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For centuries, barefoot pilgrims have walked through the arid jungles and lush forests of Sri Lanka’s east and south, ...
Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim stitched together an unbroken 247-run stand to put Bangladesh in a commanding position at 293-3 at the end of the first day of the first test against Sri ...
The Sri Lanka Development Update (SLDU) has two main aims. First, it reports on key developments over the past 12 months in Sri Lanka’s economy, places these in longer term and global contexts, and ...
Instead of upholding the values of kindness and nonviolence, animal cruelty has become an unchecked reality. It is a sobering thought that Sri Lanka’s long tradition of animal compassion, dating back ...
Posted: April 7, 2025 | Last updated: April 7, 2025 Features Martin, a snake charmer from Sri Lanka, who shares insights about his homeland, lifestyle, and the unique traditions of his gypsy family.
Prime Minister Modi’s three-day visit to Sri Lanka fostered stronger bilateral ties with President Dissanayake. Seven MoUs were signed in key sectors including defence, energy, and trade. Modi ...
Sri Lanka is geared up to conduct its first-ever animal census as the island nation will count toque monkeys, purple-faced langurs, giant squirrels, and peacocks between 8 and 8:05 am (local time ...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A passenger train hit an elephant herd near a wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka, killing six of the animals, an official said on Thursday. Four babies and two adults died ...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A passenger train hit an elephant herd near a wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka, killing six of the animals, an official said on Thursday. Updated Feb. 21, 2025 at 1:05 a.m.
A 40-year-old elephant named 'Raja' went viral this year after the video of it collecting 'road tax' from passing vehicles in Sri Lanka was shared online.
Elephant's hilarious 'road tax' demand is winning the internet! Watch Raja's adorable antics in this viral video from Sri Lanka. Scroll down to read more.