Galle Fort and the southern beaches are on the itinerary for many visitors, but the surrounding area also has much to offer.

A replica of the ancient Ashokan Pillar has been erected on the premises of a Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka in recognition of the “great service” of Emperor Ashoka to the island nation. Indian High ...

Recently, Sri Lanka's Southern Province has become a favored destination for neophyte surfers—a laid-back alternative to the less forgiving waters of the eastern coast—and a lively hospitality ...

A Replica of the Ashoka pillar, built in the sacred premises of Waskaduwa Sri Subhuthi Viharaya was unveiled on 21st July 2025. It is a Buddhist temple situated in the city of Waskaduwa, in ...

By Ifham Nizam Southern MICE Expo 2024 is poised to be a transformative force for Sri Lanka’s economic landscape, heralding a new era of growth and opportunity, Tourism, Lands, Sports and Youth ...

Describing it as "a project for posterity," India on Saturday donated digital equipment, including 2,000 Tabs, worth Rs 300 million for use by 200 schools in the southern province of Sri Lanka.

The southern province, especially Galle, demonstrates this influence even today. ... It was introduced by wives of the Portuguese officers in Sri Lanka to the women of the South as a hobby.

The tsunami destroyed the coir (coconut fiber) industry in southern Sri Lanka, sweeping away the livelihoods of many of the country’s poorest workers. In 2006, Oxfam commissioned a study of the market ...

In southern Sri Lanka, a chant for change this poll season Economic concerns come to the fore ahead of the September 21 presidential election Updated - September 11, 2024 12:17 pm IST - KURUNEGALA ...