Recognising the archaeological and historical significance of the area around Polonnaruwa Gal Vihara, the British rulers designated it as a reserve and sanctuary on May 27, 1937 to protect it for the ...

Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka after the destruction of Anuradhapura in 993. It comprises, besides the Brahmanic monuments built by the Cholas, the monumental ruins of the fabulous ...

It is reported that there are plans to hand over new sand mining corridors to remove sand from an area below the Polonnaruwa Manampitiya bridge (the place where the old bridge is located). A letter ...

The 'Pulathisi' Intercity Express Train, an S13 luxury train which was added to the Sri Lanka Railways newly commenced operations today (Sept.12) from Colombo to Polonnaruwa. President Maithripala ...

Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Mohan de Silva: 'We want to develop cricket in the north and east, and enhance the quality of the game in those areas' • AFP Sri Lanka Cricket is investing in the ...

The chronicles mention Polonnaruwa (Pulaththinagara in Pali) long before its advent as the capital of the country. We come across it in the Culavamsa in connection with the reigns of Aggabodhi IV and ...

The 60 plus students of Polonnaruwa Girls’ Football Academy were given a boost for their untiring efforts in fighting the odds to reach limelight when counterparts from Renown Football Academy, the ...