Everything to know before you go - Sri Lanka lures travellers with an impressive array: wildlife, history, exceptional food, ...

LGBTQ+ Sri Lankans face violence, while promises by the government to repeal colonial-era laws remain unmet.

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

Aathe Athitheye Sita 1948 Dakwa Sangshipthe Sri Lankeye Ithihasaye (A Concise History of Sri Lanka from Ancient Times to 1948) Author – Indrakeerthi Siriweera A Sarasavi publication Reviewed by Lynn ...

This summer marked the 40th year since the sordid events of Black July ushered a dark new chapter into Sri Lanka’s history. To understand the true nature of this violence, it is necessary to go back ...

Since 1804, the residence has been used by a succession of 29 British governors and six presidents of Sri Lanka. During the days of the British administration, it was known as Government House as ...

Item 1 of 4 People view colonial-era artefacts that have been returned from the Netherlands, at the main Museum in Colombo, Sri Lanka December 5, 2023.

The artefacts were taken in 1765 from Kandy, the last kingdom of ancient Sri Lanka, when the Dutch besieged the palace, a Netherlands returns colonial-era artefacts to Sri Lanka Skip to main content ...

The artefacts were taken in 1765 from Kandy, the last kingdom of ancient Sri Lanka, when the Dutch besieged the palace, a statement from the Netherlands embassy said.