In today’s world, digital marketing has become an integral part of business growth. With the increasing use of the internet, businesses are seeking to establish a strong online presence to connect with their target audience and increase their customer base. However, navigating the complex world of digital marketing can be a daunting task for entrepreneurs…
Sri Lanka and several other countries are in the sights of radical Islam and movements affiliated with the jihadist international. These extremist organizations seek to spread by taking advantage of local tensions and the presence of militant Islamist groups, both in Asia and Africa. Claimed by the Islamic State (IS) group, the Colombo (Sri Lanka)…
A 17-year-old teenager was arrested Monday in Sri Lanka on suspicion of hacking President Maithripala Sirisena’s website to post a message calling on the head of state to postpone an examination or to resign. The young pirate, whose identity has not been made public, has been remanded in custody. He faces three years in prison…
In Sri Lanka, many businesses are small or medium-sized. Niche Targeting Strategies help them succeed worldwide. The market loves unique, authentic products. This shows Sri Lanka’s vast potential. Innovative firms like Maximus are noteworthy. They turn elephant dung into special handmade paper. This highlights the strength of Targeted Marketing Approach. Sri Lanka is not just…
Sri Lankan parliamentarians are due to meet next week to get out of the political crisis that is shaking the country since the surprise dismissal a week ago of the head of government Ranil Wickremesingh. The Speaker of the Sri Lankan Parliament on Friday ordered a parliamentary session next week in an attempt to break…
Now, over 60% of Sri Lankans are online. This has changed the digital marketing game, putting Video Marketing at the forefront. It’s not just about staying current. It reflects a market ready for new ideas and eager to connect with brands. With this shift, businesses in Sri Lanka are turning to video. They increase their…
Sri Lanka’s export industry tells a unique story in the global market. The last six months of 2022 were tough, with the economy shrinking by 12.4% in the final quarter. This was a crucial time for Sri Lankan exports, showing a downturn no one saw coming. The 4th Export Barometer Survey gave us a clear…
The British tour operator TUI will repatriate all its customers staying in Sri Lanka, after the Easter attacks and the threat of new attacks, and cancel all trips sold to this destination. British tour operator TUI announces that it will repatriate all of its customers staying in Sri Lanka after the Easter attacks . He…
Sri Lanka has lifted the 39-year ban on women buying alcohol or working in establishments where alcoholic beverages are sold or manufactured. The 1979 law that banned the sale of any alcoholic beverage to women on the island of 21 million people was abolished as part of a broader fight against sexism in legislation, the…
In Sri Lanka, churches will remain closed “until further notice” after suicide bombings in churches and hotels on Easter Sunday that left 359 dead. All the Catholic churches in Sri Lanka will remain closed and no Mass will be celebrated until the “improvement of the security situation” after the Passover bombing s , who made…
Sri Lankan police on Friday discovered the body of a 24-year-old journalist from the British daily Financial Times. The young man would probably have been killed by a crocodile. Paul McClean’s body was discovered by divers in the peat moss of a lagoon in the coastal village of Panama, Sri Lanka , in the southeastern…
Relations between Sri Lanka and India have calmed down for some time, and could continue thanks to the project to build a bridge between the two countries. It is only when we gain height, then more and more until reaching the satellites of NASA, that we distinctly see an isthmus, across the sea, connecting India…
Sri Lanka shines as a bright example in the e-commerce world. The digital economy makes up 4.37 percent of its GDP. This marks a big leap, especially for local businesses jumping into online markets. This shift is backed by the country’s move towards more tech use and better digital setups. It’s creating a huge success…
The Sri Lankan authorities announced on Friday that they are looking for 140 people suspected of having links with the jihadist group Islamic State. On Friday, a shooting erupted in eastern Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan police are looking for 140 people suspected of links to the Islamic State (IS) , five days after the attacks…
Sri Lanka’s digital market is flying high, reaching an amazing 12.34 million internet users. This boom shows the bright future of digital marketing in the country. As 2024 approaches, businesses are getting ready to ride the wave of online advertising, eyeing new trends that will change how we talk to customers. The growth in Sri…
The collapse of a 91-meter-high landfill killed at least 21 people, including three teenagers, and injured a dozen others on Friday night in the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo. Hopes of finding survivors faded on Sunday Hundreds of soldiers, however, continued on Sunday to dig in the middle of the refuse and 145 houses destroyed by…
In the shadow of the new nationalist president of Sri Lanka, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, alias Terminator, lurks all the siblings… As before. The speech is soporific, the voice barely audible… But the place speaks for him. It was from the largest temple in Sri Lanka that Gotabaya Rajapaksa, 70, was sworn in on Monday, November 18….
This island in the Indian Ocean is like a zoo without a fence. Its rich fauna is revealed naturally. In the footsteps of elephants The green Jeep slows down and weaves its way between the vehicles stopped on the dirt road. The bust of tourists emerges through the open roofs. The fingers are pointed towards…
Biometric Authentication is key for secure identity checks. It uses unique body features for strong security. Ancient civilizations first used these methods. Now, they are essential for secure access control. Today, identity checks need more than just a password. This tech wraps users in a digital safety layer. It helps to keep identity threats away….
Sri Lanka reinstated the curfew on Tuesday, May 14, with a blocking of social networks extended to Twitter, the day after anti-Muslim riots that left one dead, three weeks after the jihadist attacks on Easter. Police said just over 80 people had been arrested in connection with the new violence. Anti-Muslim riots , which occur…
The Sri Lankan authorities have accused the local Islamist movement National Thowheeth Jama’ath (NTJ) after the series of attacks that hit churches and hotels on Sunday April 21, killing at least 290 and injuring around 500. At this stage of the investigation, the attacks have not been claimed. Before being blamed on Monday by the…
In our digital world, being convenient is key. A huge **27%** of people online globally use voice search on their phones. This is important for Sri Lanka’s businesses, as more people use smartphones and voice assistants like Siri and Google Assistant. Voice Search Optimization is now a big part of Digital Marketing. It helps companies…
His name was Ramesh Raju. Before the terrorist attacks that plagued Sri Lanka at Easter, he volunteered to control the crowd. At the cost of his life, he prevented a suicide bomber from entering a church. A week after the attacks that hit several churches and hotels in Sri Lanka and left 253 dead and…
More than 150 people are believed to have died in Sri Lanka in two landslides caused by three days of torrential rains in the center of the country. The flood forced more than 196,000 residents to leave their homes. Thirty-five deaths have been confirmed so far. The efforts of rescuers assisted by the Red Cross…
Holidaymakers from Saint-Pair, who left for Sri Lanka a few weeks ago on vacation, discovered with horror the attacks perpetrated in the country on Easter Day. “I cried” , says Frédérique. This Saint-Peers retiree was on vacation in Sri Lanka, from March 23 to April 7. Two weeks later, on April 21, the country was…
Passing through the capital of Sri Lanka, the son of Julio Iglesias provoked behaviors on the part of women considered indecent by the president of the country. “Indecent” . This is the term used Sunday, December 27 by Maithripala Sirisena , the president of Sri Lanka, to describe the concert of Enrique Iglesias . During…
A landslide is said to have killed around 100 people on Wednesday in southern Sri Lanka. Hopes of finding survivors after a landslide in southern Sri Lanka on Wednesday were slim on Thursday morning, the minister, responsible for managing natural disasters, estimated the death toll at around 100. “I do not think he can stay…
Six children are among the victims. The night raid took place near Kalmunai, a coastal town mostly populated by Muslims and located in the home province of Islamist Zahran Hashim. The latter is suspected of having organized the bloody Easter attacks. Sixteen people, including six children, were killed overnight from Friday to Saturday in an…
The South Asian country, bereaved after a series of attacks on Sunday, declared a State of Emergency and a night curfew from Monday. The Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency Monday and tracked the leaders of suicide attacks that killed at least 290 dead on Easter Sunday , including dozens of foreigners , an…
In the age of tech advancement, Quantum Computing is set to change how we compute. It aims for Quantum Supremacy using the complex Quantum Mechanics. This means processing info at amazing speeds. Countries and companies are rushing to reach this high-tech goal. By using Quantum Algorithms in Quantum Technology, we’ve seen big leaps forward. Quantum…
On the beautiful island of Sri Lanka, over 90% of people can read and write. This high literacy rate has helped create a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Sri Lanka. It’s bursting with creative ideas, transforming the Sri Lankan business landscape. Despite economic challenges, many young entrepreneurs are pushing the country towards a bright future. They’re…