The relic is believed by devotees to be a tooth of the Buddha. Nearly 450,000 pilgrims – more than double the expected number – lined up for a rare public display of the relic on 23 April. The ...

Sri Lanka becoming a Macbethian sick state? The traditional ritual of anointing medicinal oil (or ‘hisa thel gaema’ in ...

For a small village near the Sinharaja Forest Reserve in Sri Lanka, “snow-white monkeys” have become a major tourist attraction, reports contributor Malaka Rodrigo for Mongabay. These white monkeys ...

Physical connection to India could dissuade other countries from deepening ties with the island, as it will be seen as New ...

Planning a trip to Sri Lanka with kids? From activities and places to visit, to hotel recommendations, this family travel ...

Sri Lanka is on track to post growth of 3.5% this year, the World Bank said in its latest report on Wednesday, unchanged from ...

Sri Lanka is on track to achieve growth of 3.5% this year, the World Bank said in its latest report on Wednesday, ...

Sri Lanka is a land of incredible elegance, rich history, and vibrant culture. From its pristine beaches and lush jungles to ancient temples and colonial architecture, this island offers some of the ...

Sri Lanka is full of hidden gems waiting to be explored. Beyond its famous landmarks, the island offers breathtaking, ...

In a rare and a prestigious honour in the world of biological sciences, a newly discovered species of bronzeback snake has ...

Thousands of pilgrims camped overnight outside Sri Lanka's holiest Buddhist temple in anticipation of Friday's display of a ...

“The Gathering” in Sri Lanka’s Minneriya National Park is said to be among the world’s most spectacular wildlife phenomena. Every year, hundreds of elephants gather on a dry lakebed in the park that ...