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	Kurunegala - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kurunegala is the capital of the North Western Province, Sri Lanka and the Kurunegala District.
		Kurunegala was a royal capital of Sri Lanka in the thirteenth century.
		Kurunegala is a central city in Sri Lanka and is directly connected to a large number of major cities and towns of the island.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kurunegala (944 words)

	Kurunegala city - gift delivery in Sri Lanka
		Kurunegala is about 116 km from Colombo and 60 km from Kandy and is the Capital of the North Western Province and the District of Kurunegala.
		Kurunegala is a picturque city with a lake in the middle of the city and the huge Aetha Gala (Elephant Rock) in the background.
		Kurunegala is one of the ancient capital cities of Sri Lanka.
	www.lanka.info /Sri_Lanka/cities/kurunegala_kurunegala.jsp (269 words)

	travelsrilanka - Kurunegala - Sri Lanka
		Kurunegala is the capital of the North-Western Province (for a brief period centuries ago, it was also the national capital), situated 58 miles from Colombo.
		Kurunegala is an ideal place for some excellent excursions to fascinating temples, hermitages, and archaeological ruins: Ridigama Vihara is a 2,000-year-old cave temple located 11 miles (18 km) east of Kurunegala.
		The principal surviving ruins are a 2-storey palace and a dagoba with a crude vatadage (the circular, pillared building that houses a dagoba).
	www.travelsrilanka.com /index.cfm?PAGE=702 (357 words)

	LankaLibrary.com: Malay mosque in Kurunegala
		Malay Jumma Mosque Kurunegala is located in the city of Kurunegala at the confluence of Dambulla Road, Welagedara Veediya and North Tank Road.
		This being the first Mosque in Kurunegala, was the first recognized place of worship for all Muslims in and around Kurunegala.
		At the monthly meeting of the Kurunegala Municipal Council held in May this year a resolution has been unanimously adopted to grant twenty perches of state land adjoining the Mosque for its development.
	www.lankalibrary.com /cul/Malay_Kurunegala.htm (1481 words)

	Online edition of Daily News - Government Gazette
		The entire district is not spared the socio-economic problems of the country; poor health and education facilities at village level and neglected infrastructure in the city itself and the rural area pose a huge set-back to local development.
		The shifting of more motor vehicle traders to Kurunegala will be facilitated through the expansion of Kurunegala city, he explains.
		Claiming that the small and medium scale entrepreneurs of the coconut related industries are now fighting for survival due to the monopoly of few multinational companies, Ratnayake underlines the need for Government intervention to break the monopoly.
	www.dailynews.lk /2001/pix/GE-Kurunegala.html (930 words)

	Daily Mirror Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Former UNP strongman Sirisena Cooray yesterday refuted an allegation made in a statement read by former UNP Parliamentarian Dr. Rajitha Senaratne in a TV talk-show as baseless and malicious.It had stated that his wife had held some JVP funds given for safekeeping and a part of those funds was lost.
		It is learnt that the assault had taken place after an argument with the suspects who were also taking their lunch at the same hotel.
		Kurunegala police by way of a 'B' report sought the permission of the Court again to arrest the suspects on Monday stating that the addresses given by them was incorrect.
	www.dailymirror.lk /archives/dmr291101/news.html (2294 words)

	Online edition of Daily News - News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Surgeons of the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital are threatening to suspend surgery if their requests for more and better facilities to carry out a satisfactory service are not considered by the authorities.
		It is revealed that the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital has run into a crisis with inadequate facilities to patients according to doctors working at the hospital.
		Surgeon Dr. D.G.N. Ratnasena observed that the surgeons and other doctors have continued work in spite of various shortcomings, but the condition is such that they were unable to continue their services further, since in the event of any misadventure the doctors could be held responsible.
	www.dailynews.lk /2003/10/01/new26.html (382 words)

	Food & Nutrition Information
		A comparison of the food intakes of subjects in the three areas, showed that the percentage of energy derived from fat was similar in the three areas in both age groups.
		However, the intake of cholesterol and cholesterol per 1000 kcal was lowest among subjects in Kurunegala and highest in Colombo, indicating a higher consumption of animal foods.
		Although, the proportion of dietary fat derived from coconut was higher among subjects in Kurunegala area than in other areas, it did not have a cholesterol elevating effect, probably because the diet also contained a higher fibre (and related plant component) content.
	www.healthyeatingclub.com /APJCN/Volume6/vol6.3/atukorala.htm (4656 words)

	Kurunegala Times
		Kurunegala, named after large rock formations surrounding the town, is a crossroads with a large lake (‘tank’).
		By the time we met with the director it was after 12 noon and time to go to Arunalu, the Rehabilitation Center (developed by the previous VSO volunteer and Dr. Samantha) for the midday meal.
		Kurunegala is named for the huge rock formations that were thought to resemble animals.
	nsinsrilanka.blogspot.com (9658 words)

	Kurunegala,Travel to Kurunegala in Sri Lanka,Kurunegala Travel in Sri Lanka
		It was only for half a century that Kurunegala remained the royal capital, starting with the reign of Buvanekabahu II (1293-1302) followed by Parakramabahu IV (1302-1326).
		Dambadeniya: Dambadeniya, lying 30km south-west of Kurunegala, became prominent in the mid-13th century when the capital was moved there by Parakramabahu II (1236- 1270) together with the Tooth Relic.
		Yapahuwa: Lying north of Kurunegala, this is the ancient fortress and capital built in the year 1301.
	srilanka.tourism-asia.net /kurunegala.html (471 words)

	::: AutoLanka.com : The First Automobile e-Magazine in Sri-Lanka
		The Kurunegala road races are being revived after nearly two decades and is scheduled to be conducted on the 29th and 30th of April 2006 by the Motor Racing Association (MRA) and organized by the St. Annes Old Boys Association.
		The races will be held in the heart of the Kurunegala Town and has a total distance of a 3 km asphalt track.
		Massive Crowds are expected to throng the streets of Kurunegala to watch this spectacular event and the MRA are strictly enforcing no spectator zones to ensure the safety of spectators and to tighten control.
	www.autolanka.com /Article_read.asp?article_id=114 (233 words)

	FAO GLOBAL INFORMATION AND EARLY WARNING SYSTEM ON FOOD AND AGRICULTURE - WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
		A total of 67 398 farming families in the most seriously affected north-central districts of Kurunegala, Anuradhapura and Puttalam were estimated to be the most seriously affected and in need of food assistance.
		Planted areas in Kurunegala and Anuradhapura districts were reduced significantly compared to the previous year and the average of previous five years due to lack of irrigation water and rainfall.
		The government targeted areas had been achieved only 21 percent in Kurunegala, 61 percent in Puttalam, and 68 percent in Anuradhapura for all irrigation schemes (Table 5); 18 percent in Kurunegala, 44 percent in Puttalam, and 43 percent in Anuradhapura for minor irrigation schemes.
	www.fao.org /docrep/006/J2253e/J2253e00.htm (2836 words)

	DFCC Bank - About Us - Branch Offices - Kurunegala Branch
		At present the Kurunegala Branch is the second largest branch of the Bank in terms of loan and lease portfolios.
		The Kurunegala Branch was appointed as the apex institution in the above refinancing scheme.
		In addition to financing normal businesses in the area, the Kurunegala Branch funded a cargo ship, which stands out as the biggest individual loan given to a client to date.
	www.dfccbank.com /about_us/branch_offices/kurunegala.htm (211 words)

	Kurunegal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Kurunegala like many Sri Lankan towns and villages is centered on a lake.
		But today Kurunegala is best known for its large coconut plantations, paddy fields and a thriving used motorcycle business!.
		The road from Colombo to the ancient cities of Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura passes through Kurunegala.
	www.webquarry.com /~raditha/srilanka/travel/kurunegala.html (140 words)

	Kurunegala - LoveToKnow 1911
		KURUNEGALA, the chief town in the north-western province of Ceylon.
		Kurunegala is the centre of rice, coco-nut, tea, coffee and cocoa cultivation.
		This page was last modified 21:25, 3 Sep 2006.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Kurunegala (129 words)

	Peoples participation in forest resources development
		The study area was at Polpithigama, in Kurunegala District situated adjacent to Pallekele Forest Reserve (11,000 hectare) in Kurunegala and Anuradhapura Districts.
		The management interventions of the Extension unit of the divisional forest office in Kurunegala included formation of farmers organisations, block planting, homestead development and nursery establishment.
		Therefore this study clearly disclosed that if the proper extension programmes were conducted and farmers were motivated, it is possible to seek active participation of farmers for development of forest resources.
	members.tripod.com /ybiol/forest/99sympo/9938guna.htm (349 words)

	Maliyadeva College - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In June 1888, a new school with ten students was opened at a place in Bodhiraja Mawatha near the present Central Bus Stand in Kurunegala, pioneered by Anagarika Dharmapala and Colonel Henry Steel Olcott with the assistance of local donors; Messrs.
		By 1936, the number of students has increased to a level that the premises at Ethkanda Viharaya was not big enough.
		Primary section of the school was moved to a new location along Colombo - Kurunegala road in 1944.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Maliyadeva_College (786 words)

	Welagedara Stadium, Kurunegala
		With cricket's popularity in Sri Lanka growing quickly in the 1970's, despite not yet being a test nation, the Welagedera Stadium in Kurunegala, which is situated about 100km north east of Kandy, went through a period of rapid development in which adequate facilities and even accommodation were installed.
		From then onwards the Kurunegala Municipal Council, headed by Noel Seneviratne, took over and developed the venue further by constructing a stadium with the hope that Test matches would be staged here.
		Beneath it lies the press box, which many years ago, in the times that Kurunegala was an important Kingdom, King Buwaneka Bahu the 6th, would address his subjects.
	www.cricinfo.com /db/NATIONAL/SL/SLC/VENUES/WELAGEDARA_STADIUM.html (306 words)

	Tea Small Factories Ltd. v. Weragoda and Another [1993] LKSC 60; (1994) 3 Sri L.R. 353 (16 Décembre 1993) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		In view of this provision Tea Small Factories Limited might have been either substituted or added as a party in the proceedings before the Tribunal, but this was not done and the case proceeded as between the original parties.
		During the hearing the President of the Labour Tribunal was transferred to Kurunegala whereupon the parties consented to the said President hearing the application at Kurunegala.
		The TSHDA appeal to the High Court of Kurunegala and the appeal was dismissed on the ground of jurisdiction.
	www.austlii.edu.au /~andrew/CommonLII/LKSC/1993/60.html (2318 words)

	Kurunegala train crash - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Kurunegala train crash was an accident on a Sri Lankan rail line near the town of Kurunegala on the 19 August 2001.
		The Udarata Menike express passenger service from Kurunegala to Alawwa in Sri Lanka was a regular train route which ran on to Colombo.
		On the day of the accident, the train was grossly over crowded, with hundreds of people clinging to the roof and sideboards because there wasn't room inside.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kurunegala_train_crash (352 words)

	The Diocese of Kurunegala (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		, which belongs to the Diocese of Kurunegala, which is part of the Anglican Domain.
		The Diocese of Kurunegala is part of the Province of Sri Lanka.
		The web page that you are now reading is operated by the Society of Archbishop Justus as a placeholder until The Diocese of Kurunegala is prepared to have its own page.
	kurunegala.anglican.org (175 words)

	Sub page final (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The first of our projects to be located outside the Colombo district in Sri Lanka, Millennium City Kurunegala is within Kurunegala municipal limits.
		One boundary of the area is the Andagala Rock in Kurunegala which is famous for its ecological and historical values.
		Millennium City Kurunegala will have different house types for you to choose from.
	www.millenniumcitysl.com /kurunegala.html (178 words)

	Kurunegala Branch
		Kurunegala which is 56 miles away from Colombo being one of the largest and prominent districts in Sri Lanka has the capacity to cater not only within the town limits, but also to more interior in the district.
		Kurunegala district is famous for “Athagala” a tourist attraction to other destinations such as Dambulla.
		Kurunegala Branch offers a full range of services to all its customers
	www.pabcbank.com /branch/kur.htm (65 words)

	History and Heritage- Kurunegala (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Kurunegala is the royal capital for only half a century, starting with the reign of Buvanekabahu II (1293-1302) who was followed by Parakramabahu IV (1302-1326).There is little left of the Tooth relic temple save few stone steps and part of doorway.
		Today, Kurunegala is an important cross - roads town, astride the route from Kandy to the Puttalam and Colombo to Anuradapura.
		It is also within easy reach of a few sites which are not very often visited.
	www.mysrilanka.com /travel/history/kurunegala.htm (177 words)

	Kurunegala Convention
		Executive committee members of the PNM lighting the Traditional oil lamp at the Kurunegala District Convention of the PNM
		Buddadasa Withanarachchi addressing the Kurunegala District Convention of PNM
		National Executive Council members seated on the stage at the Kurunegala District Convention of PNM
	www.pnmsrilanka.com /pgpage/pgc_kuru.htm (100 words)

	Herath Mudiyanselage Rangana Keerthi Bandara Herath : Stats, Pics, Articles, Interviews and Milestones - ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The story of this man goes that he was picked by the Sri Lankan team out of nowhere during the 1999 home series against the Aussies due to their weakness against some quality spin bowling.
		Rangana Herath was discovered by the Sri Lankan selectors when he was playing for Kurunegala CC, a not-so-fancied first class team, in the Premier League (as they call it in Sri Lanka) and decided to invest in this young man who was then aged 18.
		In fact, Rangana is the first and only player to have represented Sri Lanka from the town of Kurunegala, which is on the way between Colombo and Anuradhapura.
	www.cricketfundas.com /ranganaherath.html (568 words)

	Dhoni shines in India's victory
		Wicketkeeper Mahendra Dhoni scored a stylish 88 to guide India to a 93-run victory over a Kurunegala District Invitation XI in Kurunegala on Wednesday.
		But after Mubarak pulled a short ball from Ashish Nehra (2-36) straight to midwicket, the Kurunegala District XI folded, losing their last seven wickets for 47 runs.
		Republication or redistribution of Reuters content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Reuters.
	www.rediff.com /cricket/2005/jul/28ind.htm (324 words)

	Sri Lanka : Ancient Capitals and Monuments : Anuradhapura
		The two main routes are through Puttlam (Puttalama) and though Kurunegala.
		the From Kurunegala there are two main routes to Anuradhapura.
		Out of all the routes, the commonly used is the Kurunegala - Dambulla route.
	www.angelfire.com /in4/anuradhapura/index.html (386 words)

	Air Monitoring
		Different mega events are organized to hit a larger audience group and to wake up people minds to protect their own environment.
		Kurunegala CLEAN student Group Kandy CLEAN student Group — 29
		Stressing the need of Development by Kurunegala team...
	www.isb.lk /wings/clean/monitoringairquality.htm (619 words)

	Sri Lanka WORLD:: Kurunegala boy wins World Maths award
		A Grade thirteen school boy from Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala brought honour to Sri Lanka at the International Mathematical Olympiad by winning a Bronze Medal.
		Supun Thamara Samarakoon won the medal at the 46th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) which is the world championship mathematics competition for students under 20 years of age and is held annually in a different country.
		Supun who lost his father when he was 12 years old was born and brought up in Galvanguwa, Narammala; a small village about 21 kilometres from Kurunegala town.
	www.lankanewspapers.com /news/2005/8/3052.html (700 words)

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