“You have to go when you have to go” is a common saying, but this is impossible in many areas of Sri Lanka as there is a dearth of public toilets and sanitary facilities. Women are particularly ...

While most people associate chicken with popular dishes, few are aware that a species of chicken is officially recognised as ...

This Sri Lankan hilltop town is home to mesmerizing cultural landmarks and stunning vistas - it's also one of the friendliest ...

Sri Lanka lures travellers with an impressive array: wildlife, history, exceptional food, surfing hotspots and beaches ...

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s conflict-affected communities in the Northern and Eastern Provinces have reported increased disposable income, but land disputes remain a major challenge, according to a UN ...

I take a beat before entering Kalutara Stupa, one of the most sacred sites on Sri Lanka’s Buddhist trail. That’s when I spot the elaborately carved semi-circular stone slab at the entrance.

Almost all forest fire in Sri Lanka is human-caused; the two main forest fire seasons are February to March and July to August. Annually, 100-2,500 hectares (247-6,178 acres) of forest resources ...

The recently opened Pekoe Trail, which runs for more than 300km through tea plantations, villages and forests, tells the story of Sri Lanka's complex and chequered tea history.

Despite Sri Lanka’s strong eco-tourism appeal, lesser-known forests such as Nuwaragala and Kottawa remain underutilised. Top revenue-generating reserves, including Hurulu, Sinharaja, and Knuckles ...

Sri Lanka produces more than 300 million kilograms of tea per year, much of it grown in this region, coming out of estates whose names give clues to their founders.

The election of new Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna-led National People’s Power alliance's parliamentary supermajority signal a significant political ...