Wherever you go in Sri Lanka, you will find Tamil. Its status as one of the official languages means it is on the currency, official signage and government notifications. Almost one in four Sri ...

The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has advised the fishermen to suspend all fishing activities in the sea areas extending from Panadura to Negombo via Colombo with immediate effect. The ...

A ‘war’ among fishermen is sure to dent Negombo’s reputation as the ‘Fishing Capital’ of the Western Province. The rot began to set in with villagers prohibiting fish caught in other areas from being ...

This photo taken on March 26, 2025 shows dried fishes being arranged neatly on a beach in Negombo, Sri Lanka. Located more than 30 kilometers north of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, Negombo is ...

At dawn each morning, Joseph Anton sets off for Negombo Lagoon in his tiny catamaran, looking for his daily catch. Skillfully navigating the waters with a wooden paddle, he takes time to attend to the ...

There is nothing special about Negombo beach but it has become a popular destination because of its proximity from the airport in Katunayake. Attached to the second largest city after Colombo, Negombo ...

Negombo's fish market shows the great variety of fresh seafood available here. The best time to go is early in the morning after the catch has been brought in. The seafood in Negombo is cheap and we ...