If historical marvels are more your vibe, don’t miss Sigiriya. This ancient rock fortress, built atop a giant granite rock, ...

The 77th Independence Day saw Sri Lanka more ‘in dependence’ than independent. Tamil Nadu fishermen invade our territorial waters, disobey our Navy, and... ..

The National Organic Control Unit (NOCU), the competent authority for organic agriculture in Sri Lanka under the Sri Lanka ...

Climate change-induced gale-force winds, erratic monsoons, and a turbulent sea are now hindering the smooth operation of the India-Sri Lanka ferry service, which was resumed 17 months ago.

I was delighted to have made my first official visit to Sri Lanka following the recent formation of President Dissanayake’s ...

The Tamil scholar “Pundit” M. Nallathamby, a teacher at Zahira College, Colombo was entrusted this task and a neat, precise ...

Usvatte-aratchi Two thoughtful short essays on schools and education appeared in The Island newspaper on January 20th and 21st. The first was written by Lokubandara Tillakaratne, and the second by ...

Forced into exile 25 years ago and compelled to stay away in order to stay alive, journalist D.B.S. Jeyaraj always dreamt of returning to Sri Lanka. That flame of hope flickered occasionally, as the ...

The New York City Council celebrated Sri Lanka’s Independence Day, just ahead of February 4, in its Council Chambers, in the presence of a gathering of Lankans and Lankan-Americans.

From tea plantation bungalows and modern jungle villas, to beachside estates, this tropical island boasts accommodation for ...

The ‘Guardians of the Ocean’ project, founded in early 2020 by Niven Ganegama, is an initiative dedicated to educating younger generations ...

If there’s one thing that defines Sri Lanka’s vibrant streets, it’s the irresistible aroma of sizzling snacks, spicy curries, ...