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* Hon. P. Gamini Ariyatilake<ref name="Book 1"/> – Former Member of Parliament for Maskeliya electorate (in 1970) |
* Hon. P. Gamini Ariyatilake<ref name="Book 1"/> – Former Member of Parliament for Maskeliya electorate (in 1970) |
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* Hon. [[Rupa Karunathilake]] - Former Minister & Member of Parliament for Benthara-Elpitiya |
* Hon. [[Rupa Karunathilake]] - Former Minister & Member of Parliament for Benthara-Elpitiya |
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* Hon. Dayananda Wickramasinghe – Former Minister & Member of Parliament for Akuresssa |
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* Hon. [[Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena]]<ref name=6old>[http://www.sundaytimes.lk/130303/plus/people-and-events-4-34994.html People and events-Six old Mahindians to be felicitated], The Sunday Times</ref> -Current Minister of Finace |
* Hon. [[Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena]]<ref name=6old>[http://www.sundaytimes.lk/130303/plus/people-and-events-4-34994.html People and events-Six old Mahindians to be felicitated], The Sunday Times</ref> -Current Minister of Finace |
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* Hon. [[Vajira Abeywardena]] - Current Cabinet Minister of Home Affairs |
* Hon. [[Vajira Abeywardena]] - Current Cabinet Minister of Home Affairs |
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== Senior academics == |
== Senior academics == |
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* Professor [[Kapila Gunasekara]]<ref name="Book 1">{{cite book | title=Me Mahinda Shasthra Shala | publisher=Print House | author=de Silva, D.C.A.N | year=2014 | location=Galle}}</ref> - Former Vice Chancellor of the [[University of Peradeniya]] (2000–2006) & Former Dean, [[Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya|Faculty of Agriculture]] - First Vice Chancellor of the University of Vocational Technology, Sri Lanka. |
* Professor [[Kapila Gunasekara]]<ref name="Book 1">{{cite book | title=Me Mahinda Shasthra Shala | publisher=Print House | author=de Silva, D.C.A.N | year=2014 | location=Galle}}</ref> - Former Vice Chancellor of the [[University of Peradeniya]] (2000–2006) & Former Dean, [[Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya|Faculty of Agriculture]] - First Vice Chancellor of the University of Vocational Technology, Sri Lanka. |
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* Professor Harishchandra Abeygunawardena - Former Vice Chancellor of the [[University of Peradeniya]] (2006–2009) |
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* [[Sri Lankan honours system#Deshamanya|Deshamanya]] [[Kala Keerthi]] Professor [[Nandadasa Kodagoda]]<ref name=B/> - Former Vice Chancellor and former Dean of the Medical Faculty, [[University of Colombo]] |
* [[Sri Lankan honours system#Deshamanya|Deshamanya]] [[Kala Keerthi]] Professor [[Nandadasa Kodagoda]]<ref name=B/> - Former Vice Chancellor and former Dean of the Medical Faculty, [[University of Colombo]] |
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* Professor G. P. Samarawickrama - First Vice Chancellor, [[University of Ruhuna]], Sri Lanka |
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* Professor Emeritus M. B. Ariayapala – Former President, University of Colombo (1972 – 77), Served as Deans of the Faculties of Humanities and Arts, first Professor and Head of the Department of Sinhala, Former President - Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, Former President - All Ceylon Buddhist Congress |
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* Professor S. D. Pathirana - Former Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya |
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* Professor P. L. Ariyananda - Former Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka |
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* Professor D. Arampatta – Former Dean Faculty of Education, University of Colombo |
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* Professor Ranjith N. Pathirana – Senior Professor and Former Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna |
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* Professor O. A. Illeperuma - Senior Professor, University of Peradeniya |
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* Professor Upali Samarajeewa - Senior Professor, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka |
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* Professor J.K.P. Ariyarathne - Senior Professor, [[University of Kelaniya]], Sri Lanka |
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* Professor Kapila Dahanayake - Senior Professor, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka |
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* Professor Wijesuriya P. Dayawansa - Professor of Mathematics & Statistics, [[Texas Tech University]], Texas,USA |
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* Professor Daya Ahangama - Head of the Department of Agric Biology, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka |
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* Professor N.T.Sohan Wijesekara - Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, [[University of Moratuwa]], Sri Lanka (Also listed in Heads of government departments) |
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* Professor Athula B. Attygalle - Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, [[Stevens Institute of Technology]], New Jersey, USA |
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* Professor Jayadeva Thilakasiri - Professor emeritus of Sanskrit, University of Peradeniya, President of the German Dharmaduta Society (GDS), Sri Lanka |
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* Professor Emeritus N.A. Jayawickrama - Professor and Head of the Department of Pali of the University of Peradeniya |
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* Professor Dharma de Silva - Professor, [[Wichita State University]], USA. - Founding Dean, Faculty of Management Studies at University of Sri Lanka & Visiting Professor at the Postgraduate Institute of Management in Sri Lanka,Founder Chair World Trade Council, Wichita, Kansas, USA http://www.wtc.wichita.edu/Project%20Activities.htm |
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* Professor Mrs Deemathie (Deema Danthanarayana) De Silva - Assistant Professor & Director Student Support Services, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas, USA |
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* Professor P.K.S. Mahanama- Former Dean, Faculty of Architecture, University Of Moratuwa |
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* Professor David J. Kalupahana - Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Hawaii, U.S.A. |
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* Professor Kulathilaka Kumarasinghe - Senior Professor & Dean, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya |
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* Professor Siripala Hettige - Senior Professor & Former Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo |
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* Professor M. H. Jayantha Ariyaratne - Professor of Surgery & the Head of the Department of Surgery, Senior Student Counsellor, [[University of Kelaniya]], Sri Lanka |
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* Professor Sudas D. Wanniarachchi - Professor in Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Kamburupitiya, Sri Lanka |
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* Professor K.T.Somarathne - Former Professor of Mathematics,University of Kelaniya |
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* Professor Laxman M. Amaratunga - Professor of Mining & Metallurgy, Laurentian University, Ontario, Canada |
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* Professor Ms Sunethra Karunaratne - Professor, Science Education Unit, University Of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka |
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* Professor J.J. Wijetunge - Professor in Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka |
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* Professor P. A. Jayantha – Professor in Mathematics, Faculty of Science (Former Dean July 2007-July 2010), [[University of Ruhuna]], Sri Lanka |
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* Professor Jagath Mawella- President of AOMUK |
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* Dr. Nihal Somaratna<ref name="Book 2">{{cite book |url= http://books.ideabeam.com/isbn/9789556350074/mahinde-thamay-iskole|title=Mahinde Thamay Iskole | publisher=Suratha Publishers | author=de Mel, Sundara Nihathamani | year=2012 | location=Colombo}}</ref> - Senior Lecturer, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka - (claims for the unbreakable A/L Maths record in Sri Lanka) Obtained 100 each in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics & Physics in 1974 [[GCE Advanced Level in Sri Lanka|G.C.E A/L]] |
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* Dr.Daya Rohana Athukorale- Senior Lecturer, Head of Department of Humanities,Faculty of Education, UOC |
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* Dr. Lakshman Watawana - Senior lecturer, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka |
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* Dr. Kithsiri Liyanage - University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka - Former Dean of the Engineering Faculty, [[University of Ruhuna]] |
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* Dr. K.K.Liyanage - Former Senior Lecturer,University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka |
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* Dr. Kurukulasooriya - UN Consultant, Former Lecturer in [[Open University of Sri Lanka]] |
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* Dr K.A.S Yapa - Lecturer in [[Central University of Ecuador]] |
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* Dr. Ranjith Obeysekera - Former Lecturer, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka |
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* Dr. V. Edirisinghe - Former Head & Senior Lecturer of the Department of Sociology & Student Counselor of the University of Colombo |
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* Dr. W.A.A. Wijayasiri - Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka |
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* Dr. W.A.H.P. Guruge - Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara,Sri Lanka |
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* Dr. Chithral Ambawatte - Senior Lecturer at the Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna (2012), Director General/ CEO at the Department of Technical Education & Training [DTET] (2010-2012), Chairman / CEO at the National Apprenticeship & Industrial Training Authority [NAITA] (2010) |
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==Prelates== |
==Prelates== |
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* Most Venerable [[Madihe Pannaseeha Thero]]<ref>[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~lkawgw/venmpthera.html Ven. Madihe Pannaseeha Thera is 90 today], Manjari Peiris, Daily News, Fri June 21 2002</ref> - Former head of [[Amarapura Nikaya|Amarapura Sect]] |
* Most Venerable [[Madihe Pannaseeha Thero]]<ref>[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~lkawgw/venmpthera.html Ven. Madihe Pannaseeha Thera is 90 today], Manjari Peiris, Daily News, Fri June 21 2002</ref> - Former head of [[Amarapura Nikaya|Amarapura Sect]] |
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* Venerable Mitirigala Dhammanisanthi Thera - Founder of [[Nissarana Vanaya]] (Meethirigala Forest Hermitage), [[German Dharmaduta Society]] and [[Das Buddhistische Haus|Berlin Buddhist Viharaya]]. |
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* Venerable [[Katukurunde Nanananda Thera]] - Buddhist scholar and researcher |
* Venerable [[Katukurunde Nanananda Thera]] - Buddhist scholar and researcher |
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'''Sri Lanka Army''' |
'''Sri Lanka Army''' |
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* Major General [[Lucky Wijayaratne|Lakshman 'Lucky' Wijayaratne]] [[Rana Wickrama Padakkama|RWP]], [[Rana Sura Padakkama|RSP]] † - Former Commander of 22 Brigade in Trincomalee, [[Sri Lanka Army]] |
* Major General [[Lucky Wijayaratne|Lakshman 'Lucky' Wijayaratne]] [[Rana Wickrama Padakkama|RWP]], [[Rana Sura Padakkama|RSP]] † - Former Commander of 22 Brigade in Trincomalee, [[Sri Lanka Army]] |
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* Major General Lasantha Wickremasuriya<ref name=6old/> - Division Commander, SLA, Killinochchiya. |
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* Brigadier Mahinda Mudalige<ref>[http://www.army.lk/detailed.php?NewsId=4925 Students Supplied With Free School Accessories], Sri Lanka Army</ref> - 23 Division General Officer Commanding, Sri Lanka Army. |
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* Brigadier HGI Vidyananda AATO Lsc - |
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* Colonel A. Nimal Amarasekara, USP - Brigade Commander, 571 Brigade. |
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* Lieutenant Colonel Terrence Subasinghe psc MSC (Defence Studies) Commanding Officer, 15 Battalion the Gemunu Watch, Sri Lanka Army |
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* Lieutenant Colonel Dayamal Jayasooriya<ref name=scou>[http://archives.dailynews.lk/2009/08/05/sec05.asp President’s Scout - Heroes of Armed Forces felicitated], Daily News</ref> - Commander, 661 Brigade in Poonarine, [[Sri Lanka Army]] |
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* Captain P. A. Rohitha (Late) - [[Sri Lanka Army]] |
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* Captain N.B.Y.Chandrajith(Late)- Sri Lanka Army |
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'''Sri Lanka Navy''' |
'''Sri Lanka Navy''' |
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* Admiral Deshamanya [[Basil Gunasekara|D. Basil Gunasekara]] - Former [[Commander of the Navy (Sri Lanka)|Navy Commander of Sri Lanka]] |
* Admiral Deshamanya [[Basil Gunasekara|D. Basil Gunasekara]] - Former [[Commander of the Navy (Sri Lanka)|Navy Commander of Sri Lanka]] |
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* Rear Admiral Ivan Kariyawasam, USP - Former Director General, Naval Engineering, Sri Lanka Navy |
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* Commodore Ananda Guruge, Deputy Director General Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Deputy Naval Commander, Eastern Naval Base |
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* Lieutenant Commander Tharaka Koswattage-Defence Services Command & Staff College,Batalanda |
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* Lieutenant Commander Chathura Jayamini- Sri Lanka Navy |
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* Lieutenant Commander Gayan Gunawardane- Sri Lanka Navy |
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* Lieutenant Commander Janaka Ranathunga- Sri Lanka Navy |
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* Lieutenant D.G.A. Vitharana<ref name=scou/> - [[Sri Lanka Navy]] |
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* Lieutenant BD Wijesekara, Sri Lanka Navy, SLN dockyard, Trincomalee |
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'''Sri Lanka Air Force''' |
'''Sri Lanka Air Force''' |
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* Wing Commander Chandana Amarasinghe - Band Commanding Officer, Sri Lanka Air Force |
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* Squadron Leader [[Monath Perera]] † - [[Fighter pilot]], [[No. 10 Squadron SLAF|Kfir Squadron]], [[Sri Lanka Air Force]] |
* Squadron Leader [[Monath Perera]] † - [[Fighter pilot]], [[No. 10 Squadron SLAF|Kfir Squadron]], [[Sri Lanka Air Force]] |
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* Flying officer Viraj Sanjeewa Jayawardene - Fighter pilot, [[No. 10 Squadron SLAF|Kfir Squadron]], Sri Lanka Air Force |
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'''Sri Lanka Police''' |
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* SDIG Bodhi Liyanage - First Commandant of the [[Special Task Force]], [[Sri Lanka Police]] |
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* DIG P.L. Munidasa - Former Deputy Inspector General / Director of Police Training School |
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* SSP Neville Guruge - Former Senior Superintendent of Police |
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* SSP J.C.K Nanayakkara<ref name=scou/> (Late) - [[Special Task Force]] |
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* SP S.B.W.De Silva - Police, Consultant & Training in Management, Secretarial Practices, Industrial & Commercial security, Hony. Secretary- Sri Lanka Institute of Training & Development |
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* SP Chandana Galppaththi, Negombo division, Sri Lanka Police. |
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* ASP Shani Abeysekara, [[Criminal Investigation Department (Sri Lanka)|Criminal Investigation Department (CID)]], Sri Lanka Police. |
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* ASP Keerthi Bandara, Kuliyapitiya Division. |
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* ASP C.A.Gunawardhana, Police Central Intelligence |
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== Senior civil servants and heads of government departments == |
== Senior civil servants and heads of government departments == |
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* Professor M. T. M. Jiffry<ref>[http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2008/05/25/new31.asp New VC of University Grants Commission], Sunday Obserever</ref> - Vice Chairman of the University Grants Commission, Senior Professor of Physiology -University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Member of Learnt and Reconciliation’ Commission |
* Professor M. T. M. Jiffry<ref>[http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2008/05/25/new31.asp New VC of University Grants Commission], Sunday Obserever</ref> - Vice Chairman of the University Grants Commission, Senior Professor of Physiology -University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Member of Learnt and Reconciliation’ Commission |
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* Senerath Wije Goonewardene - Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Social Services, Government Agent, Hambantota (1970). Director of Social Services and Commissioner of Workmen's Compensation (1973) |
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* Lal Kumara Gamage<ref>[http://www.island.lk/2004/12/20/business5.html Lal Kumara Gamage appointed secretary Ministry of Advanced Technology], The Island</ref> - Former secretary to the Ministry of Advanced Technology and National Enterprise Development, Head of Chancery, Embassy of Sri Lanka in Russia |
* Lal Kumara Gamage<ref>[http://www.island.lk/2004/12/20/business5.html Lal Kumara Gamage appointed secretary Ministry of Advanced Technology], The Island</ref> - Former secretary to the Ministry of Advanced Technology and National Enterprise Development, Head of Chancery, Embassy of Sri Lanka in Russia |
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* T. H. Ananda Lacille de Silva - Director Administration, [[Sri Lanka Parliament]] |
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* Professor Kithsiri Liyanage -Secretary, Ministry of Economic development |
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* Sampath Subasinghe Arachchi- Working Director of National Film Cooperation |
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* Lilak Obaysekara - Director General, Department of Technical Education |
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* Vincent Panditha - Secretary, Ministry of Textile, Ex General Manager, Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation, 1st Assistant Director of Department of Cultural Affairs (1956) |
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* Udeni Wickremasinghe - Addl. Secretary- Ministry of Defense (Technical) |
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* Dr. Saman Weerasinghe - Adviser to the former President [[Mahinda Rajapaksa]], Vice President of the Russia – Sri Lanka Friendship Society, Awarded with “Schukov Award” by the Russian Government, Chairman of [http://www.moslankaholdings.com/ Mos-Lanka Holdings] Group of Companies |
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* Dr. W. G. Weeraratne - Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopedia of Buddhism |
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* Kapila Gamage, Chairman, Condominium Management Authority. |
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* Lalitha Jayasekara - Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute. |
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* Dayananda Kariyawasam - Director General, Department of Wildlife and Conservation |
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* Mali Piyasena - Director, Sri Lanka Customs |
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* Dr. K. T. W. Sumanasuriya – Ex Commissioner of Examinations |
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* Neville Guruge - Commissioner, Commission to Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, Ex-Senior Superintendent of Police |
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* Deshamanya T. G. Jayasinghe –Chairman of Ceylon Petroleum Corporation,Ex Secretary, Finance Commission of Sri Lanka, Ex Chairman, Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission |
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* Dr. Dudley Gunasekera – Chairman of Paranthan Chemical Corporation, Ex Assistant Commissioner of Labour, Ex President of the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress |
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* Eric. J. de. Silva - Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Director of Academy of Administrative Studies (1972–1973) & Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA)(1988–1990) |
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* Mr. Sunil Kariyawasam<ref name=6old/> - Director General, Sri Lanka Meteorology Department |
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* Dr. Saranga Alahapperuma - Director General, Central Environmental Authority |
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* Mr. Piumal Mohottala -Assistant Director, Central Bank of Sri Lanka. |
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* Dr. H. Chithral Ambawatte - Chairman/CEO, National Apprenticeship & Industrial Training Authority [NAITA] (2010) & Director General, Department of Technical Education & Training [DTET] (2010-2012) |
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* Mr.Sirisena Hettige - Former Director of the Sri Lanka State Plantation Corporation. |
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* Admiral Deshamanya D. Basil Gunasekara- Former Chairman, State Development and Construction Corporation,Former General Manager, Ceylon Match Company |
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== Sportsmen and sports administrators == |
== Sportsmen and sports administrators == |
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* Professor [[Siri Gunasinghe]]<ref name=prof>[http://www.dailynews.lk/?q=features/prof-siri-gunasinghe-ninety Prof. Siri Gunasinghe at Ninety]</ref><ref name=B/> - Premier Sinhalese poet and novelist |
* Professor [[Siri Gunasinghe]]<ref name=prof>[http://www.dailynews.lk/?q=features/prof-siri-gunasinghe-ninety Prof. Siri Gunasinghe at Ninety]</ref><ref name=B/> - Premier Sinhalese poet and novelist |
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* Professor Vinee Vitharana<ref name=prof/><ref name=B/> - Writer and literary critic |
* Professor Vinee Vitharana<ref name=prof/><ref name=B/> - Writer and literary critic |
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* Dr. Lionel Edirisinghe - Founder of the University of Visual and Performing Art - First Sri Lankan scholar of Bhathkande University of India |
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* Jinidasa Vijayatunga (1903–89)<ref>[http://www.sundaytimes.lk/041024/plus/books.html Fact and fiction remind us of our richness], Sunday Times, Richard Boyle </ref> - Author of the world famous book named “Grass for My Feet” (1935) – (He was one of the first Ceylonese writers to convey the essence of the island to the world and helped forge the identity of Ceylonese English literature.) |
* Jinidasa Vijayatunga (1903–89)<ref>[http://www.sundaytimes.lk/041024/plus/books.html Fact and fiction remind us of our richness], Sunday Times, Richard Boyle </ref> - Author of the world famous book named “Grass for My Feet” (1935) – (He was one of the first Ceylonese writers to convey the essence of the island to the world and helped forge the identity of Ceylonese English literature.) |
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* Dr.[[Gunadasa Amarasekera]] - Prominent Sinhala writer, poet, and essayist & one of the founding fathers of the Peradeniya school of literary tradition of modern Sri Lankan literature |
* Dr.[[Gunadasa Amarasekera]] - Prominent Sinhala writer, poet, and essayist & one of the founding fathers of the Peradeniya school of literary tradition of modern Sri Lankan literature |
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* G.W.Surendra<ref name="Book 1"/> – Actor |
* G.W.Surendra<ref name="Book 1"/> – Actor |
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* Buddhi Wickrama<ref name="Book 1"/> - Actor |
* Buddhi Wickrama<ref name="Book 1"/> - Actor |
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* Gamini G. Punchihewa - Veteran author and journalist |
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* Upasena Gunawardene - Veteran artist |
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* Thilak Palliyaguruge - Veteran architect & artist |
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* Atula Siriwardane - Comic Book Artist |
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* Deepananda kudahetty -Veteran Musician- Sangeetha visharada ( Lucknow - India )Jazz & Classical concert pianist ABRSM -London. |
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* Sanath Rohana Wickramasinghe - Veteran Stamp Designer of Sri Lanka Post, Creative Director, Media Consultant, Freelance Journalist |
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== Senior journalists and media personalities== |
== Senior journalists and media personalities== |
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* [[DB Dhanapala|D. B. Dhanapala]] - Pioneer Newspaper Journalist in Sri Lanka and Author |
* [[DB Dhanapala|D. B. Dhanapala]] - Pioneer Newspaper Journalist in Sri Lanka and Author |
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* Sundara Nihathamani De Mel<ref name=6old/> - Main Editor, Silumina Newspaper |
* Sundara Nihathamani De Mel<ref name=6old/> - Main Editor, Silumina Newspaper |
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* Kithsiri Nimal Shantha - Former Editor, Lakmiba Newspaper |
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* Earnest Waduge - Popular Journalist, Film Script and Lyrics Writer, Novelist |
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* Buddhika Wikramadara- Head of TV One(Capital Maharaja) |
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* Manusha Nanayakkara – TV Presenter |
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* Chandimal Vithanage - Creative Director - Sirasa TV, Derana TV, Triad (35 km), Dialog TV (CitiHitz), Sera Idea |
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* Nuwan Chinthana- Director of Music.lk |
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* Vinnie Hettigoda - Journalist & Cartoonist |
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* Anura Madhawa Jayasekara-Media Consultant, Tele-Drama Director/Producer |
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* Ashoka Jayathunga-Journalist, Lankadeepa Newspaper |
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* Ramesh Warallegama – Journalist |
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* Prabath Kahaduwaarachchi – Derana, Swarnawahini |
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* Uvindu Illeperuma – Lakbima (English)Newspaper |
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* Gayan Chinthaka Abeysinghe – Manager – News and Current Affairs - ITN, Lakhanda |
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* Madhawa Ganegoda – Senior Supervision Producer and Presenter, TV Derana |
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* Sanjaya Nallaperuma – Journalist |
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* Buddhika Liyanage - Hiru FM News Presenter |
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* Gihan Udyoga- Presenter of Sirasa Tv |
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== Industrialists and corporate executives == |
== Industrialists and corporate executives == |
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* Jayantha Prem Karunaratne<ref>[http://dailynews.lk/?q=business/imperial-teas-shines-global-market Imperial Teas shines in global market], Daily News</ref> - Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of the [http://www.impratea.com/ Imperial Tea Exporters (Pvt) Limited] |
* Jayantha Prem Karunaratne<ref>[http://dailynews.lk/?q=business/imperial-teas-shines-global-market Imperial Teas shines in global market], Daily News</ref> - Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of the [http://www.impratea.com/ Imperial Tea Exporters (Pvt) Limited] |
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* I. W. Senanayake – Chairman, [http://www.sampath.lk/ Sampath Bank]/ IWS Holdings |
* I. W. Senanayake – Chairman, [http://www.sampath.lk/ Sampath Bank]/ IWS Holdings |
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* Jayantha Wimalagooneratne - Chairman, George Stuerts Group of Companies. |
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* Mahinda Rajapaksha - Director & Chartered Engineer, DSI Group of Companies. |
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* Chandra Lal de Alwis - Chairman, National Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, Chairman, Senkadagala Finance PLC, Chairman, Chemanex PLC, Director, Laugfs. |
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* Nimal Malindu Pathirana - Southern Group of Companies. |
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* Kushantha de Silva- Chief Operating Officer,General Manager,Executive Director , David pieris motor company Ltd. |
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* Raja Nanayakkara - Nanayakkara Earth Movers. |
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* Ranjith Samaranayake - Director, Sampath Bank PLC |
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* U K Thilak de Silva - Managing Director, Laugfs Group of Companies. |
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* Deshabandu Albert Edirisinghe<ref>[http://dailynews.lk/?q=sports/royal-mahinda-clash-albert-edirisinghe-trophy-tomorrow Royal-Mahinda clash for Albert Edirisinghe trophy tomorrow], Daily News</ref> (now Ven. Ganegama Siri Devamittha Thero) – Philanthropist, Ex-Consul-General of the Kingdom of Nepal, Past President of World Buddhist Organization,Founder of Albert Edirisinghe Opticians & the Vision House, Colombo |
* Deshabandu Albert Edirisinghe<ref>[http://dailynews.lk/?q=sports/royal-mahinda-clash-albert-edirisinghe-trophy-tomorrow Royal-Mahinda clash for Albert Edirisinghe trophy tomorrow], Daily News</ref> (now Ven. Ganegama Siri Devamittha Thero) – Philanthropist, Ex-Consul-General of the Kingdom of Nepal, Past President of World Buddhist Organization,Founder of Albert Edirisinghe Opticians & the Vision House, Colombo |
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* Deshabandu W.A. Wimaladharma - Proprietor of "Wimaladharma Brothers”, Colombo |
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* Takura Gunasinghe - Director/General Manager, Sun-up Laugfs Super Markets. |
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* Chandraratne Liyanage - Director, Ceylon Breweries Ltd. |
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* Kumar Samarasinghe<ref name=6old/> - Director of Singer Sri Lanka, |
* Kumar Samarasinghe<ref name=6old/> - Director of Singer Sri Lanka, |
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* Punya Arambewela - Director, Novatech (Pvt) Ltd. - Director, M-POWER Training & Consulting |
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* Hasitha Dissanayake - Director, Somerset Holdings (Pvt) Ltd |
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* B. A. Panditha - Managing Director, A Panditha & sons (Pvt) |
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* Lal Alawatta- Managing Director, Lal Alawatta Associates (pvt) Ltd. |
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== Engineers == |
== Engineers == |
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* H. G. W. Panditha - Former Senior Engineer at [[Sri Lanka Ports Authority]], Charted Engineer, Consultant to the Port City Colombo Project |
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* S. H. C. De Silva – Former President of the [[Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka]] (IESL), Additional Director of the Irrigation Department, Consultant to the Department of Irrigation, Director - Water Resources Board and Director of ICTAD, Chartered Engineer |
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* Professor S. D. Pathirana - Former Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya (Also listed in Senior academics) |
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* Dr. Kithsiri Liyanage - Former Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, [[University of Ruhuna]] (Also listed in Senior academics) |
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* B. N. I. F. A. Wickramasooriya - Former General Manager, [[Ceylon Electricity Board]], Chartered Engineer |
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* Dr. A. P. Nihal Somaratna - Former Chairman,National Engineering Research and Development Centre of Sri Lanka, Chartered Engineer (Also listed in Senior academics) |
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* K. L. S. Sahabandu<ref>[http://www.sundaytimes.lk/130428/business-times/cecb-gets-new-general-manager-41949.html CECB gets new General Manager], Sunday Times</ref> - General Manager of the Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (CECB), Chartered Engineer |
* K. L. S. Sahabandu<ref>[http://www.sundaytimes.lk/130428/business-times/cecb-gets-new-general-manager-41949.html CECB gets new General Manager], Sunday Times</ref> - General Manager of the Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (CECB), Chartered Engineer |
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* Ivan de Silva - Secretary, Ministry of Irrigation & Water Management, Director General- Mahaweli Authority, Chartered Engineer |
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* Professor N. T. S. Wijesekara - Former Chairman of the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB), Sri Lanka, Chartered Engineer (Also listed in Senior academics) |
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* Dr. Chithral Ambawatte, Director General, Dept. of Technical Education & Training [DTET], Chartered Engineer (Also listed in Senior academics) |
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* P. P. Wijesekara - Former General Manager-[[Sri Lanka Railways]], Chartered Engineer |
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* Mahinda Rajapaksha - Director - DSI Group of Companies, Chartered Engineer (Also listed in Corporate executives) |
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* Ranjith Devasurendra - Additional General Manager, National Water Supply & Drainage Board, Chartered Engineer |
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* P. U. Gunasinghe - Former Deputy General Manager, National Water Supply & Drainage Board, Chartered Engineer |
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* Aravinda Devasurendra – Deputy General Manager, Ceylon Electricity Board, Chartered Engineer |
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* Nalin Wickramatunga – Deputy General Manager, National Water Supply & Drainage Board, Chartered Engineer |
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== Medicine == |
== Medicine == |
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* Dr. Bandula Wijay (Wijayarathna) - Inventor of Angioplasty Balloon Catheters & Cardiac Stents |
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* Professor Saman Warnakulasuriya, [[Order of the British Empire|OBE]] - Professor & Head of Oral Medicine, [[King's College London]], U.K. (Famous researcher in oral cancer) |
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* Professor D.Y.D.Samarawickrama - Senior Tutor (Dentistry) and Head of Conservative Dentistry at the Barts & The London, Queen Mary’s School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of London, Former Director of the Dental Auxiliary School, London, a Former President of the British Association of Teachers of Conservative Dentistry and a former President of The Barts and The London Alumni Association (BATLAA) |
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* [[Sri Lankan honours system#Sri Lanka Sikhamani|Sri Lanka Sikhamani]] Dr. Asoka Chandrasoma Wijesurendra - Eminent Surgeon |
* [[Sri Lankan honours system#Sri Lanka Sikhamani|Sri Lanka Sikhamani]] Dr. Asoka Chandrasoma Wijesurendra - Eminent Surgeon |
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* Dr. Anil Jasinghe<ref name=6old/> - Director, National Hospital, Colombo |
* Dr. Anil Jasinghe<ref name=6old/> - Director, National Hospital, Colombo |
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* Professor Saman Wimalasundara - Eye specialist and Head & Professor of Community Medicine Dept., Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka |
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* Dr. Namal Gamage - Famous Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya |
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* Professor P.L.Ariyananda- Former dean Of Faculty of Medicine[UOR],consultant physician |
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* Dr. W.A. Bernard De Silva - Former Director of Health |
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* Dr. W.G. Wimaladharma - Eminent Dental Surgeon in Sri Lanka |
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* Dr. M.M.A.J. Kumara – Head, Surgery Dept. Medical Faculty, Ruhuna - Consultant Surgeon |
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* Dr. Vasantha Devasiri - Senior Lecturer, University of Ruhuna, Consultant Pediatrician |
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* Dr. Ananda Wijewickrema, Consultant physician, Mulleriyawa Hospital. |
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* Dr. M.B. de Silva Nanayakkara - Consultant Psychiatrist, National Health Service in Watford in North West London, U.K. |
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* Dr. Saman Nanayakkara, Consultant VOG, Nagoda Hospital, Kalutara. |
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* Dr. Dhananjaya Laksiri Waidyaratne, Consultant JMO, Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital and President, College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka. |
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* Dr. Himashi Kularatne, Consultant Neuro Surgeon, National Hospital. |
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* Dr. M.M. Janapriya, Staff Surgeon, West Middlesex Hospital,Iselworth,UK |
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* Dr. Prasantha Gange, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist |
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* Dr. Dilshan Munidasa, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon |
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* Dr. Rukshan Sooriyarachchi, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Karapitiya Teaching Hospital, Galle |
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* Dr. Nithya S Jayawickrama Former Conultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Glan Hefran NHS Trust UK. Presently Senior Consultant at Lanka Hospitals, Colombo 5 |
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* Dr. Rohan Samarasinghe, Specialist Forensic Pathologist, Brisbane Australia |
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* Dr. Amal Priyantha Munidasa, Consultant Gastrointestinal Surgeon |
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* Dr. Anil Prasantha Ambawatta, Consultant Surgeon |
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* Dr Kusumsiri de silva, Consultant Gynaecologist, Kandy. Chairman- Cafe Aroma,Kandy. Film Producer- "Nikini Wessa". |
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* Dr.S.P.K.Wathudora-consultant physician,Base Hospital,Panadura |
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* Dr.S.A.wikramasinghe-consultant ENT surgeon, Teaching Hospital,Karapitiya |
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* Dr.Krishantha Jayasekera-consultant physician, Base hospital,Balapitiya |
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* Dr.Samantha Lelwala- consultant surgeon, Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya |
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* Dr.Tharaka Kusaladharma- Consultant Eye Surgeon, Karapitiya Teaching Hospital |
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* Dr.Harsha Kalansuriya- Consultant VOG, Mahamodara Hospital |
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* Dr.Janaka Waidyasekera- Consultant neurologist, District General Hospital, Gampaha |
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==Judges and senior counsel== |
==Judges and senior counsel== |
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* Hon. Justice Dr. L. M. Jayaratne<ref>[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~lkawgw/lmjayaratne.htm One of Lanka’s academically distinguished judges - Tribute to Dr. L. M. Jayaratne], Rootsweb</ref> - Former eminent Supreme Court Judge in Sri Lanka, scholar, researcher and former Supreme Court Judge (Puisne Judge) in Fiji - Former Governor of the Southern Province |
* Hon. Justice Dr. L. M. Jayaratne<ref>[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~lkawgw/lmjayaratne.htm One of Lanka’s academically distinguished judges - Tribute to Dr. L. M. Jayaratne], Rootsweb</ref> - Former eminent Supreme Court Judge in Sri Lanka, scholar, researcher and former Supreme Court Judge (Puisne Judge) in Fiji - Former Governor of the Southern Province |
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* Hon. P. H. K. Kulathilake - President of Court of Appeal, Director - Sri Lanka Judges Institute |
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* Palitha Kumarasinghe<ref>[http://archives.dailynews.lk/2006/07/06/news29.asp Profiles of New President's Counsel], Daily News</ref> – [[President's Counsel]] and Member of the Public Service Commission |
* Palitha Kumarasinghe<ref>[http://archives.dailynews.lk/2006/07/06/news29.asp Profiles of New President's Counsel], Daily News</ref> – [[President's Counsel]] and Member of the Public Service Commission |
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* Ananda Wijesekera<ref>[http://archives.dailynews.lk/2009/09/28/fea26.asp A successful criminal lawyer], Daily News</ref> – Prominent criminal lawyer and President’s Counsel |
* Ananda Wijesekera<ref>[http://archives.dailynews.lk/2009/09/28/fea26.asp A successful criminal lawyer], Daily News</ref> – Prominent criminal lawyer and President’s Counsel |
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* [[Deshamanya]] [[Ranjit Abeysuriya]] - President's Counsel, former Chairmen of the National Police Commission, former Director Public Prosecutions of the Attorney General's Department and former President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka. |
* [[Deshamanya]] [[Ranjit Abeysuriya]] - President's Counsel, former Chairmen of the National Police Commission, former Director Public Prosecutions of the Attorney General's Department and former President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka. |
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* N. R. M. Daluwattha - President's Counsel |
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==Diplomats== |
==Diplomats== |
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* [[Sri Lankan honours system#Deshabandu|Deshabandu]] D. P. Wijenarayana - Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Union of Myanmar (1982–1986) - Former Mayor of Galle |
* [[Sri Lankan honours system#Deshabandu|Deshabandu]] D. P. Wijenarayana - Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Union of Myanmar (1982–1986) - Former Mayor of Galle |
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* [[Rupa Karunathilake]] - Former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Netherlands (2002–2004) |
* [[Rupa Karunathilake]] - Former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Netherlands (2002–2004) |
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* Dr. Ivan Amerasinghe - Present Ambassador for Vietnam |
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* Dr. [[Saman Weerasinghe]] - Present Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the [[Russian Federation]] <ref>[http://www.news.lk/news/politics/item/8943-three-new-envoys-appointed-for-india-philippines-and-russian-federation Three New Envoys appointed for India, Philippines and Russian Federation]</ref> |
* Dr. [[Saman Weerasinghe]] - Present Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the [[Russian Federation]] <ref>[http://www.news.lk/news/politics/item/8943-three-new-envoys-appointed-for-india-philippines-and-russian-federation Three New Envoys appointed for India, Philippines and Russian Federation]</ref> |
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==Educationalists== |
==Educationalists== |
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* Henry Woodward Amarasuriya - Co-founder of Vidyaloka College, Galle - General Manager Buddhist Schools - Donated Amaragiri Walauwa in Unawatuna for a Teachers Training College, also donated Wilpita Watta at Akuressa to Mahinda College and later this land was acquired by the government and built the "Nilwala National College of Education" & gifted a library building to [[Visakha Vidyalaya]]. |
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* Albert Dias Jayasinha - Former Headmaster of Mahinda College (1917–1936) |
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* Edgar Albert Wijesuriya - Former principal of Mahinda College from 1932–1962 |
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* Mrs. R. N. Amarasinghe - Former Principal, Visakha Vidyalaya,Colombo |
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* Mrs. S. Wijetunghe - Former Provincial Director of Education, Former Principal, Sanghamittha College,Galle |
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* Dharama Gunasinghe - Former Principal, Nalanda College,Colombo (1982–1990) |
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* A.M. Liyanage - Former Principal, [[Rahula College]], Matara |
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* J de S Jayasinghe<ref>[http://www.stcg62group.org/PDF/Articles/30_Appreciation_Harish_Nilaweera.pdf J de S Jayasinghe-An Appreciation], Harish Nilaweera</ref> - Former Head Master, [[St. Thomas' College, Guruthalawa]] |
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* Munidasa Wickramasinghe - Former Principal of Mahinda College & Former Director Of Education, Matara |
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* C.K. Weidyaratne - Former Principal of Mahinda College & Thelijjawila Central College |
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* D.D. Jayasundara - Former Principal of Mahinda College & Additional Director of Education |
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* Evan Ediriwira - First Principal of Moratu Vidyalaya, founder Principal of Gamini College, Bentota, Former Principal of the Central School (Sitawake Rajasingha Maha Vidyalaya), Hanwella, Central College, Passara & Central College (Sumangala Vidyalaya), Hikkaduwa. |
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* L.W.N. Labutale<ref>[http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=12787 Appreciation: L. W. N. Labutale], The Island</ref> – Former Director of Education, North Central Province, Served as the Principal of the Central College of Anuradhapura, the first Buddhist Principal of [[Kingswood College, Kandy]] & finally at the Poramadulla Central College |
* L.W.N. Labutale<ref>[http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=12787 Appreciation: L. W. N. Labutale], The Island</ref> – Former Director of Education, North Central Province, Served as the Principal of the Central College of Anuradhapura, the first Buddhist Principal of [[Kingswood College, Kandy]] & finally at the Poramadulla Central College |
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* [[Sri Lankan honours system#Sri Lankabhimanya|Sri Lankabhimanya]] Dr. [[A. T. Ariyaratne]] - Founder and president of the [[Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement]] in Sri Lanka - Peace activist |
* [[Sri Lankan honours system#Sri Lankabhimanya|Sri Lankabhimanya]] Dr. [[A. T. Ariyaratne]] - Founder and president of the [[Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement]] in Sri Lanka - Peace activist |
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* Dr. [[A. P. de Zoysa]] - Social Reformer and Buddhist Scholar |
* Dr. [[A. P. de Zoysa]] - Social Reformer and Buddhist Scholar |
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* Henry Mahendrapala Amarasuriya - Founder of Sinhala Jatiya Newspaper |
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* Dr. H. L. K. Caldera - Former mayor of [[Anuradhapura]] |
* Dr. H. L. K. Caldera - Former mayor of [[Anuradhapura]] |
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Revision as of 02:13, 25 April 2016
This is a list of notable Old Mahindians, they being the alumni of Mahinda College, Galle, Sri Lanka.
Ministers and legislators
- Hon. Henry Woodward Amarasuriya - Former cabinet minister of Trade & Commerce and former deputy speaker of parliament - Founder member & first secretary of the United National Party - Former leader of Lanka Mahajana Sabha & former president of Ceylon National Congress - Philanthropist & Buddhist leader
- Dr. S. A. Wickramasinghe - Father of Sri Lankan Communist Movement
- Hon. Thomas Amarasuriya, OBE - Former Chairman of the Senate
- Hon. D. S. Gunasekera[1] - Former Minister of Labor and member of parliament Udugama & Habaraduwa
- Hon. M. G. Mendis[1] - Former Member of Parliament for Ratgama, Pioneer Trade Union Leader.
- Hon. I. A. Cadar[1] - Former Member of Parliament for Beruwala and The Deputy speaker of the House of Parliament
- Hon. Justin Wijayawardhena[2] – Member of Parliament for Matara (1960) - Founder member of the United National Party
- Hon. Sirisena Hettige - Former member of Parliament for Hakmana
- Hon. W. D. S. Abeygoonawardena - Former Member of Parliament for Galle & former mayor of Galle
- Hon. S. S. Kulathilake[1] - Former Minister of Cultural Affairs
- Hon. Ananda Kularathne[1] - Former Member of Parliament for Mulkirigala and Deputy Minister
- Hon. Albert de Silva[1] - Former Member of Parliament and former Mayor of Galle
- Hon. P. Gamini Ariyatilake[1] – Former Member of Parliament for Maskeliya electorate (in 1970)
- Hon. Rupa Karunathilake - Former Minister & Member of Parliament for Benthara-Elpitiya
- Hon. Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena[3] -Current Minister of Finace
- Hon. Vajira Abeywardena - Current Cabinet Minister of Home Affairs
- Hon. Lionel Premasiri - Former Minister (Social Services) of Sri Lanka and former Mayor of Galle & Ex-Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Canada
- Hon. Wijaya Dahanayake - Member of Parliament for Matara District, Deputy Minister of Public Administration
- Hon. Nishantha Muthuhettigamage - Current Member of Parliament & Deputy Minister of Naval & Ports
- Hon. Manusha Nanayakkara - Current Member of Parliament & Deputy minister of foreign employment
Senior academics
- Professor Kapila Gunasekara[1] - Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya (2000–2006) & Former Dean, Faculty of Agriculture - First Vice Chancellor of the University of Vocational Technology, Sri Lanka.
- Deshamanya Kala Keerthi Professor Nandadasa Kodagoda[4] - Former Vice Chancellor and former Dean of the Medical Faculty, University of Colombo
Prelates
- Most Venerable Madihe Pannaseeha Thero[5] - Former head of Amarapura Sect
- Venerable Katukurunde Nanananda Thera - Buddhist scholar and researcher
Members of the defence services
Sri Lanka Army
- Major General Lakshman 'Lucky' Wijayaratne RWP, RSP † - Former Commander of 22 Brigade in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka Army
Sri Lanka Navy
- Admiral Deshamanya D. Basil Gunasekara - Former Navy Commander of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Air Force
- Squadron Leader Monath Perera † - Fighter pilot, Kfir Squadron, Sri Lanka Air Force
Senior civil servants and heads of government departments
- Professor M. T. M. Jiffry[6] - Vice Chairman of the University Grants Commission, Senior Professor of Physiology -University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Member of Learnt and Reconciliation’ Commission
- Lal Kumara Gamage[7] - Former secretary to the Ministry of Advanced Technology and National Enterprise Development, Head of Chancery, Embassy of Sri Lanka in Russia
Sportsmen and sports administrators
- Douglas Dias Jayasinha - Formerly of CAS, All Ceylon Cricketer - First cricketer from the Southern Province to don the All-Ceylon cap in 1937 - Selector for the Board of Control for Cricket in Sri Lanka from 1961-1973. For the ten years of 1963 to 1973, he was the chairman of the selection committee.
- W. B. Bennett[8] - Guinness world record holder for taking 10 victims in an innings as a wicket keeper (six stumped and four caught)
- Somasiri Ambawatte[8] - Best all round performance in the Mahinda - Richmond Cricket history ( 10-44, 5-63 & 103* in 1953)
- D. H. de Silva - First class cricketer, sports administrator and coach
- Premachandra de Silva - Former Ceylonese Cricketer
- Kosala Sahabandu[8] - Former Athlete - Gold medalist at the 1974 Asian Games
- D. L. S. De Silva - Former Sri Lankan Cricketer
- Athula Samarasekera - Former Test Cricketer
- Jayananda Warnaweera - Former Test Cricketer and current ground manager of the Galle International Stadium
- Dileepa Wickramasinghe - Former Sri Lankan Cricketer and former member of the Cricket selection committee
- Marvan Atapattu - Former Test Cricketer & Captain of Sri Lanka, present coach
- Upul Chandana - Former Test Cricketer
- Lasith Malinga - Sri Lankan Cricketer - World Record Holder for 4 wickets in 4 balls in an ODI. Vice-captain of the Sri Lankan Twenty20 International Cricket Team (October 2012 – Present) Captain of Asia cup winning team
- Rumesh Buddika - First Class Cricketer and former member of the Sri Lanka Under-19 cricket team
Writers, poets, musicians and artists
- Professor Siri Gunasinghe[9][4] - Premier Sinhalese poet and novelist
- Professor Vinee Vitharana[9][4] - Writer and literary critic
- Jinidasa Vijayatunga (1903–89)[10] - Author of the world famous book named “Grass for My Feet” (1935) – (He was one of the first Ceylonese writers to convey the essence of the island to the world and helped forge the identity of Ceylonese English literature.)
- Dr.Gunadasa Amarasekera - Prominent Sinhala writer, poet, and essayist & one of the founding fathers of the Peradeniya school of literary tradition of modern Sri Lankan literature
- A.G.S. Kariyawasam[11] - Author - Editor in Encyclopedia of Buddhism & Buddhist Publication Society - Broadcaster of Radio Ceylon
- Dhamma Jagoda - Play director and actor
- Justin Wijayawardhena[2] - Writer, Novelist & Translator of Russian novels ( Also listed in Legislators)
- Vimukthi Jayasundara – An Award Winning Film Director ( First Sri Lankan to win Caméra d'Or award at the Cannes Film Festival)
- Kithsiri Nimal Shantha - Lyricist ( Also listed in Journalists)
- G.W.Surendra[1] – Actor
- Buddhi Wickrama[1] - Actor
Senior journalists and media personalities
- Kala Keerthi Edwin Ariyadasa[4] - Famous Journalist
- D. B. Dhanapala - Pioneer Newspaper Journalist in Sri Lanka and Author
- Sundara Nihathamani De Mel[3] - Main Editor, Silumina Newspaper
Industrialists and corporate executives
- Dr. Sena Yaddehige[12] - Chairman of Richard Pieris and Asian Alliance
- Jayantha Prem Karunaratne[13] - Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of the Imperial Tea Exporters (Pvt) Limited
- I. W. Senanayake – Chairman, Sampath Bank/ IWS Holdings
- Deshabandu Albert Edirisinghe[14] (now Ven. Ganegama Siri Devamittha Thero) – Philanthropist, Ex-Consul-General of the Kingdom of Nepal, Past President of World Buddhist Organization,Founder of Albert Edirisinghe Opticians & the Vision House, Colombo
- Kumar Samarasinghe[3] - Director of Singer Sri Lanka,
Engineers
- K. L. S. Sahabandu[15] - General Manager of the Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (CECB), Chartered Engineer
Medicine
- Sri Lanka Sikhamani Dr. Asoka Chandrasoma Wijesurendra - Eminent Surgeon
- Dr. Anil Jasinghe[3] - Director, National Hospital, Colombo
Judges and senior counsel
- Hon. Justice Dr. L. M. Jayaratne[16] - Former eminent Supreme Court Judge in Sri Lanka, scholar, researcher and former Supreme Court Judge (Puisne Judge) in Fiji - Former Governor of the Southern Province
- Palitha Kumarasinghe[17] – President's Counsel and Member of the Public Service Commission
- Ananda Wijesekera[18] – Prominent criminal lawyer and President’s Counsel
- Deshamanya Ranjit Abeysuriya - President's Counsel, former Chairmen of the National Police Commission, former Director Public Prosecutions of the Attorney General's Department and former President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka.
Diplomats
- Deshabandu D. P. Wijenarayana - Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Union of Myanmar (1982–1986) - Former Mayor of Galle
- Rupa Karunathilake - Former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Netherlands (2002–2004)
- Dr. Saman Weerasinghe - Present Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation [19]
Educationalists
- L.W.N. Labutale[20] – Former Director of Education, North Central Province, Served as the Principal of the Central College of Anuradhapura, the first Buddhist Principal of Kingswood College, Kandy & finally at the Poramadulla Central College
Other prominent alumni
- Asoka Weeraratna (later Ven. Mitirigala Dhammanisanthi Thera) - Founder of the German Dharmaduta Society (1952), Berlin Buddhist Vihara (Das Buddhistische Haus in Berlin - Frohnau)(1957), and Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya (Forest Hermitage)1967
- Sri Lankabhimanya Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne - Founder and president of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement in Sri Lanka - Peace activist
- Dr. A. P. de Zoysa - Social Reformer and Buddhist Scholar
- Dr. H. L. K. Caldera - Former mayor of Anuradhapura
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j de Silva, D.C.A.N (2014). Me Mahinda Shasthra Shala. Galle: Print House.
- ^ a b Appreciation Justin Wijayawardhena, The Island
- ^ a b c d People and events-Six old Mahindians to be felicitated, The Sunday Times
- ^ a b c d Kalakeerthi Edwin Ariyadasa becomes 88 years younger - A tribute , Sunday Observer
- ^ Ven. Madihe Pannaseeha Thera is 90 today, Manjari Peiris, Daily News, Fri June 21 2002
- ^ New VC of University Grants Commission, Sunday Obserever
- ^ Lal Kumara Gamage appointed secretary Ministry of Advanced Technology, The Island
- ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference
Book 2
was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b Prof. Siri Gunasinghe at Ninety
- ^ Fact and fiction remind us of our richness, Sunday Times, Richard Boyle
- ^ First death anniversary of a prolific Buddhist writer , Daily News
- ^ Dr Yaddehige seeks global stage for Arpico, Sunday Observer
- ^ Imperial Teas shines in global market, Daily News
- ^ Royal-Mahinda clash for Albert Edirisinghe trophy tomorrow, Daily News
- ^ CECB gets new General Manager, Sunday Times
- ^ One of Lanka’s academically distinguished judges - Tribute to Dr. L. M. Jayaratne, Rootsweb
- ^ Profiles of New President's Counsel, Daily News
- ^ A successful criminal lawyer, Daily News
- ^ Three New Envoys appointed for India, Philippines and Russian Federation
- ^ Appreciation: L. W. N. Labutale, The Island