EXPLORING THE COSMOS

About ASRISKU

Discover the story, mission, and passionate team behind our astronomy society.

Our Mission

The Astronomical Society of Royal International School Kurunegala (ASRISKU) is dedicated to promoting astronomy and science education, fostering a community of young astronomers, and engaging in outreach.

Our Journey

2024

Founded by Students

ASRISK was established by a group of astronomy enthusiasts at Royal International School.

2024

Launched The First Astronomical Society Meeting

Created a Environment for students to join the ASRISK.

2024

Held different Fund raisers to hold the Night Camp

Hosted over 100 attendees, sparking interest in astronomy.

2025

Annual Night camp

Hosted over 100 attendees, sparking interest in astronomy.

Executive Committee 2025

The visionary team that shaped our astronomical journey

H.M. Sulochana Gaura Bandara

H.M. Sulochana Gaura Bandara

Persident

Founder & Lead Astronomer

Insara Wijethunge

Insara Wijethunge

Vice President

Co-Leader

W.Y.R. Aluvihare

W.Y.R. Aluvihare

Co Secretary

Admin Support

Keven Thinal

Keven Thinal

Secretary

Admin Support

Mohamed Rizwan Sarah

Mohamed Rizwan Sarah

Co-Treasurer

Finance Head

Naveen George

Naveen George

Co-Treasurer

Manage the Treasury of the club

Zainab Thamseer

Zainab Thamseer

Cheif Event Coordinator

Event Cordination

Sanula Risith

Sanula Risith

Chief Editor

Digital Media Content Manager

P.G. Akash Lavira Lakvin

P.G. Akash Lavira Lakvin

Co-Photographer

Digital Media Content Manager

Enaksha Thalitha

Enaksha Thalitha

Co-Photographer

Digital Media Content Manager

Danajana Deshanjeli Senarath

Danajana Deshanjeli Senarath

Co - Membership Coordinator

Coordinating members

Dinuka Somarathne

Dinuka Somarathne

Co - Membership Coordinator

Membership Coordination

Dasisma Amarasighne

Dasisma Amarasighne

Director of Sponsorship and Partnerships

Director

Nethuli Panditharathne

Nethuli Panditharathne

Director Of Research and Communications

Director

Teneesha Sewwandi Ekanayaka

Teneesha Sewwandi Ekanayaka

Director of Event Planning and Operations

Director

Fathima Aneesha Aneer

Fathima Aneesha Aneer

Director of Publicity and Promotions

Director

Onithi Inara Herath

Onithi Inara Herath

Director of Member Relations and Community Outreach

Director

Yalitha Sandul Weerakoon

Yalitha Sandul Weerakoon

Director of Digital Media and Content

Director

S.M.S. Yuhansa Senadhipathi

S.M.S. Yuhansa Senadhipathi

Director of Learning Programs and Development

Director

Uththara Upeshi Devapriya

Uththara Upeshi Devapriya

Director of Research Projects and Publications

Director

Danajana Deshanjeli Senarath

Danajana Deshanjeli Senarath

Co - Membership Coordinator

Coordinating members

Dinuka Somarathne

Dinuka Somarathne

Co - Membership Coordinator

Membership Coordination

Dasisma Amarasighne

Dasisma Amarasighne

Director of Sponsorship and Partnerships

Director

Nethuli Panditharathne

Nethuli Panditharathne

Director Of Research and Communications

Director

Teneesha Sewwandi Ekanayaka

Teneesha Sewwandi Ekanayaka

Director of Event Planning and Operations

Director

Fathima Aneesha Aneer

Fathima Aneesha Aneer

Director of Publicity and Promotions

Director

Onithi Inara Herath

Onithi Inara Herath

Director of Member Relations and Community Outreach

Director

Yalitha Sandul Weerakoon

Yalitha Sandul Weerakoon

Director of Digital Media and Content

Director

S.M.S. Yuhansa Senadhipathi

S.M.S. Yuhansa Senadhipathi

Director of Learning Programs and Development

Director

Uththara Upeshi Devapriya

Uththara Upeshi Devapriya

Director of Research Projects and Publications

Director

Executive Committee 2026

The next generation of astronomical leaders

W.M. Sanula Risith Wijepala

W.M. Sanula Risith Wijepala

President

Leading the society with vision and innovation

Dimal Yoshitha Ranaweera

Dimal Yoshitha Ranaweera

Vice President

Supporting strategic initiatives and member engagement

Dinuka Somarathna

Dinuka Somarathna

Chief Event Coordinator

Orchestrating memorable astronomical events

Yuhansa Senadhipathi

Yuhansa Senadhipathi

Co-Secretary

Managing communications and documentation

Nipulma Jayasinghe

Nipulma Jayasinghe

Co-Secretary

Handling correspondence and meeting coordination

Mindinu Silva

Mindinu Silva

Treasurer

Managing financial resources and budgeting

Senuja Wijayarathna

Senuja Wijayarathna

Chief Editor

Overseeing publications and content quality

Ganupa Hansitha Rathnayaka

Ganupa Hansitha Rathnayaka

Photographer

Capturing cosmic moments and society events

Dananjana Deshanjeli Senarath

Dananjana Deshanjeli Senarath

Membership Coordinator

Managing member relations and recruitment

Wishma Akarsha

Wishma Akarsha

Director of Sponsorship and Partnerships

Building strategic alliances and funding

V.P. Diluni Siyathra Gunawardana

V.P. Diluni Siyathra Gunawardana

Director of Research and Communications

Leading research projects and external communications

Shahama Riskhan

Shahama Riskhan

Director of Event Planning and Operations

Coordinating logistics for all society events

J A Raveen Dinsath Wijayarathne

J A Raveen Dinsath Wijayarathne

Director of Publicity and Promotions

Managing marketing and brand visibility

M A B Hirusha Hashendra

M A B Hirusha Hashendra

Director of Member Relations and Community Outreach

Building community connections and member satisfaction

P.K.G. Punsika Thevjaya

P.K.G. Punsika Thevjaya

Director of Digital Media and Content

Creating engaging digital content across platforms

W.M. Styen Dilan Wanninayake

W.M. Styen Dilan Wanninayake

Director of Learning Programs

Developing educational initiatives and workshops

Evin Thejaya Cabral

Evin Thejaya Cabral

Director of Research Projects and Publications

Leading research endeavors and publishing findings