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'''Welimada''' is a town in the [[Badulla District]] of the [[Uva Province]] of [[Sri Lanka]].<ref>''Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka'', [http://www.mahaweli.gov.lk/Divisions/River%20B/Population%20in%20Mahaweli%20Basin.pdf Population by Divisional Secretary's Divisions (In Mahaweli Basin)]</ref><ref>[http://www.ds.gov.lk/ds/welimada/sinhala/index.php Divisional Secretariat]</ref> |
'''Welimada''' (වැලිමඩ)is a town in the [[Badulla District]] of the [[Uva Province]] of [[Sri Lanka]].<ref>''Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka'', [http://www.mahaweli.gov.lk/Divisions/River%20B/Population%20in%20Mahaweli%20Basin.pdf Population by Divisional Secretary's Divisions (In Mahaweli Basin)]</ref><ref>[http://www.ds.gov.lk/ds/welimada/sinhala/index.php Divisional Secretariat]</ref><ref>[http://www.justiceministry.gov.lk/Jurisdiction/jurisdiction_uva.htm Territorial Jurisdiction of High Courts, District Courts and Magistrate’s Courts]</ref><ref>[http://www.alawathugoda.com/potatoes/ potatoes]</ref><ref>[http://www.pubad.gov.lk/divisions/home_affairs/divisional_secretariats.php?id=211&divisionName=Welimada Ministry of Public Administration]</ref><ref>[http://www.dilmahtea.com/TeaGrowingRegions.aspx Welimada Tea]</ref> |
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<ref>[http://www.justiceministry.gov.lk/Jurisdiction/jurisdiction_uva.htm Territorial Jurisdiction of High Courts, District Courts and Magistrate’s Courts]</ref> |
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<ref>[http://www.alawathugoda.com/potatoes/ potatoes]</ref> |
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<ref>[http://www.pubad.gov.lk/divisions/home_affairs/divisional_secretariats.php?id=211&divisionName=Welimada Ministry of Public Administration]</ref> |
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<ref>[http://www.dilmahtea.com/TeaGrowingRegions.aspx Welimada Tea]</ref> |
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==Administration== |
==Administration== |
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The Welimada |
The Welimada town is now administered by the Welimada Divisional Council. |
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Notable government institutions include: |
Notable government institutions include: |
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* Divisional Secretariat |
* Divisional Secretariat |
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==Places of interest== |
==Places of interest== |
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*Divurumwela Old Temple |
*Divurumwela Old Temple |
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*Sthripura Cave |
*Sthripura Cave<ref>[http://www.unitedholidays.lk/holiday_ideas_det.cfm?Activity=Caving%20Expeditions Sthripura Cave]</ref><ref>[http://www.lankanewspapers.com/news/2007/10/20620_space.html Sthripura Cave]</ref> |
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*[[Bomburu Ella|Bomburu ella Waterfall]] |
*[[Bomburu Ella|Bomburu ella Waterfall]]<ref>[http://www.srilankantravellers.com/trips/2010/12/bomburu-ella-widest-waterfall-in-sri-lanka/ Bomburu Ella Waterfall]</ref> |
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*Manabharana Waterfalls - Lunuwattha |
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*Boralanda Dairy Farms |
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*18th Railway Tunnel |
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*Reservoir of Umaoya Project |
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===Sthripura Cave=== |
===Sthripura Cave=== |
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==Members of The Parliament== |
==Members of The Parliament== |
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*K. D. Sugathadasa 1947 - 1952 |
*[[K. D. Sugathadasa]] 1947 - 1952<ref>[http://www.slelections.gov.lk/pdf/Results_1947%20GENERAL%20ELECTION.PDF 1947 GENERAL ELECTION]</ref> |
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*[[M. B. Bambarapane]] 1952-1956<ref>[http://www.slelections.gov.lk/pdf/Results_1952%20GENERAL%20ELECTION.PDF 1952 GENERAL ELECTION]</ref> |
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*K. M. P. |
*[[K. M. P. Rajaratne]] 1956 -1965<ref>[http://sundaytimes.lk/070722/Plus/pls6.html K. M. P. Rajarathna]</ref> |
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*Percy Samaraweera 1965-1970 and 1977-1987<ref>[http://lakdiva.com/island/i990321/feature.htm Percy Samaraweera]</ref> |
*[[Percy Samaraweera]] (UNP) 1965-1970 and 1977-1987<ref>[http://lakdiva.com/island/i990321/feature.htm Percy Samaraweera]</ref> |
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*R.M Bandara 1970 -1977 |
*[[R. M. Bandara]] 1970 -1977 |
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*[[S. A. R. Madduma Bandara]] (SLFP) 1989-1994 |
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*[[Ravindra Samaraweera]] 1987-1988 |
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*[[Hema Rathnayake]] (PA) 1994 - 2000 |
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*[[Ravindra Samaraweera]] (UNP) 1987-1988 |
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*[[Ravindra Samaraweera]] (UNP) 2015–Present |
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*Warusawitharana Pradeep Lakshan (Youth parliament member) 2015-2016 |
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*[[M.J Thuwan Kasim]] (Member of Youth Parliament) 2020 |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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[[Category:Towns in Badulla District]] |
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Latest revision as of 23:12, 10 December 2020
Welimada
වැලිමඩ (Sinhala) | |
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  Welimada | |
| Coordinates: 6°54′04″N 80°55′22″E / 6.90111°N 80.92278°E | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Uva Province |
| Elevation | 1,017 m (3,337 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone) |
| Postal Code | 903XX |
Welimada (වැලිමඩ)is a town in the Badulla District of the Uva Province of Sri Lanka.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Administration
[edit]The Welimada town is now administered by the Welimada Divisional Council. Notable government institutions include:
- Divisional Secretariat
- Police Station
- Government Hospital
Places of interest
[edit]- Divurumwela Old Temple
- Sthripura Cave[7][8]
- Bomburu ella Waterfall[9]
- Manabharana Waterfalls - Lunuwattha
- Boralanda Dairy Farms
- 18th Railway Tunnel
- Reservoir of Umaoya Project
Sthripura Cave
[edit]Sthripura Cave is located at Kiriwanagama about 16 km from Welimada. The Cave consists of a series of three caves. It is believed from the legend, The cave had been used by the King Ravana of Sri Lanka to hide the princess Sita. According to the Ramayana, princess Sita was abducted from her husband, Prince Rama of India.[10]
Members of The Parliament
[edit]- K. D. Sugathadasa 1947 - 1952[11]
- M. B. Bambarapane 1952-1956[12]
- K. M. P. Rajaratne 1956 -1965[13]
- Percy Samaraweera (UNP) 1965-1970 and 1977-1987[14]
- R. M. Bandara 1970 -1977
- S. A. R. Madduma Bandara (SLFP) 1989-1994
- Hema Rathnayake (PA) 1994 - 2000
- Ravindra Samaraweera (UNP) 1987-1988
- Ravindra Samaraweera (UNP) 2015–Present
- Warusawitharana Pradeep Lakshan (Youth parliament member) 2015-2016
- M.J Thuwan Kasim (Member of Youth Parliament) 2020
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka, Population by Divisional Secretary's Divisions (In Mahaweli Basin)
- ^ Divisional Secretariat
- ^ Territorial Jurisdiction of High Courts, District Courts and Magistrate’s Courts
- ^ potatoes
- ^ Ministry of Public Administration
- ^ Welimada Tea
- ^ Sthripura Cave
- ^ Sthripura Cave
- ^ Bomburu Ella Waterfall
- ^ Caving in Sri Lanka
- ^ 1947 GENERAL ELECTION
- ^ 1952 GENERAL ELECTION
- ^ K. M. P. Rajarathna
- ^ Percy Samaraweera