On December 26, 2004, the No. 50 Matara Express, Queen of the Sea, was packed with 1,700 passengers heading south through Sri Lanka. But as the train stopped in Ambalangoda, a catastrophe was already ...

A top-level Chinese delegation led by China’s minister in charge of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission will visit Sri Lanka from February 19 to 23. The delegation head, Minister Pan Yue, will hold ...

Sri Lanka is becoming a tourism hotspot for Ayurvedic medicine. Autumn Phillips discusses her experience of yoga, meditation and retreats in her latest column.

Sri Lanka unveils a world of hidden treasures, from its lush landscapes to the rich cultural experiences that define this island nation. Picture vibrant roads lined with daily life, picturesque ...

According to Professor Charitha Herath, the foreign debt was at $ 91 billion in February 2024 (‘tatu nodena nayata kaa satutu vima: Lankadeepa of 9/2/24). His statement is very important for our ...

UK Premier Keir Starmer reiterated his Government’s commitment to addressing justice, accountability of reconciliation in Sri Lanka and issues faced by Tamils, including advocating for human rights ...

Sri Lanka’s island charm is as vivid as it is varied. With a blend of flowering spice groves, lush tea plantations and ...

In search of Buddhist conscience (Baudha Hurdasakshiya Soya) by Laleen Jayamanne and Namika Raby “People were nourished by ...

Sri Lankans are a little uneasy due to the high prices of coconuts and the shortage of the nut itself in the island. Now we hear of plans being in the pipeline for the Government to import ...

Sri Lankans are a little uneasy due to the high prices of coconuts and the shortage of the nut itself in the island. ..

In the world of tea, James Taylor often takes center stage as the pioneer credited with establishing Sri Lanka's tea industry ...

Background The history of Sri Lankan Railways dates back to the colonial era, with the establishment of the first railway ...