Apple issues urgent security update for iPhones and iPads worldwide
Users advised to install critical patches remediating zero-day vulnerability across mobile operating systems.
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Mannar Island Coastal Biodiversity Zone Declared Protected Marine Sanctuary
The Wildlife Department has gazetted over 15,000 hectares of critical migratory bird habitat and pristine coral reefs as an official national reserve.
Advanced humanoid robot capable of factory assembly unveiled
Engineers display dynamic bipedal robot boasting millimeter precision manipulation and autonomous navigation.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 carrying Starlink broadband constellation
Another batch of low-Earth orbit satellites deploy successfully to bolster worldwide high-speed satellite internet.
Jaffna International Airport Expands Daily Regional Commercial Flight Operations
Palaly Airport will handle double the scheduled flights connecting northern Sri Lanka directly with Chennai and regional hubs from next week.
‘The Batman Part II’ moves to 2026: Warner Bros announces release schedule changes
Director Matt Reeves and star Robert Pattinson to return as production dates adjust for the anticipated noir comic sequel.
Christopher Nolan sweeps major honours at world cinema ceremonies
Historical biographical drama praised for monumental directing, editing, and nuanced acting performances.
Dune: Part Two crosses $700M worldwide box office milestone
Denis Villeneuve’s science fiction epic dominates global IMAX and standard theatrical attendance charts.
Global pet rescue conference in Colombo highlights animal welfare initiatives
Veterinary leaders, rescue volunteers, and international shelters formulate compassionate sterilization and adoption framework.
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Colombo Port Container Transshipment Volumes Hit Historic Quarterly High
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority reported over 2.1 million TEUs handled in Q3, confirming Colombo's role as South Asia's pre-eminent maritime logistics nexus.
Key regional security summit opens in Singapore with global defence chiefs
Maritime freedom, cyber defense cooperation, and crisis hotlines dominate high-level diplomatic talks in Southeast Asia.
Department of Meteorology Issues Advisory on Inter-Monsoonal Rainfall Patterns
Thunderstorms and temporary localized gusts are anticipated across Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Southern provinces over the weekend.
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Free Health Screening Clinics Launched Across Rural Hospitals in Polonnaruwa
The Ministry of Health has deployed specialized mobile screening units to identify early non-communicable diseases in farming communities.
New Railway Signal Modernization Commissioned on Northern Coastal Line
Automatic color light signaling and upgraded level crossings between Mahawa and Anuradhapura have reduced commuter journey times by 25 minutes.
National Consumer Price Index Drops as Food Distribution Network Strengthens
Direct farm-to-market agricultural economic centers in Dambulla and Thambuthegama helped drive essential vegetable prices down across urban retail hubs.
University of Peradeniya Engineering Faculty Unveils Indigenous Solar Tracker
Undergraduate researchers have patented a dual-axis algorithm that increases rooftop photovoltaic efficiency by up to 34% in tropical climates.
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Trincomalee Deep-Water Harbour Master Plan Attracts Multi-Billion Port Investment
International shipping consortia have submitted detailed feasibility studies to build bulk cargo terminals, bunkering hubs, and industrial warehousing.
National Gem and Jewellery Authority Hosts Annual Ratnapura International Exhibition
Foreign buyers from over 40 countries arrived in the City of Gems to trade world-renowned Ceylon Blue Sapphires, Padparadscha, and artisanal jewelry.
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