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I.M.R.A. Iriyagolla
Imiya Mudiyanselage Raphael Abhayawansa Iriyagolle (3 January 1907 – 7 January 1973) was a Sri Lankan politician and Cabinet ministers, Cabinet minister who served as Minister of Education (Sri Lanka), Minister of Education between 1965 and 1970. Early life and education Iriyagolle was born 3 January 1907 to a wealthy family in Katugampola Electoral District, Katugampola. He was educated at Katugampola Village School, as well as Nalanda College, Colombo and Ananda College in Colombo. Iriyagolle was described as an excellent student and gained admission to Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Ceylon Medical College. He left soon after, before completing his studies following an argument with a European member of the faculty. Early career He then joined the Ceylon Police Force as a Sub Inspector of Police. Iriyagolle left the police and worked as a journalist and editor of a Sinhala Newspaper. He was the editor of the Sinhala Baudhdhaya newspaper under Maha Bodhi Socie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Honourable
''The Honourable'' (British English) or ''The Honorable'' (American English; see spelling differences) (abbreviation: ''Hon.'', ''Hon'ble'', or variations) is an honorific style that is used as a prefix before the names or titles of certain people, usually with official governmental or diplomatic positions. Use by governments International diplomacy In international diplomatic relations, representatives of foreign states are often styled as ''The Honourable''. Deputy chiefs of mission, , consuls-general and consuls are always given the style. All heads of consular posts, whether they are honorary or career postholders, are accorded the style according to the State Department of the United States. However, the style ''Excellency'' instead of ''The Honourable'' is used for ambassadors and high commissioners. Africa The Congo In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the prefix 'Honourable' or 'Hon.' is used for members of both chambers of the Parliament of the Democratic Repu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |