Buddhist monks rally in Sri Lanka to pressure the government for a wider role in affairs of state

Hundreds of Buddhist monks have rallied in the capital of Sri Lanka to protest alleged government disrespect of their religion and disregard for a long-standing tradition that they be consulted in matters of state.

Sri Lanka launched a new digital nomad visa—find out if you qualify and how to apply

As of February 2026, Sri Lanka offers a year-long digital nomad visa to individuals aged 18 or older who earn at least $2,000 per month.
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Beyond the Ramayana Trail: Why Indian Tourists Matter More Than Ever to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is no longer simply attracting Indian tourists. It is increasingly being shaped around them. When Indian and Pakistani supporters packed Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium for a high-profile T20 World Cup clash,

Asia Actual Expands With a New Office in Colombo, Sri Lanka

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Asia Actual, a medical device regulatory consulting

Sri Lankan lawmakers scrap their pensions, delivering on a campaign promise

Sri Lankan legislators have overwhelmingly voted to scrap their pensions, as the Marxist-leaning government fulfills a key campaign promise. The vote Tuesday was 154-2.
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How Is Sri Lanka Navigating Its IMF Bailout Program?

In 2020, Sri Lanka went through its worst bout of macroeconomic instability since winning independence. The COVID-19 pandemic is not the only cause of this instability; the economy has long been beset by a number of structural problems. The question of ...