Gopal Baglay, who has served as spokesperson of the external affairs ministry and whose last stint was in the Prime Minister’s Office, was named the next high commissioner to Colombo in February.
Researchers miss out on sperm whale superpod in Sri Lanka amid pandemic
Since 2010, researchers have recorded sperm whale aggregations, or superpods, consisting of hundreds of the giant mammals in the waters off Sri Lanka from late March to early April. Researchers missed …
The Belt and Road in Sri Lanka: Beyond the Debt Trap Discussion
More than an overstated “debt trap,” Sri Lanka should consider the environmental and labor impacts of Chinese investment.
Sri Lanka
Experience the best of Asia’s most enticing island on this 13-day tour of Sri Lanka. Dive into colourful, spice-tinged Sri Lanka on this spectacular guided tour. This laidback, intoxicating island has …
Wildlife tourism workers in limbo as Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 shutdown continues
Sri Lanka’s popular national parks have been closed since March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting tour guides, jeep drivers, guesthouse owners, and many others dependent on the tourism …
Myanmar monk to bring home citizens stranded in Sri Lanka
More than 140 Myanmar nationals stranded in Sri Lanka, including Buddhist monks, will return to the country on a flight organised by Sitagu Sayadaw, a highly respected monk, the Myanmar Times reported …
Photos: Up close with the saltwater crocs of Sri Lanka’s Nilwala River
Not everyone wants to check out these fearsome creature out, but as a photographer, I find saltwater or estuarine crocodiles quite fascinating to watch. The largest reptile on Earth, the saltwater …
Cricket-England’s Sri Lanka tour rescheduled for January 2021 says SLC CEO
England’s two-match test series in Sri Lanka, which has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been rescheduled for January next year, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) CEO Ashley de Silva has said.
Huawei donates hi-tech equipment to Sri Lanka to fight COVID-19 pandemic
Chinese tech giant Huawei on Monday donated hi-tech equipment to the Sri Lankan government as part of its efforts to support Sri Lanka’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, a statement from Huawei …
Over 46,000 arrested in Sri Lanka for violating curfew
Sri Lankan Police said Monday that over 46,000 people had been arrested from across the country for violating a curfew in several districts which has been in place since March 20. In a statement, the …