Genetic study indicates shared ancestry between Sri Lanka's Vedda people and Indian populations.

A genetic study reveals a close genetic link between Sri Lanka's indigenous Vedda people and Indian populations, indicating shared ancestry. The research analyzed DNA from the Vedda tribe and compared it with populations from India and other regions, suggesting that the Veddas may have originated from India and migrated to Sri Lanka thousands of years ago, contributing to the cultural and genetic diversity of the region.