By Ama H. Vanniarachchy Tempests of turmoil brewed within the palace walls of Dhathusena Peace was short-lived for the life of this great heroic king. This time, it was not from a faraway land beyond the ocean, but from the king’s kin. This chaos, a tale filled with jealousy, hatred, vengeance, and hunger for power, The post Anuradhapura; The City of Anuradha (Part 25) appeared first on Ceylon Today.

By Ama H. Vanniarachchy In the annals of Sri Lankan history, there stands a moment — a clash of words and ideals that transcended mere discussions and debates to become a beacon of cultural revival. The Panadura Debate of 1873 was not just a confrontation of faiths but, a profound turning point, where the voices The post Flames of Faith Rekindled appeared first on Ceylon Today.

By Ama H. Vanniarachchy In today’s fast-paced world, beauty and skincare have become big business. Everywhere you look, new products are promising glowing skin, shiny hair, and a youthful appearance. But have you ever stopped to think about what’s actually in these products? Many of the daily creams, lotions, and treatments are packed with chemicals The post Embrace the Glow of Nature: A Healthier Path to Beauty appeared first on Ceylon Today.

The leading blue-chip conglomerate, Aitken Spence PLC has reported an impressive EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest cost, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortization) of Rs. 4.3 billion for the first quarter of 2024/25, a triple digit growth of 111% over that of the first quarter of the previous year. The Group achieved a steady Profit Before Tax (PBT) […]

From Sri Lanka’s misty mountainside tea trails to the surf-loving southern shores and wilds of Yala National Park, Resplendent Ceylon boutique resorts create the perfect holiday. “This one is smooth,” I say, after swallowing the liquid I have been swirling around my tongue and cheeks. I take another sip. “Yes, this is our breakfast Arrack,” […]

The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) recently concluded a major influencer campaign in partnership with travel influencers representing key source markets, aiming to promote Sri Lanka as a top holiday destination for the upcoming winter season.  Targeting a 7.5 million global social media travel audience across multiple destinations, the SLTPB invited seven (07) mega […]

It’s easy to feel distressed when you’re looking at how poorly the Australian Dollar is doing in some destinations. Want to go to the united States, or the UK? You can look forward to bleeding money (while you load up on cheap carbs to fill the void). The good news, of course, is that there are plenty of overseas […]

Sri Lanka has reported 170,647 tourist arrivals in the first 28 days of July 2024, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).  The SLTDA reports with the current figures, that a total of 1,180,896 tourist arrivals have been reported so far in 2024.  Source: SLTDA

Sri Lanka has drawn over 100,000 tourists in July so far, boosting the year to date to cross over the 1.1 million mark. There have been 109,393 tourists between 1 and 18 July as per data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. The year to date figure is 1.119 million tourists. Source: Tourist […]

An elephant is grazing on the succulent bulbs of reeds, tugged out of the marshy earth around a waterhole, utterly unconcerned by our presence. We’ve bumped across rutted red tracks, detoured around defiant water buffaloes unwilling to give way to our jeep, spotted open-mouthed crocodiles sunbathing beside streams, and startled herds of skittish chital deer […]

Perched at the edge of civilisation in Sri Lanka, where the wild heart of Yala National Park kisses the rhythmic, crashing waves of the Indian Ocean, lies Uga Chena Huts. This enclave, shrouded by the mystique of untamed wilderness, served as our luxurious base, echoing the seductive call of the wild with every sunset that […]

Sri Lanka is adopting innovative measures to leverage information technology for tourism, aiming to meet the needs of travellers worldwide, according to Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman, Priantha Fernando. He emphasised the necessity for all industry stakeholders to join hands in promoting tourism with discipline and responsibility, especially considering the challenging turnaround from […]