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Late Professor Indra Dassanayake was awarded an Honorary Service award at the Excellence in Humanities Awards- 2023, organized by the Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, for her service to improve Hindi Studies and the field of Humanities.

Acting Head of the Department of Hindi Studies, Dr. Anusha Salwathura, received the award on behalf of her family.

Senior Professor Lakshman Senevirathne was awarded a Service Acknowledgement award at the Excellence in Humanities Awards- 2023, organized by the Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, recognizing his service to the University through academic and administrative positions.

Former Head of the Department, (Late) D.Litt. Prof. Indra Dassanayake has been conferred the prestigious Padma Shri Award by the Government of India in 2020, posthumously in recognition of her service towards literature and education.

Padma Shri Award is one of the highest civilian awards in India.

Her daughter received the award on behalf of her in 2021 by the President of India.

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An Indian Food Festival was organized by the Hindi Parishad and the Department of Hindi Studies on 13th September 2023 at Polwaththa Ground, University of Kelaniya. Food items like Poori, Indian Roti, Aloo Paratha, Poha, Laddu, Onion Pakoda, Bread Pakoda, and beverages like Masala Chai (Tea) were available at the festival. Participants had the opportunity to have Mehendi art also.

Dr. Ankuran Dutta, Director of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center participated as the Chief Guest of the event.

Senior Prof. S. R. D. Kalingamudali, Dean of the Faculty of Science, Prof. Mukesh Mishra, Siddharth University, Gorakhpur, Prof. Nilanthi Rajapakshe, Head of the Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts, University of Sri Jayewardenepura were among the other honorable guests. Staff of the Department of Hindi Studies, members of the academic and non-academic staff of the university, students, and the public were present at the event.