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Sri Lankan Rupee Depreciates 3.6% Against US Dollar in 2026
GeoAI Exhibition in Colombo to showcase AI powered disaster resilience solutions
Sri Lankan ICT Companies Strengthen European Market Presence through Hannover Messe and Nordic Engagement Programme under the EDB & IPD Initiative
FITIS Re-Elects Dr. Dayan Rajapakse as Chairman, Setting Sights on Sri Lanka’s Accelerated Digital Future

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FITIS Re-Elects Dr. Dayan Rajapakse as Chairman, Setting Sights on Sri Lanka’s Accelerated Digital Future

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Events

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Events

Ave Maria Convent, Negombo celebrates 150

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Events

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May 11 2026

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Educations

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Ave Maria Convent, Negombo celebrates 150
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- May 11, 2026
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Special checks on foreigners linked to Cybercrime
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