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Artificial Intelligence and Small and Medium Enter...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing businesses across the world, and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka are beginning to tap into its potential. While many SMEs may not yet fully understand AI, they are already indirectly using it…

Provincial Butterflies of Sri Lanka

Provincial Butterflies of Sri Lanka

Provincial Butterflies of Sri Lanka are considered flagship species. Sri Lanka is home to a rich diversity of butterflies. The island hosts 245 butterfly species, of which 23 are endemic. Among them, 76 species are considered nationally threatened, mainly due…

Memory of the World and Sri Lanka

Memory of the World and Sri Lanka

The Memory of the World (MoW) programme is an initiative by UNESCO that aims to preserve and promote the world’s documentary heritage. Sri Lanka is an important part of this programme. Sri Lanka related several key documents and collections inscribed…

Top 25 searches

Top 25 searches in Sri Lanka

Top 25 searches in Sri Lanka reflects deeper social, economic, and political currents shaping the country. Sri Lanka’s internet community is rapidly evolving, driven by a growing youth population, increased mobile phone penetration, and wider access to digital platforms. As…

US tariffs

US tariffs and Sri Lanka

On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump enacted a series of tariffs known as the “Liberation Day” tariffs, significantly impacting global trade dynamics, including those involving Sri Lanka. These measures aim to address perceived trade imbalances but have raised concerns…

AI Can Transform Small Businesses

How AI Can Transform Small Businesses?

In today’s AI-powered digital world, businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), need to leverage technology to stay competitive. One such powerful tool is Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is rapidly transforming industries worldwide, including in Sri Lanka. For small businesses…

AI and Sri Lanka

AI and Sri Lanka’s Digital Transformation

In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword, but a game-changer capable of reshaping industries, enhancing productivity, and driving economic growth. For Sri Lanka, the adoption of a robust National AI Strategy has the…

electricity bill

Electricity Bill Prices (January 2025 Update)

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) on January 17, 2025 announced a significant reduction in electricity tariffs for the first half of the year. This decision follows instructions from the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Energy.…

Christian King in Sri Lanka

Christian King in Sri Lanka: Dom João Dharmapala

The history of Sri Lanka is rich with Buddhist, Hindu, and colonial influences, and it is deeply intertwined with the stories of rulers who shaped the island’s trajectory. Among these rulers, Dom João Dharmapala Peria Bandara, also known as King…

Sexuality in Sri Lanka

Sexuality in Sri Lanka (Sexual minorities)

Sexuality in Sri Lanka is shaped by its unique cultural, social, and legal context. The country has a rich history influenced by various religions, traditions, and colonial legacies. In Sri Lanka, cultural norms play a huge role in shaping people’s…