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Sri Lanka is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean, just off the southeastern coast of India. Despite its modest size—slightly larger than the state of West Virginia—Sri Lanka has a population ...

Soar over the lush landscapes of Sri Lanka with this breathtaking drone footage, showcasing verdant tea plantations, ancient temples, and stunning coastal views. Discover the island's rich heritage ...

Roughly 20 days after the women’s team won the T20 World Cup, and about a week after the men’s Test... Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first in the second T20I, after the start was delayed by ...

In India the picture is mixed. The mangroves of South India, Sri Lanka and Maldives are "critically endangered," according to the IUCN report. Other Indian mangroves are not on that "red list".

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka closed schools in the capital, Colombo, and its suburbs on Monday as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nation. Heavy downpours over the ...

Persistent deficits made it difficult for Sri Lanka to meet its debt obligations, and the COVID-19 pandemic worsened the nation’s economic outlook. Sri Lanka is an island nation in the Indian ...

A way to select a suite of mangrove bacteria that can transform plastic has been developed that potentially offers a new strategy in the global toolkit of plastic waste cleanup. Researchers have ...

Our work in Sri Lanka focuses on working with key government stakeholders, service providers and other concerned entities to improve protection and solutions for refugees and asylum seekers. We are ...

The last of the Israelis left in a scenic surfing hotspot in Sri Lanka said they felt safe and would stay put despite a warning from the Israeli government to immediately leave due to the threat ...

Human rights in Sri Lanka remain at serious risk in the face of security force abuses committed with impunity and an economic crisis that reduced the living standards of millions. To silence ...

Six wickets from Nishan Peiris lead Sri Lanka to a win by an innings and 154 runs in the second Test at Galle. Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis enters the record books with a century in the second ...