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COLOMBO — Bhathiya is a tusker whose towering presence once symbolized the majestic beauty of Sri Lanka’s wild elephants ...
Kusal Mendis continued his sublime batting form in white-ball cricket and led Sri Lanka to a seven-wicket victory against Bangladesh in the first T20.
Today we set out on an epic street food tour in Kandy to taste the best street food in Sri Lanka. Kandy is home to some ...
The gruesome discovery is further evidence of the atrocities committed during the brutal communal war, unleashed by ...
Shangri-La Colombo, in collaboration with Spa Ceylon and Mastercard, unveiled an exclusive multi-sensory dining experience in ...
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that, effective July 1, the law requiring all public transport bus drivers to wear seatbelts will be strictly enforced. Although seatbelt use has ...
Destination Sri Lanka It felt strange to get on a flight from Singapore, head westwards towards India, and stop just short of the Indian airspace, alighting instead in Colombo. Sri […] ...
In August 2008, Dr Manmohan Singh visited Colombo and was concerned with the billions that China was pouring in into the island nation. Dr Singh wanted a stronger Indian influence in Sri Lanka.
Even before the Portuguese’ arrival, Pettah had been a major trading place. Due to its proximity to Colombo Port (Kolom Thota), the Kotte kings erected warehouses in Pettah to store spices, vegetables ...
Colombo is an undiscovered gem, with many hidden parts waiting to be explored. Pettah, the original part of Colombo, is fascinating, with its unique neighborhoods and characters.
The decision to open a new branch, and Seylan Bank’s first trade hub in Pettah, aims to provide innovative, accessible financial solutions to empower individuals, businesses, and entrepreneurs within ...