Sri Lanka

Country Sri Lanka
Capital Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte
Continent Asia
Currency Sri Lankan Rupee(LKR)
Languages Sinhala & Tamil

Sri jayawardenapura Kotte

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Introduction

The first Sinhalese arrived in Sri Lanka late in the 6th century B.C. probably from northern India. Buddhism was introduced in about the mid-third century B.C., and a great civilization developed at the cities of Anuradhapura (kingdom from circa 200 B.C. to circa A.D. 1000) and Polonnaruwa (from about 1070 to 1200). In the 14th century, a south Indian dynasty established a Tamil kingdom in northern Sri Lanka. The coastal areas of the island were controlled by the Portuguese in the 16th century and by the Dutch in the 17th century. The island was ceded to the British in 1796, became a crown colony in 1802, and was united under British rule by 1815. As Ceylon, it became independent in 1948; its name was changed to Sri Lanka in 1972. Tensions between the Sinhalese majority and Tamil separatists erupted into war in 1983. After two decades of fighting, the government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) formalized a cease-fire in February 2002 with Norway brokering peace negotiations. Violence between the LTTE and government forces intensified in 2006 and the government regained control of the Eastern Province in 2007. In May 2009, the government announced that its military had finally defeated the remnants of the LTTE and that its leader, Velupillai PRABHAKARAN, had been killed.

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Asia Cup 2025: Match 11, Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match? - CricTrackerAsia Cup 2025: Match 11, Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?  CricTracker

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UN Human Rights Council urged to maintain international scrutiny in Sri Lanka - Jurist.orgUN Human Rights Council urged to maintain international scrutiny in Sri Lanka  Jurist.org

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Asia Cup 2025 Group B Qualification Scenarios: How can Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh advance to Super 4? Explained - MintAsia Cup 2025 Group B Qualification Scenarios: How can Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh advance to Super 4? Explained  Mint

Asia Cup: Sri Lanka Defeat Hong Kong by 4 Wickets in Group B Clash - NewsonairAsia Cup: Sri Lanka Defeat Hong Kong by 4 Wickets in Group B Clash  Newsonair

Asia Cup 2025 Updated Points Table: Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh Fight For Super 4 Spots - Zee NewsAsia Cup 2025 Updated Points Table: Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh Fight For Super 4 Spots  Zee News

Asia Cup qualification scenarios: How Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh can join India in... - MoneycontrolAsia Cup qualification scenarios: How Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh can join India in...  Moneycontrol

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Highlights, Asia Cup 2025: Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by six wickets - Times of IndiaBangladesh vs Sri Lanka Highlights, Asia Cup 2025: Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by six wickets  Times of India

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Sri Lanka approves compensation for sugarcane farmers hit by factory fires - ChiniMandiSri Lanka approves compensation for sugarcane farmers hit by factory fires  ChiniMandi

Sri Lanka’s economy expands as Q2 GDP hits Rs. 2,883 billion - NewsonairSri Lanka’s economy expands as Q2 GDP hits Rs. 2,883 billion  Newsonair

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Asia Cup 2025 Group A and Group B points table: Qualification and elimination scenarios for Pakistan, Bang - The Economic TimesAsia Cup 2025 Group A and Group B points table: Qualification and elimination scenarios for Pakistan, Bang  The Economic Times

20 fishermen lodged in Sri Lanka prisons return to Rameswaram - The Hindu20 fishermen lodged in Sri Lanka prisons return to Rameswaram  The Hindu

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Asia Cup 2025: Match 11, Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Match Preview - CricTrackerAsia Cup 2025: Match 11, Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Match Preview  CricTracker

Asia Cup 2025 Qualification Scenario: How can Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka progress to Super Four? - myKhelAsia Cup 2025 Qualification Scenario: How can Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka progress to Super Four?  myKhel

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Sri Lanka's economy grows 4.9% YoY in Q2 2025 - Fibre2FashionSri Lanka's economy grows 4.9% YoY in Q2 2025  Fibre2Fashion

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Sri Lanka resumes key highway project with $500 million new Chinese funding - ThePrintSri Lanka resumes key highway project with $500 million new Chinese funding  ThePrint

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ITC Hotels promotes Keenan McKenzie as Area Manager of Sri Lanka and GM of ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo - Hotelier IndiaITC Hotels promotes Keenan McKenzie as Area Manager of Sri Lanka and GM of ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo  Hotelier India

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Afghanistan aim for fearless cricket against Sri Lanka as both teams eye Super 4 spot - ThePrintAfghanistan aim for fearless cricket against Sri Lanka as both teams eye Super 4 spot  ThePrint

Sri Lanka To Ban Predatory Pet Fish To Protect Ecosystems - Barron'sSri Lanka To Ban Predatory Pet Fish To Protect Ecosystems  Barron's

Sri Lanka hosts International Kite Festival 2025 - NewsonairSri Lanka hosts International Kite Festival 2025  Newsonair

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Sri Lanka must face international courts, say experts at Geneva panel - Tamil GuardianSri Lanka must face international courts, say experts at Geneva panel  Tamil Guardian

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Sri Lanka initiates steps to grant voting rights to overseas citizens - MoneycontrolSri Lanka initiates steps to grant voting rights to overseas citizens  Moneycontrol

Follow live updates from Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan - The IndependentFollow live updates from Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan  The Independent

Sri Lanka: Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested and remanded on charges of corruption - NewsonairSri Lanka: Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested and remanded on charges of corruption  Newsonair

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Sri Lanka resumes key highway project with $500 million new Chinese funding - kathmandupost.comSri Lanka resumes key highway project with $500 million new Chinese funding  kathmandupost.com

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