In this global order, the sovereignty of smaller states was given—and no smaller state had ceased to exist due to being swallowed up by a larger state—unlike in the 19th-century global order ...

“Glorious, blessed land” is the Sanskrit name of a little slice of Paradise on Earth - formerly known as the island of Ceylon ...

From luxury heritage routes to routine service passing through extraordinary scenery, here are 19 of our favorite rail ...

Usvatte-aratchi Two thoughtful short essays on schools and education appeared in The Island newspaper on January 20th and 21st. The first was written by Lokubandara Tillakaratne, and the second by ...

Reivew by Prof. Rajiva Wijesinha Edited by Avisha Mario Seneviratne When over forty years ago I produced the first volume of the New Lankan Review, which proved popular if controversial, I realised ...

The skipper's career-best score and fourth ODI century rescued Sri Lanka in Colombo after the rest of the batting line-up crumbled around him, with Dunith Wellalage the next highest scorer on 30.

Charith Asalanka smashed 127 off 126 balls to drag hosts Sri Lanka to a respectable 214 all out in 46 overs in the first ODI against Australia on Wednesday. The skipper's career-best score and fourth ...

Steve Smith took a superb catch midway through Sri Lanka's innings, but captain Charith Asalanka's century lifted his team with a run-a-ball century. Sri Lanka has embarrassed a second-string ...

Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka led by example and smashed a belligerent hundred to set up a 49-run victory over a depleted Australia in their low-scoring opening one-day international in ...

This photo essay provides a glimpse of the working life of nattami, labourers exclusively involved in transporting goods ...

Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning comeback against world champions Australia to clinch a 49-run victory in the first one-day international on Wednesday after a century by captain Charith Asalanka.