Police in Sri Lanka arrested the country's former intelligence chief in connection with suicide bomb attacks in 2019 that killed nearly 270 people and were believed to be inspired by the Islamic

The constitution of the island nation of around 22 million people states that Buddhism is the state religion, though freedom of religion is protected by law. The charter also states that the government has an obligation to protect and foster Buddhism.

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.

March 2026 – 11 days for £3,695 per person 29 March 2027 – 11 days for £3,895 per person Journey into the richly biodiverse heart of Sri Lanka on this immersive nature-focused expedition, led by renowned entomologist Dr Tim Cockerill.

Sri Lanka bungled out by New Zealand New Zealand knocked Sri Lanka out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a commanding 61-run victory in Colombo on Wednesday, staging a remarkable turnaround with the bat before sealing the contest with a clinical bowling display.

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka on Wednesday said that the relentless criticism aimed at his players has been damaging to their mental health and undermined their efforts at the T20 World Cup, where they were eliminated from the group stage by New Zealand.

New Zealand faces Sri Lanka in a vital T20 World Cup Super Eight game. Sri Lanka's batting struggled in their last match. New Zealand's openers are in strong form. Both teams need a win to boost semi-final hopes.

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka said the relentless criticism aimed at his players has been damaging to their mental health and undermined their efforts at the Twenty20 World Cup, where they were eliminated from the group stage on Wednesday.