Sri Lanka

Hundreds of traditional dancers, drummers, decorated elephants and Buddhist monks took part in the procession that was held on the full moon. 7th February 2012

Several activities were held & the hoisting of the national flag and singing of the national anthem took place in the ancient capital Anuradhapura. Sri Lanka. 4th February 2012

Following a 5-year sponsorship deal with Premiership Champions Manchester United three years ago, Bharti Airtel, invited two legends from the club, Sir Bryan Robson and Dwight York to v...

The HSBC Galle Literary Festival kicked off with a pre-opening press conference held at the Barefoot Gallery and Cafe in the heart of Colombo City. Sri Lanka. 17th January 2012

The Nelum Pokuna (Lotus Pond) Mahinda Rajapaksa theatre, gifted by the People's Republic of China, was officially declared open by His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa on...

Supporters of Sri Lanka's Marxist People's Liberation Front (JVP) take part in a protest against the rising costs of living in the country, in Colombo. 14th December 2011

The final preparation of the Lotus pond Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre before its inaugural opening by His Excellency, the president Mahinda Rajapaksa on the 15th of December 2011. Colombo, ...

“Run For Their Lives” (RFTL), a 5km charity run held in aid of the National Cancer Institute at the Independence square. Colombo, Sri Lanka. 11th December 2011

Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse a protest held by the Socialist Students Union, a wing of Sri Lanka's Marxist political party People's Liberation Front, aga...

Sri Lanka's first highway, 'Southern Expressway', with four lanes and eight interchanges opens to the public. Colombo, Sri Lanka. 16th November 2011

The 126km long Southern Expressway which is also the first E class highway in Sri Lanka, is almost completed before its inaugural opening on the 27th November 2011. Colombo, Sri Lanka. ...

A worker maintaining railway track. Bambalapitiya, Sri Lanka. 12th November 2011

The second and final leg of the Carlton Rugby 7's tournament was held at the Royal Sports Complex in the capital with the first leg a week earlier at the Bogambara Stadium in Kandy...

The final leg of Carlton Rugby 7's was held at the Royal Sports Complex. Colombo Sri Lanka. 5th November 2011

The final leg of Carlton Rugby 7's was held at the Royal Sports Complex. Colombo, Sri Lanka. 6th November 2011

Sri lankan mother Danushika Perera cuddled her newly born baby at Castle hospital. Colombo, Sri Lanka. 31st October, 2011.

The President of Vietnam, Truong Tan Sang, accompanied by his wife and a high-powered business delegation arrived in Sri Lanka today on a three-day official visit hosted by President Ma...

The Sri Lanka Army celebrates its 62nd anniversary with ‘Army Day’, which was held at the CR & FC grounds. Colombo, Sri Lanka. 9th October 2011

Local government elections come to an end, with all remaining ballot boxes collected and transported by twenty thousand government officers who had been assigned for election duty. Colo...

The longest painting in Asia was created by school children from 140 schools around the island of Sri Lanka to commemorate World Tourism Day. Colombo, Sri Lanka. 30th September 2011