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IESL, Dialog open Sri Lanka entrepreneurs challenge

The programme will culminate in a Top 10 selection, with the first-place winner receiving an award of 1 million rupees. ...

October 9, 2026 2 min read

New MacSync malware steals macOS crypto and credentials: Kaspersky

Kaspersky researchers discovered the updated version of the macOS infostealer known as MacSync

September 19, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka urged to merge maritime security and digital policy

Discussion on maritime security and technological capabilities at the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies

September 17, 2026 3 min read

99x drives autonomous AI shift at Sri Lanka hackathon

99x strengthens AI capabilities through ELEVATE agentic AI hackathon

September 2, 2026 2 min read
Central banks must secure trust as AI risks reshape finance: IMF tech chief

"For every AI-influenced decision, we need a named human who is answerable," Hamid said.

Sri Lanka aims for 12-pct of GDP from digital economy by 2030

Where India is now, but may fall short, says government tech tsar Hans Wijayasuriya

ADB moves to help Asia and the Pacific harness AI, guard against risk

Will help countries expand digital connectivity, build skills, strengthen cybersecurity and privacy protections,

June 19, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka resumes South Korean-funded ICT education project

Construction of a national level e-Learning Center and two provincial ICT centers in the Southern and Eastern Provinces

March 25, 2026 1 min read

Dimuth Atapattu appointed DG of Sri Lanka's Data Protection Authority

Atapattu is a Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS) officer

March 23, 2026 2 min read

AI-related risks rising for software, media, and services corporates: Fitch Ratings

Asset-light businesses where value is driven by intangibles such as software, IP, brands and human capital face risk

March 14, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka to roll out digital ID by late 2026, ‘super app’ in pipeline

Parallel to the ID rollout, a 'super app' is being designed to consolidate state services into a single platform.

February 25, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka to bring digital economy, cyber security laws

“We are looking forward to introducing two new institutions through these acts,” Weeraratne said.

February 25, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka mandates re-registration for SIM cards issued before Aug 2019

Information of some subscribers registered before 2019-08-02 is not in the possession of the telephone operator companie

February 10, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka restores 2,800 mobile base stations hit by floods

The remaining 949, inactive due to power outages, are being restored to functionality as soon as possible,

December 3, 2025 1 min read

How Sri Lanka's Dialog battled floods and landslides to restore communications

Teams from all telecom networks backed by the military worked

December 1, 2025 4 min read

Internet websites down over cloudflare glitch

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November 18, 2025 1 min read
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Sri Lanka government’s key online services hit by LGC disruption: ICTA

ICTA says in process to restore the system

October 13, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka's EDB and JICA extend program to support ICT/BPM sector

extension will expand benefits to Sri Lankan ICT companies, including continued market intelligence, business coaching,

August 20, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka trains state officers on use of AI

To transform the public service into 'a productive and efficient service'

August 16, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to replace ICTA with GovTech

Institution with the necessary powers to enable the smooth implementation of digital transformation projects

May 27, 2025 1 min read

WHO calls for volume control messages and sound tracking in video games

“A WHO-led systematic scoping review suggests that video gameplay may be a common source of unsafe listening

Nisheni Atapattu
May 24, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka seeks global IT partnerships, investments at Disrupt Asia 2025

The summit, scheduled for September, seeks to harness diplomatic network strength

May 24, 2025 1 min read

Governments in Asia-Pacific must close digital gaps to reduce inequality: ADB

ADB report recommends that governments in developing Asia and the Pacific adopt national digital strategies

May 7, 2025 2 min read

Security breach at Sri Lanka's Public Security Ministry website

Google displaying information from an alternative page

April 24, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Cargills Bank says it countered cyber attack

Acted swiftly to fortify systems, isolate the affected components, and engage cybersecurity experts

March 24, 2025 1 min read

Biased algorithms increase harassment of women: UN representative in Sri Lanka

“At the current rate, it would take 134 years to achieve full gender equality,” Marc André Franche said.

March 12, 2025 2 min read