UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk visited a recently discovered mass grave site on Jaffna's outskirts ...

JAFFNA, Sri Lanka—It’s been a busy few months at the polls for Sri Lanka, which recently capped off its third set of elections in under eight months with local elections held on May 6. The ...

I keep coming back to Sri Lanka! This is part 1/3 of our NEW Sri Lanka series covering the life, culture and cuisine of the fisherman of Sri Lanka. From Crab netting to fishing out of a rubber ...

Jaffna -- with a majority Tamil population and strong cultural ties to India -- was a major battleground during Sri Lanka’s civil war. Bringing international cricket to the region is about more ...

The port of Hambantota in southern Sri Lanka has been a Chinese-run facility since 2017, when both sides signed a 99-year lease after Colombo struggled to repay debt from the port's construction.

Jayasuriya thanked PM Modi for always helping Sri Lanka when in need and also told PM about his time in the Indian Premier League (IPL), playing for Mumbai Indians (MI) from 2008-11.

I’ve travelled on lots of trains in Sri Lanka, a country of quite extraordinary beauty and generous-hearted people, but this was something very special: the Yal Devi Express from Colombo to Jaffna.

Murali Krishnan in Jaffna, Sri Lanka 04/04/2025 Nearly 16 years after Sri Lanka's civil war, former female fighters from the country's northern provinces still have limited opportunities.

According to Sri Lanka’s Airport and Aviation Services, the new connection is a “major step forward in enhancing direct regional air connectivity”. IndiGo has already become the largest foreign ...

Discover the bold flavors of Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka! From fiery crab curry to the rich, hearty Odiyal Kool, this Tamil region serves up unforgettable dishes. 🍤🔥 Watch as we explore ...

Born into poverty in the town of Jaffna, the capital city of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka (two hours boat ride to India), as a teenager he and his three siblings experienced first hand the ...

This photo taken on Feb. 23, 2025 shows the Jaffna Public Library in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Located in northern Sri Lanka, Jaffna is a coastal city heavily ravaged during a long-term civil war.