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The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), the High Commission of India in Colombo, and the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre jointly launched the book Phonology and Morphology of Modern Marathi, written by Ven. Dr Kapugollawe Anandakitthi Thero, Head of the Department of Linguistics at the University of Kelaniya, on 20 May 2026 at the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Colombo, with the full support of the High Commission of India.... Read more

The Translation Circle of the Department of Linguistics at the University of Kelaniya successfully hosted the official book launch of ‘Pratīkṣā 08’ on May 8, 2026. Held at the K14 auditorium of the Faculty of Humanities, the event marked a memorable day of words, creativity, and celebration. This milestone publication represents the twentieth volume of short stories translated by the translation studies final year undergraduates reading for their degree program. Shifting from the previous volume's focus on traditional folklore.... Read more

The Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, successfully held the Certificate Awarding Ceremony for the Diploma in Tamil (Batch 15) and Diploma in Translation and Interpretation (Batch 13) on Sunday, 26 April 2026, at the Sri Dharmaloka Hall, University of Kelaniya.

Over 250 students were awarded certificates in recognition of the successful completion of their respective programmes. 

The ceremony was graced by... Read more

Rev. Dr Kapugollewe Anandakiththi has launched his latest book, Phonology and Morphology of Modern Marathi. Formally presented to Vice-Chancellor Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva this April, the publication marks a scholarly milestone as the first comprehensive study of Marathi phonetics and grammar by a Sri Lankan academic. The work stems from the author’s extensive research in Maharashtra, India... Read more

The third-year undergraduates of the Translation Studies programme organized the ‘Buds to Bloom’ Going Down Ceremony on 06 March 2026 at the K14 Auditorium. The event celebrated the transformation of final-year students from university entrants to soon-to-be graduates.

The ceremony was attended by the Head of the Department, Rev. Dr. Kapugollawe Anandakiththi Thero, along with members of the academic staff and students... Read more

The Department of Linguistics proudly congratulates its faculty members recognized for outstanding contributions at the Humanities Excellence Awards 2025:

• Dr. Vindhya Weerawardhane: Coordinating Excellence Award (MA in Linguistics).

• Dr. Anuradha Jayasinghe: Coordinating Excellence Award - in recognition of her dedicated academic leadership and commitment as the Coordinator of the Diploma in Tamil... Read more