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The Legacy Of The ‘Horagolla Walauwa’

Sri Lanka’s political landscape of the 20th century was dominated for the most part by a handful of prestigious families. These included the Bandaranaikes and the Wijewardenes, whose members were among the most powerful and influential in the country (and perhaps still are, to this day).

‘Wadakaha Sudiya’: The 1955 Solar Eclipse Hoax

So go the lyrics of a popular baila song (translated from the original Sinhala) written and performed by the legendary Wally Bastiansz himself.

In Sri Lanka, How Kissing In Public Can Land You In Jail

Prostitution is technically not legal in Sri Lanka, and so every once in a while, local newspapers will carry a news item that resembles the following:

Things You Didn’t Know About Colombo’s Oldest Buildings

Colombo Fort has, for over a century, been the centre of Sri Lanka’s economic activity; and being strategically located to facilitate international travel, it is not surprising that colonisers, be it the Portuguese, Dutch, or the British, chose to consolidate their control over the city.

Forgotten Stories Of Colonial Colombo

Colombo is rapidly evolving into a busy metropolitan city.

Budget 2021: What You Need To Know

On 17 November, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Mahinda Rajapaksa walked into the chambers of Sri Lanka’s parliament to deliver the maiden budget of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)-led government.

The World’s Oldest Tea Auction Goes Digital

Almost every week, for the last 126 years, well-dressed tea traders have gathered at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) to snap up Ceylon Tea for export.

Come Stay With Us: How Sri Lanka’s Independent Hoteliers Are Gearing Up To Welcome Guests Again

The 2019-20 financial year dealt two heavy blows to Sri Lanka’s tourism industry. The tragic Easter Sunday attacks came first, and just as the industry was starting to make a recovery, along came COVID19. With the country under curfew for a greater part of the past few months the entire tourism sector, among others, came to a screeching halt.

A New Cashless System For Buses

Users of public transport in Sri Lanka may be able to shift to a new form of payment soon.

Sri Lanka’s First Underwater Museum Opens

Despite the challenges brought about by COVID-19, the Sri Lanka Navy was able to complete an underwater museum, which over time, is hoped will become an artificial coral reef.

Sri Lanka: A Cradle Of Ancient Civilization

The world’s oldest evidence of bows and arrows used by prehistoric humans outside Africa has been found in Sri Lanka.

What To Expect When Sri Lanka Opens For Tourism

Sri Lanka will be welcoming visitors from August 1. If you plan to catch a flight to the country soon, here are a few things you need to know.

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