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Defence Secretary reviews Doppler weather radar project in Puttalam
Installation of Sri Lanka's Japanese-funded Doppler weather radar network is set to begin in January, with completion targeted for the end of July 2027.
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SLCERT audit finds 46 of 56 areas high risk in Parliament's digital systems
An SLCERT assessment rated 46 of 56 cybersecurity areas as high risk, Parliament's 2025 Annual Performance Report says, warning of data theft and defacement.
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AmCham Sri Lanka, Standard Chartered to Host 'SeCure 2026' Cybersecurity Forum in Colombo
AmCham Sri Lanka and Standard Chartered will convene business leaders on 4 August for SeCure 2026, an executive forum on strengthening cyber resilience.
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Sri Lanka seeks more Indian funding as digital ID bids exceed grant
Sri Lanka seeks India funding for digital identity project after bids exceeded grant.
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Over 6,000 Schools Targeted in Accelerated Digital Education Drive
Sri Lanka to connect over 6,000 schools to national digital education systems.
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Sri Lanka Begins Feasibility Study for First Canal-Top Solar Project
A preliminary feasibility study has begun for Sri Lanka's first canal-top solar power project along the 20km Viyana Canal in Mahiyanganaya.
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Sri Lanka tells World AI Conference developing nations must shape global AI rules
At WAIC Shanghai, Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne said countries like Sri Lanka deserve a seat at the table where global AI rules are written.
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Sri Lanka performs first AI-assisted robotic surgeries at Colombo hospital
A medical team has performed Sri Lanka's first AI-assisted robotic surgeries at Asiri Surgical Hospital in Colombo, marking a healthcare milestone.
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Civil Aviation Authority plans pilot project for passenger-carrying drones
Sri Lanka's Civil Aviation Authority plans a pilot project for passenger-carrying drones able to seat up to six people, its director general says.
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National Digital Portal launched to modernise Sri Lanka's cooperative sector
Sri Lanka has launched a National Digital Portal for cooperative member registration, building a unified database for its 8,900-plus active societies.
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Police warn public over fake GovPay websites and scam messages
Sri Lanka Police warn of fraudulent websites and text messages impersonating the official GovPay platform to steal money from unsuspecting users.
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Sri Lanka champions 'Sovereign AI' at world's largest AI summits in Geneva
Presidential envoy Dr Hans Wijayasuriya represented Sri Lanka at three major AI governance forums in Geneva, championing 'Sovereign AI' for developing nations.
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Sri Lanka Police preparing iOS and Android app for public services
Police are building a mobile app with clearance reports, emergency contacts and location-based alerts under IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya's directive.
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Foreign Ministry launches LankaKonect app for overseas Sri Lankans
Sri Lanka's Foreign Ministry launched the LankaKonect mobile app handling consular complaints and requests from citizens living, working or studying overseas.
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Sri Lanka Police launch QR code-based community feedback portal at all stations
Sri Lanka Police launched a QR code-enabled Community Feedback Portal letting citizens submit complaints, compliments and suggestions on station services.
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SEC and Digital Economy Ministry move to regulate virtual assets in policy pivot
Sri Lanka's SEC and Ministry of Digital Economy briefed top officials on virtual assets, signalling a regulated framework after years of crypto caution.
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Sri Lanka tells ILC Geneva that AI must uplift workers, not replace them
Labour Minister Anil Jayantha addressed the 114th International Labour Conference on Monday, calling for fair value distribution as AI reshapes the workplace.
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Sri Lanka Railways website hit by cyberattack, train schedule system disabled
Sri Lanka Railways' website was hit by a cyberattack on Sunday, with the train timetable section disabled as technical teams work to restore service.
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ACCIMT engineers restore Rs. 3 million in Ragama hospital equipment for Rs. 5,000
ACCIMT engineers repaired written-off medical equipment at the Ragama Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Hospital for a fraction of external vendor estimates.
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Facebook and Messenger hit by major global outage, Meta yet to confirm cause
Users worldwide reported Facebook login failures and Messenger disruption on June 12 as monitoring sites logged surges in error reports; Meta has not.
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Police warn public over impersonation scams using officers' photos on fake WhatsApp accounts
Sri Lanka Police warn of scams impersonating CID, CBSL and police units via WhatsApp using officer photos and fake accounts to demand OTPs and crypto.
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18 Chinese nationals arrested in Colombo cybercrime bust, 40 phones seized
The Colombo Central CCID raided Kiribathgoda and Kollupitiya on Wednesday, arresting 18 Chinese nationals accused of impersonating a US company to commit.
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22.8% of Sri Lanka's workforce exposed to Generative AI, Labour Minister says
The Labour Minister cited the 22.8 percent exposure figure at a discussion on the implications of artificial intelligence on the labour market and employment.
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SLAF's upgraded Kfir C12 fighter completes first test flight at Katunayake
The Israel Aerospace Industries modernisation programme covering four C2/C7 fighters and one TC2 trainer cleared its first airborne test at Katunayake.