The Island is a daily English-language newspaper in Sri Lanka, providing comprehensive news coverage and insights on various topics.

The Oxford English Dictionary has included a number of uniquely Sri Lankan words in its June 2025 update, a significant milestone in the global recognition of the country’s diverse traditions, cuisine ...

Sri Lanka lures travellers with an impressive array: wildlife, history, exceptional food, surfing hotspots and beaches ...

The state runs two TV stations, radio networks and newspapers in Sinhala, Tamil and English. At the height of the civil war Sri Lanka was one of the world's most dangerous places for journalists.

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) has announced that it has moved from its temporary ...

Tabloids hold a special place in Sri Lanka’s rich journalistic tradition, representing a genre that broke away from elite dominance and brought the voice of the people to the forefront. From their ...

Millions of children in South Asia face delays in diagnosis and interventions for developmental disorders due to stigma and lack of awareness. A new toolkit co-designed with caregivers offers timely, ...

A British woman accused of attempting to smuggle drugs into Sri Lanka has told the BBC about the conditions in the jail where she is being held. Charlotte May Lee, 21, from south London, was arrested ...

Sri Lanka's media divide along language and ethnic lines. Separate media outlets cater for Sinhala, Tamil and English speaking audiences. Those in Sinhala have the largest audiences. Privately ...