Sri Lanka is becoming a tourism hotspot for Ayurvedic medicine. Autumn Phillips discusses her experience of yoga, meditation and retreats in her latest column.

Ashes believed to belong to Buddha were paraded through the streets in India. The sacred relics of Lord Buddha and his two disciples, Shariputra and Mahamoglan, were honoured in a grand procession in ...

Ashes believed to belong to Buddha were paraded through the streets in India. The sacred relics of Lord Buddha and his two disciples, Shariputra and Mahamoglan, were honoured in a grand procession in ...

Beyond its historical and cultural allure, Sri Lanka is a treasure trove of natural beauty. The turquoise waters of Mirissa, Unawatuna, Tangalle and Pasikuda beaches are ideal for relaxation, while ...

Sri Lanka declared bankruptcy in 2022 and halted repayments on some repayments on some US$83 billion in domestic and foreign loans. In November 2023, Sri Lanka reached an agreement with China ...

Sinopec, China's state-owned and largest oil refiner, signed an agreement with Sri Lanka's energy ministry to invest $3.7 billion in a state-of-the-art oil refinery with a capacity of 200,000 ...

The Seven Network has stepped in to secure the rights for Australia's Qantas Tour of Sri Lanka just 12 days before the first Test begins. Australian cricket fans were at risk of being plunged into ...

BEIJING: Chinese leader Xi Jinping said relations between China and Sri Lanka faced a "historical opportunity" to foster ties, in talks with the island nation's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, speaks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during ...

He said as a country deeply revered in Buddhist history, Sri Lanka is said to have been visited by the Buddha multiple times. “Iconic pilgrimage sites such as the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, Adam’s ...

While his trip to India reflected its status as Sri Lanka’s major economic partner, his trip to China also signifies the country’s importance in Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and growth.