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Digital Economy Ministry drives Sri Lanka's 'Techfront Fortnight'

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September 16, 2025

Series of events running from 17 to 30 September as part of the Government's Digital Economy Month initiative

THE Digital Economy Ministry yesterday announced Sri Lanka TechFront Fortnight, a flagship series of events running from 17 to 30 September as part of the Government's Digital Economy Month initiative.

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