Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday ... the BBC's Anbarasan Ethirajan in Colombo. Mary Fernando has been selling clothes to tourists for more than 30 years on Negombo beach near the Sri Lankan capital.

The past few years have not been easy on Sri Lanka, but the Southeast Asian island — and its people — are on the upswing.

Arugam Bay is a popular surfing destination known for its consistent waves and laid-back atmosphere. While it's bustling during peak season, you can still find secluded spots along the beach.

Sri Lanka's knife-edge election on Saturday has raised doubts over when its long-awaited debt deal with bondholders will be ...

The Sri Lankan government has signed an agreement for the Indian conglomerate Adani to build a wind farm in the north of the ...

The western coast of Sri Lanka offers miles of wide sandy ... From the lively capital, Colombo, to the wide sandy beach of Bentota to the fascinating walled town of Galle Fort, this region is ...

Wondering what to wear in Sri Lanka? Whether you're heading to Sigiriya or Ella, the beach or the mountains, this packing guide will help.

Now, the country is putting all that in its rearview mirror and over the past year has witnessed a resurgence in tourism.

Starting October 1, the South Asian island nation will offer free 30-day visas to visitors from 35 nations in a six-month ...

For the first time in 16 years, a Test match will feature a rest day. The ongoing first Test between Sri Lanka and New ...

Sri Lanka Approves Free Tourist Visas for 35 Countries to Boost Tourism By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO (Reuters ... famed for its beaches, ancient temples and aromatic tea, saw its tourism ...

COLOMBO, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's cabinet approved issuing free ... The country of 22 million people, famed for its beaches, ancient temples and aromatic tea, saw its tourism industry ...