Anuradhapura, a Ceylonese political and religious capital that flourished for 1,300 years, was abandoned after an invasion in 993. Hidden away in dense jungle for many years, the splendid site, with ...

Despite its immense religious and archaeological value, Anuradhapura remains under-represented in the country’s tourism narrative. According to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, in 2024 Sri ...

One of the greatest examples of cultural sharing in the world, is the spread of Buddhism from India to Sri Lanka. The Island ...

Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thero, a prominent Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka, has expressed his happiness and gratitude towards ...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Anuradhapura, a short while ago, marking the final day of his three-day trip ...

Offered prayers at the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura with President Dissanayake. It’s a deeply humbling moment to be at one of the most revered sites in Buddhism. It is a living ...

The closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance system installed for the security of Anuradhapura city is currently inactive, raising concerns among residents, officials, and legal professionals.

Today, there are 29 diocesan priests and 13 parishes including three places of pilgrimage, such as Our Lady of Lourdes, Our Lady of Madu-Maduru Oya and Calvary Shrine. The rainy season lasts from ...

It was followed by the launch of the construction of an advanced signalling system from Maho to Anuradhapura, for which India has offered a grant assistance of USD 14.89 million. The latest ...