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Politics● Low5h ago · Nov 8, 2026, 10:30 AM

Threat to heritage : Buddhist monks protest in Sri Lanka against religious site redevelopment

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India · South Asia

Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka are protesting against the redevelopment of a religious site, citing a threat to heritage. This demonstration highlights tensions between development plans and cultural preservation efforts.

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