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*K. D. Sugathadasa <ref>[http://www.slelections.gov.lk/pdf/Results_1947%20GENERAL%20ELECTION.PDF 1947 GENERAL ELECTION]</ref> |
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*K. M. P. Rajarathna 1960 -1965 <ref>[http://sundaytimes.lk/070722/Plus/pls6.html K. M. P. Rajarathna]</ref> |
*K. M. P. Rajarathna 1960 -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 1965-1970 and 1977-1987<ref>[http://lakdiva.com/island/i990321/feature.htm Percy Samaraweera]</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:39, 2 March 2010
Welimada | |
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| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Uva Province |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone) |
Welimada is a city in the Badulla District of the Uva Province of Sri Lanka.[1][2][3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
Administration
The Welimada city is now administered by the Welimada Divisional Council. Notable government institutions include:
- Divisional Secretariat
- Police Station
- Government Hospital
Places of Interest
Sthripura Cave
Sthripura Cave is located at Kiriwanagama about 16 km from Welimada. The Cave consists of a series of three caves. It is beleived 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. [11]
Members of The Parliament
- K. D. Sugathadasa [12]
- K. M. P. Rajarathna 1960 -1965 [13]
- Percy Samaraweera 1965-1970 and 1977-1987[14]
- R.M Bandara 1970 -1977
- Ravindra Samaraweera 1987-1988
See also
References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc., Welimada, Sri Lanka
- ^ 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
- ^ K. M. P. Rajarathna
- ^ Percy Samaraweera
6°54′04″N 80°55′22″E / 6.9011°N 80.9228°E
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