Sri Lanka

Country Sri Lanka
Capital Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte
Continent Asia
Currency Sri Lankan Rupee(LKR)
Languages Sinhala & Tamil

Sri jayawardenapura Kotte

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Introduction

The first Sinhalese arrived in Sri Lanka late in the 6th century B.C. probably from northern India. Buddhism was introduced in about the mid-third century B.C., and a great civilization developed at the cities of Anuradhapura (kingdom from circa 200 B.C. to circa A.D. 1000) and Polonnaruwa (from about 1070 to 1200). In the 14th century, a south Indian dynasty established a Tamil kingdom in northern Sri Lanka. The coastal areas of the island were controlled by the Portuguese in the 16th century and by the Dutch in the 17th century. The island was ceded to the British in 1796, became a crown colony in 1802, and was united under British rule by 1815. As Ceylon, it became independent in 1948; its name was changed to Sri Lanka in 1972. Tensions between the Sinhalese majority and Tamil separatists erupted into war in 1983. After two decades of fighting, the government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) formalized a cease-fire in February 2002 with Norway brokering peace negotiations. Violence between the LTTE and government forces intensified in 2006 and the government regained control of the Eastern Province in 2007. In May 2009, the government announced that its military had finally defeated the remnants of the LTTE and that its leader, Velupillai PRABHAKARAN, had been killed.

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Sri Lanka - Wikipedia
Sri Lanka - CIA World Fact Book
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Michael Kors commits US$ 2.7 million to feed Sri Lankan children and support local farmers through WFP - UN World Food ProgrammeMichael Kors commits US$ 2.7 million to feed Sri Lankan children and support local farmers through WFP  UN World Food Programme

President Dissanayake vows to end Sri Lanka’s drug menace - The HinduPresident Dissanayake vows to end Sri Lanka’s drug menace  The Hindu

Sri Lanka Population: Women Over 51% (2024 Census) - RediffSri Lanka Population: Women Over 51% (2024 Census)  Rediff

Landmark conviction exposes Sri Lanka’s deep-rooted illegal elephant trade - MongabayLandmark conviction exposes Sri Lanka’s deep-rooted illegal elephant trade  Mongabay

India, Sri Lanka Discuss New Ferry Route Between Rameswaram, Talaimannar - NDTVIndia, Sri Lanka Discuss New Ferry Route Between Rameswaram, Talaimannar  NDTV

The IPKF in Sri Lanka: Unpacking the Myth of Military Failure and Exposing the Crisis of Political Will - The Sunday GuardianThe IPKF in Sri Lanka: Unpacking the Myth of Military Failure and Exposing the Crisis of Political Will  The Sunday Guardian

Sri Lanka's visa-free plan for 40 nations on hold amid legal row over private visa deal - Business TodaySri Lanka's visa-free plan for 40 nations on hold amid legal row over private visa deal  Business Today

Sri Lanka to Convert State Bungalows Stripped From Former Presidents into High Courts - Deccan ChronicleSri Lanka to Convert State Bungalows Stripped From Former Presidents into High Courts  Deccan Chronicle

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Farm-To-Fork On An Island: How Food Sustainability Shapes Sri Lanka’s Travel Future - Outlook TravellerFarm-To-Fork On An Island: How Food Sustainability Shapes Sri Lanka’s Travel Future  Outlook Traveller

India – Sri Lanka 1st Joint Working Group Meeting On Agriculture. - TRIPURA STAR NEWSIndia – Sri Lanka 1st Joint Working Group Meeting On Agriculture.  TRIPURA STAR NEWS

Four coaches to work with Sri Lanka men's team on 'rotational basis' - CricTrackerFour coaches to work with Sri Lanka men's team on 'rotational basis'  CricTracker

Sri Lanka: mandatory pre-departure ETA requirement suspended until further notice - VisasNewsSri Lanka: mandatory pre-departure ETA requirement suspended until further notice  VisasNews

India and Sri Lanka holds first Joint Working Group Meeting on agriculture - The Indian AwaazIndia and Sri Lanka holds first Joint Working Group Meeting on agriculture  The Indian Awaaz

Wood, Ferdinands, Kandamby and Wijetunge to work with SL's national side on 'rotational basis' - ESPNcricinfoWood, Ferdinands, Kandamby and Wijetunge to work with SL's national side on 'rotational basis'  ESPNcricinfo

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Pool D, Fri, Nov 7, Hong Kong Sixes 2025 - Cricbuzz.comSri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Pool D, Fri, Nov 7, Hong Kong Sixes 2025  Cricbuzz.com

High-level meeting discusses airport security improvements for Sri Lanka’s Bandaranaike - Passenger Terminal TodayHigh-level meeting discusses airport security improvements for Sri Lanka’s Bandaranaike  Passenger Terminal Today

India and Sri Lanka hold 1st joint working group meeting on agriculture - lokmattimes.comIndia and Sri Lanka hold 1st joint working group meeting on agriculture  lokmattimes.com

I let ChatGPT plan my weekend break in Sri Lanka – here's what happened - Condé Nast Traveller Middle EastI let ChatGPT plan my weekend break in Sri Lanka – here's what happened  Condé Nast Traveller Middle East

Ram Charan’s BTS Photos From Peddi Sri Lanka Schedule Go Viral, Fans React - News18Ram Charan’s BTS Photos From Peddi Sri Lanka Schedule Go Viral, Fans React  News18

VFS issues statement after Sri Lanka audit report on e-visa deal - EconomyNextVFS issues statement after Sri Lanka audit report on e-visa deal  EconomyNext

Understanding the complexity of cutaneous leishmaniasis patient journey in endemic rural Sri Lanka: a qualitative study - BMC Infectious DiseasesUnderstanding the complexity of cutaneous leishmaniasis patient journey in endemic rural Sri Lanka: a qualitative study  BMC Infectious Diseases

Sri Lanka: Regulator expands insurance awareness campaign to Northern Province - Asia Insurance ReviewSri Lanka: Regulator expands insurance awareness campaign to Northern Province  Asia Insurance Review

Rs 8 crore worth of hydroponic weed smuggled from Thailand via Sri Lanka seized at Madurai airport - dtnextRs 8 crore worth of hydroponic weed smuggled from Thailand via Sri Lanka seized at Madurai airport  dtnext

False claims target Muslim lawmaker in Buddhist-majority Sri Lanka - AFP Fact CheckFalse claims target Muslim lawmaker in Buddhist-majority Sri Lanka  AFP Fact Check

Sri Lanka Cricket dispatches reconnaissance team to Pakistan ahead of tour - Business StandardSri Lanka Cricket dispatches reconnaissance team to Pakistan ahead of tour  Business Standard

India-Sri Lanka Hold First JWG Meet to Boost Bilateral Agri Cooperation - DevdiscourseIndia-Sri Lanka Hold First JWG Meet to Boost Bilateral Agri Cooperation  Devdiscourse

Trade policy review - Sri Lanka 2025 - World Trade OrganizationTrade policy review - Sri Lanka 2025  World Trade Organization

Open RAN pilot planned for Sri Lanka - Developing TelecomsOpen RAN pilot planned for Sri Lanka  Developing Telecoms

What has happened to Harini Amarasuriya? - Tamil GuardianWhat has happened to Harini Amarasuriya?  Tamil Guardian

Indian envoy discusses bilateral ties with Sri Lanka’s ruling JVP official - The HinduIndian envoy discusses bilateral ties with Sri Lanka’s ruling JVP official  The Hindu

Pic Talk: Ram Charan Shines in New Pics from Peddi Sri Lanka Schedule - 123telugu.comPic Talk: Ram Charan Shines in New Pics from Peddi Sri Lanka Schedule  123telugu.com

How Sri Lanka protects Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh from ocean fury - The HinduHow Sri Lanka protects Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh from ocean fury  The Hindu

Rain-weary Sri Lanka, Pakistan eye a hopeful farewell in Colombo - Cricbuzz.comRain-weary Sri Lanka, Pakistan eye a hopeful farewell in Colombo  Cricbuzz.com

UN Extends Evidence-Gathering Mandate for Sri Lanka War Crimes - Human Rights WatchUN Extends Evidence-Gathering Mandate for Sri Lanka War Crimes  Human Rights Watch

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Unveils New Wellness Retreat At Cinnamon Bentota Beach, Setting A New Standard For Holistic Travel In Sri Lanka - Travel And Tour WorldCinnamon Hotels & Resorts Unveils New Wellness Retreat At Cinnamon Bentota Beach, Setting A New Standard For Holistic Travel In Sri Lanka  Travel And Tour World

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Helping All: Sri Lanka PM At NDTV World Summit - NDTVIndia's Neighbourhood First Policy Helping All: Sri Lanka PM At NDTV World Summit  NDTV

Maiden visit to India as PM: Sri Lankan PM Amarasuriya visits Hindu College, her alma mater - The Indian ExpressMaiden visit to India as PM: Sri Lankan PM Amarasuriya visits Hindu College, her alma mater  The Indian Express

Women’s World Cup: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan match abandoned as rain interrupts play in Colombo again - The HinduWomen’s World Cup: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan match abandoned as rain interrupts play in Colombo again  The Hindu

Cordelia Cruises Chooses Chennai As Hub For Expansion, Offering New Global Cruise Destinations To Malaysia, Thailand, And Sri Lanka - Travel And Tour WorldCordelia Cruises Chooses Chennai As Hub For Expansion, Offering New Global Cruise Destinations To Malaysia, Thailand, And Sri Lanka  Travel And Tour World

Sri Lanka: Ruinous Tax Policies Stoke Inequality - Human Rights WatchSri Lanka: Ruinous Tax Policies Stoke Inequality  Human Rights Watch

From Sudan to Sri Lanka, A Family’s Journey to a Fresh Start - International Organization for MigrationFrom Sudan to Sri Lanka, A Family’s Journey to a Fresh Start  International Organization for Migration

Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor Shoot Energetic ‘Peddi’ Song in Sri Lanka - Bollywood HelplineRam Charan and Janhvi Kapoor Shoot Energetic ‘Peddi’ Song in Sri Lanka  Bollywood Helpline

‘Sri Lanka would like to see more Indian investments in future: Wasantha Samarasinghe - The New Indian Express‘Sri Lanka would like to see more Indian investments in future: Wasantha Samarasinghe  The New Indian Express

‘The greatest humanitarian crisis of the war’ – Press coverage of the Jaffna Exodus - Tamil Guardian‘The greatest humanitarian crisis of the war’ – Press coverage of the Jaffna Exodus  Tamil Guardian

SL Women beat BAN Women, SL Women won by 7 runs - ESPNcricinfoSL Women beat BAN Women, SL Women won by 7 runs  ESPNcricinfo

Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Its Microvascular Complications in Sri Lanka: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - CureusPrevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Its Microvascular Complications in Sri Lanka: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis  Cureus

Sri Lanka: the free visa ETA scheme could be introduced “within one or two months” - VisasNewsSri Lanka: the free visa ETA scheme could be introduced “within one or two months”  VisasNews

Sri Lanka sees modest population growth, rapid aging - The Peninsula QatarSri Lanka sees modest population growth, rapid aging  The Peninsula Qatar

First oarfish sighting in Sri Lanka highlights citizen science in marine protection - MongabayFirst oarfish sighting in Sri Lanka highlights citizen science in marine protection  Mongabay

Sri Lanka: Former President Wickremesinghe arrested on charges of misusing public funds - News On AIRSri Lanka: Former President Wickremesinghe arrested on charges of misusing public funds  News On AIR

South Asian Specialist Tour Operator Offers Tailor-Made Holidays to Sri Lanka, India and The Maldives - Travelling for BusinessSouth Asian Specialist Tour Operator Offers Tailor-Made Holidays to Sri Lanka, India and The Maldives  Travelling for Business

Jamaica Joins Maldives, Sudan, Sri Lanka, And Madagascar As US Issues Travel Advisory For October Highlighting Escalating Security Threats And Tensions - Travel And Tour WorldJamaica Joins Maldives, Sudan, Sri Lanka, And Madagascar As US Issues Travel Advisory For October Highlighting Escalating Security Threats And Tensions  Travel And Tour World

England power past Sri Lanka | Match Highlights | CWC25 - Cricket World CupEngland power past Sri Lanka | Match Highlights | CWC25  Cricket World Cup

Replica of Ashoka Pillar unveiled in Waskaduwa, Sri Lanka - PIBReplica of Ashoka Pillar unveiled in Waskaduwa, Sri Lanka  PIB

Sri Lanka Joins Canada, France, Morocco, Denmark, Malaysia And More As Germany Issues New Advisory Amid Tightened Entry Rules, Ongoing Protests, And Visa Restrictions - Travel And Tour WorldSri Lanka Joins Canada, France, Morocco, Denmark, Malaysia And More As Germany Issues New Advisory Amid Tightened Entry Rules, Ongoing Protests, And Visa Restrictions  Travel And Tour World

India-Sri Lanka Naval Exercise SLINEX-25 Enters Sea Phase off Colombo with Joint Drills and Maritime Operations - News On AIRIndia-Sri Lanka Naval Exercise SLINEX-25 Enters Sea Phase off Colombo with Joint Drills and Maritime Operations  News On AIR

'Peddi': Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor begin Sri Lanka schedule; makers share BTS pictures - Times of India'Peddi': Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor begin Sri Lanka schedule; makers share BTS pictures  Times of India

INDIAN NAVAL SHIPS IN SRI LANKA FOR SLINEX - 25 - PIBINDIAN NAVAL SHIPS IN SRI LANKA FOR SLINEX - 25  PIB

PM of Sri Lanka calls on PM - PM IndiaPM of Sri Lanka calls on PM  PM India

Ram Charan’s Rugged Charm Steals Hearts in Peddi BTS Photos from Sri Lanka - Glamsham.comRam Charan’s Rugged Charm Steals Hearts in Peddi BTS Photos from Sri Lanka  Glamsham.com

2025 News items - Sri Lanka accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, four remaining for entry into force - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Sri Lanka accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, four remaining for entry into force  World Trade Organization

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Sri Lanka - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Sri Lanka  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Malaysia, Vietnam, China, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and other countries lead dynamic international participation at BTTF 2025, offering exclusive and transformative tourism experiences to visitors in Dhaka - Travel And Tour WorldMalaysia, Vietnam, China, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and other countries lead dynamic international participation at BTTF 2025, offering exclusive and transformative tourism experiences to visitors in Dhaka  Travel And Tour World

Tax Giveaways, Struggling Schools - Human Rights WatchTax Giveaways, Struggling Schools  Human Rights Watch

Remembering the Jaffna exodus – 500,000 displaced - Tamil GuardianRemembering the Jaffna exodus – 500,000 displaced  Tamil Guardian

Sri Lanka power past Bangladesh at the 2025 Asia Cup - Al JazeeraSri Lanka power past Bangladesh at the 2025 Asia Cup  Al Jazeera

Sri Lanka appoint Julian Wood and Rene Ferdinands as batting and spin-bowling coaches - ESPNcricinfoSri Lanka appoint Julian Wood and Rene Ferdinands as batting and spin-bowling coaches  ESPNcricinfo

Sri Lanka - Welcome to the United NationsSri Lanka  Welcome to the United Nations

Japan Unites With India, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Others To Face New Charges Under US Travel Visa Program: Everything You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldJapan Unites With India, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Others To Face New Charges Under US Travel Visa Program: Everything You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Peddi Team Drops First BTS Pics from Sri Lanka Shoot - 123telugu.comPeddi Team Drops First BTS Pics from Sri Lanka Shoot  123telugu.com

The message beyond ‘ending’ Sri Lanka’s elite impunity - The HinduThe message beyond ‘ending’ Sri Lanka’s elite impunity  The Hindu

Sri Lanka has opportunity to break from past – Türk - ohchrSri Lanka has opportunity to break from past – Türk  ohchr

The Aragalaya Protest Movement and the Struggle for Political Change in Sri Lanka - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceThe Aragalaya Protest Movement and the Struggle for Political Change in Sri Lanka  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Sri Lanka’s use of antivirals reduces the seasonal influenza burden - World Health Organization (WHO)Sri Lanka’s use of antivirals reduces the seasonal influenza burden  World Health Organization (WHO)

Why Sri Lanka’s Tamils are flagging militarisation | Explained - The HinduWhy Sri Lanka’s Tamils are flagging militarisation | Explained  The Hindu

Sri Lanka to Launch Free Visa for 47 Countries – Boosting Tourism and Welcoming Millions - Travel And Tour WorldSri Lanka to Launch Free Visa for 47 Countries – Boosting Tourism and Welcoming Millions  Travel And Tour World

India beat Sri Lanka in Super Over on eve of 2025 Asia Cup final - Al JazeeraIndia beat Sri Lanka in Super Over on eve of 2025 Asia Cup final  Al Jazeera

Pakistan, Sri Lanka ponder linking coastal destinations to promote marine tourism - Arab NewsPakistan, Sri Lanka ponder linking coastal destinations to promote marine tourism  Arab News

Sri Lanka: High Commissioner of India Santosh Jha flags off Viksit Bharat Run in Colombo - News On AIRSri Lanka: High Commissioner of India Santosh Jha flags off Viksit Bharat Run in Colombo  News On AIR

Sri Lanka’s Government School Hindi Teachers Complete First Training Programme in India - News On AIRSri Lanka’s Government School Hindi Teachers Complete First Training Programme in India  News On AIR

Sri Lanka new Port Minister discusses advanced maritime technology in India - EconomyNextSri Lanka new Port Minister discusses advanced maritime technology in India  EconomyNext

PM Modi’s Sri Lanka Visit Marks New High in Bilateral Ties, Receives Top Civilian Honour - News On AIRPM Modi’s Sri Lanka Visit Marks New High in Bilateral Ties, Receives Top Civilian Honour  News On AIR

Japan-Sri Lanka Summit Meeting and Working Lunch - mofa.go.jpJapan-Sri Lanka Summit Meeting and Working Lunch  mofa.go.jp

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Super Fours, 13th Match (B1 v B2) - Cricbuzz.comSri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Super Fours, 13th Match (B1 v B2)  Cricbuzz.com

UNHCR suspends repatriation of refugees to Sri Lanka - The HinduUNHCR suspends repatriation of refugees to Sri Lanka  The Hindu

Sri Lanka utility gets 3.77 US cents bid for wind power from Vidullanka, 3.96 from Windforce - EconomyNextSri Lanka utility gets 3.77 US cents bid for wind power from Vidullanka, 3.96 from Windforce  EconomyNext

Sri Lanka Launches Hindi Course with Indian Collaboration - News On AIRSri Lanka Launches Hindi Course with Indian Collaboration  News On AIR

Enhancing Sri Lanka’s capacity to combat Synthetic Drug and Precursor Trafficking - United Nations Office on Drugs and CrimeEnhancing Sri Lanka’s capacity to combat Synthetic Drug and Precursor Trafficking  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

England Gear Up for Sri Lanka Series Before 2026 ODI - eticketing.coEngland Gear Up for Sri Lanka Series Before 2026 ODI  eticketing.co

BAN vs SL Cricket Scorecard, 13th Match, Super Fours at Dubai, September 20, 2025 - ESPNcricinfoBAN vs SL Cricket Scorecard, 13th Match, Super Fours at Dubai, September 20, 2025  ESPNcricinfo

Windforce says lowest bidder for one 50MW Sri Lanka wind plant - EconomyNextWindforce says lowest bidder for one 50MW Sri Lanka wind plant  EconomyNext

Sri Lanka celebrating Poson Poya, marking arrival of Buddhism over 2000 years ago - News On AIRSri Lanka celebrating Poson Poya, marking arrival of Buddhism over 2000 years ago  News On AIR

The UN’s Sri Lanka Failure - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineThe UN’s Sri Lanka Failure  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Sri Lanka And Pakistan Forges Landmark Partnership To Propel Marine Tourism And Sustainable Ocean Based Development - Travel And Tour WorldSri Lanka And Pakistan Forges Landmark Partnership To Propel Marine Tourism And Sustainable Ocean Based Development  Travel And Tour World

Sri Lankan Prime Minister visits NITI Aayog, explores deeper India–Sri Lanka collaboration - DD NewsSri Lankan Prime Minister visits NITI Aayog, explores deeper India–Sri Lanka collaboration  DD News

Genetic evidence traces shared ancestry across Sri Lanka and South India - NatureGenetic evidence traces shared ancestry across Sri Lanka and South India  Nature

Sri Lanka suspends mandatory ETA requirement for visitors - Daily Mirror - Sri LankaSri Lanka suspends mandatory ETA requirement for visitors  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka: Is South Asia fertile for Gen Z revolutions? - Al JazeeraNepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka: Is South Asia fertile for Gen Z revolutions?  Al Jazeera