PM Narendra Modi is set to be in Anuradhapura, a Unesco World Heritage Site, during his trip to Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6.

One of the greatest examples of cultural sharing in the world, is the spread of Buddhism from India to Sri Lanka. The Island ...

Asoka reunited India, thereby achieving a gigantic task. Dutugemunu was the first king to unify Sri Lanka. The main difference lies in their motives. While Asoka was keen in conquering territories and ...

Since then the Lion symbol played a significant role in the history of Sri Lanka. It was used extensively by monarchs who followed King Vijaya and it became a symbol of freedom and hope. When the ...