The Journal carries articles on subjects relating to the objectives of the RASSL.
Earlier the journal also carried material relevant only to its members such as details of the Society’s Annual General Meeting and a record of its yearly accounts. These are now published as a separate report for members only.
Special issues are published to mark events.
History of the Journal
Since the first publishing of the journal in 1845, there were two series of volumes.
Old Series | 1845-1949 (Vol. I Vol. XXX)
Journal of the Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society 1845 – 1949 |
New Series | Since 1950 – (From Vol I)
Journal of the Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society 1950-1972 Journal of the Sri Lanka Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society 1972- 1981 Journal of the Sri Lanka Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society 1972- 1981 Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka Since 1985/86 |
Indices
Ariyapala M. B, 1989, Annotated Index of the Articles in the Journals of the RASSL 1845 – 1989 – Subject and Author Index
Devendra, D. T., Index of Contents of Journals of RASSL Nos. 101-107 and NS 1 – XIV (1950 – 1970) (Published with the reprint of the index below)
Fonseka, Lyn De, (Compiled) Index to contents of Journals (Vols. I-XXXVI Nos. 1-100) (1845-1945) and Proceedings of the Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society Volume I to XI comprising Numbers 1 to 41 (1845 to 1890)
Gore, J. F. W., 1890, Index to the Journals and Proceedings of the Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society Volume I to XI comprising Numbers 1 to 41 (1845 to 1890)
Prices
Local Purchases | |
Journals prior to 1995/96 (NS Vol. XLI) | Rs. 100 |
Journals since 1995/96 | Rs. 200 (Non-members – Rs. 250) |
Journals after 2000 | Rs. 300 |
Journals after 2003 | Rs. 250 (Non-members – Rs. 300) |
Foreign Purchases
All Journals – US $ 30 + $ 5 for postage to other countries subject to periodic changes as may be approved by the Council