The current government remains dedicated to prioritizing the Buddha Sasana by fulfilling its constitutional obligations, ...

James says travelling in intimate groups, like the ones Bunnik Tours offers, with never more than 20 people, means travellers can have more and deeper cultural experiences that are out of reach for ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Sri Lankan police have arrested three men accused of burning a wild elephant alive, an act that has drawn widespread outrage after footage of the incident circulated on social media amid renewed ...

Torrential downpours and high winds struck large parts of the island nation as Cyclone Ditwah churned northwest toward India. By Pamodi Waravita and Mujib Mashal Pamodi Waravita reported from Colombo, ...

Urgent Structural Reforms and Efficient Public Spending Key for Long-Term Growth COLOMBO, October 7, 2025—Sri Lanka’s recent economic performance has been strong. Despite this, the recovery remains ...

Sri Lanka is to take out a yuan-denominated loan equivalent to $500 million to resume a stalled highway project, according to the president’s senior economic adviser. The construction of Sri Lanka’s ...

Hemamali Tennakoon does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Sigiriya stands as one of Sri Lanka’s most impressive ancient sites, a rock fortress filled with history, art, and mystery. This video uncovers the secrets of its construction, purpose, and the ...

We left the hotels behind and stayed with a local Sri Lankan family — and it changed the way we see the country. In this special vlog from Habarana and Sigiriya, we experience home-cooked meals, deep ...

This March marks the mid-point of Sri Lanka’s four-year economic reform program supported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In the two years since its inception difficult but much needed ...