Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a crucial aspect of digital marketing that every business in Sri Lanka must embrace. With the right SEO strategies, it’s possible to rank your business website on the first page of Google and other search engines, increase online visibility, and boost your revenue. However, to achieve these results, you need…
In an industry aglow with tech accolades, a significant achievement was heralded at the Mobile World Congress, shining a spotlight on a pioneering force in the digital realm. Axiata Digital Labs (ADL) notched a historical milestone with their latest triumph – winning the lauded Open Gateway Challenge at the 29th GLOMO Awards, celebrated amidst the…
In its pivotal capacity as the National Body of Accountants, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) orchestrated a forward-thinking forum to address the significant challenges linked to SOE restructuring. Aligning with the Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilisation, and National Policies, CA Sri Lanka mobilized leading minds from diverse sectors to…
In the dynamic realm of sustainable fashion, Trinity Holdings stands out as a beacon of innovative and ethical clothing production, celebrating a significant seven-year journey since its inception in 2016. As a paramount contributor to the sustainable apparel industry in Sri Lanka, this private sector entity led by Davina de Silva and Sarinda de Silva,…
The music streaming market leader Spotify has also introduced a subscription model for podcasts – a few days after Apple. But some things should be different, it said on Tuesday. Stockholm – A few days after Apple, the music streaming market leader Spotify also presented a subscription model for podcasts. On Tuesday, Spotify announced more…
A Sri Lankan army fighter plane bombarding an area where civilians are refugees … They want to show that the government is not keeping its promise to no longer use fighter jets or heavy weapons against the separatist rebellion. Precisely because of the presence of tens of thousands of civilians. They are said to be…
Pope Francis has started a two-day visit to Sri Lanka, a country which remains deeply marked by three decades of war between the government, dominated by the Sinhala majority, and the Tamil rebels, the ethnic minority. Welcomed at Colombo airport by the new president Maithripala Sirisena, the Holy Father launched an appeal for reconciliation and…
Two teenagers, aged 15 and 17, are to be summoned before a juvenile judge in France after participating in a challenge on the social network TikTok that suggested their involvement in a crime. The two young women, who live in the Grasse region (southeast), will have to answer in April, in the judge’s office, in…
In an ambitious move to foster bilateral trade growth and improve international trade, the Sri Lanka Standards Institute (SLSI) is poised to endorse a landmark collaboration with the Standardisation Administration of China (SAC). This strategic partnership, encapsulated within a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), is targeted at dismantling the technical barriers that have posed challenges to…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of Sri Lankan B2B digital marketing, companies are redefining their strategies to stay ahead. In an age where cost-effective marketing techniques are not just valuable but essential, businesses seek budget-friendly marketing tips and affordable demand generation tactics. The implementation of effective digital marketing solutions has become a lynchpin for success,…
In the aftermath of the bloody attacks in Sri Lanka, condemnations are unanimous across the world. Scott Morrisson, the Australian Prime Minister speaks of an atrocious attack on Christians and the innocent. “ The terrible events that have taken place in your homeland, Sri Lanka, have damaged this beauty, the innocence of human life, and…
In a significant turning point for the Australian petroleum industry, United Petroleum of Australia is poised for a robust retail market entry into Sri Lanka. Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera confirmed the company’s strategic planning has culminated in a finalized agreement with the Power and Energy Ministry, setting the stage for a mid-year launch….
In Sri Lanka, the Tamils, mostly located in the north of the country, represent 30% of the population compared to 75% Sinhalese. They are Hindus. And it is to defend the rights of this minority that in 1972, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam took up arms. Their conflict has since left nearly 70,000 dead….
Tams tams and applause fed to the proclamation of the results of the legislative elections in Sri Lanka. The United National Party, in power since January, won the legislative ballot with 106 seats, only seven seats away from the absolute majority. Outgoing Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is therefore almost guaranteed to stay in his post….
The company is said to be working on a version for younger people a few days after the squeeze to limit access to minors in order to ensure their safety and avoid penalties like the 170 million in 2019 that hit YouTube. Designing a version of Instagram for ‘under 13’, more suitable in terms of…
In a significant move that underscores the growing business synergy between India and Sri Lanka, Anil Sardana, the Managing Director of Adani Power, met with the Chairman of the Board of Investment (BOI) Sri Lanka, Dinesh Weerakkody, on March 16, 2024. This meeting of the minds from Adani Power leadership team and BOI officials, as…
Specialists from the National Cyber Security Incident Response Center (CERT-RO) warn about messages or comments received on Instagram and say they can hide a phishing attempt. In a post on CERT-RO’s Facebook page, cybersecurity experts urge users not to submit personal, financial or authentication data. “Beware of messages or comments received on Instagram. In some…
According to an internal e-mail, Facebook does not want to actively tackle the problem of data leaks and thus better protect users, but instead declare it to be a problem that is common in the industry. The mail was accidentally opened on a Belgian magazine. After a data leak with 533 million people affected, Facebook…
Thousands of civilians abandoned to their fate, hundreds of wounded trapped without medical aid. In Sri Lanka, the International Committee of the Red Cross says it is powerless in the face of an unimaginable catastrophe. And the Sri Lankan government has once again rejected calls from the international community to stop the offensive against the…
Speaker of Parliament Karu Jayasuriya was prevented from reaching the perch for nearly an hour by a group of MPs and was only able to access it under the protection of unarmed police and parliamentary assistants. They then had to protect him from throwing books and office supplies thrown by supporters of Mahinda Rajapakse, a…
“As a company, Microsoft is fully geared towards games,” says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. The group presents plans for gaming via TV app. Redmond – Microsoft wants to use an app to turn the television into a game console. All you need is a controller and a fast internet connection – because the games actually…
Sunday’s attacks in Sri Lanka left 290 dead and 500 injured, according to a new report. The authorities also indicate that they had defused a homemade bomb found near Colombo airport on Sunday evening and arrested thirteen suspects. A curfew has been declared and social networks are temporarily blocked. Ranil Wicramasinghe, Prime Minister of Sri…
On July 21, 1960 , Sirimavo Bandaranaike was appointed Prime Minister of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), after winning the legislative elections. She thus becomes the first woman elected to become the head of a government. The post was previously held by her husband, Solomon Bandaranaike, before he was assassinated in 1959. Sirimavo Bandaranaike promises to…
At least 42 people have already died in the center and east of the island and dozens more are missing. Floods and landslides were caused by heavy rains that devastated entire regions. 200,000 people are homeless.