An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. In a move hailed as a long-overdue conservation victory, Sri Lanka has formally ...

Colombo, as Sri Lanka’s commercial capital, hosts the highest concentration of tuition classes and private tutors. According ...

In the heart of South Asia’s teardrop-shaped island lies an ecological treasure often overlooked—the butterfly. These vibrant ...

Sri Lanka’s free education policy, a landmark achievement, was introduced in 1945 by Dr C W W Kannangara. This policy ensures ...