List of alumni of Ananda College

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This is a list of Anandians, alumni of the Ananda College, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Religion[]

Name Notability References
Curuppumullage Jinarajadasa former president of the Theosophical Society Adyar; author
Balangoda Ananda Maitreya Thero Sri Lankan scholar monk and a personality of Theravada Buddhism in the twentieth century

Heads of State[]

Politics[]

Current[]

Government benches
  • Karu Jayasuriya - 20th Speaker of the Parliament
  • R. M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara – Minister of Public Administration and Management
  • Daya Gamage – Minister of Primary Industry
  • Mohan Lal Grero, MP – State Minister of University Education; Member of Parliament (note: also listed in "Educationalists")
  • Achala Jagodage – Member of Parliament
  • – Member of Parliament[1]
  • Ajith Perera – Deputy Minister of Power and Renewable Energy
  • Arjuna Ranatunga – Cabinet Minister of Ports, Shipping
  • Rajitha Senaratne – Cabinet Minister of Health and Indigenous Medicine
  • Chathura Senarathne - Member of Parliament
Opposition benches

Former[]

Provincial and Local Government[]

Provincial[]

Name Notablility References
Anandatissa de Alwis former Governor of North-Western Province
V. M. Panchalingam former District Secretary for Jaffna

Mayors[]

Name Notability References
Karu Jayasuriya former Mayor of Colombo
N. M. Perera former Mayor of Colombo

Diplomats[]

Name Notability References
J. B. Disanayake linguist, Head of the Department of Sinhala, University of Colombo, Sri Lankan Ambassador to Thailand
Tudor Gunasekara former Member of Parliament for Mahara Electorate, District Minister for Gampaha; first Sri Lankan Ambassador to Poland, Bulgaria and Romania
Karu Jayasuriya former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Germany
Wasantha Karannagoda Sri Lankan Ambassador to Japan, Secretary Ministry of Highways and Road Development, National Security Adviser, Commander of the Navy
Lalitha Rajapakse Ambassador to France; High Commissioner to the United Kingdom
Warnasena Rasaputra former Sri Lankan Ambassador to the United States of America, France and Geneva
Gunasena de Soyza former Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom

Judiciary[]

Name Notability References
Chan Htoon Attorney General; Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Burma; architect of the first constitution of Burma in 1947
Ye Htoon Burmese lawyer; entrepreneur
lawyer; former Chairmen of Ceylon Transport Board
Shiva Pasupati former Attorney General of Sri Lanka
Gardiye Punchihewage Amaraseela Silva former Chief Justice of Sri Lanka
V. Sivasubramaniam former Judge of the Supreme Court of Ceylon
J. F. A. Soza former judge of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka
P. Sriskandarajah former Judge of the Supreme Court of Ceylon
Yuwanjana Wijayatilake former Attorney General of Sri Lanka
Yasantha Kodagoda Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka

Military[]

Sri Lankan Army[]

Name Rank Notability References
Sarath Fonseka Field Marshal Chief of Defence Staff of Sri Lanka Armed Forces (2009), Commander of the Sri Lankan Army (2005–2009) [2]
Mahesh Senanayake Lieutenant General Commander of the Sri Lankan Army
L. P. Balagalle General Chief of Defence Staff of Sri Lanka Armed Forces (2004–2005), Commander of the Sri Lankan Army (2000–2004)
Hamilton Wanasinghe General Commander of the Sri Lankan Army (1988-1991)
Rohan Daluwatte General Commander of the Sri Lankan Army (1996–1998)
Lakshman Algama Major General former Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army, former Commander of the Security Forces – Headquarters East (SF HQ (E))
Nanda Mallawaarachchi Major General former Chief of Staff of Sri Lankan Army
Jagath Dias Major General former Commander 57th division of Sri Lankan Army,former Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army, Decorated War Hero
Kamal Gunaratne Major General former Commander 53rd division of Sri Lankan Army
A. P. N. C. De S. Vaas Gunawardene  † Second Lieutenant first Sri Lankan commissioned officer to be killed in action in Sri Lankan Civil War
Gratian Silva Major General

Sri Lankan Navy[]

Name Rank Notability References
Wasantha Karannagoda Admiral of the Fleet Commander of the Navy (2005–2009) [2]


Sri Lanka Police[]

Name Rank Notability References
Osmund de Silva Inspector-General of Police (1955–1959)
Mahinda Balasuriya Inspector-General of Police (2009–2011) [3]
Sumith Liyanage Deputy Inspector General of Police, 1960 national featherweight champion, 1960 Olympic Games competitor

Academic[]

Name Notability References
K. D. Arulpragasam first Vice Chancellor of Eastern University
Charles Dahanayake Author, Professor of Physics, Dean - Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya
Chandre Dharma-wardana Scientist, Professor in Theoretical Physics Université de Montréal
Ravindra Fernando Professor of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
D. Shelton A. Gunaratne Professor of Mass Communications Emeritus affiliated with Minnesota State University Moorhead
Saman Halgamuge Professor of Engineering and AI, University of Melbourne
Sampath Amaratunge Professor of Economics, Vice Chancellor of University of Sri Jayewardenepura
W. S. Karunaratne Professor in Buddhist Philosophy and Comparative Religion at Peradeniya University; Dean of the Faculty of Arts; member of Board of Regents of University of Sri Lanka
Wickremabahu Karunaratne Lecturer of Electronics at Peradeniya University; leader of Nava Samsamaja Party
Chandratne Patuwathavithane former Professor of Engineering; Vice Chancellor of the University of Moratuwa
Vicumpriya Perera Professor of Mathematics, Kent State University
Bogoda Premaratne Author, former Principal of Royal College, Colombo
Sunanda Mahendra Author, Professor of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya
Nimal Rajapakshe Dean - Faculty of Applied Sciences Simon Fraser University, Canada; Vice-President (Research and International), Carleton University, Canada
M. P. Ranaweera Professor of Civil Engineering; Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya
V. K. Samaranayake Professor of Computer Science; former Dean of the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo
Harendra de Silva Professor of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Ragama
Karu Esselle Professor, School of Engineering, Macquarie University, Australia
Suwanda H. J. Sugunasiri Professor of Theology University of Toronto
L. H. Sumanadasa Aviator; engineer; educator; former Vice Chancellor University of Ceylon; founder of the University of Moratuwa
Stanley Wijesundera former Professor of Chemistry; Vice Chancellor University of Colombo
Sumedha Chandana Wirasinghe Professor of Civil Engineering; Founding Dean (Emeritus) Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary
G. M. Heenilame founder of North Colombo Medical College
J. B. Disanayake Linguist, Head of the Department of Sinhala, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo,

Medicine[]

Name Notability References
Ravindra Fernando Professor of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
Harendra de Silva Professor of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya
G. M. Heenilame founder of North Colombo Medical College, University of Kelaniya
Anil Jasinghe Director General of Health Services, Ministry of Health

Corporate[]

Name Notability References
Nalaka Godahewa Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism; former Managing Director of Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation
Warnasena Rasaputra former Governor of the Central bank of Sri Lanka
Thilan Wijesinghe former Chief of Board of Investment (Sri Lanka); Chief Executive Officer Forbes and Walker Ltd
former Chairman of Ceylon Transport Board

Sports[]

Name Notability References
Marvan Atapattu International cricket player (1990–2007)
Dinesh Chandimal International cricket player (2010-present); captain (2017-–present)
Akalanka Ganegama One Day International cricket player (2001–06)
Avishka Gunawardene International cricket player (1998–2005)
Chandika Hathurusingha International cricket player (1991–1999)
Dinuka Hettiarachchi International cricket player (2001)
Udara Jayasundera International cricket player (2015)
Thilina Kandamby One Day International cricket player (2004–2011)
Brendon Kuruppu International cricket player (1987–1991)
Muthumudalige Pushpakumara One Day International cricket player (2009–10)
Daya Rajasinghe Nadarajasingham Olympic rifle shooter (1972, 1988)
Arjuna Ranatunga International cricket player (1982–2000); captain (1988–2000); Member of Parliament (Colombo (2001–10), Kalutara (2010–15), Gampaha (2015–present))
Dammika Ranatunga International cricket player (1989)
Nishantha Ranatunga One Day International cricket player (1993)
Sanjeeva Ranatunga International cricket player (1994–98)
Dulip Samaraweera International cricket player (1993–95)
Thilan Samaraweera International cricket player (2001–13) [4]
Charith Senanayake International cricket player (1991)
Sachithra Senanayake International cricket player (2013)
Ajit de Silva International cricket player (1982)
Mahela Udawatte International cricket player (2018)
Dhansiri Weerasinghe First-class cricket player (1958–1965)
Sanjeewa Weerasinghe International cricket player (1985)
Mithra Wettimuny International cricket player (1983)
Sidath Wettimuny International cricket player (1982–87)
Sunil Wettimuny One Day International cricket player (1975–79)
Hemantha Wickramaratne One Day International cricket player (1993)
Sarath Wimalaratne First-class cricket player (1965–68)
Shammu Ashan First-class cricket player (2016)
Priya Munasinghe Motor Racer; former Secretary of Sri Lanka Association of Sri Lanka [citation needed]

Engineers[]

Name Notability References
B. D. Rampala former General Manager of Ceylon Railways
L. H. Sumanadasa former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ceylon; founder of the University of Moratuwa
R. G. de S. Wettimuny Buddhist writer; chartered engineer (mechanical and civil)
D. J. Wimalasurendra pioneer of hydro power in Sri Lanka

Media[]

Name Notability References
Titus Thotawatte former head of the children's programmes unit of Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation
Nishantha Ranatunga CEO of CSN TV
Bandula Padmakumara Sri Lankan journalist, writer, former Lake House chairman
Premil Ratnayake Journalist (Lake House); writer; diplomat; former First Secretary (Press and Information) [5]
Regi Siriwardena Journalist, poet, writer, playwright
Tarzie Vittachi Journalist; former UNICEF Deputy Executive Director of External Relations

Arts[]

Name Notability References
Premakeerthi De Alwis Composer; narrator
Tissa Devendra Author
Malaka Dewapriya Video artist; short filmmaker
K. A. W. Perera Director, Producer, Screenplay writer
Premil Ratnayake Author; journalist
W. B. Makuloluwa Author; director
Lucky Dias Actor
Dayananda Gunawardena Playwright; actor; lyricist; radio play producer
Piyadasa Gunasekera Film actor
Nalaka Gunawardene Journalist
Bathiya Jaykody Singer
Kasun Kalhara Music director, singer, composer
Indrachapa Liyanage Singer
P. G. Punchihewa Author; Civil Servant
Sathish Perera Singer
Sunanda Mahendra Author; critic
D. B. Nihalsinghe Film director; founding CEO / General Manager of the State Film Corporation
pioneer of Sri Lankan television production
G. B. Senanayake Author
Titus Thotawatte Film director
Meemana Premathilake Poet, Journalist, Author
C. G. Uragoda Physician; author; folklorist; historian; conservationist
Wijeratne Warakagoda Actor
Jagath Wickramasinghe Singer
Thusitha Laknath Actor
Jayatilleke De Silva Author; Journalist
Saumya Liyanage Actor, Dean - Faculty of Graduate Studies University of the Visual and Performing Arts

References[]

  1. ^ "Hon. (Prof.) Ashu Marasinghe, M.P." Directory of Members. Parliament of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Distinguished Old Anandians". Archived from the original on 2015-02-13. Retrieved 2015-02-13.
  3. ^ "Distinguished Old Anandians, Page 1". Retrieved 14 February 2015.
  4. ^ "PROFILE: THILAN SAMARAWEERA". Archived from the original on 2015-02-13.
  5. ^ http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=76726
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