Only a handful of those assembled, recognised that the music was from the opera – The Pearl Fishers by Georges Bizet. It is intriguing that the opera composed by Bizet (1838-1875) was set in Mannar, ...

Sri Lanka is one of the world’s most mesmerising destinations. Similar in land area to Ireland and rich in theatrical technicolour, the people are warm, helpful and welcoming, there’s a huge ...

On May 21, 2021, the X-Press Pearl erupted into flames about 18 kilometers northwest of Colombo, Sri Lanka, while awaiting permission to enter port. The fire is believed to have been caused by the ...

Sri Lanka imposed a fishing ban across a 50-kilometer (31-mile) span of the island’s western coast following the X-Press Pearl’s sinking. Image courtesy of the Ministry of Fisheries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Sri Lanka as the "precious pearl of the Indian Ocean," highlighting the deep-rooted historical, cultural, and civilisational ties between the two nations.

The natural beauty of Sri Lanka has lead the country to be referred to as The Pearl of the Indian Ocean. Lush tropical forests, white beaches, diverse landscapes with rich biodiversity and a friendly, ...

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