After the wave of attacks that hit the country on Easter Sunday and claimed 253 lives, Sri Lanka is seeing bookings and tourists fleeing the country. Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera said he expects a 30% drop in arrivals this year, a shortfall of around $ 1.5 billion. The dust had not settled on hotels and…
Hemasiri Fernando, the most senior official in Sri Lanka’s defense ministry, resigned Thursday April 26 following the jihadist attacks that killed 359 people on Sunday. Sri Lanka’s senior defense ministry official resigned Thursday following jihadist attacks that killed 359 people on Sunday, a ministerial source told AFP. Hemasiri Fernando gave his letter of resignation to…
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…
For centuries, the Nallur Kandaswamy Temple has been an iconic landmark in the northern region of Sri Lanka. With its grand architecture and rich history, it has become home to the Hindu community and an increasingly popular destination for tourists. But beyond its impressive exterior, lies a deeper spiritual significance that draws worshippers from all…
A huge swarm of wasps descended on a temple in Mundal, 110 kilometers north of Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo, as pilgrims celebrated Buddha’s birthday there. Fifty of them had to be hospitalized. Wasp attacks are particularly feared in the country, which also proceeded on Tuesday to clean up nests in a tea plantation district in…
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…
An Emirates Airbus A380 was forced to make an emergency landing in Sri Lanka at Bandaranaike airport. Smoke had been detected in the cockpit An Emirates A380 carrying more than 500 people was forced to make an emergency landing in Sri Lanka on Friday after pilots detected smoke in the cockpit, an official at Colombo…
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…
Sri Lankan government fired security official after his teams chased couples holding hands at a public Colombo site In Sri Lanka, a conservative Buddhist country, this decision marks a significant departure from the previous government which regularly allowed the police to arrest young lovers kissing in public. Deputy Foreign Minister Harsha de Silva said he…
The attacks which left at least 290 dead in churches and hotels on Sunday April 21 were allegedly carried out by the small group NTJ (National Thowheeth Jama’ath), according to the government. Since the end of the civil war, friction between communities has remained very frequent in this predominantly Buddhist country. The civil war that…
A few hours after the Ganesh parade, a major Parisian meeting for the Sri Lankan community, fourteen men were arrested by the police on Sunday afternoon. All of Sri Lankan origin, they were armed with axes, machetes and knives. The brawl left two injured. The 14 men remained in police custody for two days. The…
For the past year, the department has been dealing with illegal immigration from Sri Lankans seeking asylum. The population is divided on their welcome. Close game, concentrated faces and knowing smiles, four men are playing carrom. Between two scooter rides, teenagers in turn place pawns on the wooden board. This table game, very popular in…
New whistle technology is changing sports in CP. These new whistles are known for promoting fair play and advancing athletic gear. They are creating a new standard in sports equipment innovation. These whistles come with improved sound, durability, and features. Athletes and fans are seeing better performance and fairness thanks to them. Whistle tech has…
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…
Blockchain technology is changing how industries handle data and transactions. It used to be all about cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Now, it’s driving innovation and changing various sectors as of March 2024. This technology opens new ways for industries to deal with global economic challenges. Blockchain’s innovative system offers security and transparency. It is transforming data…
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…
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…
Port workers in southern Sri Lanka rescued a baby elephant from a manhole cover on Sunday. He was then evacuated for treatment. A baby elephant trapped in a sewer in the town of Hambantota, in southern Sri Lanka , was saved on Sunday. The ten port workers who came to his rescue did not spare…
Sri Lanka’s outgoing president Mahinda Rajapakse has been re-elected, state broadcaster Rupavahini reported. “It’s a resounding victory for the president” . Even though the formal announcement of the electoral commission is not due until later today, the spokesman for the head of state, Chandrapala Liyanage, claimed that Rajapakse won the presidential election with a majority…
The world’s industries are changing fast, all thanks to AI technology advancements. In 2024, we’re seeing a huge change. Almost every field, like healthcare, retail, and finance, feels it. These changes are big, changing the basic ways industries work and compete. Companies are now jumping into the AI breakthroughs impact industries era. They are getting…
A 45-year-old Muslim trader died in northwest Sri Lanka on Monday after being lynched by mobs during anti-Muslim riots. A Muslim shopkeeper was fatally lynched by mobs during riots in Sri Lanka in retaliation for the Easter attacks, which targeted churches in particular, police said on Monday. A 45-year-old man died of his injuries shortly…
Floods and landslides have left at least 24 dead in India and 164 dead in Sri Lanka, according to a new report released on Monday by authorities as a cyclone that originated in the Bay of Bengal is heading towards Bangladesh. According to meteorological services, a depression that originated in the Bay of Bengal intensified…
In the world of endless tech growth, Sri Lanka stands out. It’s seeing a 65% rise in tech use in businesses, as shown by recent reports. This big change is reshaping the country’s economy. It also helps Sri Lanka guide its industries into the future. McKinsey reports show that digital change in Sri Lanka is…
The death toll of the attacks perpetrated on Sunday against churches and hotels in Sri Lanka, which the Islamic State (IS) group claimed, rose to 359 dead, a police spokesman said on Wednesday April 24, without more details. A spokesman for the Sri Lankan police announced this Wednesday, April 24 that the number of victims…
In Sri Lanka, only 30% of people are active online. This shows both a challenge and a chance for growth. Businesses in the country are getting more innovative, with a Digital Quotient (DQ) of 35. This is higher than the global average. It means that the impact of government policies on the Sri Lankan economy…
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…
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…
Bruised by a series of terrorist attacks at Easter, the Sri Lankan Catholic Church has given up its plan to allow the resumption of masses, this Sunday, May 5. The faithful will have to be patient. Churches remain closed and masses will not be able to resume, as planned, this Sunday, May 5, in Sri…
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…
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…