The Internet of Things (IoT) in 2023 is changing life in Sri Lanka. It brings about a new era of smarter living. At the core of this revolution, connected devices are breaking old limits, merging smoothly into our daily lives. The wave of IoT advancements is creating a smart, connected world. This world understands what…
The Post-Pandemic Recovery Strategies in Sri Lanka’s Tourism Industry aim high. They are not just about boosting the economy. They represent the country’s strength and ability to bounce back. This recovery is carefully planned by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. It focuses on sustainable tourism growth in Sri Lanka. The goal is not just…
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…
Over five billion people are connected through mobile devices worldwide. Sri Lankan brands are now embracing this digital age. The SLIM Dialog Brand Week 2024 at Waters Edge is a key event for this. It stands as a major meeting point for minds and technology. It’s more than an event. It’s a hub for digital…
A newly hired executioner threw his neck out at the sight of the gallows for which he was responsible, the Sri Lankan head of prisons announced on Tuesday. A newly hired executioner threw his neck out at the sight of the gallows for which he was responsible, the Sri Lankan head of prisons announced on…
Did you know Sri Lanka’s eco-efforts have led to a 23% yearly increase in green businesses? These initiatives have become key to their long-term goals and identity. Especially, CCS is leading by combining responsible practices with sustainable national progress. In Sri Lanka, companies know that their success and the environment are connected. Their eco-friendly actions…
French NGO Action Against Hunger on Thursday urged the Sri Lankan government to allow a credible investigation into the 2006 murders of 17 of its aid workers. “We are waiting for concrete steps in the right direction. It is time to act, ” said Véronique Andrieux, Director General of Action Against Hunger (ACF), visiting the…
The Cinnamon Grand hotel in Colombo was the scene of an attack that claimed the lives of 20 people, including five employees. It reopened its doors a few days ago with an important security device. But the tourists are not yet back. At the Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo, which has just reopened its doors…
Two Muslim brothers, among the suicide bombers, are believed to be behind the deadly attacks in Sri Lanka which left more than 300 dead. The Sri Lankan government attributes the attacks to a little-known Islamist group, the NTJ. The Islamic State also claimed responsibility for the attacks on Tuesday, April 23, without giving any evidence….
Over 30 million users in Sri Lanka are now connected to mobile. This pushes businesses to rethink their online strategies. With the rise of content marketing in Sri Lanka, there’s a huge move towards a mobile-first approach. This is changing how marketing works in the region. In 2023, companies are getting more creative with their…
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…
Sri Lanka recognized this Wednesday April 24 a “failure” in terms of state security, unable to prevent the jihadist attacks on Easter Sunday which killed around 360 people, despite prior information from the intelligence community . The management of the Sri Lankan authorities in the days leading up to the suicide attacks that killed 359…
Sri Lankan veterinarians have launched a strike to protest inadequacies in elephant protection, as deadly conflicts between locals and pachyderms escalate, a union official said on Tuesday. “There is not a good management of the wild elephants which are relegated to increasingly limited spaces because the government allows the inhabitants to encroach on their areas…
Interpol announced on Friday June 14 that it had arrested one of the main suspects in the jihadist attacks on luxury hotels and churches in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday. The attacks killed 258 people. The international organization for police cooperation Interpol announced this Friday, June 14 the arrest and extradition of one of those…
The jihadist attacks on Sunday April 22 in Sri Lanka left 253 dead. Radical leader Zahran Hashim, who appears in a video calling for the Islamic State, was actively wanted. He was killed in a suicide attack on a large hotel. Sri Lankan extremist Zahran Hashim, suspected key man in the jihadist Easter Sunday attacks…
Sri Lanka has been facing the worst floods since 2003 for several days. In a new report released by the government, 196 people were killed and 93 others are missing. According to a new report published on Tuesday by the Sri Lankan government, the floods that hit the country have left 196 people dead, while…
This ban on wearing Islamic veils covering the face is taken by the Head of State in the name of “national security”. The measure comes into force on Monday. Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena announced on Sunday April 28 the ban on Islamic veils covering the face in the name of “national security” , a…
In today’s world, technology is moving at a fast pace. The Rise of the Metaverse is a key moment in our digital journey. What was once just a story in Neal Stephenson’s “Snow Crash” is now becoming true. It’s a huge digital world that mixes with ours. It’s powered by virtual reality, offering experiences that…
Edge Computing is changing the way we handle data. It makes processing and analyzing data faster and closer to where it’s needed. Instead of using far-off data centers, this technology allows for quick, on-the-spot decisions. With Edge Devices, companies can process data instantly. This offers benefits like reduced delay and better use of bandwidth. Edge…
The leader of the jihadist attacks on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka succeeded in training young men in his wake to become suicide bombers by radicalizing them via the internet, say investigators and Muslim officials. At least 257 people died on Sunday April 21 when a series of suicide bombings targeted luxury hotels and Christian…
The Christian community of Sri Lanka has just been struck by eight explosions, in the midst of the celebration of Easter. A seventh explosion killed at least two people in a Colombo hotel. These explosions caused the death of at least 158 people, according to the police report which remains provisional. 35 foreigners perished in…
On Sunday, a series of attacks on Sri Lankan soil left several hundred dead and injured. Dilip Fernando, a Sri Lankan Catholic recounts how, for lack of space, his life was saved that day. His family, who remained outside the church, are convinced of having crossed paths with the suicide bomber, a young man who…
The Sri Lankan navy “miraculously” rescued an elephant in distress in the open sea where the current had deported it, its spokesperson announced on Wednesday. It took no less than twelve hours for the navy, once the animal was reported, to rescue the pachyderm which was struggling to stay on the surface eight kilometers from…
In Sri Lanka’s dynamic digital market, an amazing 89% of marketers see email as key for finding new leads. This shift towards digital marketing strategies marks a new era for email in Sri Lanka, specifically designed for its distinct audience. Email’s power in persuasion is sparking a change in how online revenue is made. Sri…
In Sri Lanka, 80% of consumers prefer brands that offer personalized experiences. This shows the growing demand for immersive campaigns in the region. Through augmented and virtual reality, Sri Lankan companies are captivating their audiences and achieving solid business outcomes. Digital marketing trends are changing quickly. Immersive technology is leading to new experiential marketing strategies…
A train struck and killed a female elephant and her three cubs in northern Sri Lanka on Wednesday, local police said. The accident happened in Cheddikulam, about 260 km north of Colombo. “One of the cubs was dragged 300 meters of track after being hit,” said a local police official, who said it was possibly…
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…
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…
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…
The toll of the jihadist attacks on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka rose to 258 dead, after the death of a US official stationed in that country for the US Department of Commerce. A US official injured in the jihadist attacks on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka died of her injuries, the United States Embassy…