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Hindu College Colombo
Hindu College Colombo () or abbreviated as HCC is a Tamil language National School situated in Bambalapitiya, in the suburbs of Colombo, Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1951 with the name of "பிள்ளையார் பாடசாலை" (Pillayar Paadasaalai) by C. Nagalingam, Justice C. Nagalingam Q.C. and 23 others. Hindu College Colombo is now considered one of the most prominent Tamil national schools in the country due to its reputation in the way of providing education. Nagendra is the current principal of the school, who took charge as principal on 29 May 2023. History Founding and early years The school's history dates back to 12 February 1951, when it commenced its services as "Pillayar Padasalai" with 48 students and volunteer teachers. The dream of establishing a school for the Tamil-speaking Hindu community in Colombo was realized through the efforts of its founders, as well as the support of parents, alumni, and well-wishers. The school initially started i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bambalapitiya
Bambalapitiya is a southern coastal neighbourhood of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The area also known as Colombo 4, spans about along Galle Road. The western boundary of the suburb is the Indian Ocean and it is bordered to the east by Havelock Town, the north by Kollupitiya, and to the south by Wellawatte. It falls within the Kollupitiya (Colpetty) Ward of the Colombo Municipal Council. Educational institutions Bambalapitiya is regarded as an educational hub. Many private sector schools and colleges such as IIT(Informatics Institute of Technology),ICBS, ICBT Campus, IDM Computer Studies, ESOFT Computer Studies, and PIBT are in this area. It contains a number of notable schools, including Colombo Hindu College, Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya, Holy Family Convent, Muslim Ladies College, Ramanathan Hindu Ladies' College, St Peter's College, Colombo, St. Peter's College, St. Paul's Girls School, Milagiriya. Diplomatic missions * Consulate General of Greece * Consulate of Singapo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
