Experts say the stone, which is pale blue in colour ... stones have been found there in the past. Sri Lanka is a leading exporter of sapphires and other precious gems. Last year, the country ...

Sapphires are more than just beautiful gemstones; they hold a special place in our hearts and history. Known particularly for ...

The owner said he named the stone "Star of Adam" because local legend says Sri Lanka's world-famous blue sapphires were formed by the tears of Adam after God expelled him from Paradise.

Kate has not been seen wearing her engagement ring in months, having it replaced with an eternity ring which she sported on ...

Experts see major global growth potential for Sri Lanka’s gem industry through targeted innovation, with China emerging as ...

Eventually, the International Whaling Commission, the intergovernmental body dedicated to protecting whales, recognized Sri Lanka’s blue whales as a distinct subspecies called Balaenoptera ...

A new virtuous cycle is driving Sri Lanka’s growth at breakneck speed. Known for its exquisite blue sapphires, tea gardens and beautiful beaches, the country is being transformed thanks to growth in ...

Sri Lanka is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean, just off the southeastern coast of India. Despite its modest size—slightly larger than the state of West Virginia—Sri Lanka has a population ...

Our work in Sri Lanka focuses on working with key government stakeholders, service providers and other concerned entities to improve protection and solutions for refugees and asylum seekers. We are ...

Human rights in Sri Lanka remain at serious risk in the face of security force abuses committed with impunity and an economic crisis that reduced the living standards of millions. To silence ...

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka closed schools in the capital, Colombo, and its suburbs on Monday as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nation. Heavy downpours over the ...

Six wickets from Nishan Peiris lead Sri Lanka to a win by an innings and 154 runs in the second Test at Galle. Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis enters the record books with a century in the second ...