Sri Lanka introduces laws for Buddhist monks seeking to travel abroad after major drug bust
Sri Lanka mandates travel approvals for Buddhist monks: they must secure recommendations from their senior monk (Guru Hamuduruwo), regional Buddhist leader, and the Mahanayaka Thero of their Nikaya before traveling abroad, following a major drug-related incident. Source: AdaDerana, April 30, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=121937