Devaka Perera

Entrepreneur/Solopreneur, artist, wanderer. Never forget, who you were. Never forget who you are. Never forget who you're going to be!

[Devaka Perera @devakaperera]

More than 5,000 Bharatanatyam dancers from Sri Lanka, India and several other countries came together at Galle Face Green today to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest Bharatanatyam dance lesson.

Pic by Thilina Kaluthotage

[Devaka Perera @devakaperera]

2026 has been a year for new brands and the updating of old brands! #logodesign #graphicdesign #branding #devakapereraartist

[Devaka Perera @devakaperera]

The world’s noticing!

[JIX5A @JIX5A]

In Sri Lanka, they are literally segregating and preventing fellow Sri Lankans from entering bars, restaurants, and other places. If you're black, you can’t get in. You can if you’re a foreigner, but not a brown foreigner—not even if you’re a Sri Lankan who lives abroad. It’s a white-only policy. I can’t believe how racist they are against their own people.

[Dexerto @Dexerto]

YouTuber PewDiePie has announced that he and his wife Marzia will end their family vlogs later this year to protect the privacy of their son Björn as he grows up

“If he wants to be part of it, that should be his choice later [in life]”

[DailyMirror @Dailymirror_SL]

FBI arrives in Sri Lanka to investigate cyber thefts

Read more 👉https://t.co/4ap8ZsvJf0

[Devaka Perera @devakaperera]

On pointing this out, all the technical staff could do was break into nervous giggles.

They know! They also count on you not knowing!

Props to the technical staff, they did their very very best! As for the ISP, there's a reason you're losing customers!

Stay informed, people!

[Devaka Perera @devakaperera]

PSA Thread - My cellular and data provider sent me a technical team, as I had complained about lagging speeds! They did the usual examination and asked me to run the Ookla speed test!

[Devaka Perera @devakaperera]

Some ISPs use "speed boost" features that provide a temporary burst of high speed at the start of a connection, just long enough to complete a speed test before throttling back to standard speeds.

[NewsWire 🇱🇰 @NewsWireLK]

The Court of Appeal has ruled that examinees are entitled to access their own answer scripts and marks under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, dismissing an application filed by the The Open University of Sri Lanka seeking to block the release of such information.

The judgment was delivered by Court of Appeal Judges R. Gurusinghe and Dr. Sumudu Premachandra on 08 May 2026.

The case arose after R.A. Janaka Roshan Ranasinghe sought access to his daughter’s answer scripts and marks from the Open University LLB Selection Test held on 08 January 2023. The university had refused the request, arguing that releasing examination-related material could compromise the integrity and confidentiality of the examination process.

However, the Right to Information Commission later directed the university to release the requested information, prompting the institution to challenge the decision before the Court of Appeal.

In the judgment, Justice Dr. Sumudu Premachandra stated that there was no reason to refuse an examinee access to their own answer script and how it had been marked.

“I do not see any reason to refuse if an examinee requests their own answer script, which they wrote, and how it was marked,” the judgment stated.

The Court further stressed that transparency and accountability are key principles protected by Article 14A of the Constitution and the RTI Act.

“There cannot be hide-and-seek games in higher institutions,” the judgment noted while emphasizing the importance of transparency in public institutions.

The bench also held that university by-laws cannot override the RTI Act, noting that the law prevails over any conflicting institutional regulations.

The Court cited previous Sri Lankan and Indian case law supporting the right of candidates to inspect evaluated answer sheets, while maintaining that the identities of examiners could remain confidential.

The application filed by the university was ultimately dismissed, with the Court observing that the petitioners had failed to demonstrate exceptional circumstances warranting revisionary jurisdiction. (Newswire)

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[Devaka Perera @devakaperera]

One more member of this family comes into power, I’m losing faith in this country permanently!

[NewsWire 🇱🇰 @NewsWireLK]

“We have a big plan to regain power” - Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says major plans are underway for the SLPP to regain power.

[Devaka Perera @devakaperera]

Fine. Them. For. Littering!

[NewsWire 🇱🇰 @NewsWireLK]

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has urged the public to protect the newly renovated Central Bus Stand (CBS), calling on commuters to help maintain cleanliness and safeguard public property.

In a statement, the SLTB noted that the Central Bus Stand was renovated following several days of intensive work and significant expenditure, with the aim of improving convenience and providing a better travel experience for the public.

However, the SLTB expressed concern over incidents of misuse and littering reported at the newly renovated premises by certain individuals.

The SLTB requested the public to dispose of waste responsibly using designated bins and to help maintain cleanliness within the bus stand premises. Commuters were also urged to avoid damaging seats, walls, and other facilities provided for public use.

The Transport Board further reminded the public that the Central Bus Stand is a national asset that should be preserved for future generations, urging commuters to act responsibly and help protect the facility.

The SLTB called on passengers to support efforts to maintain discipline and safeguard public property at the Central Bus Stand. (Newswire)

[Devaka Perera @devakaperera]

One of the happiest bits of news I've gotten this year!

One of the few kids who came forward to ask me for advice after my speech at TedX Youth, has started his own company!

Nothing beats hearing about young people you've encouraged, bringing their visions to life!

[Devaka Perera @devakaperera]

It's that time of year again! Kolamba Kamatha, the trilingual drama festival glimmers on the horizon! always a pleasure working with the KKF team!

Visit https://t.co/WMFmWzUhS9 to view the programme and purchase your tickets!

Support local art & artists! #kolambakamatha

[Devaka Perera @devakaperera]

Collaborated on a project, The Moose Fans App, a mobile application with an unique concept, for both Android & IOS!

The app is now live & available on both the Android and Apple Stores!

https://t.co/cGGF81ls8N

[Devaka Perera @devakaperera]

2026 began with an opportunity to work with KALĀ, with TAKE on Art × KALĀ, a cross-border contemporary arts platform in Colombo.

More details - https://t.co/zBGWc7J2VY