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,…
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…
The rebels, who have been fighting since 1972 for the independence of the north and east of the island, announced yesterday that they had stopped fighting the government army. Earlier today, this army claimed to have saved all of the 50,000 civilian hostages of the Tigers in their enclave. For the Norwegian Eric Solheim, ex-mediator…
The profile is deleted in case of prolonged inactivity The account on WhatsApp can be deleted from the application. Deleting a user’s profile can occur in the event of inactivity. The WaBetaInfo blog, always informed about news and everything related to the messaging app, highlights that there are different situations. WhatsApp will “surely” delete the…
Like all churches in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, St Theresa, remained desperately empty on Sunday … While the threat remains high in Sri Lanka after the attack on hotels and churches that claimed the lives of 253 people on Sunday last, the authorities did not want to take any risks. It is therefore in…
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 Sri Lanka, 100,000 people are displaced by the raging fighting between the army and Tamil rebels. Since Monday, refugees have been flocking, and the United Nations fear that there is a lack of space in the camps. As soon as the government’s ultimatum ended, the army launched the final assault in the north on…
TikTok is facing a lawsuit filed by former England Commissioner for Children’s Rights Anne Longfield over how the platform collects and uses children’s data, the BBC reports. The complaint was filed on behalf of millions of children in the UK and the EU who have used the extremely popular application among young people. If the…
A dramatic turn in Sri Lanka. The unsuccessful presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka was arrested on Monday by the police, on charges of “military offenses”. The authorities suspect the former head of the armed forces of wanting to instigate a coup d’état. Ally last spring to the outgoing president in the fight against the Tamil rebels,…
Microsoft’s bid to buy the US business of the TikTok application was rejected by ByteDance, the Chinese owner of the platform, according to the announcement made on Sunday evening by the American computer giant. “ByteDance informed us today that they will not sell TikTok operations in the US to Microsoft. We are convinced that our…
Riots have broken out in Sri Lanka in several parts of the country, under tension since the carnage of the Easter attacks. In Kurunegala, about 90 km northeast of the capital Colombo, police arrested a group of men who attacked businesses run by Muslims. It was Monday morning, testimony of a trader: “They came with…
After its huge start in the streaming business, the success of the Disney + video service is now waning significantly. Although the number of subscribers continues to grow, investors are still disappointed. Burbank – The entertainment giant Walt Disney is groaning further under the Corona crisis, and the success in the streaming business also declined…
Floods in Sri Lanka have left at least eight people dead, according to authorities, who have deployed relief efforts to try to help victims in six districts. They also fear landslides. Some 38,000 people have been affected by these floods. The month of May marks the onset of the monsoon in southern Sri Lanka.
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…
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…
If the emotions boil up during an argument in the social networks, sooner or later insults will also fall. With a new function, Twitter wants to prevent this and make users think. Stuttgart – Twitter tries to move its users to a more polite tone on the platform with a new function. To this end,…
The Sri Lankan army confirms the death of the leader of the Tamil separatists. Public television continuously broadcasts the video of a body presented as that of Velupillai Prabhakaran, the leader of the Tigers of Tamil Eelam. The army has been claiming this feat of arms since yesterday, but the rebellion’s official website maintains that…
Still shaken by the attacks of April 21, the Sri Lankan authorities are on the alert. As Ramadan begins, hundreds of police have been deployed near mosques. On this island of 22 million inhabitants, mainly Buddhists, 10% are Muslims. They fear violence against them. “We will continue our fast as usual, but we are not…
The name of the project is “learning from videos”, and aims to improve learning systems to give life to new applications and create more precise viewing recommendations for subscribers Use artificial intelligence to better monitor and catalog video content on Facebook, to improve learning systems, create new applications, monitor content more carefully and offer more…
In Sri Lanka, hundreds of monks demonstrated on Thursday in front of the Bangladeshi embassy in Colombo. A peaceful mobilization to denounce the violence perpetrated last weekend by radical Islamists against Buddhist temples in Bangladesh. At the origin of these inter-religious tensions, the publication on a social network of a photo deemed blasphemous with regard…
In a display of unity and demand for economic justice, a coalition of civil rights activists protest at the doorstep of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), voicing their disapproval of the recent sharp salary increments for bank employees. Leaders like Sanjaya Mahawatte, Chairman of Magen Ratata, spearheaded the CBSL protest, highlighting issues of…