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….
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…
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…
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 Sri Lankan government retracted its Sunday statements, citing a nationality error. The Sri Lankan government returned this Tuesday to its announcement the day before of a Frenchman killed in the suicide attacks on Easter Sunday. “The French national who was marked as killed in the ministry’s press release of April 22 is a case…
Authorities in Sri Lanka have accused a local Islamist movement in the investigation into the series of attacks that hit churches and hotels on Sunday, leaving 290 dead and around 500 injured, according to a new death toll. In Colombo, it is astonishment and a time of mourning, as the investigation led to the arrest…
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…
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…
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…
Lunar rocket debris is expected to disintegrate over Sri Lankan waters on Friday, according to the European Space Agency. Space debris likely from a lunar rocket will enter the atmosphere on Friday and disintegrate over Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, according to the European Space Agency (ESA), which intends to study the phenomenon. “This event presents…
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 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…
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 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…
A study published by an international consortium of polling companies, Thursday, April 25, reveals the list of countries where residents were most stressed, worried and angry in 2018. With sometimes surprising results. Since 2012, the Greeks have been the most stressed inhabitants of the world. This is probably the fault of the economic crisis which…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
The political crisis in Sri Lanka is likely to degenerate into a “bloodbath”, worried the Speaker on Monday after the disputed dismissal of the Prime Minister replaced by the former strongman of the island. In a surprise decision on Friday, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena removed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe from his post. Denouncing his…
Sri Lankans voted overwhelmingly today to elect their new president. Between 70% and 80% of those registered on the electoral rolls voted according to election observers. This is the first presidential election since May 2009, the end of a 40-year war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) which left more than 80,000 dead….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….