From The New Indian Express
Center Owned by Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.Buddhist monks protest proposed redevelopment of Sri Lanka's sacred city of Anuradhapura
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Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka have launched a sit‑in protest at the sacred city of Anuradhapura, demanding the withdrawal of a government gazette issued on February 27 2026 that outlines a redevelopment plan for the historic Buddhist site. The monks say the proposal threatens the sanctity of the religious complex.
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COLOMBO: A group of Buddhist monks has launched a sit-in protest at Sri Lanka's sacred city of Anuradhapura, demanding the withdrawal of a government gazette outlining a redevelopment plan for the historic Buddhist site. The monks are opposing the February 27, 2026, gazette issued by the National…
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COLOMBO: A group of Buddhist monks has launched a sit-in protest at Sri Lanka's sacred city of Anuradhapura, demanding the withdrawal of a government gazette outlining a redevelopment plan for the historic Buddhist site. The monks are opposing the February 27, 2026, gazette issued by the National…
