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Friday, 30 October 2026 Reading Room

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Artificial intelligence presents both an opportunity and a responsibility. – PM

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated as the Chief Guest at the University of Colombo International Conference 2026 on 28 October. The conference was on 28–29 October 2026 at the Main Auditorium, UCFM Tower, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo,under the theme ’Advancing an Inclusive Future through AI, Sustainability and Innovation’. Addressing the conference, the […]

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