Microsoft discontinues Windows service: radical change for users
The Internet giant Microsoft Windows has made a big change for users: The 25-year-old web…
Trinity Holdings’ 7-Year Sustainable Apparel Milestone
In the dynamic realm of sustainable fashion, Trinity Holdings stands out as a beacon of innovative and ethical clothing production, celebrating a significant seven-year journey since its inception in 2016. As a paramount contributor to the sustainable apparel industry in Sri Lanka, this private sector entity led by Davina de Silva and Sarinda de Silva,…
ADL Triumphs with GLOMO Victory at MWC Barcelona
In an industry aglow with tech accolades, a significant achievement was heralded at the Mobile World Congress, shining a spotlight on a pioneering force in the digital realm. Axiata Digital Labs (ADL) notched a historical milestone with their latest triumph – winning the lauded Open Gateway Challenge at the 29th GLOMO Awards, celebrated amidst the…
CA Sri Lanka Forum: SOE Restructuring Solutions
In its pivotal capacity as the National Body of Accountants, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) orchestrated a forward-thinking forum to address the significant challenges linked to SOE restructuring. Aligning with the Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilisation, and National Policies, CA Sri Lanka mobilized leading minds from diverse sectors to…
The Ultimate Checklist for Selecting a Reliable and Effective SEO Company in Sri Lanka
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a crucial aspect of digital marketing that every business in Sri Lanka must embrace. With the right SEO strategies, it’s possible to rank your business website on the first page of Google and other search engines, increase online visibility, and boost your revenue. However, to achieve these results, you need…
Microsoft discontinues Windows service: radical change for users
The Internet giant Microsoft Windows has made a big change for users: The 25-year-old web browser, Internet Explorer, is being taken offline for good. Seattle / USA – Most people know it and have used it in the past: Internet Explorer. However, there is bad news for anyone who still uses the web browser. Microsoft…
Extreme tension in Sri Lanka
While the outgoing president Mahinda Rajapakse is given as reelected by the electoral commission the hotel of his adversary the ex-chief of the armies is surrounded by the soldiers. The latter rejects the result of the ballot. Sarath Fonseka has requested the protection of a foreign country to ensure its safety in the face of…
Sri Lanka: 300 missing in mudslides
About fifteen dead and up to 300 missing in Sri Lanka. These are the consequences of mudslides in Haldummulla, a village in the center of the island. These landslides were caused by several days of heavy rains.More than 150 homes were buried. According to the minister responsible for natural disaster management, 75 children escaped the…
Sri Lanka, still torn, celebrates its independence
Sri Lanka celebrated its independence on Wednesday with a speech by the president which contrasted with that of its predecessors. For the first time, Maithripala Sirisena, acknowledged that the country remained torn, after years of civil war, between the Sinhala and the Tamils. We must reunite our hearts, launched the Sri Lankan president.
Retromachine: The world’s first elected state woman
On July 21, 1960 , Sirimavo Bandaranaike was appointed Prime Minister of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), after winning the legislative elections. She thus becomes the first woman elected to become the head of a government. The post was previously held by her husband, Solomon Bandaranaike, before he was assassinated in 1959. Sirimavo Bandaranaike promises to…
European Tamils believe their Sri Lankan brothers were victims of genocide
The Tamil diaspora wants to shed light on the circumstances under which the rebellion was crushed in Sri Lanka. Demonstrations took place on Monday in Geneva in front of the United Nations, and in Brussels in front of the European Council. Some Tamils do not hesitate to speak of genocide. “We are just asking the…
India’s Deputy High Commissioner at DP Education Jaffna
In a noteworthy development that signifies the deepening educational ties between India and Sri Lanka, Dr. Satyanjal Pandey, the Deputy High Commissioner of India, paid an official visit to the DP Education IT campus in Nelliyadi, Jaffna. This visit highlights the dedication towards South Asia education collaboration, where DP Education plays a pivotal role in…
Anti-Muslim attacks in Sri Lanka
Riots have broken out in Sri Lanka in several parts of the country, under tension since the carnage of the Easter attacks. In Kurunegala, about 90 km northeast of the capital Colombo, police arrested a group of men who attacked businesses run by Muslims. It was Monday morning, testimony of a trader: “They came with…
Teenagers summoned before judge in France after a prank on TikTok: “Where are you? I found the body”
Two teenagers, aged 15 and 17, are to be summoned before a juvenile judge in France after participating in a challenge on the social network TikTok that suggested their involvement in a crime. The two young women, who live in the Grasse region (southeast), will have to answer in April, in the judge’s office, in…
Sri Lanka: landfill collapse kills 15
As the country celebrated the traditional Sinhala and Tamil New Year, a 91-meter-high pile of garbage, destabilized overnight by torrential rains and a fire, collapsed, burying huts in a slum. Police said a total of 145 homes were demolished. “There was a great noise,” said a man. We heard people screaming. The houses behind us…
Sri Lanka: unanimous condemnation abroad after the attacks
In the aftermath of the bloody attacks in Sri Lanka, condemnations are unanimous across the world. Scott Morrisson, the Australian Prime Minister speaks of an atrocious attack on Christians and the innocent. “ The terrible events that have taken place in your homeland, Sri Lanka, have damaged this beauty, the innocence of human life, and…
Bloody Easter in Sri Lanka: more than 200 dead
Sri Lanka was hit on Sunday by a series of attacks on luxury hotels and churches celebrating Easter Mass, killing more than 200. What happened ? Powerful explosions occurred in the early morning, around 8:30 am to 9:00 am local time, at three luxury beachfront hotels in the capital Colombo. The affected establishments, Shangri-La, Kingsbury…
Consumer organizations call for action against TikTok
AmersfoortThe Consumers’ Association and 17 other European consumer organizations have jointly filed a complaint against TikTok. According to the organizations, the video platform misleads its users, uses unclear and unfair terms and does not adequately protect children against advertisements and inappropriate content. They want regulators to intervene. The organizations are not happy about the condition…
Hire Best SEO Specialist in Sri Lanka
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The debacle of the Tamil Tigers
In Sri Lanka, the Tamils, mostly located in the north of the country, represent 30% of the population compared to 75% Sinhalese. They are Hindus. And it is to defend the rights of this minority that in 1972, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam took up arms. Their conflict has since left nearly 70,000 dead….
Turn Google, stop personal tracking for advertising purposes
The Mountain View giant announces a turning point in tracking strategies: no more stalking for targeted ads, more respect for privacy You will be able to surf the web more freely, without having Google’s eyes focused on the sites we are visiting to know what type of advertising to show us. The Mountain View giant…
Sri Lanka: Tigers, the world’s most formidable insurgency movement, beheaded
In this small country of 20 million inhabitants, the defense budget reaches 4% of the GDP . This is to say the weight of the civil war on the economy of Sri Lanka. A war officially started in 1983 even if the first violence dates back to 1972. It left 70,000 dead, weighed heavily on…
WhatsApp – A dangerous virus spreads to the mailbox via a download link
Another virus? Yes. Very contagious. And dangerous – at least for your electronic devices. It is spread through a download link on WhatsApp instant messaging. Explanations. Bad times for WhatsApp. After being criticized for its new terms of use, the famous instant messaging system is now plagued by malware, reports 20 Minutes. A virus with…
Bloody ending of 37 years of armed conflict in Sri Lanka
This day will be remembered by Sri Lankans as the very last battle against the Tamil rebellion. Unspeakable outburst of violence which can still be read on the faces of the soldiers. The most die-hard Tamil Tigers fiercely defended their last square of territory on the island’s northeast coast, sometimes blowing themselves up like suicide…
