After 14 years in hiding, when King Valagamba finally returned to reclaim his throne in Anuradhapura around 89 BCE, he paid ...

Soar over the lush landscapes of Sri Lanka with this breathtaking drone footage, showcasing verdant tea plantations, ancient temples, and stunning coastal views. Discover the island's rich ...

Veterinarians are preparing to airlift an Asian elephant from Sri Lanka back to its home country of Thailand this weekend after it spent more than two decades at a Buddhist temple where activists ...

A Thai elephant given to Sri Lanka in 2001 has returned to its birthplace after a diplomatic row over its alleged abuse.

U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung visited the Staten Island Hindu Temple in Castleton Corners on Friday, June 7, 2024. to meet with the Tamil American community.

Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka have decided to turn off lights at temples across the country on Oct. 9, an important Buddhist feast day, to protest the steep electricity tariff hike. The council of ...

Princess Anne paid a visit to a sacred Buddhist temple as she kicked off the second day of her Sri Lankan tour to celebrate the UK's ties with the Commonwealth nation. The Princess Royal, 73, wore ...

An Asian elephant is returning to Thailand after it spent more than two decades at a Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka where activists alleged it was abused.

Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka have decided to turn off lights at temples across the country on Oct. 9, an important Buddhist feast day, to protest the steep electricity tariff hike. The council of ...