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Sri Lanka Goes 5G: Dialog and SLT-Mobitel Launch Commercial Services

My News2025-12-2103 mins

Sri Lanka’s telecom giants SLT-Mobitel and Dialog launched commercial 5G this week, promising ultra-fast speeds, low latency, and a boost for AI, IoT, and cloud services.

Cyclone Ditwah: 275K Sri Lankan Children at Risk

My News2025-12-0202 mins

UNICEF reports 275,000 children among 1.4M people hit by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. Urgent aid needed for water, nutrition, shelter and emotional support.

Cyclone Ditwah: Death Toll Hits 355 in Sri Lanka, Hundreds Missing

My News2025-12-0102 mins

As of Dec 2, Cyclone Ditwah claimed 355 lives in Sri Lanka, with 370 missing and nearly 1M affected. Rescue ops and relief efforts ramp up.

China U-17 thrash Sri Lanka 8-0 to lead AFC qualifiers

My News2025-11-2902 mins

China’s U-17s ran riot with an 8-0 win over Sri Lanka in Chongqing, topping Group A in the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers with 12 points from four games.

Xi Jinping Meets Sri Lankan PM in Beijing Ahead of Women’s Leadership Summit

My News2025-10-1401 mins

Chinese President Xi Jinping met Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya in Beijing ahead of the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, highlighting women’s leadership and stronger Asia ties.

Sri Lankan PM Lands in Beijing for Global Women Leaders Summit

My News2025-10-1202 mins

Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya has arrived in Beijing to attend the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, co-hosted by China and UN Women from October 13-14.