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 began voting on Saturday in its presidential election. A ballot that could allow the return to power of the dreaded Rajapaksa clan who ruled the island with an iron fist for a decade. Millions of Sri Lankans went to the polls on Saturday, November 16, to elect their new president. Almost five years…
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 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…
Seven elephants have been found dead in Sri Lanka since Friday. They were probably poisoned by villagers, police said. The facts are technically punishable by death in the country. In Sri Lanka , wildlife officials have discovered seven dead elephants since Friday. They were arguably poisoned by villagers infuriated by these animals which cause fatal…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
Sri Lanka stands out in South Asia for prioritizing infrastructure. It spends 80% of its total investments on this. This shows in the wave of Major Infrastructure Development Projects in Sri Lanka. The nation is elevating its Sri Lanka Infrastructure game with expressways and modern power plants. Projects like the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway make travel easier….
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…
Sri Lanka is buzzing with over 10 million internet connections. It’s a land ripe for brand storytelling. This island teems with culture and history, making it perfect for cultivating authentic connections and sparking audience engagement. With its lively Sri Lankan audiences and widespread digital reach, there’s a unique chance for marketing content to touch hearts…
The government of Sri Lanka has reinstated the death penalty, but has no executioner. Next week, she will publish an advertisement for a post of “responsible for executions”. A job offer that may not find a taker right away. The government of Sri Lanka has reintroduced the death penalty for drug traffickers in the country,…
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…
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 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…
Reunion police officers on Monday escorted the 60 migrants who had received an eviction notice at the island’s airport. These Sri Lankans arrived on April 13 thinking of landing in New Zealand Half of the 120 Sri Lankan migrants who arrived in Reunion on April 13 were expelled to their country on Monday morning, we…
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…
In Sri Lanka, a land famed for its elephants, it might be shocking to learn that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) form the backbone of the economy. They account for 75% of all businesses. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these SMEs showed remarkable resilience and creativity, especially in IT. They face many challenges and opportunities in…
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…
Sri Lankan police said on Wednesday April 24 that they had found no evidence of the direct involvement of the Islamic State (IS) group in the Easter attacks in Sri Lanka, for which the jihadist organization claimed responsibility. Simultaneous attacks on churches and hotels in Colombo and the eastern part of the country claimed the…
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…
The story of Sri Lanka’s economy is rich and engaging. With its growth, the country is seeing more foreign investment. This investment is making the business world in Sri Lanka more diverse and innovative. This influx of funds from abroad shows that Sri Lanka’s economy is getting stronger. It also points to the many chances…
The jihadist group Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attacks on Sunday, April 23, during the Easter weekend in Sri Lanka. The jihadist group Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for suicide attacks on churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka on Tuesday, a carnage that left more than 320 dead and 500 injured over Easter…
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…
An astonishing 70% of Sri Lankan internet users shop online. This shows a growing digital market ready for cross-channel marketing. Sri Lankan companies see the value in smooth campaigns and focused marketing. They know the importance of consistent marketing and coordinated ads to build a strong brand. Local businesses, from new startups to respected SMEs,…
In Sri Lanka, an elephant has settled at the Jetwing Yala hotel. For several years, he has lived there permanently. A video, published a few days ago on social networks, shows the pachyderm evolving inside the establishment. The elephant stops at the top of a flight of stairs, then enters a large opulent room. The…
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…