Meta, the company behind popular social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, is dedicated to creating a safe and positive online environment for people of all ages in Sri Lanka, with a particular focus on fostering the well-being of young users. As part of this commitment, Meta works closely with experts in mental health, child psychology,…
President Ranil Wickremesinghe instructed the relevant officials to amend the existing ordinances regarding lands to suit the current development needs. The President also informed to appoint a suitable committee to speed up the work. President Ranil Wickremesinghe issued these instructions during a discussion held at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (10) evening, on amending the provisions…
When the civil war in Sri Lanka ended in 2009, the apparel sector was one of the first industries to enter the Northern Province, hoping to infuse much-needed investment to rebuild the community. Over a decade later, the apparel industry remains the only large manufacturing sector that has ventured north to set up large-scale operations…
“Our university is always looking to add value, and I believe this will be an excellent opportunity to collaborate on projects with more industrial partners.” – Vice Chancellor, University of Moratuwa “It is crucial to promote financial literacy among Sri Lankans, especially among undergraduates, who are a key segment of the population equipped in contributing…
Sri Lanka’s central bank chief has assured that the stability of the country’s banking system will be safeguarded and the protection of the public deposits, regardless of any kind of domestic debt optimization to be conducted. Speaking during a public lecture on “State of the Economy: Challenges and Outlook as Reflected in the Central Bank…
The group of sixteen social media influencers arrived in the Sri Lanka on an invitation by Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and Sri Lanka Embassy in France on 29th April 2023 and concluded the trip on 9th May 2023. Social Media influencers, while exploring Sri Lanka, promoted the highlights of their journey on their digital…
Two cruise ships, MS Europa 2 and MS Azamara Quest visited Hambantota International Port (HIP) on Tuesday (9th). More than 900 passengers disembarked to visit popular tourist destinations in the South. Amongst the sights were the Yala National Park, Udawalawe National Park, Bundala National Park, Kataragama Devalaya and the Mulkirigala Temple. The visitors also had…
Sri Lankan Web3 and blockchain firm, HyperGlade, announced it has raised USD 350,000 in funding from Silicon Valley investor Tim Draper’s venture capital firm, Draper Associates, as a part of their seed investment round. The investment reinforces HyperGlade’s innovative Web3 migration solutions for Web2 firms and highlights the potential of the Sri Lankan startup ecosystem….
Reuters – Twitter Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk on Tuesday revealed details about new features including adding calls and encrypted messaging coming to the platform. Last year, Musk flagged plans for “Twitter 2.0 The Everything App”, which he said would have features such as encrypted direct messages (DMs), longform tweets and payments. “Coming soon will…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says a team of its staff will be visiting Sri Lanka from May 11-23. This visit comes as part of the regular consultations between the global lender and the island nation, ahead of the first review mission later this year. IMF’s Director of Asia and Pacific Department, Krishna Srinivasan will…
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