The first quarter of the 21st century officially concluded on December 31, 2025. For Sri Lanka, these 25 years since 2001 have been a period of profound and parallel narratives—catastrophic conflict followed by fragile peace, severe economic shocks alongside...
For generations, rural communities across Sri Lanka have practiced Kithul Madeema, a traditional method of tapping sap from the kithul palm (Caryota urens). In December 2025, this living tradition reached an international milestone when UNESCO inscribed it on the Representative List...
Sri Lanka Imposes 18% VAT on Cross-Border Digital Services Provided from 1st October 2025
New VAT Compliance Framework for Non-Resident Digital Service Providers in Sri Lanka – Effective October 1, 2025
By Suresh R I Perera
The Inland Revenue Department of Sri Lanka has...
Dual-flush toilets have become a staple in modern bathroom design, offering an efficient solution to water conservation. The idea was first conceptualized by American industrial designer Victor Papanek, who discussed it in his 1976 book "Design For The Real...
A Presidential pardon was granted to Diyunuge Edward Henry Pedris, who was unjustly executed on July 7, 1915 following a wrongful trial by a Court Martial set up by the Governor of Ceylon on 25th June 1915.
An extraordinary gazette...
Meet the ‘Double Sunrise’ flight, the record-holder for the longest commercial flight in history! 😳 Back in 1943, this epic journey connected Perth, Australia, and Sri Lanka (known as Ceylon at the time). It served as an important route...
Going by the tributes and condolence messages, going by what everyone is saying and writing, it’s hard to see Nalin de Silva as the polarising figure he was frequently touted to be. Ostracised from the academic establishment – one...
Here is a step-by-step guide for applying for a passport online in Sri Lanka based on the instructions provided:
How to Apply for a Passport Online in Sri Lanka
Check Eligibility Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria listed in section...
The Netherlands is set to return 478 cultural objects to Sri Lanka and Indonesia, State Secretary for Culture Gunay Uslu announced on Thursday.
These objects, often referred to as "looted art," were unjustly acquired by the Dutch during their colonial...
The ‘Mahawanshaya', one of the world's longest unbroken historical accounts presenting Sri Lanka's history in chronological order from the 6th century BCE, has been included by UNESCO in the list of the 64 new items of documentary heritage inscribed...
