Civil War

After nearly three decades of civil war ended in 2009, tourism emerged as a powerful signal that the country was open again. Visitors returned before many other sectors stabilized. Following the Easter Sunday attacks in …

November 2025 Sri Lanka witnessed one of the worst natural disasters that was caused by the cyclone Ditwah in decades, resulting in more than 600 deaths, hundreds missing, and nearly a million people displaced or …

The Lipstick Effect: Small Luxuries, Big Feelings By Lughadarini Yogaraja  Picture this: your favorite Sri Lankan creator has just posted a reel from her tuk ride through Colombo the camera pans to her glossy red …

Fifteen years after the end of Sri Lanka’s brutal civil war, the quest for justice remains partial, selective, and in many ways, politically convenient. Much attention has been focused—justifiably—on alleged human rights violations committed by …

Recent developments in Sri Lanka have reignited global attention toward allegations of mass graves connected to the country’s nearly three-decade civil war. Among the most high-profile cases is the Chemmani mass grave in the Jaffna …

Sixteen years after the end of Sri Lanka’s decades-long civil war, a quiet yet powerful step towards justice and reconciliation is finally unfolding. The long-awaited process of returning a significant quantity of gold and silver—once …

Although the Sri Lankan Civil War officially ended in 2009, genuine reconciliation remains an urgent and unfinished task. Over the years, the government has launched several state-led initiatives such as the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation …

Reviving the Roots: The Role of Hinduism in Fostering Unity and Cultural Resilience in Sri Lanka Hinduism, one of the most ancient religions in Sri Lanka, has played a profound role in shaping the cultural …