Iran on Wednesday named its ambassador to Sri Lanka. Mahmoud Rahimi Gorgi was appointed to the post on the proposal of Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki and approval of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad....
[Views:280] [Thu, Aug 07, 2008] [Full Article]

Buddhist festival parades are Sri Lanka's answer to Mardi Gras
KANDY, Sri Lanka -- A cannon booms and the crack of a dozen whips pierce the warm night. The colorful, pulsating Esala Perahera procession has begun....
[Views:268] [Wed, Aug 06, 2008] [Full Article]

Sri Lanka promoting ayurveda to boost tourism
Sri Lanka is trying to promote ayurveda in the hope that the soothing herbal therapies will attract travellers looking for relaxation and rejuvenation and boost its tourism industry. ...
[Views:425] [Tue, May 20, 2008] [Full Article]