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…
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….
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…
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…
A Frenchman was sentenced to 16 years of criminal imprisonment, Wednesday before the assizes in Versailles, for having raped or sexually assaulted at least 66 underage boys in Sri Lanka, Tunisia and Egypt, for ten years. The sentence of Thierry Darantière, 52, is accompanied by an injunction of care for 10 years. This verdict, rendered…
Unusual scene in the town of Nochchiyagama, Sri Lanka: a two-meter crocodile broke into the police station. The building was evacuated while the animal was captured. A two-meter-long crocodile broke into a police station in Sri Lanka and settled there overnight, forcing its occupants to evacuate the scene until it was captured. The reptile entered…
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…
The toll of Sunday’s attacks in Sri Lanka in the midst of the celebration of Easter rose on Tuesday, April 23 to 320 dead after several wounded succumbed to their injuries. The toll is still growing in Sri Lanka . The wave of deadly attacks in the country on Sunday April 21 during Easter celebrations…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Every summer, in Kandy, the religious capital of Sri Lanka, the great Buddhist festival of Esala Perahera takes place. Flagship animation of the event: ten days of nightly processions of caparisoned elephants. This year, like every year, the elephant Tikiri was to be one of them… until photos of her physical state leaked onto the…
Sri Lanka was hit by a series of eight explosions on Sunday April 21, in the midst of the celebration of Easter. Several churches and luxury hotels have been hit killing at least 290 people. No claim has yet been made, twenty-four people suspected of being in connection with the attack have been arrested. Return…
Sri Lanka’s ruling United National Party won the legislative elections, which will help its reform plans, but failed to secure an absolute majority. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s PNU won 106 out of 225 seats, dashing the hopes of former island strongman Mahinda Rajapakse to return to power. The United People’s Alliance for Freedom (APUL) led…
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…
Over 32% of Sri Lanka’s population uses social media actively. This makes digital growth crucial for local businesses. SEO Strategies for Sri Lankan Businesses to Improve Online Visibility are vital. They help local ventures stand out online. A solid SEO plan lets Sri Lankan firms conquer online challenges. This results in a significant Online Visibility…
Jeremy Hunt, the United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary, announced Thursday April 25 that he would advise against travel to Sri Lanka, where the attacks on Sunday April 21 left more than 300 dead. The United Kingdom announced Thursday April 25 that it would advise against travel to Sri Lanka, where the manhunt continues to try to…
Sri Lanka declared a ten-day state of emergency nationwide on Tuesday after riots against the Muslim minority that left at least two dead. It was the Minister of Urban Planning Rauff Keem who announced it: a ten-day state of emergency has been declared in Sri Lanka . Reason? Riots directed against the Muslim minority which…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In Sri Lanka’s tech revolution, an impressive 70% of businesses have seen higher profits. This is after they started using digital ways to take care of customers. It shows that paying more attention to online customer service opens many doors. At the lead of this change, digital marketing agencies like www.seosrilanka.net play a big role….
The arrival of the two Asian employees in a bakery in a small Hungarian population revives identity tensions. They are 300 met on Saturday 1 st February 2020 at the House of Culture of Ditrau, small town of 5000 inhabitants, in northern Romania . The meeting, organized by the mayor, may have started with a…
For the first time, 18 Sri Lankan migrants arrived in Mayotte on Monday and were refused entry to France, Interior Minister Christophe Castaner said. They were placed in the waiting area. The 18 migrants who arrived on a beach in Mayotte from Sri Lanka on Monday were refused entry into France and were placed in…
In Sri Lanka, a stunning 6 million people are active on social media daily. This is a big deal. It shows how fast the social media landscape is changing there. Sri Lanka is becoming a top place for innovative advertising campaigns. These new trends are changing how users interact with brands online. Creative minds are…