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Conference on Digital Public Infrastructure on March 26

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1 year ago

March 22, 2024

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The High Commission of India, in partnership with the Ministry of Technology, Government of Sri Lanka is organizing a conference on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) on March 26, 2024 in Colombo.

The conference will explore the transformative potential of DPI for enabling service delivery, empowering communities by fostering inclusivity and enriching the economy by driving innovation.

The conference will commence with an opening plenary session, where the keynote address will be delivered by President – Ranil Wickremesinghe.

The opening plenary will be followed by two panel discussions. The first ‘Accelerating Digital Sri Lanka’ will focus on how DPI simplifies governance and improves accessibility for the citizens.

The second ‘Unlocking the Digital Stack’ will discuss DPI’s use cases including in the startup domain, marrying technology, markets and governance.

The two panels will be opened by State Minister of Technology Kanka Herath and MP Harsha de Silva respectively. The two panels will have experts from India and Sri Lanka bringing in a wealth of knowledge and experience, representing various sectors and perspectives on digital infrastructure and governance.

The conference can be viewed live at 0930 hrs onwards on March 26 on https://youtube.com/live/0mfxUibO3-g?feature=share

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COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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10 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

(This story, originally published by newswire.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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10 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.