The 113 competitors of the Raid Amazones set out on the tracks of Sri Lanka to test their limits. For six days, teams of three, 100% female, compete in running, orienteering and canoeing events in breathtaking landscapes. Each team has the opportunity to sponsor a charity during their race.
Amidst a landscape of economic adversity, JAT Holdings has emerged with an impressive Q3 performance. Showcasing a resilient approach to fiscal challenges, the company has reported a remarkable 96% growth in revenue from its Bangladesh operations. This surge underscores an era of expansion and operational excellence as JAT Holdings fortifies its presence as a regional…
For Bruno Le Maire, Minister of the Economy, considers that they were “the only winners” of the crisis linked to the coronavirus. France will tax the digital giants in December, after the failure of negotiations at the OECD, confirmed Sunday the Minister of the Economy, Bruno Le Maire, on France 3. “We had suspended the…
Francis also pleaded for the freedom to believe in a country wounded by interfaith tensions and called on leaders to repent. The pope went to the north-west of the island to the Marian shrine of Madhu, in the Tamil zone. This symbolic place which was on the front line is now a place of peace…
The cricket match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, which was played this Sunday in Colombo, was interrupted for about twenty minutes following throwing of various objects. Marvan Atapattu’s men were not very enterprising and never really managed to worry their opponents, a spectacle that did not please their supporters. Pakistan ultimately won and leads 2-1…
Berlin – The Federal Ministry of Justice takes action against the messenger service Telegram. The reason is that opportunities to complain about criminal content are not easily recognizable and accessible, explained a spokeswoman in Berlin. However, this is what the Network Enforcement Act prescribes. In addition, it was not clear where Telegram courts could turn…
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…
The Tamil Tigers today accused the army of killing more than 2,000 civilians in bombings in the “last 24 hours”. Government forces quickly denied and labeled the accusations propaganda. The army also said today that it had discovered a device that could have served as an underwater cache for the leader of the Tamil Tigers….
What does SAP have in common with Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google? As far as the company value is concerned, it is on the low side, but at least SAP is the only German company that plays a role in the world market with software. That’s why we’re not only looking at the stock…
It is imposed by the French Competition Authority. The American giant Google has taken advantage of its dominant position to “bias” the bids on the online advertising market. The French Competition Authority has just imposed a hefty fine on Google. The digital giant will have to pay 220 million euros for unfair commercial practices in…
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…
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 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…
Glasses that can be used to display digital content in the real world are considered the next important computer platform. The Snapchat creators have now presented theirs. The creators of the Snapchat photo app were the first in the tech industry to introduce computer glasses suitable for everyday use, with which digital content can be…
Microsoft, founded by Bill Gates, will replace dozens of journalists who now work for its site, MSN, with an automated news selection system, the BBC reports. Currently, the selection of news broadcast by various media organizations and the choice of headlines and photos for the msn.com site is made by journalists, but soon these tasks…
In the swiftly evolving digital landscape, SLT-MOBITEL Enterprise stands out as a beacon of innovation, propelling businesses into a future where digital transformation is no longer an option but a necessity. Through the insightful leadership of Selvendiran Vidyapan, General Manager – Enterprise & SME Products, the company has marked its presence in the enterprise technology…
In 2009, the Tamil rebellion was crushed in a bloodbath. This Saturday, during the Commonwealth summit, British Prime Minister David Cameron ordered Colombo to open an investigation. “As things stand, the Sri Lankan government does not accept the need for a fully independent investigation,” said David Camerom. “If the government does not give in, an…
During the campaign he was accused of corruption and of failing to seal national reconciliation. It was his former Minister of Health, Maithripala Sirisena, who had gone to the opposition, who therefore won the election.
The attack blamed on the Tamil rebels killed several police officers and injured more than 85 in Colombo, the country’s capital. According to the army spokesman, “the target was a police bus. A motorcycle crashed into the vehicle ”. The explosion occurred in a commercial district of the capital near the Hilton hotel, and in…
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…