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Six planets and Perseid peak to light up skies on August 12
Six planets will arc across the pre-dawn sky as the Perseid meteor shower peaks under a new moon, the Arthur C. Clarke Institute says.
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SLCERT warns of zero-click WhatsApp takeovers hitting iPhone users
Sri Lanka CERT says attackers are seizing WhatsApp accounts on iPhones running iOS below 16.7.12 without any action by the victim, and urges immediate updates.
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Data Protection Authority issues new circular ahead of 2027 compliance date
Circular 01/2026 tells state institutions how to prepare for the Personal Data Protection Act provisions taking effect on 1 January 2027.
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e-Passports to be issued within a year, Wijepala tells Parliament
The Public Security Minister said a fresh procurement process has begun for the PKI security system after the earlier tender was cancelled over shortcomings.
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SLCERT warns of organised sextortion racket run through Instagram and WhatsApp
Sri Lanka CERT says an extortion operation believed to be run from India grooms victims on Instagram before blackmailing them with recorded video calls.
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Meta ordered to pay another $567m in New Mexico child safety case
Judge calls Meta a 'public nuisance'; court orders $942 million payout in child safety case. Meta plans appeal.
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Sri Lanka sets September deadline for telcos to agree on mobile number portability
The TRC will impose number portability by direction if operators fail to agree by end-September, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne says.
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PickMe launches Colombo Connect to bundle capital's attractions on one platform
PickMe launches Colombo Connect travel platform at Lotus Tower, targeting Rs. 30 billion in annual activity.
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Meta Says Its AI Model Hacked Another Company During Testing
Meta discloses AI model breach during security testing, joining OpenAI and Anthropic in similar incidents.
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Sri Lanka AI Week 2026 launched as government targets $15bn digital economy
AI Week 2026 launches September 28-October 4 as government targets $15 billion digital economy with $1.5bn from AI.
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Sri Lanka blocks 122 more gambling websites, taking total to 146
The telecom regulator ordered a second round of blocking a day after naming 24 betting platforms, widening the crackdown sharply.
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Sri Lanka blocks 24 unlicensed online betting sites, including bet365 and Stake
The Gambling Regulatory Authority named 24 platforms operating without licences and ordered telecom providers to cut access with immediate effect.
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Meta apologises to India over brief restriction of Modi post
Meta chief apologises to India IT minister over moderator error affecting PM Modi post visibility.
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Sri Lanka CERT warns of fresh surge in social media extortion scams
Sri Lanka CERT says fraudsters with fake profiles on Instagram and Messenger record victims on video calls and demand money, now via local bank accounts.
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Telecom operators ordered to block all unlicensed online gambling websites
TRCSL orders telecom operators to block all unlicensed online gambling sites across Sri Lanka.
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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.