Lanka has been a functioning democracy in the third world. It does not have point to make as to whether it is a struggling democracy or not.
- Jstor is to be accurate a "scholarly journal archive". An opinion piece from the Economist magazine cannot be compared with scholarly item. Sinhala freedom 06:23, 30 August 2007 (UTC)
Btw, do you honestly think people will rush to Sri Lanka just because of the fairy tale you have spun here. There are after all travel advisories that obviously not edited by you. Do you think people will fall for a misrepresenting travel brochure failed with the pr advertising points from presidents office. I truly hope you don't underestimate the sensibilities and the intelligence of the readers here. Misrepresenting and spreading falsehood truly damages the countries reputation more than you might think. This strategy you are pursuing is loose-loose for the country. Sinhala freedom 06:52, 30 August 2007 (UTC)
I have no problem with the economist magazine, but opinion pieces and editorials within magazine no matter how reliable are not allowed in an encyclopedia to back factoids let alone controversial ones. Sinhala freedom 17:37, 30 August 2007 (UTC)
- The ridiculous nature of you comments is almost overwhelming. Where did you find an "opinion piece"? Are you saying this is a mere opinion column that is not good enough as a source? Where does it even say "Opinion" in the article?
- "Jstor is to be accurate a "scholarly journal archive"."
- When did you become god of Wikipedia that your word becomes policy?
- " Without proper sources you have resorted to making personal attacks at other editors
- I cited everything I added with sources from the US government, The Economist and AFP The only source you try to use is an essay written by Lisa Morris Grobar[14] and Shiranthi Gnanaselvam[15]. Now who doesn't have proper sources to back their claims?
- " The sundaytimes article is more upto date"
- Where in the Sunday Times article does it say "Sri Lanka has experienced stunted economic growth over the last 50 years" or something to that extent? How is an article about the Central Bank even relevant to the sentence in question?
- "It merely mentions that Sri Lanka has been a functioning democracy in the third world. It does not have point to make as to whether it is a struggling democracy or not."'
- Then where are you citing the ""Sri Lanka has struggled in maintaining a liberal democracy" text from? Everything in Wikipedia has to be cited. If the source doesn't point out "whether it is a struggling democracy or not", how can you add that text back?
- I don't think I even need to respond to your "Btw, do you honestly think..." rant. --snowolfD4 ( talk / @ ) 19:18, 30 August 2007 (UTC)
- The ridiculous nature of you comments is almost overwhelming. Where did you find an "opinion piece"? Are you saying this is a mere opinion column that is not good enough as a source? Where does it even say "Opinion" in the article?
- Current reversion violates WP:LEAD, WP:UNDUE, WP:NPOV, WP:BIAS. Pls bear in mind that this page is in Wikipedia:Release Version and in 2007 Wikipedia for Schools. So we have to maintain high quality standards. so do not add these type of low grade nonsense to the article. --♪♫ ĽąĦĩŘǔ ♫♪ walkie-talkie 17:22, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
- Lahiru, what is the problem specifically ? Is it the addition of, Verbal attack against media personnel by government authorities is common and has resulted in an atmosphere of self-censorship, that paragraph ? I do not understand how this violates anything at all. I mean it is backed up by RS. It is about Sri Lanka as this is where the problem is happening. Why is that such a problem ? Please discuss and we will achieve a consensus. Thanks Watchdogb 18:53, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
- This article is about Sri Lanka, not about the HR vios. So add your entries to the Human Rights in Sri Lanka and link it to the Sri Lanka under the See also section as we did on the Army article. --♪♫ ĽąĦĩŘǔ ♫♪ walkie-talkie 19:22, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
- Most of this stuff have nothing to do with human rights. Its general facts that need to be there for there to be any sembelance of neutrality. Sinhala freedom 19:38, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
- Take a look at other profiles of sri lanka from reputable sources and you will find most of the facts mentioned there as well. Also I have added reliable citations to all stuff added recently. Most of its common knowledge anyways. I don't think anyone can complain its uncited now. Sinhala freedom 20:03, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
How can i add picture to this article ? Mayakaru 20:48, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
- If people want to go by the Economist's rating system of forms of government, then Sri Lanka is ranked a "flawed democracy" ranking 57/80 [16] in the democracy category. Maybe we should put that instead of calling it a struggling democracy. That should hopefully satisfy everyone. Sinhala freedom 13:46, 8 September 2007 (UTC)
- The other 87 of which are not considered democracies. You can only compare apples and apples, not apples and oranges. Sinhala freedom 22:23, 24 September 2007 (UTC)
Sigiri arts and Buduruvagala Buddha statues
I have just uploaded some pictures of Sigiri arts and Buduruvagala statues, specially to be added to this article. But I could not add them as the page was locked. The images are uploaded as "SigiriArts.JPG" and "Buduruvagala.JPG".
—Preceding unsigned comment added by Vishvax (talk • contribs) 14:32, 8 September 2007 (UTC)
- The pictures I think will be orphaned and deleted soon, unless if you can find another appropriate article to place them in. Sinhala freedom 22:22, 12 September 2007 (UTC)
WP:OWN Problem
As Taprobanus has mentioned, there really seems to be WP:OWN problem. Any and all changes introduced by anyone else is blanked by snowolfd4. Can the editor not discuss this ? Sinhala freedom 18:31, 18 September 2007 (UTC)
Ridiculous
You guys need to severely work this out. I've protected the page for another 2 weeks since edit warring has not dissipated as well as the lack of conversation. If it keeps happening, note that RfC/RfM/RfAr will be filed as appropriate. Now start conversing. - Penwhale | Blast him / Follow his steps 01:43, 25 September 2007 (UTC)
New section request
As a lot of Sri Lanka specific articles get into endless edit wars, I would like to request a sub section on Human Rights. Sri Lanka just like Sudan has an ongoing issue with Human Rights. Not to mention that in a main article is in my view not appropriate. See the sub section in Sudan here. There is no major conflicts in that article over it, just a nice introductory into Human Rights in Sudan. Looking for commentsTaprobanus 21:42, 13 October 2007 (UTC)
History
- I agree for a small section. Nothing too specific but just an overview. Link with HR in Sri Lanka article. Watchdogb 19:08, 14 October 2007 (UTC)
- Great input Snowolf, I have read similar comments by a famous Japanese Psychiatric.Where I think he said unwanted refugees tend to grow up hating each and everything thing. Some of them would even adopt names of the people whom they hate, purely for mental pleasure, according to him. Should we include this part also in the human right section ? Well, I can easily WP:RS that part ,machan. Iwazaki 会話。討論 03:21, 16 October 2007 (UTC)
- Can you please elaborate how, what you have just mentioned would relate to the human rights section, I am interested in knowing that ? Also, can you please specifically mention what group relevant to Sri Lanka you are talking about when you meant somehow this pertains to "unwanted refugees tend to grow up hating each and everything thing" ? Any reliable citations to go with this theory you have just presented in the Sri Lankan context or is it your feelings on this ? That would be much appreciated. Sinhala freedom 23:35, 16 October 2007 (UTC)
- Looks like pretty healthy dose of endorsement to add a new section, let me think of something later. Maenwhile If you guys have any inputs please go ahed. Thanks Taprobanus 03:19, 17 October 2007 (UTC)
- Can you please elaborate how, what you have just mentioned would relate to the human rights section, I am interested in knowing that ? Also, can you please specifically mention what group relevant to Sri Lanka you are talking about when you meant somehow this pertains to "unwanted refugees tend to grow up hating each and everything thing" ? Any reliable citations to go with this theory you have just presented in the Sri Lankan context or is it your feelings on this ? That would be much appreciated. Sinhala freedom 23:35, 16 October 2007 (UTC)
- Great input Snowolf, I have read similar comments by a famous Japanese Psychiatric.Where I think he said unwanted refugees tend to grow up hating each and everything thing. Some of them would even adopt names of the people whom they hate, purely for mental pleasure, according to him. Should we include this part also in the human right section ? Well, I can easily WP:RS that part ,machan. Iwazaki 会話。討論 03:21, 16 October 2007 (UTC)
- ^ Tolkappiyam, Payiram,11,1-2; Silappadikaram, canto v111,11,1-2; and Adiyarkkunallar's comments