This is a list of notable Old Mahindians, they being the alumni of Mahinda College, Galle, Sri Lanka.
Politics
editEducation
editName | Notability | Reference |
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Harishchandra Abeygunawardena | Vice Chancellor University of Peradeniya (2006–2009) | [5] |
M. B. Ariyapala | Emeritus Professor, President/Vice Chancellor University of Colombo (Colombo Campus) (1972–1977) | [13] |
Lionel Edirisinghe | Vice Chancellor University of the Visual & Performing Arts (1953-?) | [14] |
Kapila Gunasekara | Vice Chancellor University of Peradeniya (2000–2006) First Vice Chancellor University of Vocational Technology | [5] |
David Kalupahana | Senior Professor of Philosophy, University of Hawaii | [15] |
Nandadasa Kodagoda | Vice Chancellor University of Colombo (1994) | [16] |
G. P. Samarawickrama | Vice Chancellor University of Ruhuna (1984–?) | [5] |
Religion
editName | Notability | Reference |
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Mitirigala Dhammanisanthi Thera (formerly known as Asoka Weeraratna) | Buddhist missionary, founder German Dharmaduta Society (1952), Berlin Buddhist Vihara (1957), Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya (1967) | [4][17] |
Katukurunde Nanananda Thera | Buddhist monk/scholar, abbot of Pothgulgala Aranya | |
Madihe Pannaseeha Thero | Buddhist monk, head of Amarapura Nikaya (1969–2003) | [18] |
Military
editName | Notability | Reference |
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Basil Gunasekara | Admiral, Commander of the Navy (1973–1979) | [19] |
Monath Perera † | Squadron leader, No. 10 Squadron SLAF | [20] |
Lucky Wijayaratne † | Major General, Commander 22 Brigade (Sri Lanka Light Infantry) | [21] |
Sports
editName | Notability | Reference |
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Lasith Malinga | international cricket player (2004–2020) | [22] |
Marvan Atapattu | international cricket player (1990–2007) | [23][24][25] |
Rumesh Buddika | first class cricket player (2010–present) | [26] |
Upul Chandana | international cricket player (1994–2007) | [23][25][27] |
Dandeniya Hemachandra de Silva | first class cricket player (1968–1974) | [28][29] |
Premachandra de Silva | first class cricket player (1961–1969) | [29] |
Somachandra de Silva | international cricket player (1982–1984), Chairman Sri Lanka Cricket (2009–2011) | [30] |
Stanley de Silva | One Day International cricket player (1979) | [23] |
Thikshila de Silva | Twenty20 International cricket player (2017–present) | [31] |
Douglas Dias Jayasinha | first class cricket player (1937–1935), Chairman Selection Committee Sri Lanka Cricket (1963–1973) | [32] |
Lasith Malinga | international cricket player (2004–2021) | [25][27] |
Kosala Sahabandu | Olympic athlete (1980 4x400 relay), Asian Games athlete (1974 4x400 relay - gold medal) | [33] |
Athula Samarasekera | international cricket player (1983–1994) | [23][25] |
Nisala Tharaka | first class cricket player (2011–present) | [34] |
Jayananda Warnaweera | international cricket player (1986–1994) | [23][25] |
Dileepa Wickramasinghe | first class cricket player (1985–1996) | [25] |
Arts
editName | Notability | Reference |
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Gunadasa Amarasekara | poet, author | [35][36][37] |
Edwin Ariyadasa | journalist, newspaper editor | [16][38] |
D. B. Dhanapala | journalist, author | [39] |
Siri Gunasinghe | poet, author | [16][40][41] |
Dhamma Jagoda | theater/television director, actor | [38] |
Buddhi Wickrama | film, theater and television actor | [42] |
Vimukthi Jayasundara | film director, screenwriter, visual artist | [43] |
Lionel Deraniyagala | actor | [44] |
Others
editAthula Attygalle - Sri Lankan American Scientist[45]
Name | Notability | Reference |
---|---|---|
Ranjit Abeysuriya | Chairman National Police Commission, Director Public Prosecutions Attorney General's Department | [46] |
Anil Jasinghe | medical administrator, Secretary to the Ministry of Environment of Sri Lanka | |
A. T. Ariyaratne | founder/president Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement (1958), peace activist | [47] |
C. G. Uragoda | physician, medical researcher, author, folklorist, historian, conservationist | [48] |
Saman Weerasinghe | ambassador to Russian Federation | [49] |
A. P. de Zoysa | social reformer, buddhist scholar | [50] |
References
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- ^ a b People and events-Six old Mahindians to be felicitated, The Sunday Times
- ^ "Result of Parliamentary By Elections held between 1947 - 1988" (PDF). Department of Elections, Sri Lanka.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "German Dharmaduta Society gifts pictures to Heritage Museum of Mahinda College". The Nation. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
- ^ 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 "Result of Parliamentary General Election 1970" (PDF). Department of Elections, Sri Lanka.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "Result of Parliamentary General Election 1977" (PDF). Department of Elections, Sri Lanka.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Result of Parliamentary General Election 1956" (PDF). Department of Elections, Sri Lanka. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-09-24.
- ^ "Result of Parliamentary General Election 1965" (PDF). Department of Elections, Sri Lanka.[permanent dead link]
- ^ One of Lanka’s academically distinguished judges - Tribute to Dr. L. M. Jayaratne, Rootsweb
- ^ Appreciation Justin Wijayawardhena, The Island
- ^ "Result of Parliamentary General Election 19 March 1960" (PDF). Department of Elections, Sri Lanka. Retrieved 20 February 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ M. B. Ariayapala-Author Profile, Godage International Publishers
- ^ "Lionel Edirisinghe". Daily Mirror. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
- ^ de Silvas, Nissanka (2013). Me Mahinda Shasthra Shala: Ma Dutu Mahindaya. Print House Sri Lanka. p. 238.
- ^ a b c Kalakeerthi, Indeewara (6 December 2009). "Progression from a hamlet to a global village". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ^ Weeraratna, Senaka (8 October 2008). "Asoka Weeraratne pioneer in developing post-war Sri Lanka-German ties". Asian Tribune. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ Peiris, Manjari (21 June 2002). "Ven. Madihe Pannaseeha Thera is 90 today". Daily News. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
- ^ Kangaraarachchi, Ramani. "Basil Gunasekara: First post-war Commander of the Navy". Daily News. Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
- ^ Kirinde, Chandani (6 March 2011). "Shocked residents see Kfirs crashing, pilot plummeting". Sunday Times. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
- ^ "A carpet of peace rolled out the length and breadth of Lanka was this brave soldier's dream". Sunday Times. 20 December 2009. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
- ^ "Lasith Malinga".
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- ^ a b Perera, Ranjika (11 February 2016). "Mahinda College: A pillar in schools cricket". The Papare. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ^ Thawfeeq, Sa'adi (25 April 2014). "Former SL first-class cricketer dies aged 81". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ^ a b Epasinghe, Premasara (18 October 2004). "D. S. de Silva - A man who gave life to a dying art". Daily News. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ^ Palipane, Russell (25 December 2007). "DS to take on Jaffna lads!". The Island. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ^ Thikshila de Silva on uncapped player in T20 squad | Daily News
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- ^ de Mel, Sundara Nihathamani (2012). Mahinde Thamay Iskole. Colombo: Suratha Publishers. p. 36.
- ^ Player Profile, ESPN Cricinfo
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- ^ Dr. Gunadasa Amarasekara nominated for Nalanda Keerthi Sri 2010
- ^ a b "Earnest and wise Mahindians". The Nation. Archived from the original on 12 February 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
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- ^ Bombay, A. F. (9 April 2013). "V. Jayasundara – India in Cannes". AF Magazine : India - Nepal. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ^ Lionel Deraniyagala
- ^ Me Mahinda Shasthra Shala Hewath Madutu Mahindaya (2nd ed.). Printhouse, Galle. 2014. p. 239.
- ^ Ranjith Abeysuriya bids adieu, Sri Lankan Mirror
- ^ Seneviratne, Malinda. "The mighty atom who created Sarvodaya". The Island. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
- ^ Aloysius, D. J. (2010). "A tribute to Christopher Gunapala Uragoda". Ceylon Medical Journal. 50 (1): 23–25. doi:10.4038/cmj.v50i1.1586.
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