The Latest Breaking News from Lanka

Ravana is remembered as a powerful devotee of Lord Shiva, yet he remains one of the most complex figures in the Ramayana. This contrast raises a timeless question that touches every human heart. How can deep devotion exist alongside inner darkness? Ravana’s story goes beyond war and conquest. It reveals…

Big decisions often bring fear, hesitation, and self doubt. Even strong and experienced people question themselves during major turning points in life. Hindu mythology explains this human experience through Hanuman. Before his legendary leap to Lanka, Hanuman forgot his own strength and felt uncertain. This moment reflects a deep psychological…

Lord Shiva, revered as Bholenath and Mahadev, represents transformation, compassion, and deep inner awakening. Across India, thousands of temples honor him, yet the twelve Jyotirlingas hold exceptional spiritual importance. According to ancient scriptures and lived devotional tradition, these sacred sites mark where Shiva manifested as pure, infinite light. For devotees…

Adoh’s Sri Lankan street food is excellent, says David Ellis, it’s just a shame a meal here is over in the blink of an eye

Paradise has the sense of a room in which to discuss architecture and Nietzsche and whether patterned clothes should be outlawed, says David Ellis

Kusal Mendis has proved the hero Sri Lanka needed late in the first innings of their second Test against Australia in Galle.

NEW DELHI: Australia blew away Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs to record a historic win at Galle and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series on Saturday.

NEW DELHI: The race to the World Test Championship final is in its last leg and four teams -- Australia, India, South Africa and Sri Lanka are looking to grab the two spots for the finale at Lord's next year.

NEW DELHI: South Africa have called up teen pacer Kwena Maphaka for the second Test against Sri Lanka which begins in Gqeberha on Thursday.