Prof. Dr. K. D. Lasanthi Manaranjanie officially assumed duties as the Head of the Department of Fine Arts, Faculty of Humanities of the University of Kelaniya, on 20 April 2026 (effective from 08 April) at the Department premises.
Senior Lecturer Dr Kapugollewe Anandakiththi Thero, the Head of the Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, has authored a new academic book titled ‘Phonology and Morphology of Modern Marathi.’ The book was formally presented to Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, on Thursday, 02 April 2026, at the Vice-Chancellor’s office.
Nine students from the Japanese Unit of the Department of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya received prestigious scholarships to pursue their studies in Japan for one year. These scholarships provide students with valuable opportunities to improve their Japanese language proficiency, experience Japanese culture, and broaden their academic knowledge.
The Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies at the University of Kelaniya successfully held its annual Gītābhivandanā musical programme on 25 February 2026 near the K14 premises of the Faculty of Humanities.
