Probably the best-known communication platform, “Teams” from Microsoft, is to get a new feature in July. And users are already familiar with this from messengers such as WhatsApp. Germany – Microsoft Teams is undoubtedly one of the big winners of the corona pandemic. Whether through the obligation to work from home, the restriction of private…
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…
The northern part of Sri Lanka, where the ballot is taking place, was the scene for years of a civil war between the government and Tamil separatists, killing tens of thousands. The army defeated the rebels in 2009. Tamils vote to appoint a semi-autonomous council of 38 members. “We are going to demand that solutions…
At least 17 people were found dead in Sri Lanka on Wednesday while more than 200 families are missing in the mudslides that affected 3 villages in the center of the country, about 70 kilometers north of the capital, Colombo. This new report brings to at least 37 the number of dead since the start…
Thousands of people gathered in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, to witness a colorful elephant parade during a festival. Dancers, acrobats and musicians joined in the fun.
The landscape of financial services in Sri Lanka receives another significant enhancement, as ComBank proudly announces the grand opening of its newly constructed branch in Kegalle. This latest expansion by ComBank is more than a mere addition of a new location; it’s a testament to the bank’s unwavering commitment to bring advanced banking services and…
What does SAP have in common with Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google? In terms of corporate value, it is rather low, 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 exchange prices of the FAANG…
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…
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,…
The Twitter accounts of famous American billionaires and prominent figures in the United States were hacked by hackers on Wednesday, apparently to try a bitcoin scam. Given the large number of impact accounts attacked, it could be the largest security incident in the history of Twitter, writes CNN. Those with hacked Twitter accounts include billionaires…
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…
No horses but tuk-tuk to play polo. The game takes place in Galle, Sri Lanka, it is the second tuk-tuk polo championships, a three-wheeled motorcycle that has symbolized transportation in Asia for 50 years.
On CCTV footage, we can see the path of one of the suspected suicide bombers of the Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka. A man with a backpack enters Saint Sebastian’s Church in Negombo, north of the capital Colombo, during Easter Mass, and blows himself up. According to the preliminary elements of the investigation, these attacks…
The plight of civilians trapped in fighting in the northeast of Sri Lanka finally walked through the door of the Security Council of the UN . After further escalation of violence between government troops and the Tamil rebellion, its 15 permanent members adopted a joint declaration. “The members of the Security Council strongly condemn the…
Sri Lanka voted today in parliamentary elections that should unsurprisingly end with the victory of President Rajapakse’s party. The head of state called on voters to give his party, the UPFA , the two-thirds majority needed to amend the constitution. Faced with the UPFA , an exploded opposition. The main opponent, the former head of…
The servers from which the cyberattack started belong to a consultant from the e-commerce giant, according to deputies Matthieu Orphelin and François Ruffin. Launched Tuesday, November 17, the site “Christmas without Amazon”, relaying a petition against the use of the online sales giant for the holiday season, suffered an attack on the night of Tuesday…
Check Point experts warn: “Risk of identity theft and sensitive data of millions of users” A new vulnerability in TikTok has been discovered that would allow access to sensitive user data, including identity and phone number theft. Check Point Research, the Threat Intelligence division of Check Point® Software Technologies announced that it has identified 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…
“WhatsApp is not abandoning support for older iPhones. It’s fake news.” The Wabetainfo blog, which always provides information on news related to WhatsApp, denies the rumors relating to a disengagement of the messaging app against the generically “older” iPhone models. On its website, WhatsApp specifies that the application “for iPhone requires iOS 9 or later….
The landscape of commerce within Sri Lanka is witnessing a transformative phase as digital marketing becomes increasingly paramount to business success. In an age where traditional media – encompassing TV, radio, and print – once stood unchallenged, there now exists a new dominion led by the robust capabilities of online marketing. This shift not only…