Dambulla: five cave shrines, centuries of living art
Explore Dambulla’s cave shrines, royal patronage, painted interiors and conservation—and plan a visit that respects both pilgrims and fragile art.
5 min readUpdated 5 September 2026
AN ISLAND · A PEOPLE · A WORLDSri Lanka,
Sri Lanka,
in all its depth.
Your guide to Sri Lanka: follow today’s news, discover the island’s places and culture, and find resources for life overseas.
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Opposition rallies over proposed judicial reform
A sourced overview of the public debate, the proposed changes and the competing claims about judicial independence.
Associated Press · 3 Sep 2026 · Read at source ↗No source image availableBusinessSri Lankan exports pass US$10 billion in the first seven months
Newsfirst reports total estimated goods and services export earnings of US$10.49 billion for the period.
Newsfirst · 31 Aug 2026 · Read at source ↗Obituary image · NewsfirstCelebrityRemembering singer and actor Priyankara Perera
Coverage marking the life and work of the veteran Sri Lankan performer following his death at 64.
Newsfirst · 2 Sep 2026 · Read at source ↗Featured knowledge
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Polonnaruwa: reading a medieval capital
Royal buildings, Buddhist and Hindu monuments, rock sculpture and water engineering reveal a city shaped by successive rulers and communities.
5 min readUpdated 5 September 2026
Sinharaja: a rainforest of connected lives
Explore a rainforest through its streams, bird flocks, recovering forest and neighbouring communities—and understand what its conservation designations mean.
5 min readUpdated 5 September 2026
Galle Fort: a living town facing the ocean
Read Galle through its defences, local craftsmanship, maritime collections and community life—not only its colonial façades.
4 min readUpdated 5 September 2026
Across oceans
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Sri Lankan businesses, educators, events and essential services—starting across Australia, the UK, US and Europe.
HERITAGE & CULTURE
Traditions are not frozen in time.
Meet the artists, custodians and communities carrying knowledge forward—from ritual and craft to food, language and performance.
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