Unlike many global powers that take pride in their modern accomplishments, Sri Lanka stands unique in its possession of a ...

People view colonial-era artifacts that have been returned from the Netherlands, at the main Museum in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 5, 2023.

In line with this, they have initiated a research programme as a first step towards the restitution of such cultural objects.

The government has decided to repeal colonial-era Bread Ordinance No. 13 of 1864 and to introduce provisions under the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) Act to regulate Sri Lanka’s bread sales. ..

Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena on Thursday rescinded a colonial-era British order naming 19 nationals as "traitors" for leading a rebellion nearly 200 years ago, his office said, as he ...

In the summer of 1983, ethnic violence swept the island nation of Sri Lanka. Known as Black July, the outbreak of communal violence between the Sinhalese majority and Tamil minority communities left ...

People view colonial-era artefacts that have been returned from the Netherlands, at the main Museum in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Dec 5, 2023. (Photo: REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte) People view colonial ...

The Netherlands returned six artefacts including a cannon, a ceremonial sword and two guns taken from Sri Lanka more than 250 years ago on Tuesday, as part of efforts by the former colonial power ...